If you’re a fan of chestnuts you simply have to visit the Marunada Festival in Istria. Each October a whole festival gets devoted entirely to chestnuts and their numerous delicacies. From sampling mouth-watering chestnut liquors to participating in chestnut-inspired games and activities, there’s plenty going on at the annual Marunada Festival. As well as chestnuts,
Did you know that Menorca has more beaches than Ibiza and Mallorca combined? This beautiful, sun-drenched island certainly makes the most of its sandy periphery. Many of its beaches are extremely well facilitated, whilst others remain untouched, meaning there is a beach for everyone on Menorca.
Every autumn, suspense hangs over the town of Dinard in Brittany as the annual British Film Festival is held; attracting swathes of visitors to witness the drama unfold.
Situated high in the foothills of the mighty Mont Ventoux, the village of Caromb is surrounded by beautiful Provincial countryside and is a stunning town to visit. This well-preserved village is blessed with many ancient monuments, including the Church of Saint Maurice, one of the largest Romanesque churches in the Vaucluse.
The beautiful Greek island of Kefalonia certainly knows how to party. All year round many festivals and cultural and religious events take place. Towns and villages across the island host their own festivities to honour the patron saints. Even the smallest of villages will see dancing, drinking, eating and merriment, going on until the early
If you’re after a beach holiday bathed in sunshine, refreshing waters and nothing much to do other than relax and be happy, then in Kalkan, you might have found your dream destination. In fact when it comes to beaches, you’re spoilt for choice in and around the town of Kalkan on the Turkish Mediterranean coast.
When it comes to stunning scenery, deliciously fresh seafood and great wine, Galicia in the north western corner of Spain really takes some beating. In fact with its rolling emerald hillsides as far as the eye can see, you’d be forgiven if you thought you were in the likes of Wales or Ireland instead of
Skopelos is a wonderful island that is blessed with beautiful beaches, kissed by translucent water and framed by a backdrop of dense forests enveloping craggy rock faces. With atmospheric taverns and pretty towns and villages, Skopelos is the perfect place to become immersed in traditional Greek life.
Nestled on the east coast of the island is the city of Mahon, the capital of Menorca. This vibrant town is buzzing with life, energy and attractions. With many elegant mansions from the 18th century, a Gothic cathedral and a scattering of churches, Mahon possesses a sophisticated and stylish presence.
From poets to painters, writers to sculptors, Corfu has long been a favourite destination for creatives seeking tranquility and inspiration to nurture their artistic expression. With its outstanding natural beauty, laden with lush rolling hillsides, hiding quaint whitewashed villages and churches, lapped by a periphery of golden beaches and rocky coves, it isn’t difficult to
