Located in the south of Portugal, just above the Algarve region the new Beja International Airport is preparing for an international debut in 2010. With a 3,5 km long runway, large enough for big airplanes like the Boeing 747 and Airbus A340, Beja Airport unlocks the rural Alentejo region. Beja, the nearby rural town, located on the Golden Plain, looks at a more than promising future.
Build during the rule of Oliveira Salazar, the Cabril Reservoir finished in 1954, forms a 55 Km long man-made lake. Located in the centre of Portugal on the IC8 highway it’s an easy get-away for those looking for a quiet place.
Baiona is a seaside town in the north of Spain close to Portugal. It’s history is impressive due to it’s strategic secluded bay. Although conquered by many, here’s a bit of striking history with one 1 very recent event.
It’s a gem on the Cantabria coastline. The chapel of Santa Justa build into a cove on a small beach near Santillana del Mar. There’s quite a bit of history here.
A must see for every-one visiting Santiago de Compostela, the local market - Mercado de Abastos - at Praza de Abastos. This bustling market breathes local culture and customs.
The northern coastline of Spain has a wealth of secluded beaches. With the 660 Km A8 / E70 coastal highway almost finished up to La Coruna in Galicia, almost the entire coastline comes within a day’s drive from France. And most provinces along the highway seem to have been preparing for that.
A remarkable building photographed by many on the main boulevard in St Jean de Luz in the Basque region in France. Yet, there's no trace of it on the Internet other than non-descriptive pictures on Google Earth. Have a look - who knows it's history?
It began with just a small sign "barrage de Gabas" on the road to Pau in Haute Pyrenees in France. The road ended at a parking lot with a brand new community lake house. Quite a remarkable place for those who like to walk. But there's more than meets the eye.
Cap' Découverte, well known in the area as a leisure park for many. In summer a buzzing place where many spend their free time. In winter it's a bit desolate place with a rare find.
Le Puy en Velay - France - is located at the floor of an ancient volcano. With rich volcanic grounds, food is an important part of local culture in Le Puy. And so does the Saturday food market where buyers and sellers from the region meet at Place du Plot. But Place du Plot has international fame too.
