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Lanzarote is a hot and sunny island, with some of the best beaches in the Canaries. It is located in the Canary Islands of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of southern Morocco. It belongs to the province of Las Palmas is the capital Arrecife.

It has a spectacular volcanic landscape and is within just 60 miles off the African coast, giving it the warm winds, ideal for windsurfing. Given these advantages, many hotels in Lanzarote providing the best services and better infrastructure personalziados for a memorable stay.

The island has a multitude of contrasting landscapes that should take them into account for their summer holidays. There are many small coves where you will find peace and tranquility surrounded by turquoise waters, the lifestyle you press in the area of ​​Puerto del Carmen, where entertainment spend most of the night.

For example, in the area of ​​Playa Blanca is a fun spot to rest and surrounded by a handful of bars and restaurants to tempt you.

While the beaches are the main attraction here, do not leave without making a trip inland to Timanfaya National Park, where you are surrounded by a moonscape, volcanic cones, craters and geysers whose waters rise up to heaven.

Other main beaches in Lanzarote is Playa de los Pocillos, quieter than del Carmen, with a good supply of low-rise apartments but less shops and pubs. There are sandy beaches are clean and well kept and the water is shallow and calm.

Matagorda Also, a small town that has grown up around the beach offers a few clubs and bars so it is much quieter.

Another detail is that Lanzarote has a spectacular nature, both in terms of scenery, these being one of the main attraction in the island flora and fauna.

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Costa del Sol, Costa Brava, Costa Blanca and the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza) are the areas most visited by the English, Scandinavians, Germans and French during the summer.

As a result of rising prices, booking a hotel in Spain for a week can be very expensive. Indeed, the room rate per person, one must also add the meal and for some parking. For this reason, tourists usually prefer to save their money by renting a villa by the sea, the prize being divided between the inhabitants of property. In addition, a lease has the advantage of allowing more freedom, especially those who go to family or friends with children. Large and small can benefit fully and without any green space property, pool or patio and different parts of  home. While the children play quietly in their room or living room, adults can prepare the barbecue on the terrace sipping a wine from Jerez or Malaga as an aperitif. In the evening, while the children sleep in their room, the older children can enjoy the delights of Mediterranean food in a candlelit dinner under the stars of the Spanish coast.

During the last decade, the number of houses, villas or apartments for rent has increased substantially and one understands why. This benefits both owners and tenants who are increasing annually at a preferred location by the sea or the mountain to a hotel room, more costly solution and finally, less practical.

With a population of about 94,787 in 2010, Avignon stands on the left bank of the Rhone river in southern France. Avignon is known as the “City of Popes,” and famous for its Palais des Papes (Papal Palace), a surprising and massive medieval structure in which the popes have lived since the early 14th to early 15th century. Several travel agencies and air transport / rail conducts promotion offer on Eurostar for trips to the city.

It is mainly the palaces and several medieval structures that are the main points of interest in Avignon. And one, the walls built by the Popes are still largely preserved, and represent one of the most valuable examples of medieval fortifications preserved. The ruins of a 12th century medieval bridge, the Pont d’Avignon, is still today as divided. Next to the Palais des Papes is the 12th-century Cathedral of Notre-Dame-des-dom’s, built on a Romanesque architecture and has a golden statue of the Virgin placed on the west tower.

In the cathedral is the tomb of Pope John XXII, a masterpiece of Gothic sculpture remarkable.

Also be sure to visit the Petit Palais (check the promotion offer Eurostar if you arrive with this company) where the Pope and his entourage lived until the castle was habitable. They act now as a museum with an outstanding collection of Renaissance paintings of the Avignon school, as well as many Italian paintings depicting the Virgin and Child by Botticelli. There are also several other beautiful and interesting museums as well as to visit you in Avignon.

Avignon theater festival hosts the famous Avignon held each summer – the theater has traditional theatrical events as well as dance, film, and music. The festivities are strategically placed in all the historical sites of the city, particularly around and inside the Palais des Papes.

To enjoy the benefits of the sea and good weather this summer approaching, what better than a visit to Salou, a coastal town located in the province of Tarragona, which belongs to the Autonomous Community of Catalonia on the Costa Dorada.

This picturesque resort lies 10 km from the city of Tarragona and 9 in the city of Reus and it is considered the most important tourist destination. The nightlife here is friendly and informal, and there are ample shops and facilities. The complex is well established and is popular among Britons.

Hotels in Salou with the best personalized services and appropriate infrastructure for an unforgettable trip. There, visitors can enjoy water sports are available and a day of hiking and fun in the theme park Port Aventura with its five thematic areas.

And, of course, the beaches of Salou are undoubtedly the main attraction of the resort. The sand is fine and golden beaches are in good conditions and the coast of Salou is varied. There are large expanses of golden sand mixed with hotels and beachfront homes, while others, more intimate beaches are sheltered by pine trees and beautiful coves and inlets.

Stresses the Poniente beach is a mile long. This beach is attached to the station nearby Cambrils. During the summer there is an area designated for sports activities. In the old days was the “man Beach” and is separated from the beach west of the port.

Similarly, Capellans Beach is an attractive beach, 220 meters long which can be accessed from the street Bruselles. It is bounded at its ends by cliffs on top of which were built apartment buildings and a small park. To reach this beach you must enter from the street down Carrer Gavina Brussels or on the road from the cove Round Llenguadets.

And no less attractive to swimmers is Playa Larga, which is a beach 600 meters long bordered by pine trees and sand. Access is by stairs from the street Torremolinos. It has showers, toilets and restaurants.

Salou vegetation is typically Mediterranean. The climate is characterized by mild temperatures throughout the year. The area around Salou is well maintained and has many native species of plants. There are also many gardens and parks with local and imported vegetation.

One is the Paseo Jaume I, where the variety of flowers and colors and stunning palm trees have become the emblem of the town. About their origins, the chronicles report that was known as Salauris antiguamnente as the Romans called initially.

The story goes that King James I was the first to sing the praises of its excellent harbor and decided to bring his entire fleet landed there at the port of Salou to conquer Mallorca on September 6, 1229. Salou dwellers have always remembered this event and that is why the main boulevard named after him.

And, as you understand, hackers discovered that the port became one of the major sites of their looting. That is why in 1530 the archbishop of Tarragona, Pere Cardona ordered the construction of a defensive tower, now called Torre Vella or Old tower.

Since the early 20 century to the 60′s, Salou had an amazing rise as a result of tourism, Salou by what it is today, a beautiful city this summer.

Less than half an hour by train from Brussels is one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Europe. I do not know if you ever have had the opportunity to give a break to Ghent. I, yes I had, I have really wanted to go back to the cobblestone streets, canals, admire the architecture of its buildings and feel the taste of fairy tales.

Ghent because it might belong to the two cities in one. The one that stands on its stones and sleeping reflected in the water. There are many cheap hotels in the city, so do not waste time and join us in Ghent.

Birthplace of Emperor Charles V, Ghent is an elegant city, stately, dark winter and happy summer. A city every evening to the streets in search of bars and terraces, yearning for the enchanting flavor of their beer and the constant throb of its stones. Squares and buildings mark the glorious past of this corner of Flanders.

Ghent is a pleasure to walk. I think it has one of the largest pedestrian truss Europe. Tourists are walking or cycling, but everything is beautiful here. From the huge square where stands the Cathedral of St. Bavo and Belfort or bell tower to the elegant springs and Grasslei Korenlei.

St. Bavo’s Cathedral was built between the tenth and thirteenth centuries. It is an impressive dark stone building that is shaded by the bell tower of 91 meters high that accompanies it. This tower was built in the late fourteenth century, and has become tower, clock, alarm in the city. If you go to it will have the best views of Ghent.

Next to these buildings is the Church of St. Nicholas, dating from the XIII and XV, and a little later the San Miguel Bridge, which connects the edges of docks and Korenlei Graslei. The beauty of this area of the city has no limits. From here, the small boats that travel the canals of Ghent. Surely you feel like the ride …

To end the visit to the historic center of Ghent we must move towards Gravensteen or Castle of the Counts of Flanders, and end at the end of the afternoon in the Vrijdagmarkt, taking one of the many beers offered by the charter of the Dulle Griet.

Ghent canals and beautiful silhouettes on the horizon, paved corners and towers of splendor. Enjoy getting lost in Ghent is a medieval town. Yes, the kind that we call fairy tale