Unesco Heritage in Sicily
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Unesco Heritage in Sicily From the seven wonders of the ancient world to the seven diamonds of Sicily. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites include the archeological site in Agrigento, Valle dei Templi, which highlights the magnificence of one of the most important ancient city, with Doric temples, very well preserved; Villa Romana del Casale and its mosaics of invaluable value […]
Short Breaks
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There’s always a good reason for a short break, whether it’s to find some sunshine, because you have a few days off or because you like to explore new places. If you have a few days to spare, Lisbon or Porto are worth a visit. It’s a short hop from anywhere in Europe and the cities are easy to visit, […]
Surfing in Portugal
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Surfing is a 365 days a year activity in Portugal. Or 366 if it’s a leap year. This is not an exaggeration, since the extensive Portuguese coast offers great waves every day. And there are many ways to tackle them, it all depends on your skill and enthusiasm. The diversity of natural conditions and an exceptional climate provide memorable […]
Gastronomy
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Portugal’s cuisine is as rich and varied as its landscape. The most distinctive feature of Portuguese cuisine comes from the sea. As you enjoy a simple grilled fish, always fresh like the seafood that abounds from end to end along the coast, you can be sure that you are in Portugal! Cataplanas, bouillabaisses and any other fish or seafood […]
All about Portugal
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With its mild climate, 3000 hours of sunshine per year and 850 kms of splendid beaches bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal is the perfect holiday destination all year round. This is a country that has the oldest borders in Europe, with an exceptional range of different landscapes just a short distance away, lots of […]
Society & Population
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Did you know that Spain has over 47 million inhabitants? Would it surprise you to hear that life expectancy is over 83 years, one of the world’s highest? How many official languages would you guess there are in Spain? Although Spanish (or Castilian) is the official language throughout the country, Catalan, Gallego, Euskera (Basque) and […]
The cuisine of Spain
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Tapas, gazpacho, and the Mediterranean diet are just a few of Spain’s famous culinary exports. The quality, creativity, and above all, flavour of Spain’s cuisine have earned it international fame and it is now one of the country’s main tourist attractions. Did you know Spain is the world’s biggest olive oil exporter, and one of […]
Art & Culture in Spain
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Did you know that Spain is the country with the fourth largest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites in the world? Spain has a uniquely spectacular wealth of monuments, the result of long centuries of history and a mix of cultures. This is the country of artists of universal renown such as Velázquez, Goya, Gaudí, […]
The Coast
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The Greek shores are world-famous and exceedingly popular because they are known for their crystal clean and clear waters, as well as for their unique diversity. Visitors have the opportunity to enjoy beaches stretching along over many kilometers, sheltered bays and coves, golden stretches of sand with dunes, pebble beaches, coastal caves with steep rocks […]
The atmosphere
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Sip a glass of ouzo or wine with grilled octopus or any other Greek dish while sitting under the shade of a tree in a small tavern by the sea on an island in the Aegean. When you return home, try to repeat this experience by preparing the same meal and serving the same drink. […]