It was back in 1988 when a 1,364 hectare parcel of land just outside of Andalucia was first designated as a preserved area in order to help protect one of the largest colonies of pink flamingos on the Iberian Peninsula. Today, the Fuente de Piedra Lagoon is not only home to the largest colony of [...]
The Parc Natural de s’Albufera de Mallorca, or the S’Albufera Nature Park in Northern Mallorca, is a special area of the Balearics. Essential in terms of conservation, the S’Albufera Nature Park is made up of dunes, floodplains and wetlands. The park has been called a “welcome relief” from Mallorca’s crowded beaches, and provides lots of [...]
Ruidera Lagoons (Lagunas de Ruidera) is a unique natural park located in the southern part of Spain, 240km south of Madrid and 270km west of Valencia. Natural park consists of 16 lagoons located above the La Mancha plain and covers an area of more than 38 square kilometres. The lagoons are connected by waterfalls, rivers [...]
The Tabernas Desert is located in the province of Almería about 30 kilometers north of the capital, Almería, in the Tabernas municipality. It is protected as a wilderness area (paraje natural) spanning 280 square kilometers. The Tabernas Desert is situated between the Sierra de los Filabres to the north and the Sierra de Alhamilla to [...]
El Torcal de Antequera is a nature reserve in the Sierra del Torcal mountain range located south of the Antequera city, in the province of Málaga in Andalusia, Spain. It is known for its unusual landforms, and is one of the most impressive karst landscapes in Europe. The area was designated a Natural Site of [...]
Las Médulas was in the Roman Empire the most important gold mine. It is located in Spain, just few kilometres from the town of Ponferrada, near the borders with Portugal. The mining started already in the 1st Century. The Romans used the hydraulic mining technique. After two centuries of extremely profitable mining the Romans departed [...]
Castle Hotels in Europe: Plan a Royal Trip for You
While most of us dream of owning a castle the truth is many of us can afford to rent a room in a castle for a night or two. A few nights in a converted castle is like nothing else in this world, and if you’re looking for the perfect accommodation for you and your [...]
The History of Beaumaris Castle | North Wales, UK
Beaumaris Castle is one of the most popular tourist destinations in North Wales with many visitors from St Davids Holiday Park in North Wales choosing it as their favourite local attraction. Beaumaris Castle is a medieval stone structure built by King Edward I as part of his campaign against the Welsh to conquer north wales. [...]
Beyond its mares and millionaires, Chantilly is rich with cultural charm, bustling cafes, perfect porcelain and exquisite art. You don’t have to be horse-crazy to appreciate the drowsy charm of this elegant provincial town, but it helps. Just north of Paris is an attractive, apparently sleepy little town with lots of short people and lots of tall [...]
Abisko, Sweden – The World’s Leading Aurora Location?
What do the Solar Maximum and Abisko in Sweden have in common? Both were almost unheard of three years ago but such is the interest in seeing the Northern Lights that discerning travellers have searched for the best places to hunt the Aurora Borealis and the trail has led them to Abisko. This guide explains [...]
Get To Know How To Experience the natural attractions of UK
The United Kingdom is one of the finest and powerful countries in the world. This is a land of opportunity for anyone who cares invest in robust economy. The country has the record of one of the most visited in the world. People across the world visit the United Kingdom annually, for various reason, including, [...]
140 Years of the Railway in Postojna Cave
16 June 2012 marked 140 years since the first ride with the underground train inside Postojna Cave. Up until the early 19th century, when the inner parts of the cave were discovered by Luka Čeč on 14 April 1818, the cave was left open, without any protection, lighting or regular guiding services, and tours of [...]
Tips for Planning Your Family Ski Holiday
If you’ve never been on a ski holiday before, booking your first one can be a bit overwhelming. With so much to think about it can be easy to forget something important or get something wrong, and the last thing you want is for your holiday to be ruined because of it! Ski holidays tend [...]
The Top 10 European Ski Resorts
Europe remains a key continent for ski enthusiasts, with a proliferation of resorts. It’s fair to say that new resorts are being opened at regular intervals, although the quality of those destinations can vary somewhat. I enjoy a variety of winter sports and have been fortunate enough to visit a number of leading resorts. Here [...]
7 Of The Best French Ski Resorts For 2013
France is the most popular tourist destinations in the world. According to the UNWTO, 79.5 million tourists arrived in France in 2011. From Paris and Versailles to the French Riviera and the Alps, France abounds in tourist attractions. For Britishers, France has been the traditional destination for skiing holidays. Each year, millions of British tourists [...]
Paris (1,393 hotels)
London (862 hotels)
Rome (890 hotels)
Prague (476 hotels)
Connect
Connect with us on the following social media platforms.