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Albir Beach
The beach of Albir, although covered with pebbles, is very smooth making it possible to walk on beach with bare feet. Albir beach is very comfortable and relaxing, especially during the summer season when it is ideal for sunbathing. 

Restaurants, Cafes And Bars
There are also several restaurants, cafes and bars for entertainment. Albir holidays are a great place to enjoy the quiet and calm atmosphere. The restaurants, cafes & bars in Albir have cool shady terraces which protect you from the Sun and allow you to admire the local scenery.

Shopping
Scattered across Albir town are supermarkets with an international standard of foods, snacks and drinks. Mixed with the international foods are traditional local produce of high quality and taste. Visitors in Albir can buy a variety of goods from this market and there are also some restaurants where visitors can eat whilst shopping.

Golf
In the centre of Albir, there is the Sports Park which also caters for Golf. This place in Albir is multifunctional piece of land with beautiful trees and shrubs. This sports park in Albir is open for the public and that using the grounds are free of charge. On Albir Golf grounds visitors can play cricket, football and of course Golf. Your family or onlookers can sit and watch different games. On Albir Golf grounds, refreshment and snacks are also available.

Culture
In the winter season, visitors to Albir can also enjoy other activities. Visitors can watch different theatre performances, concerts and exposition, stage shows, festivals and other local functions.

There are facilities to play Bowls in Albir. Albir Bowls Club is one of the largest clubs in the area. On the other hand, tennis courts are also available for those who just love Tennis in the Sun.

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As you would expect from an island with magnificent sunshine the beaches in Porto Vecchio are always bustling. There are numerous beaches in the Porto Vecchio area including the famous white sand Palombaggia Beach. With its turquoise blue waters and shady pine trees Palombaggia is hard to beat but you can also try out the popular Santa Giulia and Roccapina beaches.

 

Water sports are a popular daytime activity in Porto Vecchio and diving, wind surfing, jet skiing and water skiing are all available. Holiday makers can also hire motor boats and drift along the coastline at their leisure.

 

There is a wealth of fabulous restaurants in Porto Vecchio and French cuisine is just one of the many dining options available. The seafood is second to none, not to mention the local Corsican wine. International restaurants are in abundance and the prices are very reasonable for the mouth watering dishes you will receive.

 

A very popular day out can be had on some of the exciting boat excursions from Porto Vecchio. Trips to the nearby Lavezzi Isles nature reserve should not be missed, and you can take in the lovely beaches while there. The Marine Cemetery and Aquarium de Bonifacio are also well worth a trip.

 

If you like your holidays a little more energetic then there are numerous land sports available in Porto Vecchio. You can try your hand at golf, mountain biking, bungee jumping, quad biking and hiking in the spectacular l’Opesdale Forest.

Nightlife
Porto Vecchio is known for its sophisticated and vibrant nightlife. The bars, clubs and restaurants around the marina area are always lively and they do become the social focus once the evening arrives. The weather is also perfect for long cool drinks on the open air terraces in the town square.

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As you would expect from a Caribbean Island, Eagle Beach is nothing if not spectacular. Gleaming white sands lapped by turquoise warm waters and lined with palm trees, the beach is a perfect tropical island scene. You will not find it hard to find an isolated stretch of beach on what is considered the largest beach on the island of Aruba.

Not to be missed are the many boat excursions from Eagle Beach. You can choose from sunset cruises around the Caribbean islands or take a spectacular underwater trip below the sea aboard a huge passenger submarine.

 

If you like your holidays to be on the energetic side then try horse riding or cycling around the island’s amazing scenic routes. A wealth of sports are available in Eagle beach including golf, tennis, sailing, jet skiing, wind surfing and deep sea fishing.

Diving in Eagle Beach is a dream and there is no shortage of amazing wrecks and reefs in this part of the Caribbean. From the Antilla wreck, the largest in the Caribbean, to the huge Kantil Reef; exploring the depths of the Caribbean is a once in a lifetime experience.

When the sun goes down in Eagle Beach the exciting nightspots come to life. You can choose from casinos, nightclubs, beach barbecues and cocktail parties on the tropical shores. Hotels will always have their own shows including limbo dancers and fire eaters. Of course a romantic stroll along a sunset beach with a cocktail is always a good option.

 

You will be spoilt for choice with the range of delicious food on offer in Eagle Beach. From Italian, French, Chinese and traditional Aruban dishes to the freshest seafood available. If you can tear yourself away from the hotel’s own specialities then there are a host of first class restaurants available in Eagle Beach.

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Balaia beach is well regarded as one of the longest and loveliest beaches in the Algarve; an excellent stretch of golden sand with its own beach bar serving barbecued fresh fish. This beach is an excellent choice for families, or there are the nearby bustling beaches of Albufeira and Vilamoura to choose from.

Water sports in Balaia are well catered for as you would expect from a beach resort with year round sunshine. Wind surfing, jet skiing, snorkelling and diving are popular daytime activities in this area. Or simply relax by swimming in the warm crystal clear waters.

Holidaymakers who enjoy golf will love Balaia Village with its very own 9-hole golf course and Golf Academy providing personal tuition for learners. You are never far from a golf course with spectacular views in Balaia and it has become a year round national pastime in this area of the Algarve.

 

The aqua parks of the Algarve are easily reached from Balaia. Aqualand is one of the biggest in Portugal and has enough thrilling water rides to keep the whole family enthralled and makes a great day out.

The nightlife in Balaia can be as low key or a vibrant as you desire. This area is close to many British and international restaurants and there are some superb beach front restaurants serving the freshest fish straight from the sea. Bars and nightclubs will also compete for your custom in this exciting part of the Algarve.

 

Don’t miss a chance to witness the Algarve coastline from the deck of boat. Boat excursions from Balaia can include day trips with lunch included, or an evening trip around the coast as night falls can make for a romantic experience.

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Beaches 
Djerba offers miles of unspolit Mediterranean coastline. Most hotels have their own stretches of beach and they are clean and well looked after, with plenty of water sports including water-skiing, wind-surfing and jet-skiing. It’s also possible to take a camel or canter on horseback along the sand.

Nightlife
The island of the Lotus Eaters, where Ulysses’ men were tempted to stay forever, is more associated with peace and tranquillity than roaring nightlife, but most hotels offer entertainment and there is Casino Djerba, where visitors can dine, relax in the Moorish café, enjoy a show or gamble all night long.

Golf
Djerba Golf Course features an 18-hole links course, a 9-hole course, a practice green and a golf academy with an air-conditioned video salon to help golfers improve their technique.

Thalassotherapy Treatments
The healing properties of Djerba’s water have long been recognised and there are a number of spas and thalassotherapy centres. As well as massages, luxury hot seawater, mud and seaweed treatments, there are fitness suites, saunas, whirlpool baths and pools, and help for a range of ailments ranging from arthritis to cellulitus. Although most visitors go just to relax and be pampered.

Exploring The island
There’s plenty to see away from the Zone Touristique: traditional architecture, small whitewashed houses, olive groves, lemons, apricots, figs and thousands of palm trees. The island’s capital, Houmt Souk, is the only real town and the markets offer a chance to look for a bargain amongst the excellent filigree silver and pottery, as well as leather goods, baskets and much more. The fort, Borj el-Kebir, was occupied by Berbers, Spanish, Turks and pirates, and affords excellent views over the town and sea. A few miles south the beautiful El Ghriba Synagogue is the oldest in North Africa – there used to be a sizeable Jewish community on the island – and the Torah is said to be the oldest in the world. The tiny town of Guellala is famous for its pottery and has workshops where you can see craftsmen in action, an excellent museum and a Pottery Festival each August.

Djerba For Families
If children don’t find pottery particularly exciting, there’s plenty for them around Djerba too, including Midoun’s weekly show, with trick horse riding, and the Djerba Explore Park - home to Nile River crocodiles up to 6 metres in length. Star Wars’ fans may find the island’s scenery familiar. Locations include Ajim, south of Houmt Souk, which became Mos Eisley in the original film.

Mainland Tunisia
Mainland Tunisia is just a three-mile causeway or a short ferry ride away and a holiday in Djerba could be combined with a trip into the Sahara taking in the hill villages and Bedouin cave settlements. In addition, air-conditioned busses run from the island to Tunis, Sousse, Gabés and other mainland destinations.

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Beaches
It is for good reason that the Carthage Coast is likened to the French Riviera, with its twelve miles of clean, soft sand, restaurants and colourful resorts. The beaches are safe for swimming, ideal for families, and there are plenty of water sports on offer, including sailing, scuba diving, waterskiing, paragliding and jet skiing.

Sidi Bou Said
This magical place, once the haunt of writers and artists such as Paul Klee and André Gide, is visible from the beach at Gammarth. Climb the cobblestone street to the top of this charming and beautiful village, with its whitewashed houses with blue shades and courtyards full of flowers, and you’ll be rewarded with fantastic views across the Bay of Tunis.

The French Ville Nouvelle, with its elegant boulevards and cafes, contrasts with the medina, a World Heritage site that is a maze of tunnels and alleyways. The Bardo, Tunisia’s greatest museum, should also make the journey worthwhile. Unfortunately, little of ancient Carthage is still above ground, but the Carthage Museum has a model of what this incredible city looked like before and after the Romans, as well as ruins, artefacts and superb views.

 

Carthage Golf course - the oldest in Tunisia - is little more than a sand wedge shot from Gammarth. It’s a small course but with panoramic views and is shaded by pine, cypress, orange and 100-year-old eucalyptus trees. There’s a pro shop, tuition is available and there are also two tennis courts.

 

Thalassotherapy
The healing properties of the mineral-rich seawater along this coast were appreciated by the Carthaginians and the Romans. Today, warm water, mud and seaweed treatments are available for all kinds of ailments in modern surroundings with medical advice. Although most visitors just enjoy the chance to relax and forget about the stresses of the modern world.

Khoumirie Mountains
Should the heat of high summer get a little oppressive, visitors can always explore the Khoumirie Mountains – the ‘African Alps’ and the charming hill town of Ain Draham. With their forests of cork oak with wild boars roaming amongst them, this is where the French used to hunt and it is superb scenery for hiking.

A listed UNESCO World Heritage nature site and the only one in North Africa, the lake and its surroundings are a haven for all kinds of wildlife – anything from wild boar and water buffalos to flamingos and shovelers, while the slopes of Ichkeul Mountain are a blaze of colour when the flowers come into bloom.

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Ajaccio Weather – Comfortable Climate
Weather in Ajaccio is comfortable throughout the year. Summer temperatures in Ajaccio from June to September are at 21-27C. The months of May and June in Ajaccio are the most attractive and welcome a large number of visitors in the area. Ajaccio is of interest to those who like sunbathing, snorkelling and swimming in the summer season. Average sea temperatures between the months of May to August are 24C. Ajaccio does have the advantage of light sea breezes which cools things down a little, whilst in the summer season the heat is not unbearable.

Weather In Ajaccio – Snow on mountains
The average sunshine hours in Ajaccio are 12 hours per day. Weather can get cold due to high winds in autumn and the winter season when it is also possible to enjoy some snow nearby on the mountains. Spring season can be a delight between the months of October and March. For those who enjoy a cool climate, holidays in Ajaccio are ideal between the months of October and March. The average sea temperature in Ajaccio during this time is 15C.

Ajaccio average temperatures in winter season are 18C. Climate in the autumn season is pleasant, Ajaccio is notably sunny in the winter; Average sunshine hours in winter season are 8 hours. Winter season temperatures of 18C with rainfall make it a very pleasant climate for those people who like cool winters. Although temperatures can go as low as 12C it still makes Ajaccio a comfortable place to visit.

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A popular and historic place in Ajaccio is Bonaparte, Napoleon’s home. Visitors can enjoy the two rooms that display his death mask amongst other memorabilia in the Town Hall’s Napoleon Museum. This place is very suitable for those people who have an interest in historical places. Ajaccio is a sunny bay surrounded by citrus groves, olive trees. Ajaccio is full of history and cultural diversity.

Excellent beach

Holidays in Ajaccio will find an excellent beach with beautiful views of the sea. Swimming and sunbathing are the top most attractive activities for visitors. On the other hand Ajaccio also offers snorkelling, windsurfing and kite surfing. Ajaccio is also of interest for those people who have like site seeing and walking on the beach.

Outdoor activities

Diving, jet-skiing, sailing, fun boarding and fishing are just some of the activities Ajaccio has to offer. Visitors can enjoy walks in Ajaccio that follow the coast from the centre of Ajaccio to the Iles Sanguinities. Visitors to Ajaccio can also try hiking on the route called Mar e Monti, which leaves from Porticcio. Ajaccio is also a popular place for diving, sailing and the coast is perfect for biking also.

Food & drink

In Ajaccio, there are several shops which sell local wines, olive oils and items of fashion. There are also stores and boutiques along Cours Napoleon and Rue Cardinal Fesch. In Ajaccio, restaurants offer different varieties of foods and visitors can try some of local delicacies such as the delicious wild boar, goat’s cheese or traditional desserts with chestnuts.

Nightlife

The nightlife in Ajaccio is very lively and full of enjoyment. Several bars, night clubs, casinos, pubs and restaurants are open for visitors. Visitors can enjoy dancing, playing different type of games in casinos and can also eat tasty foods.

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