foxnet22 Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 It's her indoors 50th this year and she's wanting a holiday in either spain or Portugal. She ain't really into just sitting on beech all day she likes to do a bit sight seeing .old towns etc and maybe relax on beech later in day .we've never been to either country's so any recommendations on where to go . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 I've read that Portugal has fantastic bird hunting and stalking I've actually never been though, although I have heard it is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Portugal, the Algarve. Then simply hire a car and get up in them there hills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Not Spain or Portugal but Italy!........Sorrento, Capri and the Amalfi coast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Marrakesh...ok not in either of those places but cheaper to get there and accommodations will be also cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deker Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 38 minutes ago, panoma1 said: Not Spain or Portugal but Italy!........Sorrento, Capri and the Amalfi coast! I'd agree with this, I lived in the Algarve for a while and went back a few years ago and it was pretty poor, I've been to Lake Garda mountain biking the last few years and i would definitely recommend it (Italy not mountain biking ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hitman Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Cadiz is a beautiful historic city on the Atlantic coastline of Spain. Great beaches and not a tourist hot spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriBsa Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Syria! Mediteranean coast, lots of ancient sites to visit and plenty of shooting. Should be some bargains to be had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Gibraltar or Marbella, lots to do other than beach, or if you are into shopping, culture and arty buildings Barcelona ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Tossa de Mar, lovely unspoilt resort, lots to see and do, if you like eating out you will be spoilt for choice and quality, one large beach and one small beach the other side of the ancient castle (worth a walk around) try to get a flight to Girona airport 30 minute transfer by taxi, the trip from Barcelona airport takes about two hours by taxi. Try not to go in high season (unless you don’t mind crowds) ideal time May/June or September/October, still very warm but not so busy, we love it....https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Tourism-g230087-Tossa_de_Mar_Costa_Brava_Province_of_Girona_Catalonia-Vacations.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 For a cultural old buildings non beach holiday in Portugal try three days in Lisbon the train to university town of Coimbra (overnight) then pm train to Porto three days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynes Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 11 hours ago, Deker said: I'd agree with this, I lived in the Algarve for a while and went back a few years ago and it was pretty poor, I've been to Lake Garda mountain biking the last few years and i would definitely recommend it (Italy not mountain biking ). This. Went there a few years ago. Was a great place. Town hopping on the water taxis, lots of walking and great food. We don't do pools and sun. The dolomites were spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Look at the Croatian coast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yod dropper Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Had a long weekend in Lisbon several years back, was well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 10 hours ago, dodeer said: Look at the Croatian coast Agreed. You could always stay in England, come to Liverpool and have a great time so much to see and do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbob Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Turkey? Istanbul is a beautiful city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 You can look online at any of the areas of spain,due to being ruled by many over the centuries it has a rich history to see and explore. Costa Brava has Barcelona near by, CostaBlanca and Costa denia has Valencia an hour or so up the coast, Costa Del Sol you can visit Malaga Seville and Gibralter. have a look at resorts you like look of in the areas. Balearic islands are nice to explore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Lisbon for me too, plus we really enjoyed Malaga too, but that was October Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Porec? Some great history plus you can get a hydrofoil across the Istrian Peninnsula to Venice. Malta? Valletta and the island of Gozo are well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty89 Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) On 09/01/2018 at 11:34, panoma1 said: Not Spain or Portugal but Italy!........Sorrento, Capri and the Amalfi coast! Have to agree with this. I also find some of the greek islands very interesting with some nice old towns nestled in harbours etc. Edited January 10, 2018 by Matty89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 3 hours ago, Scully said: Porec? Some great history plus you can get a hydrofoil across the Istrian Peninnsula to Venice. Malta? Valletta and the island of Gozo are well worth it. Agreed a great place to visit and as Scully stated take the hydrofoil or coach to Venice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getthegat Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Camargue at the bottom of France. Walled medeaval city, horses, flamingos, salt lakes, beaches, bull running, superb food of course. Had my 60th there, did a safari to see the bird life in a very deserted reserve. You can fly to within 1/2 hour. Aigue Morte. Look it up, but don't tell everyone. Spain and Portugal are too English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Another non Spain suggestion but how about Santorini? I went for my honeymoon and loved it, lovely food and beaches and a huge selection of ancint Greek ruins and even a Greek Pompeii which you can walk right through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 I'd recommend Italy too. If you stay at Desenzano on Lake Garda you can catch a train to Verona and Venice in one direction and Brescia, Milan and Turin in the other, they're fast reasonably priced and close to the city centres. Closer to Desenzano is the pedestrianised, walled town of Sirmione. Further round the lake is Malcesine with a cable car ride to the top of Monte Baldo. From Desenzano there are also ferries that stop off at various towns around the lake too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumfelter Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 At this time of year a lot of the arcades will be closed but later on in the year you could try skegness or even mablethorpe which is a bit more upmarket if money is no object. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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