Tag: traditional villages

September 4, 2021
Szigligeti Vár – The Balaton Castle
Szigligeti Vár, the Balaton Castle, as many locals and tourists call it, is an impressive medieval fortress with awesome lake views. Actually, it is the only castle of its type visitable on the shore of Lake Balaton. Click here for more information about Lake Balaton and discover one of its most hidden secrets! The castle dates…
March 1, 2021
Altafulla – The town of thousand magic gates on Costa Daurada, in Catalonia, Spain
This is an article about what to see in Altafulla, a coastal gem on Costa Daurada with an impressive historic heritage. Altafulla is mainly known because of its beach. Costa Daurada itelf is famous for the sandy coastline and lovely beaches, but this territory is much more than that. And besides their amazing and not…
January 22, 2021
Let’s get lost in Catalonia! 10 more picturesque non-coastal Catalan villages – part II.
In the first part of this series, we have covered 10 beautiful inland villages in Catalonia. Take a look here, if you missed “Let’s get lost in Catalonia! The 10 most picturesque non-coastal Catalan villages – part I.”, as this article is a continuation of that. Of course, the list doesn’t end here, as Catalonia…
December 19, 2020
Sau – A route in Central Catalonia
This is an article about a what to do in Central Catalonia and a route in this central part of its territory. Here you will find our proposal for an itinerary from Vic, one of the capitals of Central Catalonia, to some small towns (Tavertet, Rupit and Sant Romà de Sau) in Osona and La…
November 22, 2020
CANARY ISLANDS
canary islands by besides the obvious The Canary Islands, located off the northwest coast of Africa. It is a paradise for sun-seekers, nature enthusiasts, and adventure lovers alike. With their year-round mild climate, stunning beaches, and crystal-clear waters. They offer an ideal escape for beach vacations and water sports activities. From the volcanic landscapes of…
November 14, 2020
BULGARIA
bulgaria by besides the obvious This page collects all the Bulgarian Travel Stories by Besides the Obvious. Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. It lies on the eastern flank of the Balkans. It is bordered by Romania to the north. Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, and the Black Sea to the east. Bulgaria, a hidden gem nestled in the…
November 8, 2020
What to do in Arrecife, a stroll through a real capital on Lanzarote Island
This is an article about what to do in Arrecife on Lanzarote Island, Spain. Once you step on Lanzarote you immediately realize that is wealthy, organized, clean, nice and beautiful. White short cute houses contrasting with the black volcanic landscape. On the island there is only one small city, Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote, very…
October 15, 2020
Jandia Peninsula: the best things to do on the South of Fuerteventura
This is about the best things to do in Jandia Peninsula on Fuerteventura Island. Read here our complet article about Fuerteventura. Jandia Peninsula is deserted, still wild and completely amazing. It was not until the beginning of the 20th century when that area began to develop with some agriculture, livestock and salt mining. The first…
October 14, 2020
Perfect roundtrip on Fuerteventura – The top 20 best places on the island
This an article about the best places on Fuerteventura. If you have only a limited time on Fuerteventura island, here you can find the perfect itinerary with the Top 20 spots that you cannot miss out on. The route starts from the North, following the path on the Western coast, down to the South, and…
August 25, 2020
The route of Aragonese Maestrazgo: La iglesuela del Cid, Cantavieja, Tronchón and Mirambel
This is a medieval route in the Aragonese Maestrazgo, an almost forgotten land of inner Spain. However, this territory deserves your attention. During the Medieval Ages, this vast area was under the jurisdiction of the masters of the different military orders. Fighting and praying that was the life there. Nevertheless, upon the hardness of those…