The pleasures of Porto: A truly atmospheric and charismatic Portuguese city. Situated on the River Duoro in northern Portugal, the ancient port of Porto is steeped in history and tradition. Asides being a city that gave its name to port wine, UNESCO gave both the old part of the town and the Duoro valley World Heritage
On the island of Crete just south of its capital Heraklion, there is an archaeological sensation known as Knossos. Knossos comprises of a series of ancient buildings excavated early in the last century by Sir Arthur Evans, of which the Palace of Knossos is the biggest. Knossos lies on an extremely unstable seismic fault line
Unparalleled natural diversity and a birdwatchers’ paradise at Catalonia’s Ebro Delta. The Ebro Delta at the mouth of the River Ebro, defining the border between Catalonia and the rest of Spain, is an area of great and unique natural beauty. Boasting several lagoons, numerous walking trails and stunning viewpoints, the calm and serene landscapes of the
Similar to the rest of Spain, food on Lanzarote is taken extremely serious with locals taking pride of the rich natural ingredients the island produces. From mouth-watering seafood caught fresh that day to the tasty vegetables grown in the rich black volcanic soil, bursting with goodness and nutrients, Lanzarote certainly knows how to deliver first-class
The island of Menorca – A blissful fusion of art, beauty, heritage and history. For tourists seeking culture, history, art and heritage, the island of Menorca may not immediately spring to mind. Despite Menorca being more synonymous with sangria and banana boats than monuments and museums, this comparatively small Spanish island has a lot to offer
A trip to Rome should not be void of visiting the Vatican, an independent state lying within the city walls of Rome. This incredible city is, in fact, the smallest state in the world, with an area of only 44 hectares and containing a population of just 800. The Vatican is the rarest of cities
Galicia’s Cies Islands – “The best beach in the world”, according to the Guardian! In the mouth of the River Vigo there lies a beautiful, unspoilt archipelago, known in Galicia as the Isles of Cies. This idyllic archipelago consists of three islands, Monteagudo, San Martino and do Faro, and was declared a nature reserve in 1980.
From toddlers to teenagers Ibiza’s a paradise island for all the family. Ibiza may have gained a reputation over the years as being the ultimate destination for the young and carefree seeking a hedonistic holiday in the sun, but for the thousands of families who also go on holiday to Ibiza each year, this lively yet
Its sleek landscape with pencil-thin evergreen trees and gently undulating fields epitomises why Tuscany is a picture-postcard region of Italy. This beautiful province is home to 3.8 million inhabitants and attracts a steady trickle of tourists all year round. If you are taking a winter break then Tuscany, with its quality ski resorts, world-famous leaning
Acrobats that prance about without any trousers; painstakingly prepared celebrity paella and a zealousness for football that under no circumstances ceases, the Catalan capital certainly has a lot to offer! Barcelona is a pulsating city, which manages to combine London’s 24/7 party atmosphere with the laid-back “manana manana” attitude that Spain is renowned for, much
