Fiona Bruce cited Crete as being “Heaven on the Aegean” and the perfect mix of ancient culture and modern comforts. Does Vintage Travel agree with the highly-revered news presenter’s analogy of the popular Greek island? When it comes to contrasting deep and vibrant colours, the island of Crete has to be a serious contender as
There are more than 3000 festivals in Andalucia every year and it is safe to say that this part of Spain loves to party! Some of the biggest and liveliest of the festivals, which are particularly popular in the provinces of Granada and Almeria, are the Moors and Christians celebrations. Moors and Christians’ festivals are
Cruise the Algarve on the Santa Bernada – A 500-year-old caravel replica! If you are staying lucky enough to be spending time in the Algarve this summer, then you may want to try out something different. One way to fulfil yearnings for adventure is to embark on a historical yet refined exploration that is brimming with
Out of all the celebrity chefs, Raymond Blanc has to be one of charismatic and admired. The Frenchman admits that from the tender age of 13 he was spellbound by the Mediterranean magnetism of Provence. Famed for his legendary slow cooked dishes, the two-Michelin starred chef associates this cooking technique with Provence, where ‘bouillabaisse’ and
When The Almighty dished out the world’s beaches, Brittany must have been one of the first in the queue. So diverse and impeccably beautiful are the beaches in this region of France that travel critics writing for different publications rarely manage to have the same beach listed in each other’s top ten – such is
La Merce Festival 2013 ~ Every year during the last week of September the city of Barcelona becomes particularly pulsating when it holds its biggest annual street festival, La Merce. Having taken place since 1902, the festival’s intense celebrations last for five days and are held in honour of the patron saint of Barcelona, Mare de
Pedra Rubia is situated above the shores of the Rais Baixas in Galicia with the most incredible ocean and river estuary views. Looking down the river estuary towards the wide open Atlantic Ocean, the protected and beautiful Isles de Cies that are a mere 45-minute boat ride away dominates the horizon. The location of
Quinta da Aroeira is a beautiful old farmhouse-style bungalow set extensive and well-stocked gardens of a fertile and lush region of the Algarve close to the traditional town of Carvoeiro. The restored farmhouse for rent on the Algarve is delightfully airy with plenty of room for four people to spread out and make themselves feel at
With whitewashed fishing villages, vibrant cities, an exhilarating coastline and sublime verdurous scenery, Northern Portugal really is a great place to experience culture, beauty, pace and tranquillity, in equal doses. If you are looking for accommodation to do this exceptionally pretty and exciting part of Europe the justice it deserves, then Vintage Travel recommends the luxury
Rare Roman architecture, Leonard Cohen and Joe Cocker – Just three reasons to visit Pula in Istria this summer. What could be better than catching either Leonard Cohen or Joe Cocker in concert whilst taking a memorable vacation in beautiful Istria? Opportunities like this don’t come knocking on the door every year, so why not
