Arcos de la Frontera – 750th anniversary: This magical hill top town celebrates its 750th anniversary this year, marking independence from the Moors and becoming part of the Kingdom of Castille. Throughout 2014, a special committee will be organising various events to involve as many of the local people and tourists alike. These events include open
Stretching from Theoule-sur-Mer in the west to Menton on the Italian border, the Cote d’Azur is a vast reach of scenic coastal bliss. With the likes of Antibes, Nice and Cannes – world-renowned for their glamour and prestige – drawing in an up-market crowd, the Cote d’Azur has long been a haven for holidaymakers with
Vejer Fashion Weekend returns as one of the most anticipated events in Vejer’s summer calendar. Last year it attracted over 6,000 visitors to the town, this year we hope it will bring even more. From the 4th – 6th July the event will unite young and creative artists related to the world of fashion, contemporary art
We have to admit British music acts are pretty astute when it comes to performing in the world’s most iconic, beautiful and renowned venues. One such venue is the Pula Arena, Istria, the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in world. In terms of size, the amphitheatre Pula ranks the sixth largest. However nowhere in the world will
A history of Sparta… The name conjures up images of a military city state that was strong, hard and unwavering. Sparta was once a prominent city-state in Ancient Greece, situated on the banks of the River Eurotas in south east Peloponnese. In its day, Sparta rivalled what Rome would become. A city state that politicians would
Snakes! You either love them or you are frightened to death by them. On the Greek island of Kefalonia they say that snakes have appeared for centuries at the Church of the Virgin in Markopoulo. Not just a few snakes but hundreds of them. The story goes that the snakes which visited the church were
On the face of it, the small and sleepy town of Mirande in the Gers department in South West France would be an unlikely place to play host to the largest country and western festival in Europe. Not only is the festival the biggest Country and Western event in Europe but it is also recognised
With its year-round climate of sunshine and mild temperatures and a number of new golf courses on the horizon, Lanzarote is on target to rival the likes of the Algarve and the Costa del Sol in earning a top spot as Europe’s leading golf destination. Have a look at the two biggest golf courses on
International Sherry Week (ISW) invites all Sherry lovers to join in a global celebration of Spain’s unique Sherry wines. Developed and managed by an independent group of Certified Sherry Educators positioned globally, the 2014 campaign has been designed in consultation with the regulatory council of Sherry Wines to support the promotion of Sherry worldwide. International Sherry Week
The Millau Viaduct that spans the valley of the River Tarn near Millau in southern France is an awesome monument to man’s ingenuity and intelligence. It is sleek, elegant and beautiful and if any of the great Roman bridge builders of the distant past could be beamed into our era then this is the bridge
