If you were asked to name three associations with the Algarve what would it be? Golf, sunshine and beaches perhaps? While Portugal’s popular southern spot is world-renowned for its beautiful beaches, almost year-round sunshine and being a haven for golfers, its penchant to cater for the tennis player is considerably less well documented.
If you’re in France on 14 July then you’re in for a memorable experience as this is the date the whole of the country comes alive in mutual celebration of Bastille Day. Bastille Day is celebrated by numerous methods, which are very much dependent on a particular province, city or town.
The Dordogne in France has long been a fascination of the British traveller. This stunning rural region rightly conjures up images of green fields bathed in sunshine, mighty rivers rolling through dramatic gorges and villages and towns that enjoy life at their own pace. Yes, it’s safe to say if we want to experience picturesque
If you are looking for a holiday destination with a difference this year that combines stunning verdurous scenery, traditional culture and fabulous cuisine; heading to the hilltop town of Motovun is likely to be a great choice.
With its own language, tumultuous history and unforgettable capital city, Catalonia is a truly distinct region of Spain and is almost a country in its own right. With historical monuments and sites of interest around every corner, those seeking a culturally-inspiring holiday flock to Barcelona and its vicinity.
With its laid-back vibe and facing an impressive Roman bridge, the charismatic market town of Ponte de Lima nestled on the south bank of the Lima River has been described as “one of the loveliest small towns in Portugal.”
With a picturesque setting, swathed in history and a thriving night scene, it is hardly surprising the town of Kassiopi in the north east corner of Corfu remains a popular holiday resort.
With the weather becoming warmer and the weeks flying by, many of us are thinking ahead to the summer months and are planning our 2015 holiday. For those seeking culture, history, and the bustling memorable vibe of a vibrant city, Florence in Tuscany comes highly recommended. To discover Florence at its most intriguing, why not
Nestled between two hills that are each topped with a sacred site, the town of Pollenca, on the eastern edge of the Serra de Tramuntana, has been described as the “perfect Mallorcan town.” You can soak up the culture in a relaxing atmosphere by wining, dining and shopping in great bars, restaurants and boutiques. Although
What was once a traditional fishing village is now an upmarket and cosmopolitan coastal town! Kalkan, on Turkey’s south-western coast, is brimming with chic bars, trendy shops and exclusive seafood restaurants. Though despite its sophisticated makeover, what’s especially appealing about Kalkan is that it hasn’t lost its traditional roots. Its old town is lined with
