Are you torn between the Algarve and Andalusia for your next holiday? Both are destinations in the south of the Iberian Peninsula that attract millions of travellers every year: generous sunshine, superb beaches, historical heritage and distinctive gastronomy. One belongs to Portugal, the other to Spain, yet both share that particularly special southern light. In this … [Read more...] about Algarve or Andalusia: where to go?
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4 days in Malta: our itineraries (+ photos)
Four days in Malta are enough to cover the essentials of the Mediterranean archipelago: from Neolithic temples that predate the Egyptian pyramids to the UNESCO-listed Baroque capital, taking in a near-deserted island with turquoise waters and limestone cliffs overlooking the sea. In this article, I guide you through a four-day Malta itinerary, using Valletta as a … [Read more...] about 4 days in Malta: our itineraries (+ photos)
Basilica Ta’Pinu (Malta): visit + photos
Visiting Gozo? Don't miss the Ta' Pinu Basilica, the most famous Marian shrine in the Maltese archipelago. Perched on a hill in the village of Gharb, in the northwest of the island, this imposing neo-Romanesque basilica rises dramatically from the limestone landscape! From the moment I approached, I was struck by the majesty of its honey-coloured stone façade and twin bell … [Read more...] about Basilica Ta’Pinu (Malta): visit + photos
Malta or Sicily: where to go? (+ photos)
Malta or Sicily for your next Mediterranean trip? This choice pits two fundamentally different destinations against each other: an archipelago of 316 km² where more than 5,000 years of history are concentrated, and the largest island in the Mediterranean, vast and volcanic, heir to all the civilisations that have passed through it. I have explored both territories in depth, and … [Read more...] about Malta or Sicily: where to go? (+ photos)
Visiting Malta in winter: our tips (+ things to do)
Malta in winter is a different experience altogether. The Mediterranean archipelago, made up of three inhabited islands, reveals itself in a calmer, more accessible light between December and March. Temperatures remain mild, historical sites can be visited without crowds and prices drop noticeably. I particularly appreciate this time of year for exploring Valletta and Mdina in … [Read more...] about Visiting Malta in winter: our tips (+ things to do)
