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Tag Archives: Europe
June 10, 2021
Iberia Airlines
11 (Mostly Adventurous) Musts on Magical Madeira
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Henrique Seruca
Part of Portugal, this three-island Atlantic Ocean archipelago just over a thousand kilometres (some 670 miles) southeast of the Iberian Peninsula offers a a balmy, subtropical climate (averaging 25º Celsius/77º Fahrenheit in summertime and 17ºC/63ºF in winter); dramatic, craggy landscapes that are among Europe‘s loveliest; charming villages; and of course the chance to visit vineyards producing the famous fortified wine named for it.
That name, of course, is Madeira,and its allures include dreamy beaches and exuberant nature (most notably a swath of 150 square km (58 sq. mi.) of laurisilva (laurel) forest – around 20 percent of its territory – which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it’s one of the last remnants of Europe’s ancient, primeval forests.
There are so many fantastic experiences awaiting you here, and here are 11 of the top options to consider (including exciting adventure options, as Madeira has in recent years become increasingly popular for activities that will definitely get your adrenaline pumping):
June 3, 2021
Iberia Airlines
Captivating Corfu: Beaches & Beyond
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Known to Greeks as Kerkyra, one of Greece‘s easternmost islands is located in the Ionian Sea to the west of the mainland rather than the Aegean to the east, and just a short hop offshore from the Greek border with Albania. For millennia, Corfu has been an inextricable part of Hellenic history and classical mythology (for example, site of momentous deeds of Zeus, Poseidon, Odysseus, and Jason and the Argonauts). In the era of modern tourism, of course, its main allures are its stunning beaches, but one of the beautiful things about this 611-square-kilometre (236-sq.-mile) bit of Mediterranean real estate is that it also provides a full and fascinating menu of history, nature, dining, and nightlife to make your holiday a truly multifaceted marvel.
May 27, 2021
Iberia Airlines
Dreamy Beaches & Beyond in Olbia, Gateway to Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda
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Travel Wild
Sardinia‘s fifth largest city, with around 60,000 inhabitants, is known especially as the gateway to and base for visiting the fabled nearby Costa Smeralda. But besides paradisiacal beaches, there’s quite a bit to keep you engaged and entertained in and around Olbia – its international airport just five kilometres (three miles) away served by Iberia during the summer season – from history (including ancient archaeological sites) to culture, and delicious dining. Here are the reasons why its name – from the ancient Greek for “happiness” – is so very fitting.
May 21, 2021
Iberia Airlines
The Eco Side of Faro, Capital of Portugal’s Algarve
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Alexander Savin
Not long ago, this blog covered the charms of the Algarve‘s capital (pop. 118,000) – its Vila Adentro historic quarter, its interesting museums, even the ruins of an ancient Roman villa nearby called Milreu. But the Faro area also has a fair bit to offer nature lovers. Keep reading
May 14, 2021
Iberia Airlines
Dubrovnik: Medieval Splendour on Croatia’s Adriatic Coast
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Astride the intense blue waters of the Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik remains the uncontested reigning queen of Croatia‘s Dalmatian Coast. Its doughty walls encircle a cobblestone-paved, red-tile roofed old town dating back to the 11th century and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here’s a quick rundown of what makes the “Pearl of the Adriatic” such a delight for visitors.
April 22, 2021
Iberia Airlines
5 Comely Coastal Communities in Asturias, in the Green North of Spain
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The picturesque Cantabrian Sea towns and villages of Asturias in northern Spain, where the annual fishing season is now getting underway, are a key component of the appeal for visitors of a region whose tourism authorities have justifiably long promoted with the slogan “Nature Paradise”. So today come along with me to discover a quintet of Asturias’ most charming coastal towns – many of which have earned places on the lists of Spain’s prettiest villages, and all an easy drive from capital Oviedo and largest city Gijón – from east to west:
April 5, 2021
Iberia Airlines
Exploring Psiri, Athens’ Happening Hipster Hub
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photos | Dimitris Kamaras
Most tourism in the capital of Greece understandably on ancient sites or traditional neighbourhoods such as Plaka. But to get a fuller picture of Athens, visitors might want to turn their attention to some more modern districts – not just from the 19th and 20th centuries but also places such as Ψυρή (Psiri, also latinised as Psirri, Psyri, and Psyrri), just a ten-minute stroll north of the Acropolis (and easily reachable from the Monastiraki metro station). This gentrifying neighbourhood has become a bastion of the city’s bohemian and avant-garde scene, similar to others this blog has covered in Iberia destinations such as Lima‘s Barranco, Kreuzberg in Berlin, Santiago‘s Lastiarra, and the Wynwood section of Miami.
March 31, 2021
Iberia Airlines
6 Iconic Dishes in Iberia’s Germany Destinations
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More and more travellers – yours truly included – consider the pleasures of the palate an essential factor when planning a trip. Beyond museums, history and nature, which of course are also important, planning what to eat or what new flavours to encounter can sway the final decision. Germany is one of my favourite places in this regard, because it always has some tasty ace up its sleeve… and the Iberia Group offers six direct routes from Madrid to help us partake. Today we’ll show you some typical dishes from Berlin, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Munich so that you can tuck in like a German when you touch down in any of these Iberia destinations. Because there’s a lot more to German food, as I once detailed in this blog, than savoury sausages.
March 25, 2021
Iberia Airlines
Iberia Marks 40 Years of Partnership with Airbus
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There are moments in the history of any great company which mark an epoch, which establish a “before” and “after” – true turning points. For Iberia Airlines, the arrival of its first Airbus A-300 in 1981 was one: a close relationship began that would lead to significant synergies and a great standardization of our fleet. And it’s this year that the relationship of Iberia with the European aerospace consortium Airbus Industrie relationship turns 40.
March 22, 2021
Iberia Airlines
The Cheesy Side of the Canary Islands
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If you know anything about Spain, you’re aware that it’s crammed end to end full of tasty treats, and possibly that each region has its own distinctive local dishes and delicacies, from honey and ham to wine and cheese. The seven sun-drenched Canary Islands off the northwestern coast of Morocco are no exception. Here, where the per capita consumption of cheese is the highest in the entire country, each island home to at least one homegrown type of high-quality cheese, some of which have won international recognition and three of which have their own “denominations of origin”. Keep reading