With rolling verdure valleys, a network of fast-flowing rivers, hillsides carpeted in forests and a coastline of long, windswept beaches, it is easy to understand why Minho is regularly cited as being the most beautiful part of Portugal. Asides its blatant beauty, this distinct province which lies to the north of Porto, clings on to
You’ve booked the villa, you’ve paid for the flights and the whole family is justifiably excited for the impending summer holiday to the sun-kissed island of Lanzarote. Now all you’ve got to plan is the itinerary and ways to keep the family entertained and amused for a whole two weeks. The good news is that
When the sun sets over the sea, beyond the beautiful coastal town of Rovinj, on the heart-shaped peninsula of Istria, lovers dance to the erotic beats of the ‘Bachata’. This romantic style of dancing, which is much slower than the salsa, was developed in the Dominican Republic. In Rovinj in late June the ‘Bachata’ is
Casa da Cuquinha is a beautiful and traditional Portuguese country house which has recently undergone renovation. The only stones that have been left unturned in this fine house are those in the traditional walls, which have been left exposed with most agreeable effects. Close to the stunning town of Ponte de Lima, this three bedroom
Vintage Travel is delighted to announce the arrival of Casa della Maddalena to our Le Marche portfolio of top quality villas all with private pools. This immaculately-restored country home makes the most of its rural setting. Views span out from the lush nearby valley, across the Sibilline Hills and out towards the idyllic rural landscape
Vintage Travel is delighted to introduce Casa Susi to our superb portfolio of luxury villas in Galicia. Looking across at the pretty vista of the hills that slope down to the characterful town of Baiona, Casa Susi certainly sports a rich and enviable spot. Casa Susi is a five bedroom, three bathroom villa, which can
Vintage Travel boasts a varied programme of houses in South West France. Augmenting the portfolio of villas in this beautiful region of France is the arrival of La Tourrette. This impressive mid-19th century manor has been lovingly-restored to an exceptionally high standard. La Tourrette is set within a sleepy hamlet that borders the picturesque and
Calling all wine lovers… And nope, it’s not to France, Italy or Spain, the internationally-renowned European wine hotspots, it’s to Greece believe it or not. The first week of July will see the city of Rethymno host its yearly wine festival. This colourful, joyous and popular event will include music, dancing, laughter and of course
Due to increased demand, Vintage Travel, specialists in individually hand-picked holiday villas with private pools, has expanded its Greece programme for 2014. The programme now includes villas on the beautiful and unspoilt Greek island of Paxos. Just a short ferry crossing from Corfu will take you to the lush and tranquil lands of Paxos. This
Part of what’s great about the European continent is its huge diversity of food. In celebration of their own cuisine, nearly every European country has a festival dedicated to a chosen traditional delicacy or ingredient, such as the sardine, aubergine and the humble oyster. What’s great about the oyster is that unlike other seafood, it’s
