Best sea sites and beaches in Europe
Almuñécar is very important tourist resort in Spain, situated on the Tropical Coast (Costa Tropical), between the sea and mountains in Granada province. Currently it has about 25 000 inhabitants. The name of this town dates back to the Arabs, when it was named HiSn-al-Munakkab (Surrounded by [...]
Giglio is a small but beautiful island in the Mediterranean Sea, which together with the neighbouring isle of Giannutri belongs to the Italian region of Tuscany. You can find it about 50 km southeast of the island of Elba and 2 km from the Italian mainland. Photo [...]
One of the most interesting places on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast is Kaliakra Cape (Nos Kaliakra), located north of Varna and 12 km from the town of Kavarna. Kaliakra is a huge elongated limestone plate, protruding from the sea to a height of 70 meters. It [...]
There are many countries in the European Union which may lay their own claims to having the most spectacular scenery with some of the world’s most spectacularly positioned campsites to match. But when it comes down to facilities and organisation, the French campsites are the best in [...]
When planning your trip and family activity holidays in Greece, why not have the family try out something new? Sometimes the best holidays are when you learn something. Start with this vacation by being proactive in looking for something to learn, such as windsurfing. Photo licensed under [...]
Haapsalu is a spa town located at the Gulf of Haapsalu, on the western part of Estonia. The city was founded in the 13th century and soon became the seat of the bishop. At this time, there was built the most important monument of Haapsalu – Bishop’s [...]
La Gomera is a volcanic island and the second smallest island of the Spanish Canary Islands. One third of the island is a part of the Garajonay national park (Parque nacional de Garajonay), which was established here in 1981 and is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage [...]
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Powder Ski? Choose Chamonix in France!
Ski holidays in France provide great value for money because the resorts are often high up in the mountains and located conveniently near the slopes. One such resort is Chamonix, which is in the Rhône-Alpes region in the south east of France. Renowned all over the world [...]
Allgäu – skiing in unspoilt nature | Germany
Allgäu region is located south of the Bavarian Swabia and Baden-Württemberg. The area is bordering with Austria. Allgäu is divided into the following areas: Oberallgäu, Unterallgäu, Ostallgäu and Westallgäu. Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by Marcel Janus The area is popular tourist destination thanks to [...]
Ötztal – ski on exclusive slopes with a great elevation in Austria
65-kilometres long Tyrolean valley Ötztal stretches in the Ötztal Alps massif. On its steep slopes extend exclusive pistes boasting a great elevation. Ötztal, or rather ski resorts that are located in this valley, offer the best of the Austrian Alps. Skiers will certainly enjoy a perfectly groomed [...]
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 [...]
Thermal Spa Terme 3000 – unique aquapark with black thermal water in Slovenia
Thermal Spa Terme 3000 is a famous spa in Slovenia. It is located in the north-eastern part of the country in town Moravske Toplice, close to Hungarian, Austrian and Croatian borders. Thermal Spa is the area with a set of 31 indoor and outdoor pools with thermal [...]
Mumlava waterfalls – the most powerful waterfalls in Krkonoše mountains | Czech Republic
Mumlava waterfalls are located in the northern part of the Czech Republic, on the river Mumlava, less than a kilometer north of the famous winter center of Harrachov. Mumlava waterfalls are formed by rocky stones with a height of up to 12 metres arranged in steps. They [...]
Kamnik Alps – beautiful mountain range in Slovenia
Kamnik Alps are the second highest mountain in Slovenia, covering an area of about 900 km². They lie near the border with Austria and only 50 km east of the Julian Alps, which are similar to its geological structure. The highest mountain peak is Grintovec with an [...]
Paul da Serra – unexpected plateau in the middle of the mountains of Madeira | Portugal
If you are on Madeira (Portugal’s island) and wish to transfer to Scotland, or Brittany, for a while, just come to the plateau of Paul da Serra. It has an area of 6×17 km and is completely unexpected element in the middle of the mountains of Madeira. [...]
