Nissaki means ‘Little Island’ and several hundred years ago the town of Nissaki on Corfu was exactly that, a little island. The local people worked, shaping stones and local rocks transported by boat to the island. The stones were mainly used for building work. Eventually the chippings, over many years formed the beginnings of a
Known as a popular hippy commune in the 1960s, the almond, fig and carob tree laden town of San Carlos clings on to a much more tranquil atmosphere than many of Ibiza’s largest towns.
Galicia in North West Spain is a truly unique region. With its emerald hillsides, wild and rocky coastline and distinct customs and traditions, Galicia is a world apart from the arid landscapes and crowded sandy beaches synonymous with much of Spain. Don’t believe us? Take a look at six traditions that are unique to Galicia.
Villa Fuente Redonda is a fabulous new house on our Costa de la Luz programme in Andalucía, Southern Spain. This beautifully-renovated home has been done up in a traditional yet crisp style. Furthermore, it’s in a great location, nestled off an unmade lane in the countryside between coastal town of Zahora and the quaint yet
Villa Montgri, in the traditional yet upmarket fishing town of Tamariu on the Costa Brava, is a fabulous new addition to Vintage Travel’s Catalan programme. This stylish and modern four bedroom, three bathroom villa sleeps eight guests who can all spread out and relax in the spacious grounds.
Vintage Travel is delighted to introduce the exceptionally smart and contemporary Casale Loredana, the newest addition to our properties in Umbria. Casale Loredana is a stunning three bedroom, three bathroom villa situated in Giove in the Terni province of Umbria, Italy.
If you’re looking for a completely new experience this New Year’s Eve why not head to the exciting peninsula of Istria? Described by The Independent as a peninsula that “dangles like a heart-shaped pendant,” Istria is a fabulous spot for those seeking a romantic, fun and memorable escape. And there’s no time like New Year’s
Void of the crowds of the summer months, winter on the Balearic Islands reveals its natural beauty, rustic charm and old traditional ways. The average temperature is around 10 degrees, but can rise to 15 degrees at midday, providing a comparatively warmer climate to escape to. This is the time of year for hiking, renting
La Nochevieja is Spanish for ‘the old night’, to which the English refer to as ‘New Year’s Eve’. La Nochevieja in Barcelona sees families gather to eat a meal together, followed by a party that typically goes on until the early hours. The traditions begin by trying to swallow twelve grapes at every stroke of
Tuscany is renowned as being one of Italy’s main tourist destinations during the summer, famous for hot days, olive groves and ancient hillside villages. But winter in Tuscany offers something very special. The mountains laden with crisp white snow attracts skiers and snowboarders from all over the world.
