For gorgeous villas in the Med which cost less than £200 per person, per week, check out our luxury villas and houses with private pools in areas of local tradition and culture. Here’s a small selecton of properties under £200 per person, per week. Gozo Ta’Marie is a lovely four bedroom, four bathroom Gozitan town
You may have recently seen the Jamie (Oliver) In Andalucia program, which showcased some of the key destinations in Andalucia… not forgetting the delicious local delicacies. Head to Spain this May half-term, where a selection of properties with private pool are available on the Costa de la Luz – which combines all the characteristics of
The Sierra de las Nieves National Park is located in the hills behind Marbella and to the east of the Costa del Sol. It covers an area of 30km by 20km (around 18,530 hectares) and centres on Mount Torrecilla (1909m above sea level). The park was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1995 and
If you’ve seen the blockbuster Mamma Mia (film version) then no doubt you’ll have admired the gorgeous backdrop of white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, quaint Greek villas and a culture that hasn’t changed for centuries. The island is absolutely gorgeous and we’ve got a selection of stunning private villas with pools to rent. Go visit
2010 is the official Ano Jacobeo, otherwise known as the Holy Year in Galicia. This year the celebrations take place on Sunday 25 July in Galicia and it’s set to be a popular one! The history of Ano Jacobeo is that it is celebrated each year that the feast of the Apostle James (25 July) falls
Savings of up to £300 are available this summer on a week’s rental of Koknar Evi – a lovely property on Turkey’s Lycian coast . The maximum saving is applicable during peak season weeks and means a week’s rental – from 19 July to 23 August – is reduced to £1195. Or, in May, a
With hidden coves, miles of beach and dramatic cliffs Menorca is a stunning island to explore by foot. Here’s our essential guide to the best walks in Menorca (broken down into short, medium and long walks): Short Walks in Menorca Coastal Walk – Cala Galdana to Cala Macarella (Approx 30 minutes) This walk begins at
Andalucia Spas are mostly located at the source of natural springs. High in mineral content, the water is integral to the many treatments offered. As well as the usual massages and hydrotherapy remedies, The Spas are renowned for aiding respiratory, heart, rheumatism and arthritis and circulatory problems as well as nervous disorders. Below, we give
Being one of the southernmost islands in Greece the climate is hot and dry. The temperature on Rhodes remains above 25 degrees from May to October with the months of July and August reaching peaks of 40 degrees during the daytime. Refreshing breezes often blow during these hotter months, and the sea is always a
Our very own Pat Sumpter and her husband discover some Turkish delight in beautiful Kalkan – the Kulube Hotel. I was delighted to visit Turkey for the first time last year to view the villas in our collection and sample a brief stay at our feature waterfront hotel, the Kulube. With children having long since
