Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia unknown

07.26.10

It has things that remind Amsterdam: its canals, tranquility, people going by bicycle, but also others that resemble a “small Prague” with a very elegant architecture that is found on both sides of the river Ljubljanica, mixing wise Central European modernism with classic buildings. Even there are plenty of comparisons with the Austrian cities of Graz and Salzburg, or by his youthful atmosphere, with any other European university city. Either way, small and charming capital of Slovenia is a small lady where you live a peaceful life, adorned with monuments care, among which stands the Castle and its medieval churches, and bridges in several sections link the two shores the river, small squares and, above all, alleys where they hide nice cafes, pubs and shops tended to go calling at every step.

A boat in the Algarve …

07.23.10

It is comfortable car, but find no better way to tour the south coast of Portugal to the brink of discovering his wayward boat profile and dramatic rocky cliffs, mysterious sea caves or sunsets or why not, docking in a secluded beach for sunbathing or diving. Everything to your liking.

In the southernmost region of Portugal abound surf, golf courses on the coastline, good weather, and secluded beaches, but though it may seem sufficient, there’s more dramatic landscapes as the Cape of San Vicente, geological vagaries as the orange rock formations of Lagos, invigorating nature as the Ria Formosa, the historic cities of Faro and a lively nightlife in its coastal towns.

Either of these incentives encouraged to approach this spectacular scenery, but in summer one of the most desirable plans to do is sign up for one of the cruises that travel the spectacular Algarve coast and also enjoy the sea caves, to dock in a secluded beach for sunbathing, a typical test are sardinada to live music or even swim with the dolphins.

Seen from the sea, the Algarve is special. From north to south, the Natural Park of Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina dominates the coastline, unspoilt beaches and cliffs of vertigo, such as the Cape of San Vicente. Considered in ancient times to the whole inhabited earth, the chin of the Iberian Peninsula overlooking the ocean at 75 meters high and is crowned by an old fortress transformed into a lighthouse with fog, fuels his mystery, and offers a spectacle to really breathtaking sunset.

There are cruises and options to explore this region of southern Portugal to suit all tastes, simply choose to spend unforgettable moments visiting caves and sea caves, or even snorkel, swim or paddle the amazing rock formations of the Ponte de Piedade of Lagos. Reliving the memory of the old explorers across the waters in a modern caravel at the mouth of the River Arade in Ferragudo, or navigate between rock formations and cliffs in a catamaran. As if you want to join a cruise between Albufeira and Vilamoura to live moments of absolute relaxation.

Perhaps you prefer a boat trip for bird watching and flora of the area of Ria Formosa Natural Park, a great idea to spend one of those days to say after his friends leave as is guided by the wind slipping through peninsulas, islands and channels through the Ria Formosa, or reach the desert island, where there is the Cabo de Santa Maria and find a vast sandy area covered with vegetation and a crystal clear ocean beach in the far east of the Algarve cosmopolitan.