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Highly Desired Destinations
The summer season is approaching and there is a desire to pack our bags again. The question is where. In Spain or beyond, these are some safe bets for an unforgettable vacation.
ÉZE AND OTHER VILLAGES OF THE FRENCH RIVIERA
Medieval, with an old town of narrow, steep streets and crowned by a castle, Éze is one of the most charming towns on the French Riviera, a wonder of the light of Provence. As are Villefranche-sur-mer, Saint-Paul-de-Vence or Menton, a group of most photogenic towns linked by the Grande Corniche, the panoramic road that runs along the Côte d'Azur and on a summer getaway can be enjoyed with great pleasure.
What you can do on the French Riviera:
- Take in the views from Éze Castle.
- Discover the old town of Antibes, the port of Port Vauban and the villas hidden among the vegetation of the Cap d'Antibes peninsula.
- Follow in the footsteps of great impressionist painters in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
- Get to know Grasse, the international capital of perfume.
CALA FIGUERA, A FISHING VILLAGE IN THE SOUTH OF MALLORCA
The south of Mallorca is, fortunately, still largely unknown to many, and yet it hides towns with as much charm as Santanyí, which is perfect for spending a few days this summer. Here time passes discovering the coves of the Mondragó Natural Park and swimming in its crystal-clear waters, following the coastal path from Es Trenc beach to Colonia de Sant Jordi, taking a boat trip to the island of Cabrera or discovering the charming town of Cala Figuera, a small natural port in an inlet of the sea with the moored llaüts that is picture postcard.
What you can do around Cala Figuera:
- Look out at the Es Pontàs viewpoint, a natural stone arch in the sea.
- Stroll through the streets of Santanyí on market day.
- Learn about the process of the flower of salt in the salt flats of Es Trenc.
- Take a route through the coves from Colonia de Sant Jordi to Cape Ses Salines and wake up facing the sea in one of the rooms at the Honucai hotel.
CHIRINGUITOS ON THE COAST OF CÁDIZ
The coast of Cádiz has what many want to be happy in summer: charming white towns full of atmosphere, cliffs, maritime flavors, extensive beaches without apartment blocks behind them or small rocky coves, waves for surf lovers... and beach bars! ! So, who doesn't want to escape to the south? To focus, the stretch between Conil de la Frontera and the capital of Cadiz leaves you with the best taste in your mouth for a few days of unforgettable vacation.
What you can do on the Cádiz coast:
- Take a walk along the Barrosa beach in Chiclana and sit at the El Cuartel del Mar beach bar.
- Strolling through Vejer de la Frontera.
- Discover the historic center of Conil.
- Follow the path of the cliffs of the Roche urbanization.
ORTOFINO, THE MOST CHIC DESTINATION IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
In the Liguria region and 40 kilometers from Genoa, Portofino is the perfect little town to get lost in the Mediterranean this summer. An old fishing village hidden in a small bay that boasts, and rightly so, of being one of the most chic corners of the Italian Riviera. Everything comes together: its pastel-colored houses overlooking the dock where luxurious yachts dock, the elegant shops and terraces of its famous Piazzetta, the church of San Giorgio, the impressive Brown castle at the top... A beautiful Italian open secret.
What you can do in Portofino:
- The Baci walk , a panoramic walk that connects Portofino with Rapallo.
- A swim in the beautiful cove of Paraggi.
- The hiking route to the bay of San Fruttuoso and its abbey, one of the most desirable in the Monte de Portofino Natural Park.
- Book a room at the Splendido imitating Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, who were frequent guests.
AZORES, GENEROUS NATURE IN THE MOST SUSTAINABLE DESTINATION IN EUROPE
In the middle of the Atlantic, this Portuguese archipelago is a paradise for lovers of generous and intact nature, there is a reason it is the most sustainable destination in Europe. Nine volcanic islands with little tourism and many wonderful corners where every day you can trace a hiking route in search of lava pools and hot springs, craters, lunar landscapes and laurel forests. Sao Miguel is the main island, Pico is the roof of Portugal and Terceira is famous for the city of Angra do Heroismo, a World Heritage Site.A good summary to discover in a short week this summer in which the offer of flights from Spain is expanded (Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and the Canary Islands have direct flights) with companies such as Sata Azores Airlines, Iberia and Binter.
What you can do in Azores:
- Go out to observe dolphins and whales, which frequent the waters of the Azores all year round.
- Enjoy the wines of Pico Island, aged in the wineries and vineyards cultivated among lava fields and included in the UNESCO list.
- The noteworthy focus of Ponta Delgada, on the island of Sao Miguel.
- Have a stew made in an underground oven in the Furnas lagoon.
HVAR, THE CROATIAN ISLAND THAT CELEBRITIES FALL IN LOVE
They call it the Ibiza of the Adriatic and that gives clues to what one will find on this elongated island of indisputable natural beauty that attracts so many celebrities , from Prince Harry to Beyoncé. Pines, olive trees and cypresses outline its Mediterranean landscape, but also lavender fields, emerald coves between rocks and vegetation, a lively atmosphere and towns like Hvar, which gives its name to the island. Charming for its little sloping streets, its centuries-old houses of golden stone that climb a natural amphitheater, its little shops...
What you can do in Hvar:
- Rent a sailboat to navigate the waters of the Adriatic.
- Take in the views from the Hvar Fortress, built by Spanish engineers.
- Watch the sunset while having a cocktail at Hula-Hula Hvar, the most popular beach club on the island.
- Get to know Stari Grad, the oldest city on the island.
THE ASTURIAN COAST OF DINOSAURS: FOR EXPLORING FAMILIES
Villaviciosa and Colunga, in addition to cider, wild beaches, estuaries populated with birds and fishing villages, are two coastal councils full of traces of ichnites, since dinosaurs roamed here 150 million years ago. Following their trail along this stretch of the Asturian coast known as the Jurassic coast could be a good family plan for these holidays.
What you can do on the dinosaur coast:
- Get to know Tazones, which, in addition to being a beautiful fishing village, hides dinosaur footprints in its cliffs.
- Approach Merón beach, between the parishes of Argüero and Careñes, and La Griega de Lastres beach, whose footprints are among the largest in the world.
- Visit the Jurassic Museum of Asturias (museojurasicoasturias.com), in Colunga.
- Take a swim (or surf) on the kilometer-long Rodiles beach.
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