In recent years Salento, at the tip of Italy’s heel, has become a popular destination for British travellers. This stunning small peninsula can be divided into the west coast and the east coast. Most of the facilities and popular beaches are on the crowded west coast. But if you are looking for a relaxing and […]
Monthly archives: April 2019
The Azores: Portugal’s answer to the Canary Islands
The Azores has much in common with the Canary Islands. Both island groups have volcanic origins and are located hundreds of miles from mainland Europe in the Atlantic Ocean, giving them a remote and exotic feel. While the Canaries are quite far south, just to the west of northern Africa, the Azores—an autonomous region of […]
Larnaca: Escape to the sunny blue skies
As you know, we like to get local writers to tell us about the places where they live. This month, we asked native Cypriot Elena Hadjipavli to tell us about Larnaca. Picture yourself on the beach: eyes closed, under the warm Mediterranean sun, enjoying a pint of local KEO beer. Who doesn’t look forward to […]