Casa Zahora is a splendid modern villa in a beautiful part of southern Spain. The nearby coastline, known as Costa de la Luz, is as historical as it is wild and unspoilt. Just over 200 years ago the famed Battle of Trafalgar took place in the sea off the tiny peninsula known as Cape Trafalgar.
There is something special about Easter Week (Semana Santa) in Barcelona. The city is alive with vibrant colour as the sunlight returns to the streets, bathing it in warmth. Blossom hangs from the trees as locals and visitors alike celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is a truly marvellous time to
What was once scowled upon by the modest mainstream has been steadily growing in popularity. With the ever-growing prevalence of nude beaches, even local authorities across Europe are turning a blind eye. So engrained in popular culture have nudist beaches become that ‘top tens’ and ‘favourite fives’ are now regular features in the travel writing
Can you go to Ibiza if you’re on the wrong side of 40? Can you take children to Ibiza? And will you enjoy a holiday on the island if you’re not an outright clubber? The answer is, of course, yes to all three but the reputation the island has built up over the years as
When you think of Tuscany images of rolling hillsides, plunging valleys, rushing rivers and vineyards and olive groves as far as the eye can see, fill your thoughts. This region of what only can be described as outstanding natural beauty is home to many great parks and natural reserves, which as you can imagine, really
It’s almost that time of year again, when the world’s most beautiful yachts ascend on the Cote d’Azur for the highly popular Antibes Yacht Show. From 24 – 27 April, 2014, all eyes in the world of yachting will be cast on Port Vauban in Antibes. Being the first major show of the year, this
In one form of another, amateur Spanish actors have attempted to reconstruct various scenes from the life of Jesus Christ down the years. These Biblical recreations can be traced back to early Medieval times in Spain where the “Mysteries” of Christ were re-enacted. The plays were usually put on by priests for the benefit of
Just 300 metres from a sandy beach, 300 metres from a restaurant and just a little further to a host of other amenities, could there be a more convenient spot than Cabo Estay for the holidaymaker to stay? Tucked away in a tasteful neighbourhood of the beachside village of Canido, a stone’s throw from the
Villa Rose, Grimaud – a cheery, characterful villa and poised near the action of the Cote d’Azur. Vintage Travel is delighted to introduce Villa Rose to our Provence program of villas. The lovely Villa Rose is situated close to the medieval village of Grimaud. Perched on top of a hill, Grimaud offers superb views of
Paxos is a beautiful unspoilt island just to the South of Corfu. The island is just seven miles long and two miles wide and is the smallest island in the Ionian Sea. You can only get to Paxos by boat, meaning the tourist numbers (out of season) are much lower than on the other more
