Thursday, October 8, 2009

Olbia, Sardinia, more than a seaport

Olbia is the main town of the Gallura Region in Sardinia Island Italy. The origin of the city took place at the time of Punics colonization. The Olbia region is a land with a lot of history, in terms of archaeological and historical remnants. Nuraghi and Giant’s tombs are numerous here and they seem to belong to a mysterious community. Not far from the coast of Olbia we find the Maddalena island, known for its wonderful beaches and places like for exemple the Budelli beach. We are talking about the famous Costa Smeralda. his part of the region with its islands is considered as a National Park.
Place to stay: if you want to find a place to stay in Olbia or nearby, there al lot of types of accommodation. Of course if we want to visit these places we have to respect this beautiful part of the world, acting as responsible tourists.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Carnival in French Riviera, Nice

In many countries, Carnival is an occasion for big festivities. In France, the best place to spend the Carnival is in the French Riviera,in Nice.

Spectacular shows take place every day or evening on the streets of thecity, where people from all around the world come to follow the event. A very particular parade during the Nice Carnival is the "Battle of flowers", where 20 floats decorated by thousands of flowers, pass through the "Promenade des Anglais". Costumed men and women dance on samba or jazz rhythms and throw flowers to the crowd. The parade is
repeated several times during the Carnival and is a not-to-miss even. As many tourists visit the city in this period, to ensure a better view on the parade places should be reserved in advance. Also, if you plan is not the only reason to visit Nice in February. The wonderful medit to stay in a hotel in Nice, the best would be to book in advance. The Carnival, mediterranean climate and the raphinated cuisine makes it one of the most desirable tourist destinations.

Friday, January 16, 2009

Este’s lands

FerraraFerrara is not only the Castello Estense, the historic buildings that host impact exhibitions, or the magnificent cathedral, the concerts, the mouth-watering menu. Ferrara is also its beaches, the countryside that surrounds it, the suburbs, the salt. This area has to be discovered and can surprise even the most demanding palates.