Get Your Portuguese Party on in Praia da Oura

Praia da Oura is a beach located on the eastern side of the bustling Portuguese town of Albufeira on the southern coast. Sun, sea, tasty food and incredible bars and clubs – welcome to the Algarve, Portugal’s ultimate party destination. Bake on the Beach The area has over 20 incredible beaches, but Praia da Oura is considered to be the best in Albufeira. Offering warm sapphire waters and soft golden sand, the beach sits at the bottom of a steep

Explore the Catalan Corklands from Santa Susanna

Just an hour north of Barcelona, Santa Susanna is a tranquil spot for beach and nature lovers. Top of the list therefore should be the magnificent Montnegre and El Corredor Nature Reserve. Gazing at the dramatic and sweeping forest, with eerie twisted cork trees rising up from jagged rocks, you can’t help but feel you’ve stepped back in time. So here’s a little bit about the history of this incredible reserve, and how you can make the most of it.

En Route from Faro Airport to Huelva

The journey from Faro Airport to Huelva is a scenic one, taking you across the border from Portugal to Spain and past some stunning sights along the way. At a little over an hour, there are some great attractions that you might be inclined to add to your list of to dos while you’re holidaying in Huelva! Milreu Roman Ruins Located just outside Faro, these ancient ruins offer a perfect opportunity to get a first taste of the unique cultural

La Spezia

La Spezia Shore Excursions

Standing on the Ligurian Sea with distant views of the Apuan Alps, the commercial Port of La Spezia is also home to Italy’s main naval base.

5 Digestifs to Finish Your Meal in Style

Port and limoncello are so last week. If you’re in the mood to try something new and unusual, this post is the answer to all of your prayers. Read on for an easily digestible list of digestifs from places all around Europe such as Hungary, Sweden, and Ireland. 1. Unicum Unicum is no unicorn. In fact, it’s so far from being rare that it’s Hungary’s national drink. This liqueur, originally created by a royal physician in 1790 to cure indigestion,

Off the Beaten Track between Málaga and Calahonda

Located in the far south of Spain, on the eastern side of the country, Calahonda is a quiet, culturally unique place, just a short car ride away from Málaga airport. The town of Málaga has more to recommend than some might expect, and this list of attractions between the airport and Calahonda has some truly unique stuff. The journey only takes around half an hour, but it can be well worth keeping an eye out for some of these highlights

On the Trail of Valencia’s Awesome Architecture

Valencia is a stunning port city on Spain’s sunny coastline which is perfect for a romantic cultural getaway. Founded in Roman times, it boasts architecture from across the ages, including a thirteenth-century Cathedral and Medieval Serranos Towers. However, its modern buildings and contemporary attractions are unmissable features too. If you’ve only got 24 hours to explore the city, follow this guide to discover the best of Valencia’s modern architecture.   Start with a Trip to Mercado Central Begin your day

A Child-Friendly City Break in Fun-Packed Porto

Resting on Portugal’s coastline, Porto is a family-friendly city bursting with child-oriented attractions. Though you may know Porto for its charming medieval district and cobbled streets, or its Baroque church and nineteenth-century palace, there are also lots of exciting features that you can visit to keep the little ones entertained. If you’re struggling to plan a day trip, follow this itinerary and make sure you hit all the best child-friendly attractions for a day of family fun. Ride the Teleférico

Top Travel Tips: Flying with Little Ones

The thought of flying with young children strikes fear into the heart of most parents. But it doesn’t have to be that bad. This fun infographic from Schofields Insurance (via The Travel Magazine) provides supportive and creative tips to turn travel hell into, well… if not travel heaven, then definitely a lot, lot better. 1. See to the Seats Pre-booking seats ensures you can all sit together and your child can benefit from the excitement and wonder of the window

Cheap and Cheerful Skiing in Bansko

Though it may be less well-known than the bigger Alpine resorts, Bansko is well on the rise as a ski destination. It offers something really unique, while also giving the bigger names a run for their money when it comes to quality of runs and après options. Having recently overtaken Borovets as Bulgaria’s biggest resort, Bansko is one of the country’s best locations all year round. Read on to discover some of the best reasons you should choose Bulgaria for

Portovenere

Portovenere (Cinqueterre) Shore Excursions

The small port of Portovenere stands on a peninsula overlooking the Gulf of La Spezia on the eastern coastline of the Italian Riviera. It is a charming village notable for the colourful houses which surround its ancient fishing harbour.

Berlin in a Day: A Guide to the City

Berlin has always been one of Europe’s most remarkable cities. A renowned centre of culture in the early modern period, it gained a reputation for militarism and fascism in the early twentieth century, and stood as a symbol of Cold War division from the end of the war until the 1990s. Today the city again enjoys a reputation for the arts, but its complex history has not been forgotten. In fact, Berlin is a perfect example of the tensions and

Explore Mallorca by Bike: Our Favourite Cycling Routes

Some people love to relax when they go on holiday, lying in the sun, watching the days drift away and doing a whole lot of nothing. Planning trips like that is easy – thousands of lazy destinations are just a quick Google search away. However, if you’re someone looking to go on an active adventure, it’s a lot harder to know what to pick or where to go. Why not cycle around Mallorca? In recent years Mallorca has become a

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