If you want to experience a touch of ancient Tuscany this summer then make your way to the spectacular city of Pistoia in Tuscany this July. The Giostra dell’ Orso – Joust of the Bear – is a modern version of an antique joist that was held in the town of Pistoia every 25th July
Most regions of the world are renowned for something and it could be argued that Brittany is renowned for its rocks! Compared to the rest of France, or anywhere else for that matter, Brittany has an extremely distinctive look, with much of its individuality being crafted from the region’s wild rock formations. Attractions in
Grasse and St. Cerzaire warrant a stay at ‘Mediterranee’ and ‘Passiflore’ – Two additional treasures on the Cote d’Azur! The town of Grasse, like much of the Cote d’Azur, is known throughout the world, not only for the affluent, elitist and glamorous crowd of visitors who flock there each, but predominantly for being the perfume
More than 15 million years ago the island of Lanzarote emerged after the break-up of the America and African plates. Born through fiery volcanic eruptions, causing lava streams to solidify and extravagant rock structures to form, Lanzarote is a blessed with a spectacular landscape, matched or rivalled by nowhere. Asides its stunning volcanic vistas, there
Every region of Spain prides itself on autonomy and a cultural-uniqueness that is void from the rest of the country, and none more so than the province of Catalonia. What is commonly known as the most expensive region of Spain, with its capital being widely accepted as the nation’s dearest city, there is an old
If you are thinking about going on a fishing holiday then the Algarve should certainly be a contender. This beautiful, sunny and atmospheric region of southern Portugal is geared up for the onslaught on anglers it attracts each year with excellent Algarve fishing facilities dotted about the region. From beach sea fishing from many of
It has been cited as being a ‘land blessed by the Gods’. This densely pine populated area of intense natural beauty that separates Prokopos Lake from the Ionian Sea is known as Strofilia Forest. Strofilia Forest and its almost mind-boggling beauty can be found in the north west of Peloponnesse, which together with Prokopos Lake
Not only is the Algarve blessed with boundless stretches of beautiful beaches but it is also a hub for creative arts, meaning the southern Portuguese region takes some beating when it comes to having a beach holiday with a cultural twist. Summer 2012 looks like the Algarve is more determined than ever to provide a
Bob Dylan looks set to rock Spain this summer at the Cap Roig Festival 2012! If you are a Bob Dylan fan and a lover of Spain then you could do a whole lot worse than travel down to Jardines de Cap Roig near Palafrugell this July to witness the legendary singer open the Cap
The tremendously unfair tendency to view Spain’s Costa Brava as being synonymous with sky-high buildings, English pubs and fry-ups, could not be further from the truth. Take for example the village of Tamariu, an extraordinarily quaint, picturesque and tranquil seaside village that has remained virtually unchanged for centuries. Tamariu is just one village that is
