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River Ebro Apartments are situated in Mora d'Ebre at the foot of its medieval castle and looking out over the magnificent River Ebro. In the 16th century this small Catalan town had a church, a mosque and a synagogue and the 3 cultures - Christian, Moorish and Jewish lived together peacefully. Every year during the 2nd weekend of July, Mora d'Ebre celebrates its multicultural heritage with the MORA MORISCA festival - this year it will be on the 11th and 12th. For these 2 days the town is swathed in banners and music bands and drummers parade the streets.The villagers dress up in period costume, the medieval market has tempting stalls of sweet pastries, flatbread, cheese, medicinal herbs, ceramics, leather goods, perfumed oils.... There are falconry displays, belly-dancing shows, acrobatics, fire-eating and exhibitions of all kinds of artisan crafts. It's a great atmosphere! Want to be here and enjoy the fun?
The Quinta de Ramalho is a very comfortable self-catering house in a mountain valley exceptional for its beauty and nature within the São Mamede Natural Park in the North Alentejo bordering Spain. The Parque is well endowed with walks and the best possible maps and notes to lead you through the countryside are provided.
NEW LOWER PRICES FOR 2009!
Rates per week of 7 nights €938 - Discount Rate €798 from June to Sept 2009 4 people or less €1106 - Discount Rate €945 from June to Sept 2009 5 people €1274 - Discount Rate €1071 from June to Sept 2009 6 people €1442 - Discount Rate €1176 from June to Sept 2009 7 people €1610 - Discount Rate €1260 from June to Sept 2009 8 people
Special Rates are also available for 2 and 3 people in September LAST MINUTE DEALS 2009 12 JULY - 19 JULY, 31 JULY - 7 AUGUST AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF OUR ALREADY DISCOUNTED PRICES Contact us to find out more information at www.azenhadoramalho.com
‘The Garden of Light’ on Ibiza will host the 1st international WBN (Wholistic Business Network) symposion from the 10th to 13th of September 2009. It will be 3 days of Meditation, Deliberation, Inspiration & Celebration. An international, not for profit gathering of inspired individuals to see(d) a new dream & share ideas worth spreading. We aim to network educational projects that are a model in guidance, training, culture and support. It involves the research and development of new applications, tools and models in socio economical paradigm shifts.
Where can you find a dinosaur’s footprint, some of Europe’s oldest grapevines and a deep blowhole that echoes the sound of the Atlantic Ocean in the space of a short walk?. The answers are revealed in a fascinating guide to one of the most beautiful and remarkable areas in Europe. The beaches of Sintra in Portugal - only a short trip down the coast from Lisbon - have been a popular destination for British tourists since the Christian crusaders first sailed to the region in 1147, yet most visitors remain completely unaware of the easily-accessable delights of the area.
Dewi a Welsh graphic designer - who fell so in love with the area that he moved his family there more than a decade ago - has used his local knowledge to produce a unique guidebook to Sintra that could turn even the most run-of-the-mill package holiday into a voyage of discovery.
Groups are accommodated in relaxed house-party style at our 18th century farmhouse in the Pyrenees and will be led by an expert local guide with inside knowledge. Our itineraries are flexible, adapted to local conditions and group interests.
Navarre is the ONLY region in Europe lying at the confluence of three bio-climatic regions. Within the same day birdwatchers can experience Atlantic, Mediterranean and Alpine influenced habitats; starkly different landscapes with an unparalleled diversity of bird life. Should this not be enough, Navarre’s position at the western extreme of the Pyrenees, where the mountains end abruptly at the shores of the Atlantic, means that it also lies strategically on the Atlantic migratory route.
Our in depth nature pages are available if you are looking for information on natural or national parks or have an interest in specific wildlife information. The "Clickable Nature Park Map" project contains detailed up to date wildlife information pages that include images and practical observations of habitat and behaviour. The site is easily searched by categories such as plants, reptiles, creepy crawlies, birds and mammals. You can also search by region and new articles are being added on a regular basis. This project is also an excellent tool to help you find a holiday company working in a particular area of Iberia. Click here to go to the nature pages and please contact us if you would like to help the nature pages by submitting articles, observations or images.
The Iberianature Forum
Clive and Sue of Wildside Holidays in collaboration with Nick Lloyd of Iberianature have created the Iberianature Forum. It is open to all and registration is free. Now THE most comprehensive English language resource for information about nature and travel in Iberia with many of the leading members involved in various aspects of nature conservation and nature tourism. Topics include...The general environment of Iberia, plant, insect and bird identification, plus questions and answers for people who want to know more about the nature and geography of a particular area of Iberia before making a visit. Click here to go to the forum.
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