Sintra is a jewel set between the mountains and the sea, waiting to be discovered by all who dare lose themselves in its majestic historical heritage, luxuriant nature, cosmopolitan cultural offer and opulent gastronomy. Sintra exudes a romantic aura that left … Read More
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Best Hidden Gems: Zadar – Croatia
Situated in the heart of the Adriatic, Zadar is the urban center of northern Dalmatia as administrative, economic, cultural and political center of the region with 75,000 inhabitants. The coast is particularly indented, the islands and the untouched nature allures many boaters … Read More
Best Hidden Gems: The Cinque Terre – Italy
The Cinque Terre represent one of the best preserved natural and semi-natural areas of the Mediterranean. Historical and geomorphologic reasons have forbidden excessive housing development and the creation of major roadways (which instead are present inland in the Val di Vara). Human activity and especially … Read More
Best Hidden Gems: Lugano – Switzerland
The latter, an international city and the crossroads and melting pot of European culture, constitutes one of the most interesting regions to be discovered. The city is open and welcoming and offers thousands of value added possibilities typical of a united … Read More
Best Hidden Gems: Meteora – Greece
The Meteora (Greek: Μετέωρα, pronounced [mɛˈtɛoɾɐ], lit. “middle of the sky”, “suspended in the air” or “in the heavens above” — etymologically related to “Meteorite”) is one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second only to … Read More
Best Hidden Gems: Sveti Stefan – Montenegro
Sveti Stefan is a town in Montenegro. Previously a fishing village, in 1960 it was converted into the old town, with its tower, narrow streets, shops and small churches, remained unchanged. Sveti Stefan is an unusual and unique place not only at Montenegro or Budva’s … Read More
Best Hidden Gems: Colmar – Alsace – France
For Georges Duhamel (as he wrote in 1931), Colmar was the “most beautiful town in the world“. It has also often been said that it is the most Alsatian town in Alsace! Without going over the top with superlatives, Colmar undoubtedly remains … Read More
Best Hidden Gems: Tenby – Wales – UK
Tenby is probably the most iconic seaside town in Wales, rivaling places like Mevagissey and Polperro for quaintness and charm. It was awarded a Silver award for the best UK coastal resort at the British Travel awards. The classic postcard view of Tenby harbour is from The … Read More
Best Hidden Gems: Cap Ferret – Aquitaine – France
Cap Ferret is a headland, situated at the south end of the commune of Lège-Cap-Ferret in the French department of Gironde and region of Aquitaine. The headland takes the form of a spit, which separates the Atlantic Ocean from Arcachon … Read More
Best Hidden Gems: Eguisheim – Alsace – France
Ranked one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France since 2003, the National Grand Prix of flowering since 1989, gold medal contest of the European Entente Florale in 2006 … Eguisheim, cradle of the Alsatian vineyard, wrapped in concentric circles … Read More