Travel in Europe is still in vogue and the respective destinations enjoy numerous facets. They range from the mystical regions of Iceland to the idyllic islands of the Greek Cyclades. Spain, Portugal with the Azores, Italy and France are among the preferred countries.
Off the North Holland coast lies a chain of islands – the West Frisian Islands. The largest of the eight islands is Texel, which belongs to the province of Noord-Holland. Texel is known for beautiful sandy beaches and the Texel sheep, which is present everywhere on the island. But Texel is not only the largest Wadden Island, it is also the most diverse. It is...
San Miguel de la Palma, or La Palma for short, is the westernmost of the Canary Islands and the little sister of Tenerife. Volcanoes, pine forests and rugged rocky coasts contrast with the deep blue of the Atlantic water, which is particularly clear here. The lush subtropical vegetation gives the island its nicknames “Isla verde” and “Isla...
Sun and sand galore! A holiday paradise rises on the African doorstep. Created for people who want to switch off far away from the stress of everyday life and the capricious European weather and enjoy the days of their holiday with all their senses. If you are looking for a golden beach in the Canary Islands , you will have to look for a while, because the coasts of...
When the sun sends its rays through the foliage of the trees, even the last forest spirits take flight. It is a landscape enchanted by elves and guarded by trolls. We are talking about Sweden and thus about the Scandinavian country that preserves its traditions and where Nordic mythology with its mythical creatures has a firm place in people’s consciousness...
Idyllically situated, particularly fine sand, gifted with a lot of wind or popular and heavily frequented. Which of the many beautiful beaches in Tenerife is the most beautiful beach? The answer to this question depends heavily on individual preferences. Therefore, there should be no order at all here. Only a small selection of beaches with advantages and...
The Czech Republic is considered a country of healing mineral springs. The three world-famous spa towns of Karlovy Vary, Františkovy Lázně and Mariánské Láznē are also located here. The towns, also known as the West Bohemian Spa Triangle, are located close to each other between the Bohemian Ore Mountains, the Bohemian Forest and the Bohemian Elster Mountains. In the...
Wiesbaden is not only the state capital of the state of Hesse, but also one of the most important spas in all of Europe. The city is part of the Rhine-Main metropolitan region, along with Frankfurt, Darmstadt and Mainz . Almost 300,000 inhabitants live in the second largest town in Hesse. Every year, 11.5 million tourists visit the city. Goldgasse, Landtag and...
The 200-kilometre-long Costa Dorada (“Golden Coast”) in Spain stretches over the coast of the Catalan province of Tarragona between the two cities and municipalities of Vilanova i la Geltrú in the comarca of Garraf and Alcanar in the comarca of Montsià south of the Ebro Delta. This coastal section lies between the only 20-kilometre-long “home...
Even though the British could leave the EU in 2019, many millions of people will continue to be drawn to the English capital London every year. As the centre of a former world empire and a metropolis that was the epicentre of European development for many hundreds of years, culture and history can be experienced up close here. The most diverse eras can be seen in the...
In our five-part series “Mallorca – in the magic of the south”, we draw a comprehensive picture of the popular Spanish Balearic island, provided with a wealth of valuable information and background knowledge. Who has always wanted to know where the most remote corners and villages are? In which neighborhoods are the best tapas bars hidden? Where are the...