Captain Corelli’s Mandolin Sites Being the setting for Louis De Bernieres’s famous book Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, the island of Kefalonia witnessed a flood of renewed interest from Captain Corelli fans. It is of little surprise, with its splendid scenery and impressive historical buildings, that when a film was made of the book in 2001, John
It was in 1361 when the construction of the Montalcino Castle begun. Nearly five and a half centuries later most of the original castle is still intact and with its soaring towers, cobbled courtyard and ancient basilica, this ancient building really is a true bastion of Tuscan history. Although perhaps the best time to visit
It is surprising that despite all the talk of how wonderful and beautiful Croatia is, a relatively small proportion of people have actually been there. Whilst we have all been to Greece, Portugal, Spain and France, you really are in the lucky elite if your European travel destination ‘ticked’ list includes Croatia. Described by many
Gozo’s relative anonymity creates a sanctuary of calm and tranquillity for those seeking a peaceful break in the sun. Situated five kilometres to the North West of Malta, the charms Malta’s sister island possesses are immediately visible as you slowly chug into the pretty harbour of Mgarr. The old and impressive church positioned on a
The early morning mist distributed haphazardly amidst the sun’s rays and heavy morning dew, as autumn slowly ascends on Provence, is not the only reason why this area of France is particularly worthy of a visit during this time of year. ‘Le festival des Soupes’ – the Soup Festival – takes place each year in
The crystal clear azure waters around Turkey’s sandy Mediterranean coastline stays as warm in the autumn as it is in high summer. What does usually change is less people tend to flock to these beautiful beaches in the months of September and October. And without the crowds but still with the sunshine, this time of
If you are looking to rent a villa in Andalucia and want to make sure you stay well away from the ‘concrete jungles’, then you may want to consider heading off to Huerta de las Vegas to experience a magical getaway in the most stunning of settings. If peace, privacy, tranquillity and harmony, away from
Unlike France and Italy, Croatia is not commonly recognized as a place to hunt truffles. On the contrary, the region of Istria, the largest peninsula in Croatia, is rich and brimming with truffle sites. Amidst the many olive groves and medieval towns set high upon the hillsides in this particularly picturesque part of Croatia, these
By discovering a spot of exceptional beauty embraced with unique and unusual wildlife which has remained unbeknown to you for almost five years, makes you realize just how immense, spectacular and extraordinary Spain’s sierras actually are. Situated where the provinces of Almeria and Granada meet to the east of Andalucia, lies the Sierra de Baza,
The summer might be slowly winding up, but in many European destinations, the less ‘rasping’ heat of high summer, the less crowded bars and beaches and the lower priced flights, makes September the perfect month to jet off to sunnier climes. To guarantee a last minute trip is as economical as possible, be sure to
