Exploring the Algarve, I was captivated by its golden and ochre rock formations, its crystal-clear blue-green waters and its cliffs sculpted by the Atlantic into breathtaking landscapes. That is why the beaches of this Portuguese coast attract travellers from all over the world. Whether you are looking for a long sandy beach, a hidden cove tucked among the rocks or an … [Read more...] about 12 most beautiful beaches in the Algarve (with my photos)
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Algarve or Andalusia: where to go?
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?
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)
