This town in the Málaga region sits on either side of the Tajo del Ronda, a narrow gorge more than 150 meters deep. Its old town has been declared Property of Cultural Interest. Celts, Phoenicians, Romans and Arabs all inhabited these lands, which … Read More
Best Hidden Gems
Best Hidden Gems: Bonifacio – Corsica – France
Bonifacio, picturesque capital of Corsica. The author, M Valéry, like Charles V or Napoleon Bonaparte was subjugated by the extreme beauty of Bonifacio. He resumes in two well-chosen words – picturesque capital – the strong sensations and unforgettable souvenir offered … Read More
Best Hidden Gems: Kotor – Montenegro
On the foothill of the mountain Lovcen, in the deepest part of the most beautiful Mediterranean bay and one of the most beautiful in the world, there is the old town of Kotor. A town of rich cultural tradition and one of … Read More
Best Hidden Gems: Lofoten – Norway
Lofoten is an archipelago and a traditional district in the county of Nordland, Norway. Though lying within the Arctic Circle, the archipelago experiences one of the world’s largest elevated temperature anomalies relative to its high latitude. Winter temperatures in Lofoten are very … Read More
Best Hidden Gems: Bled Slovenia
With immense natural beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings, ranks among the most beautiful alpine resorts, renowned for its mild, healing climate and thermal lake water. The beauty of the mountains reflected on the lake, the sun, the serenity and the fresh … Read More
Best Hidden Gems: Santorini – Greece
The present-day crescent shape of the island is a consequence of the activity of the volcano in prehistoric times feeding the myth of the lost Atlantis. Santorini is essentially what remains of an enormous volcanic explosion dated back 3,600 years and which … Read More
Best Hidden Gems: Porto Santo – Madeira – Portugal
Porto Santo is one long beach with a bit of an island attached. Along its nine kilometres of soft white sands, you’ll find just a handful of hotels and restaurants, making Porto Santo one of the last ‘undiscovered’ resorts in Europe. Part … Read More
Best Hidden Gems: Trieste – Italy
Trieste was one of the oldest parts of the Habsburg Monarchy. In the 19th century, it was the most important port of one of the Great Powers of Europe. As a prosperous seaport in the Mediterranean region, Trieste became the fourth largest … Read More
Best Hidden Gems: Sintra – Portugal
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
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