“Los Bunkers Del Carmel”, officially called and found on most maps as MUHBA Turó de la Rovira (Mirador de les bateries), is a viewpoint at the top of Turó de la Rovira in the Carmel neighbourhood with an altitude of 262m, offering stunning 360º views of the whole city. It is still considered a sort …
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As we described in our previous post “Discover Puglia. Road Trip Itinerary”, Otranto is considered one the most beautiful seaside towns in all Puglia. And we unanimously selected it as our favourite town on that trip. This post describes its pros and cons, attractions, beaches, tours, restaurants and bars, and other towns that can be …
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The BBC has released 3 seasons of a TV show called Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby. In this program, Giles Coren and Monica Galetti travel the globe visiting some of the world’s most incredible hotels, in which they also work alongside staff to show what happens behind the scenes. We have watched all the …
Castello Monaci is an outstanding Masseria (agritourism), wedding venue and winery, located in the heart of Salento, in Puglia, Italy. It is one of those places you won’t forget regardless of how long or good your trip was. It was built in 1500 and took its name from the Basilian monks who used it as a place …
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If you like hiking, Matera will not disappoint you. There is an easy/medium hiking trail that starts on the West edge of the Sassi area and goes all the way to Belvedere Murgia Timone, the location of the crucifixion in The Passion of Christ movie, and from where you will have a unique view of …
Matera is a unique and breathtaking ancient town located in the region of Basilicata, north of Puglia. It is a very common destination during trips to the latter, the popular “heel of the boot”. It is a city on a rocky outcrop in the region of Basilicata, in southern Italy. It includes the Sassi area, …
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We had a very limited time during our trip to Puglia last year in Gallipoli, and we actually could not visit Baia Verde nor any of its beautiful beaches. So this year we decided to spend enough time exploring the area. But let’s start with the town. Gallipoli Gallipoli, which is a very popular name …
Guest post by Snowdayride Renowned for its natural beauty, Canada is often ignored by travellers during winters. But if you the snow and the bracing winter air, Canada is perfect for you. Besides, the lack of too many travellers in winter makes Canada ideal if you want to get away from the milling crowds. What …
If you are in Northern Sardinia, especially on the west side, Alghero is a must go. It is one of our favourite towns, and only an hour away from our favourite beach on the island, La Pelosa. And besides that, the area is surrounded by vineyards and wineries, where you can enjoy some of the …