Best mountains in Europe
One of the most memorable places in Greece is a beautiful monastery complex of Metéora. It is located in northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly. From here to a height of 400 meters or more you can find the sandstone cliffs on the tops of which [...]
Mount Etna (Muncibeḍḍu (beautiful mountain) in Sicilian and Mongibello in Italian) is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, close to Messina and Catania. According to Adrian Room’s book Placenames of the World, the name Etna is said to have originated from a Phoenician word [...]
Stromboli is a small island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the north coast of Sicily, containing one of the three active volcanoes in Italy. It is one of the eight Aeolian Islands, a volcanic arc north of Sicily. The island has a population of between 400 and [...]
The Karwendel is the largest range of the Northern Limestone Alps. Four chains stretch from the west to the east; in addition, there are a number of fringe ranges and an extensive promontory in the north. The term Karwendel describes the part of the Calcereous Alps of [...]
The Watzmann is the third highest mountain in Germany (Zugspitze is the highest at 2,962m, Hochwanner the second at 2,746m). There are three main peaks – Hocheck (2651m), Mittelspitze (Middle Peak, 2,713m) and Südspitze (South Peak, 2,712m). The Watzmann massive also includes the Watzmannfrau (Watzmann Wife, also [...]
The Serra de Tramuntana is a mountain located on the island of Majorca. It is also the name given to the comarca of the same area. Its highest peak is the Puig Major, which, at its 1,445 metres is the highest mountain in the Balearic Islands. The [...]
The High Tatras, with their 11 peaks over 2500 m AMSL, are, together with the Southern Carpathians, the only mountain ranges with an alpine character in the whole 1200 km length of the Carpathian Mountains. The major part and all the highest peaks of the mountains are [...]
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The Best Castles In England | United Kingdom
If there’s one thing that England isn’t short of, it’s castles. Many of this country’s finest castles were built in medieval times and, in some cases, even before then. While some have fallen into a state of disrepair, others have stood the test of time and still [...]
A Wales ‘Must See’ Wish List – Top Places To Visit In Wales | United Kingdom
From the Isle of Anglesey in its top western corner, to Carmarthen Bay in the south, Wales is a breath-taking country steeped in stunning landscapes at almost every turn. With scenes this inspiring, walking through the Welsh countryside is naturally a favourite diversion of holidaymakers. Photo licensed [...]
Five Best Castles to See in Wales | United Kingdom
Often called the Land of Castles, the beautiful countryside of Wales abounds with castles in varying conditions from ruins to well preserved. With so many to visit and perhaps not enough time to see them all, consider the following five best castles to see in Wales. Castle [...]
Hajdúszoboszló – great thermal aquapark and spa resort in Hungary
City of Hajdúszoboszló lies in eastern Hungary, about 20 km southeast of Debrecen. The thermal water was discovered here in 1925 as the result of unsuccessful search for oil, which defined the following development of the city. Baths were built here, and today this city with 35,000 [...]
Thermalpark Veľký Meder – a popular thermal water park in Slovakia
Termalpark Veľký Meder is a popular thermal water park situated in the village Veľký Meder in Slovakia, about 10 km from the Hungarian border and 65 km from the capital city of Bratislava. Photo by thermalcorvinus.sk Termalpark Veľký Meder offers 9 pools with thermal water, with a [...]
Zalakaros Thermal Spa resort – new thermal aquapark in Hungary
Zalakaros Thermal Spa is a new spa resort in Hungary. It lies in the small town of Zalakaros, in the southwestern part of Hungary, about 30 km from Lake Balaton and 200 km from Budapest. Zalakaros Thermal Baths are a combination of treatment center, indoor waterpark and [...]
A Guide to Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Giant’s Causeway is an incredible attraction located along the coast of County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Although the creation of the natural formation is surrounded by myth and lore, it is the only designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in all of Northern Ireland. Known as Clochán na [...]
Surfing Holidays for Beginners in Lanzarote | Spain
Has the idea of riding the waves and learning to surf always appealed, but the cold British weather has put you off? Lanzarote is known as the ‘Hawaii of Europe’ for many reasons, including the weather, the people and of course, the amazing waves. The winds from [...]
An Introduction to the Costa del Sol | Spain
When the summer holidays roll around, Brits and northern Europeans head for the Costa del Sol in large numbers. The area once had a reputation as a haven for British gangsters fleeing the law (as seen in Sexy Beast, The Business and many TV sitcoms) but these [...]
