The Spanish Inland Town of Crevillente

The Spanish Inland Town of Crevillente - One of the Costa Blanca’s inland towns, Crevillente is a modern industrial town which at first glance would seem not worthy of a visit. However on inspection visitors will find that Crevillente has a long and interesting history and was in fact occupied even before the arrival of the Romans in Spain some 2,000 years ago. Early settlements were established by the Iberians, and these were extended somewhat when the Romans arrived, though the town did not really develop until the Moorish occupation when agricultural methods enabled the area to be cultivated. During the 18th century a carpet industry emerged turning into a significant earner for the town, early carpets were made from esparto grass and were mostly exported. In the town today you can visit the old Town Hall and take a look at the oldest church the Nuestra Senora de Belen, nature lovers can visit the El Hondo Nature Reserve which is close to the town, some nearby villages which may be of interest are Dolores, Albatera, Aspe, Cox, Callosa de Segura and Hondon de los Frailes, a trip into the city of Elche would also be well rewarded. Map of Crevillente.

Bognor Regis West Sussex

A popular seaside resort located in the English county of West Sussex, Bognor Regis has a population of over 60,000 and was formerly just called “Bognor”, existing as a fishing village up until the 18th century when it was developed as a fashionable tourist resort. The “Regis” was added to the name after King George V used the resort for his convalescence in 1929, his supposed last words “bugger Bogner” are thought to have been misquoted. Bognor Regis Map.

Playa Blanca – A Lanzarote Resort

Located in the extreme south of Lanzarote in the Spanish Canary Islands, the town of Playa Blanca was formerly just a small fishing village. In recent years Playa Blanca has become one of the largest resorts on the island, but has not yet been too badly spoilt by this rise to notoriety. Boasting some fine sandy beaches, the one to the south at Playa de Papagayo of particular note, Playa Blanca is also the main ferry port for accessing the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura (where the beaches are even better). Playa Blanca has a decent range of shops, bars and restaurants and is ideal for family, beach style holidays. The main attractions for visitors to the resort are the traditional charm and the excellent Playa Blanca weather, which is ideal for winter breaks away from the cold and damp of northern Europe. Playa Blanca Map.

English Towns – Fareham Hampshire

Lying between the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth, the town of Fareham in Hampshire has for many years been renowned for the production of bricks, tiles and chimney pots, which were made using the clay soil of the area. Located on the north-western tip of Portsmouth harbour Fareham also has a long maritime tradition with strong ties with the Royal Navy. Probably settled by the Romans during their occupation of Britain, it was known as Ferneham during the Norman era. Fareham underwent much development during the 1960’s and was popular for those wishing to escape the urban sprawls of Southampton and Portsmouth. Fareham Map.

Holiday Weather Guide for Mallorca Spain

If you are travelling to Mallorca in the Spanish Balearic Islands this year, you may be interested to know what sort of climate you can expect. Mallorca (often called Majorca) benefits from a temperate Mediterranean climate, though each season has something unique to offer the prospective visitor. Spring is generally mild and sunny with temperatures in the high 60’s to mid-70’s, summers are hot and sunny with very little rainfall (this is the most popular time for holidays on the island), in the autumn you can expect some thunderstorms and rain but still plenty of sunshine, and in the winter temperature drop somewhat and can be very cool although rarely is frost experienced. All in all Mallorca weather is ideal for holidays for most months of the year although the period May to October is probably the best time to visit, though of course this is when the main resorts can become very crowded, if you are heading to the island for a Mallorca beach holiday then summer time is definately best, if you are planning to tour around the island, sprimg or autumn may be your best bet. Map of Mallorca.

Villajoyosa Spain is Chocolate Heaven

Villajoyosa Spain is Chocolate Heaven - Well worth a visit if you are travelling around the northern Costa Blanca in Spain, the town of Villajoyosa is one of the prettiest in the region. Well known for its multi-coloured houses, Villajoyosa is an old fishing village, turned holiday resort, it has several fine beaches and a charming fishing harbour, where you can watch the locally caught fish, landed and auctioned off. Be sure to visit the chocolate factory and the chocolate museum, for this is one of Spain’s major chocolate producing towns, its turron and chocolate delicacies well known throughout Europe. If you can pick your time to visit, try to coincide with a local fiesta, so that you can join in with local customs, the Fiesta de San Isidore is held in May, and in September, a fiesta in honour of the Archangel Michael takes place. If you are visiting between May and October you can expect the Villajoyosa weather to be sunny and dry, as the town experiences over 300 sunny days each year. Villajoyosa Map.

Shanklin and Sandown

Two of the Isle of Wight’s most popular seaside resorts Sandown and Shanklin are situated side by side on the island’s south east coast. Sandown especially has been popular since Victorian times and many of its seafront hotels and guest houses date from these times. Both resorts have excellent sandy beaches and both are backed by wide promenades, Sandown has a traditional English pier, which now boasts an amusement centre. Sandown and Shanklin grew in popularity after the building of a railway line between Ventnor and Ryde. The two resorts experience a lovely climate which is generally better than the English mainland, which adds to their attraction. Shanklin Map.

Orlando Theme Parks – Discovery Cove

Orlando Theme Parks – Discovery Cove - If you are visiting Florida in the USA this year, you may want to consider a trip to the Discovery Cove theme park near to Orlando. The main attraction of Discovery Cove is the dolphin pool, where you can swim with the bottlenose dolphins in an amazing 30 minute session, an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. The park has many other attractions that will also help to make your day memorable, such as the free flight aviary with numerous varieties of tropical birds, the coral reef, where you can snorkel with the fish (even shark and barracuda) and the Wind Away River. To swim with dolphins though, is the main theme in Discovery Cove and the park is open from 9am to 5.30pm. Packages including the swim with the dolphins start at $289, not cheap but well worth saving up for. The park is open all year round and with the weather in Discovery Cove being a warm and humid, subtropical climate, any time is a good time to visit. Map of Discovery Cove.

The Picturesque Town of Altea Alicante

The Picturesque Town of Altea Alicante - One of the prettiest towns on the Costa Blanca, Spain, Altea old town is perched on a hilltop, overlooking the sea close to the huge resort of Benidorm. Separated from Benidorm by the Sierra Helada, Altea could hardly be more different, as yet unspoilt by mass tourism and over development, it still retains much of its old Spanish charm. Altea has one or two decent hotels including the Negret Cap Hotel located right beside the beach, but a better option for a holiday, might be to rent out a holiday villa and enjoy a bit of luxury during your stay. The town boasts a super climate and Altea weather is pretty reliable all year round, Altea is just 45 minutes drive from Alicante airport and is easily reached via the N-332 or the AP-7 motorway. Map of Altea.

Admiral Chief Received in Pilar de la Horadada

Admiral Chief of General Staff of the Navy, D. Manuel Rebollo García, received in the headquarters of the Navy to a representation of the Municipal Corporation of the Municipality of Pilar de la Horadada. Led by the mayor, Ignacio Ramos, pilareños six councilors held a cordial meeting in which they exchanged gifts in memory of so gracious visit. Manuel Rebollo Garcia was born in Pilar de la Horadada in 1945. He joined the Navy and Marine Professional at the age of seventeen years in the Naval Military School in 1969 where he finished his studies and received clearance Navío Ensign of the sixteenth day of July 1974. Their fates afloat as an officer include the destroyer Admiral Ferrándiz the minesweeper Guadalmedina, Galicia amphibious ship and training ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano. Order has been Chief of the 31st squadron of bodyguards, second commander of the patrol commander of the Second Princess and ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano. She has been commander of the following vessels: Tabarca patrol, transport Contramaestre Married, with the frigate Santa Maria was composed in the Standing Naval Force of NATO in the Mediterranean, STANAVFORMED and the training ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano, ship which has made a total of six trips, three of which were around the world. Their destinations include land that has been assigned to the Naval Military School, where he was Professor of Tactics, the Communications Section of the Staff the Navy, the Joint Staff, the Division of Planning Staff of the Stadium as the Navy Chief of Strategic Plans, Advisor to the Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Defense and Chief of the Operations Division of the General Staff of the Navy. Between October 2006 and July 2008 he served as Second Admiral Chief of the Navy. It Communications Specialist Diploma in Marine and Naval Warfare and the Joint Staff. Is in possession of the Grand Cross of Naval Merit, Grand Cross, Cross, Commendation and Badge of the Royal and Military Order of San Hermenegildo, six Naval Merit Crosses, Silver Cross of Merit of the Civil Guard of Encomienda the Order of Agricultural Merit, Fisheries and Food and Medal City of Melilla. The eighteenth day of July 2008 was promoted to Admiral of the jobs and General Admiral Admiral and appointed Chief of the Navy. As to his personal life, is married to Rosa and they have three children, Teresa, and Belen Manuel.