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25 December, 2012

The many sights and attractions in Florence

The Tuscan capital Florence – A truly unmissable Italian city. Lying in a basin of the river Arno, Florence is the most populous city in Tuscany, which is the capital of the region. The city is world famous for its history, its art and its architecture. Sometimes know as the “Athens of the Middle Ages”, Florence

23 December, 2012

The tourist attractions at Montserrat – Catalonia’s mightiest mountain

The mesmerism of Montserrat: Possibly Spain’s most religious mountain range. Catalonia is home to many impressive mountain ranges but with a unique skyline that represents the teeth of a carpenter’s saw, the mighty Montserrat has to be one of this stunning region’s most inspiring points. On a clear day – and let’s be honest most days

21 December, 2012

Five reasons to visit Porto

The pleasures of Porto: A truly atmospheric and charismatic Portuguese city. Situated on the River Duoro in northern Portugal, the ancient port of Porto is steeped in history and tradition. Asides being a city that gave its name to port wine, UNESCO gave both the old part of the town and the Duoro valley World Heritage

19 December, 2012

Knossos in Crete: Where is the city of Atlantis?

On the island of Crete just south of its capital Heraklion, there is an archaeological sensation known as Knossos. Knossos comprises of a series of ancient buildings excavated early in the last century by Sir Arthur Evans, of which the Palace of Knossos is the biggest. Knossos lies on an extremely unstable seismic fault line

17 December, 2012

Birdwatching in Catalonia at Ebro Delta

Unparalleled natural diversity and a birdwatchers’ paradise at Catalonia’s Ebro Delta. The Ebro Delta at the mouth of the River Ebro, defining the border between Catalonia and the rest of Spain, is an area of great and unique natural beauty. Boasting several lagoons, numerous walking trails and stunning viewpoints, the calm and serene landscapes of the

15 December, 2012

What to eat on Lanzarote – Three traditional Lanzarote dishes

Similar to the rest of Spain, food on Lanzarote is taken extremely serious with locals taking pride of the rich natural ingredients the island produces. From mouth-watering seafood caught fresh that day to the tasty vegetables grown in the rich black volcanic soil, bursting with goodness and nutrients, Lanzarote certainly knows how to deliver first-class

13 December, 2012

Three cultural activities on Menorca

The island of Menorca – A blissful fusion of art, beauty, heritage and history. For tourists seeking culture, history, art and heritage, the island of Menorca may not immediately spring to mind. Despite Menorca being more synonymous with sangria and banana boats than monuments and museums, this comparatively small Spanish island has a lot to offer

9 December, 2012

Where is the best beach in the world?

Galicia’s Cies Islands – “The best beach in the world”, according to the Guardian! In the mouth of the River Vigo there lies a beautiful, unspoilt archipelago, known in Galicia as the Isles of Cies. This idyllic archipelago consists of three islands, Monteagudo, San Martino and do Faro, and was declared a nature reserve in 1980.

7 December, 2012

Great activities on Ibiza for children

From toddlers to teenagers Ibiza’s a paradise island for all the family. Ibiza may have gained a reputation over the years as being the ultimate destination for the young and carefree seeking a hedonistic holiday in the sun, but for the thousands of families who also go on holiday to Ibiza each year, this lively yet