The largest town on the island is of course Thassos town and it is a bustling little hive of restaurants and shops full of traditional souvenirs. The town is also called Limenas Thasou – or for short just Limenas. Thassos town also has a beautiful little beach As I am constantly on the look outContinue reading “Thassos town”
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Aliki quarries
After the refreshing dip at Giola lagoon we head to Aliki ancient marble quarry. They are the partially submerged ruins of a white marble quarry used in ancient Greece for over 1,200 years. White marble was a sought after commodity in ancient Greece as it was considered purer and more desirable for building temples andContinue reading “Aliki quarries”
Mountains and Marble
Today is a day of contrasts. First up we’re heading up Mount Ypsarion. The green mountain covered with pine trees sets the backdrop for the white sandy island. The highest peak of the mountain is about 1,208m above sea level and it is very breezy! Then from the heady heights to the balmy delights ofContinue reading “Mountains and Marble”
Sveti Stefan
It’s time for some beaches now and one of the most famous sights of Montenegro – Sveti Stefan. First up we head to gorgeous Crvena Glavija beach that has a perfect view of Sveti Stefan island and the beach is nearly empty when we arrive #bliss. We’re intrigued by this abandoned beach bar on Crvina Glavica beach. Such a prime positionContinue reading “Sveti Stefan”
Ulcinj
Ulcinj is the most Southern town in Montenegro, on the border of Albania. It is one of the oldest settlements in the Adriatic coast and was founded in 5th century BC. We visited on one of the hottest days so far, making it a very uncomfortable experience! The beach is heaving with oiled up sunseekers.Continue reading “Ulcinj”
Majorca
With barely a week back at work we’re back in the air and off again!! This time it’s to the popular beach hotpot of Majorca. We’re staying in the quiet little suburb of More Vermell close to Alcudia. Hotel More is our home for the next 10 days – well situated but not served withContinue reading “Majorca”
Tenerife 2022
I’m going back to Tenerife for the first time in 24 years. This time I’m avoiding the tourist traps of Playa de les America and seeking out the roads less traveled. We’re starting in Santa Cruz the capital of the island. From here we hop on the tram to visit the UNESCO world heritage cityContinue reading “Tenerife 2022”
Tiny Tabarca
There’s not much in the way of boat trips from Alicante but you can visit the tiny fishing village of Tabarca. So off we float – ready to conquer the waves yet again (PSA there are no waves – it is flat calm) Tabarca is the largest island in the Valencian Community, and the smallestContinue reading “Tiny Tabarca”
Benidorm
It wouldn’t be a visit to the Costa Blanca without at least one trip to the capital of mass tourism that is Benidorm! In 1993 Benidorm town hall officially commemorated the first hundred years of tourism in the town. So although the town is synonymous these days with cheap (some might say tacky) package holidaysContinue reading “Benidorm”
Nudist beach!
While we wait for the old town of Alonissos to wake up, we pop to a nearby beach. This rather disturbing shack proclaims that it is actually a nudist beach!