Why Should You Visit Majorca

Europe, Spain — Tags: , — sarah @ 1:04 pm

The scorching sun all round the year means you can enjoy the sun bathing and fabulous tan anytime of the year.

Majorca has number of good resorts, hotels, apartments and villas in the abundance of the sea.

It is the best place of golf lovers since it has is the new ‘Golf Mecca’ with 14 golf resorts.

There is lot of activities for the adventurous people as well. Skiing, bicycling, water sports, sky diving, horse riding, mountain climbing, windsurfing and many more.

It has about 70 magnificent coasts and beaches with blue waters giving the most splendid views.

The grand festival San Sebastian is the most attractive occasion of the island. With the fireworks, the local, international music and mouth-watering barbeque, the festival is mind-blowing.

It is rich in arts and cultural heritage, which can be seen in the monuments, museums, cathedrals and towers.

The food in Majorca is a treat. Don’t forget to try the specialty of Menorca- the stuffed meat ‘Sabrasada’ and ‘Botiffarrones’.

Apart from the sight seeing and touring, Majorca has a good shopping markets as well. Boutiques with top designers, jeweler and shops are all with so much stuff that you can buy.

Majorca is an ideal holiday spot for the married, families and the young to relax and enjoy the sea views, beaches and calm environment.

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Enjoy the Stunning Landscape of Aguimes

Europe, Spain — Tags: , — sarah @ 8:09 am

Aguimes is a small town with landscapes and a treasury crafts and legends. The canyon of Barranco De Guayadeque separates the town. It has a beautiful natural feel and has a charming old center with medieval tapered streets and lovely, ochre mud colored houses.

One of the biggest attractions of the city of Aguimes is the Parque De Cocodrilos Zoo, a zoological park that has trained parrots and crocodiles. It is indeed a fascinating place. The two high towers of Parraquio De San Sebastian to be found in the plaza Rosario are declared to be the historic heritage of the town.

Among the beaches, the Playa Del Cabron is known for diving and Playa De Vergas is ideal for the windsurfing are few of the best beaches along the coast of Aguimes and Ingenio.

During September, the town is in a festival mood with the Festival Del Sur. It is an international theatre festival where groups from Africa, South America and Europe participate. This enriching event is a highlight every year for the local as well as the tourists.

Archeological cite called Morro del Cuervo is another attraction where the cave paintings are depicted under the preserved Aguimes Mountains.

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Ibiza-The Island With 50 Beaches

Europe, Spain — Tags: , — sarah @ 8:03 am

Ibiza is the third biggest island in terms of surface from the Balearic archipelago. It was called the Pitiusis Island in the earlier days because of the pine trees on it. Ibiza is a wonderful island with beautiful nightlife, emerald beaches and all time blue skies.

The Island of Ibiza is divided into 5 provinces- Eivissa, the Capital city, Sant Antoni, sant Josep, Santa eularia and Sant Joan. The capital city Eivissa is the administrative center of the island and situated in the south of it. It is one of the most charming cities of the Mediterranean seas. The glorious

Sant Domingo church and Cathedral enclose of the city’s walls. The Dalt Vila is the wall surrounding the city which has heptagonal structure with three doors to get in. Atalaiassa is the highest point of the island at 475 meters.

There are more than 50 beaches on the island of Ibiza. The most popular in Sant Anoni include Cala Vadella, Cala Conta and Cala Bossa. In the southern area is the Playa D’en bossa and Las Salinas.

Ibiza Island has numerous restaurants but water is rare and valuable in Ibiza so you won’t get free water anywhere.

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A Glimpse Of Lanzarote

Europe, Spain — Tags: , — sarah @ 7:59 am

Lanzarote is one of the beautiful Canary Islands situated 79 miles from the African coast. It is of volcanic origin and because of the eruptions in 18th and 19th century many parts appear to be from a different world and are portrayed as ‘Lunar’ and ‘Martin’.

Speaking of volcanoes, Lanzarote has the highest Volcanic Tunnel of the world called Atlantida Tunnel that is 7 km long. Lanzarote has beautiful white beaches like the Playa Blanca, papagayo. The golden sands of the Puerto del Carmen, Black sand at Playa Quemada and bleached white sands in the north just give you an amazing experience.

To let the serenity and style of Lanzarote stay intact there have been regulations on bill boarding and high rise buildings or apartments in Lanzarote.

The main attractions of the Lanzarote apart from the volcanoes and beaches include Castillo De San Jose a modern art gallery with a restaurant, the Wine Museum built over the volcanic lava, the cave of los verdas formed by the lava flows, guinate tropical park and Penguin Paradise which is a home for many species of exotic birds.

Lanzarote experiences a mild dry climate and annual rainfall of about 140mm which makes Lazanrote an ideal year round destination.

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Magnificent Majorca

Europe, Spain — Tags: , — sarah @ 7:49 am

Majorca also known a Mallorca is one of the biggest islands of the three Balearic Islands. It is as attractive as its sister islands Ibiza and Menorca and lies in the south east coast of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. Tourism in Majorca developed only after 1920’s after the Spanish civil war. Until then it was an attraction mainly for scholars and artists.

Auditorio de Palma is one of the top ranking concert halls in Europe is located in Majorca. It boasts of a wonderful climate, fascinating landscapes and mixed people offering you with their cultural heritage.

Palma De Mallorca is the capital city of the Majorca. It is a pleasant city with yatches, cathedrals, palms giving it a natural feeling. There are a large number of monuments including the Gothic cathedral situated in the city.

As soon as you step Majorca you will find the landmark of the place to be the glorious 14th century Gothic cathedral. The cathedral is magnificent with its beautiful interiors, a door towards the sea, the chapels and the master works of the museum.

Along with the villages, beaches and monuments, Majorca’s nightlife is also very sparkling and animated making your whole holiday enjoyable one.

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Kakopetria-The Wicked Rock Pile

Europe — Tags: , — sarah @ 1:19 pm

The Greek word Kakopetria means the wicked rock pile. A river runs right in the middle of the City Kakopetria and divides it into three sharp edged areas with the cold mountains nearby giving the place the meaning of its name.

Kakopetria’s mature city is located north of Troodos on the Nicosia Road. The majority of this old town is filled with cracked old buildings that may tumble down any time. But you can also see the heavily invested structures to save the historical heritage of this preserved city.

The close by mountains are choked with clouds and when the wind shrills through the valley, sharp as pout needles it certainly creates magic. One of the legacies of Kakopetria are the solid water cisterns extolled with ‘ER 1955’ left by the Britishers.

The old tumble houses of the city have initials and dates written on the doors signifying that these structures are owned by the Turkish Cypriots. One of the mysteries with some of these buildings is that a few are marked as EOKA that was a Pro-Greece terrorist movement. Were the terrorists hiding in those houses or it was the reason for their present crumbled look? I do not know. But it sure gives a thrilling experience to move around the Kakopetria city.

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The Stunning Valley Of Solea – Galata

Europe — Tags: , — sarah @ 1:10 pm

Galata is one of the most beautiful valleys put up on both the banks of the river Klarios. Galata crosses through the river and plainly sinks in the greenery.

Galata is situated 60 kms from the city of Nicosia in the Solea basin. Fruits like apricots, all varieties of apples, grapes, cherries, damsons and other fresh vegetables are meant to be the tastiest and are produced in large quantities.

If you want to have some memorable moments with the nature, then the Village Plaza at Galata is just the right place you ought not miss. The shadows of the ancient oak trees, the other trees and the Klarios river will just amaze you with the beauty of nature. The houses in Galata are attractive and beautiful. They have wooden balconies and stairs in the traditional homes of Galata that give them a distinct look. The modern houses also create a center of attention by their unnatural folkloric architecture.

When we talk about the cultural heritage of the Galata, the six Byzantine Churches with rectangular tiles and pyramid roofs are incomparable architecture from 16th century.

Galata also has fountains as one of its attractions- The Fountain of Pogiatzies and the Mastre Philippou Fountain.

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Morro Jable

Europe, Spain — Tags: — sarah @ 1:06 pm

Morro Jable is located to the south end of Fuerteventura. Morro Jable is a fishing village with around 200 fishermen as its residents and has become tourist spot. With the increasing German tourists Morro Jable has flourished German restaurants and bars.

The beaches at Morro Jable are magnificent with white sand stretching on this paradise island. You can enjoy your favorite water sport, anything from windsurfing, sailing, skiing and diving.

The nightlife of Morro jable is a dazzling event. You can sit under the sky and watch the sparkling stars with sober music and entertainment with a drink. Many restaurants even provide live music, stand ups and cabaret. You will also find a variety of cuisine from traditional canarian food and tapas, seafood steak houses, Chinese, Italian and plenty of German food.

Other tourist attractions include the catamaran, ferry service to Gran Canaria and few sports fishing vessel. Along with the gorgeous beach harbors you will find the fishermen and the yatchmen and stroll down the lovely promenade. You can relax in any of the bars, cafes and restaurants from among plentiful.

Morro Jable beach has remarkable lighthouse at the east and is used more by the naturists while the west is more for the non-naturists.

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Playa D’en Bossa Beach

Europe, Spain — Tags: — sarah @ 1:03 pm

Playa d’en Bossa beach or the Platje d’en Bossa is located 4 kms away from the city of Ibiza. Playa d’en Bossa is a fascinating beach with a long stretch of sand on the island.

The sandy ocean floor is covered with the clear waters making it an ideal spot for ball games and safe for children as well.This beach gives you the exceptional views of the Ibiza city that are extremely beautiful and also the extravagant scenes of the low flying aircrafts. Sun shines generously on the beach and there is little shade so you have to take cover-ups with you.

The south wind blows over the Playa d’en Bossa in a choppy swell smack and the skip are enjoyed by the windsurfers. The far end of the beach leads to the watchtower that is calmer and quieter than the other end of the island. You will enjoy a long walk towards the watchtower on the other side of the island. A top view from the watchtower is a mesmerizing scene.

The beach is lined with many bars and cafes along the stretch. If you plan a party, there are beach bars that play house music all day long and serve you with some brilliant fish recipes.

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Limassol

Europe — Tags: , — sarah @ 1:00 pm

One of the prominent cultural and historical places from Cyprus is Limassol. This Mediterranean city is situated on the south coast of Cyprus. The Kuorion theatre and the Lemesos castle are the symbols of its history and culture.

Kuorion is an impressive Greco Roman amphitheatre existing since 12th century B.C. it is one of the ancient places of Limassol that makes a captivating archeological site. Another most popular archeological attraction is the Museum. This museum is placed near the Limossal public gardens and is considered to be a cultural heritage of Cyprus.

Apart from these two magnificent places the other must see options are the Grand Mosque, St. Nicolos of the cats, Fasouri Watermania, Limassol Cultural Park and the Lemasos Medieva Castle.

The perfect way to enjoy the holiday is to enjoy the activities distant from sight seeing. Limassol gives you a varied choice on activities like go karting, clay Shooting, Cycling, Skiing, Ten Pin Bowling and horse Riding.

If you plan to visit Limassol you do not have to wait for the right time for the right climate. Limassol has a good weather all year long. Summer season lasts from May to November and the cold weather from December to February.

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