Madina Yabisa Exhibition – a unique insight into Ibiza during Muslim occupation. It’s considered across the world as being the ultimate party island, the island that never sleeps, the place to head to if you want a hedonistic holiday dominated by clubbing by night and sleeping off hangover during the day. But there is more to
The Istrian coast and its irresistible yet largely overlooked wine scene. Situated in the north-western corner of Croatia is the stunning Istrian peninsula, a welcoming mix of Roman ruins, fragrant truffles, charming seaside villages, sprawling olive groves entwined together with the remnants of Italian culture from centuries of Venetian rule. The many ports and fishing villages
If you are thinking about taking a trip to Florence the chances you are enthusiastic about Italian art and culture. If you are visiting the city, which is world renowned for its legendary music heritage, having nurtured Cimabue and Giotto, the so-called fathers of Italian painting, before 27 January 2013, then you may want to
What to do in Portimao – Architecture and its thriving year-round shopping scene. Being the biggest town in the western Algarve and the second largest city in the whole of the Algarve, the town of Portimao on the banks of the Arade River, is a hive of activity, all year round. A white contour church sits
Spanish Christmas Cheer – It’s festivals galore on Mallorca this December! Whilst you can never quite guarantee the weather, it’s safe to surmise that the December weather on Mallorca is going to be considerably better than in the UK. Of course, sunny, blue skies and warm breezes flowing in from the Mediterranean isn’t enough to make
Yippee for Yaouank – One of Brittany’s best-loved festivals! From the 1st until the 15th of November 2012, the Yaouank Festival will be taking place in Rennes, one of Brittany’s most popular and anticipated musical events. The word ‘Yaouank’ means ‘young’ in Breton, a patent clue to what this music festival is all about. This remarkable
The north western ‘communidad de Galicia’ stands alone from Spain for many reasons – Mighty rivers rushing through the green valleys, framed by tumbling waterfalls, dense forests and lush meadows resemble the emerald vistas of Wales or even Ireland instead of the dry and arid landscapes Spain is synonymous with. Cows munching heartily of the
Pontevedra’s Old Town – Narrow, demure yet extraordinarily charismatic. The city of Pontevedra on Galicia’s ‘Costa de Mariscos’ – ‘Seafood Coast’ – is the kind of town that once you have visited you endeavour to return. This interesting Galician city is situated on its own bay and is bisected by the Lerez River. Similar to many
Vintage Travel pride themselves on providing their clients with only the highest quality of villas in stunning locations that are away from the often obtrusive traits of areas heavily occupied with tourists. One of Vintage Travel’s ‘criteria’ is that all of the villas have their own private pools. Why? Because private pools can significantly enhance
Arcos de Frontera and La Soledad – Witness Andalucia at its most fertile! Despite Spain’s phenomenal diversity in its culture, climate and landscape, one thing that ‘knits’ this fascinating nation together is it’s quintessential “pueblos blancos”, scattered sporadically throughout. These dazzling whitewashed villages that stand dramatically perched on the foothills of mountain ranges create a satisfying
