![]() ![]() Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa in 1451. Genoa´s beautiful and old Cathedral of San Lorenzo foundation dates back to the 4th or 5th century. Genoa is also the entry point to the beautiful Cinque Terre region, where colorful villages seem to cling to the cliffs of the coast and where the picturesque resort town of Portofino is located. ![]() Do not miss the Palazzo Torsi, a beautiful palace built with pink-toned stones, and Palazzo Bianco, ideal to marvel at the paintings of long-gone artists. Did you know? Cristopher Columbus was born in Genoa, and he came to be one of the most famous explorers of the era. Walk through the gates of the Old Town and stroll down its medieval labyrinth-like streets. Sounds yummy right?īeing the largest in Italy, Genoa used to be a political nerve center back in the 12th and 13th centuries. As it offers hundreds of bars and nightclubs to satisfy the demands of both tourists and locals, its nightlife is more than exciting! This city is also famous around the world for its paella, a rice dish that in its traditional recipe contains chicken, rabbit, ground sweet red paprika, saffron, grated tomato, green beans, artichoke, water, virgin olive oil, salt, and rice. Enjoy everything that Valencian nature offers in the Albufera Park where, six islets called bushes provide a dense vegetation so you can appreciate the great variety of wild flora that exists in the place. Valencia also has several beaches ideal for snorkeling, scuba diving, and the usual sport fishing some of which, are in the very center of the city. Also recognized for its exciting nightlife, here you will find a wide variety of bars and nightclubs for you to pick from.įamous for its glorious City of Arts and Sciences, this compound was built with futuristic structures such as the planetarium, an interactive museum, and an oceanarium a theme park that shows what marine life is like. Pay a visit to Albufera Park and its six islets, also called bushes, which provide a dense vegetation, and where you can appreciate its large catalog of wild flora. Enjoy everything this beautiful city has to offer, from nature to modernity, and more. Located on the southeast Spanish coast, right at the point where the Turia River converges with the Mediterranean Sea, Valencia is one of the largest, oldest, and most important cities in Spain. The Puig des Molins cemetery, in the city of Ibiza, houses the largest collection of Punic objects in the world. Have a plate of Sant Joan's macaroni peculiarly cooked in water with milk, cinnamon, sugar and lemon, which gives it a finishing touch quite similar to rice pudding. Ibiza has 57 different beaches, so it is time to pack your favorite swimsuits and a pair of sunglasses. Opened as a Grand Hotel back in 1933, Montesol is the oldest hotel on the island. There is something for everyone here, from the 16th century Ibiza Castle to the Museum of Contemporary Art and picturesque walks through the beautiful cobbled streets. The capital of Ibiza offers a variety of experiences to discover, especially in the historic district Dalt Vila. Two of the most popular beaches are Talamanca and Ses Figueretes. The coastline is wonderfully rugged and the hills are covered with olive and fig trees. With its youthful spirit and natural beauty, the Balearic Islands (or Eivissa “, as locals call it) is perfect for outdoors loverss. Mount Etna is one of the most active: its last eruption was in 2011. Sicily (and the nearby islands) is surrounded by a series of active volcanoes. Its fertile volcanic soil generates the best agricultural conditions for its main products to be grown! Enjoy fresh grapefruits, oranges, lemons, olives, olive oil, almonds, and grapes. No visit to Palermo would be complete without a tour across its packed outdoor markets.īeing one of the main tourist attractions, Palermo is full of stops, such as Palazzo dei Normanni, Cappella Palatina, Martorana, Catacombe dei Cappuccini and more! Get to Palermo’s downtown by walk, on horse-pulled carriage or by hoping on a bus. Enjoy all these cultural influences spread throughout its magnificent buildings, such as the Palermo Cathedral, where the jewelry collection of the Kings of Sicily is located. Palermo's unique blend of Romanesque, Arab, Norman, and Byzantine monuments, representing the city's historical past are, without a doubt, part of the city's charm. ![]()
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