Whilst October can only be described as being well and truly engrossed in autumn in the UK, in the sunny Algarve, October can be described as being late summer, where the days are still beautifully warm and the nights refreshingly crisp. If you do have an inkling to escape the onset of winter in Britain
World-class infrastructure, technological innovation and stunning natural beauty – No wonder Easyjet have a new base in Nice! The Cote d’Azur is France’s third biggest economic region, and being framed by both the Mediterranean Ocean sparkling beneath the sun, and by the snowy Alps also glistening below the cloudless blue sky, this visually stunning region
Ca Na Lida – An exceptional villa in an exceptional corner of Majorca! “In Pollensa, its varied countryside, beaches, ancient streets, cultural and artistic events all merge to make an ideal place for experiencing new sensations and rediscovering the Mediterranean, a place with stories to tell,” Pollenca Directory. From wild, rocky cliffs tumbling down
Armação de Pera and Villa Papoila – Living the Algarve dream! Being plentiful of bars, restaurants, boutiques and tourists, when you visit the Algarve town of Armação de Pera you will be amazed to discover that not so long ago it was nothing more than a gathering of small shacks where the inhabitants of Pera,
Guimaraes the European Capital of Culture 2012 – The city to be seen in! Culture, heritage, architecture and art have always played an important role in the historical and picturesque Northern Portuguese town of Guimaraes. As the Vintage Travel blog pointed out on our blog last year, having been named the official 2012 European Capital
Villa Les Platanes – South-western France’s most naturally nurtured treasures! Vintage Travel is proud to announce ‘Les Platanes’ to its books, a fabulous five bedroom luxury villa in south-west France, close to the River Lot, which possesses all the character, charm and elegance, Vintage Travel’s villas are renowned for. Situated on the estate of a working
Lake Bracciano, 32 kilometres to the northwest of Rome, is the second largest lake in the Lazio region of Italy with an impressive perimeter of 32 km. With its crystal-clear water, Lake Bracciano is one of the cleanest lakes in Italy, which, being surrounded by spectacular scenery of forests, olive groves, gardens and the regional
A marvel within a marvel – Vintage Travel puts II Rosaio in Orvieto, Umbria on their books! The city of Orvieto, perched on a volcanic plug, on the flat summit of a huge butte of volcanic tuff in south-western Umbria, has been cited as being one of the most dramatic cities in Europe. This ancient
Discover speedminton and Vilanova de Cerveira at Minho’s Quinta do Espinheirinho….Speedminton? What is Speedminton?!! Speedminton, you may or may not have heard of it. Speedminton is a fun alternative to badminton, tennis or squash and can be played practically anywhere. And asides being able to play it anywhere, anyone can learn how to play this
Bordering Spain’s Galicia, the region of Minho is the most northern region in Portugal. Due to its close proximity to Galicia, Minho shares many of the Celtic influences and cultural traits of its Spanish neighbour. The unique region of Minho in Northern Portugal consists of 23 municipalities, the capital being the city of Braga. The
