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Skipton Woods North Yorkshire

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:17:07 +0000

Skipton Wood North Yorkshire – A beautiful woodland haven located beside an ancient Norman castle, Skipton Wood is a place that is well worth a visit if you are touring the Skipton area of North Yorkshire. Although the wood is mostly of ash trees there are numerous other varieties to be seen including beech, hornbeam, sycamore Norway spruce and Scots pine. A favourite haunt of bats, Skipton Wood boasts 5 species of this intriguing creature and a good place to watch out for them if you are an enthusiast. Bird watchers will also find a good variety of species to photograph and enjoy. When the weather is not so good you can always take a look at Skipton Castle while you are there, one of the finest attractions in Yorkshire.

Aguilas Castle of San Juan

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:43:57 +0000

Aguilas Castle Murcia: The castle of San Juan de las Aguilas is a military fortification built in the eighteenth century which is located on the present town of Aguilas, Murcia, Spain. In 1579, during the reign of Felipe II, on the promontory of Aguilas a lookout tower was built, called St. John’s, within the project entrusted to Vespasian Gonzaga I of the Spanish Mediterranean coast in defense of attacks by Barbary pirates. This tower would be very similar to the nearby Torre de Cope and serve to warn the troops of Lorca from enemy attacks. This tower was affected by an earthquake in 1596 and was finally destroyed by the Berber attacks in the year 1643. In the same year it was communicated to Philip IV that the tower has been destroyed and already in the year 1652 the king ordered the Council to rebuild the tower. By 1751, reigning King Fernando VI, employed Sebastian Feringa , chief engineer of the works of Cartagena to build a new castle. The construction of the new castle of San Juan de las Aguilas began in 1759 during the reign of Carlos III. Today the castle has been restored and is open to visitors.

Aguilas Map.

Villajoyosa Alicante

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:28:27 +0000

Villajoyosa Alicante: Villajoyosa is a seaside town on the River Amadorio in the Alicante province of Valencia in south-eastern Spain (Costa Blanca), it is near to the well known resort of Benidorm. Villajoyosa (or La Vila Joiosa) is the capital of the Marina Baixa district of Alicante and is located about thiry two kilometres from Alicante city. The name means “Joyful Village”, locals just call it “La Vila”. Villajoyosa has some 3 kilometres of sandy beaches, the best and most popular being the Platja Centre. A number of hotels and apartment blocks are gathered around this area. The town is famous for its chocolate industry, and trips to the local chocolate factory are among the popular excursions from surrounding resorts. Among the other popular local attractions in Villajoyosa are the Royal Palm Casino, the Gothic Catholic church, with its stunning Baroque altar piece, and the harbour where multi-coloured houses and the trademark of the town. Great events in Villajoyosa include the famous Moors and Christian festival. While maybe not so popular as nearby Benidorm, Villajoyosa has its own tourist industry and splendid weather, good beaches and handy location are amongst its biggest attributes.

Map of Villajoyosa.

La Mata Torrevieja

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:01:39 +0000

La Mata Torrevieja: Also know as Torre la Mata, the Alicante coastal town of La Mata grew up around the salt trade after the Romans began extracting this valuable asset from the nearby salt lake, which is now a protected reserve. The centre of the salt production later moved to nearby Torrevieja and La Mata went into decline. In recent decades it has thrived due to the increase in tourist activity and, up until a few years ago, the demand for holiday homes close to the sea. La Mata has a long sandy beach (in fact several beaches) and boasts the usual holiday facilities.

Cala Galdana

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:41:10 +0000

Cala Galdana or Cala Santa Galdana is a beach resort located on the south coast of Menorca (Minorca) in the Balearics. It belongs to the municipality of Ferreries, around it lie two developments, separated by the Torrent d’Algendar, both built during the development of tourism in the 1960’s. The beach of Cala Galdana, about 300 metres long and 40 metres wide, is characterized by fine, white sand, typical of the south of Menorca, and abundant vegetation. Furthermore, Cala Galdana is a very safe beach for swimming and features many amenities such as lifeguard, Red Cross and public showers, sunbeds and umbrellas and water sports, making it one of the most popular beaches in Menorca during the summer months when the weather is at its best, both by tourists and the people of the island itself.

Cala Galdana Map.

Southsea Castle Hampshire

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:14:33 +0000

Southsea Castle Hampshire – One of the most famous landmarks in the Hampshire coastal town of Southsea, Southsea Castle was built at the behest of Henry VIII in 1544. One of what are known as the Device Forts, Southsea Castle was constructed to defend Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent from attack by sea. Funded from money raised by dissolving the monasteries this castle in Southsea is still largely intact today and is a key tourist attraction for visitors to the town. It was badly damaged by fire in 1625 and again in 1640 but was restored to its former glory. The castle came under the control of Portsmouth council in the 1960’s and it was made into a museum for all to enjoy. On a trip to Southsea be sure to visit Southsea Castle.

Street Map of Southsea.

Cromer Norfolk

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:48:14 +0000

Cromer Norfolk: An attractive Victorian seaside town in the county of Norfolk, Cromer has a long and unique history, mostly connected with the fishing industry. Well known for its crabs it also boasts fine sandy beaches, an old pier and a working lifeboat. Compact and easy to explore in just a day, Cromer has a pretty church with a tall tower, a small museum, and plenty of gift shops to visit. Though not so popular these days as it once was, Cromer still attracts its fair share of visitors, especially during the summer months when the weather is at its best. Be sure to head down to the harbour early morning and watch the crab boats come in with their catch, and later visit a local restaurant to see what a proper Cromer crab tastes like – delicious!If you are planning to stay for more than just a day in Cromer, you will find a good choice of guest houses and self-catering properties to pick from.

Norfolk Map.

Southend-on-Sea Essex

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:15:58 +0000

Southend-on-Sea Essex: Much more than just a big seaside resort, Southend is a major working town and residential area in its own right. Its impressive Civic Centre and its towering office blocks show evidence of this fact. Despite this Southend-on-Sea is still best loved as a holiday or day trip destination especially for the people of Essex and London. Popular as a seaside resort even in the early 19^th century, Southend grew even more rapidly as a resort during Victorian times and its major landmark was built during this period in the shape of its famous pier, constructed in 1889 and still offering visitors the chance of a two and a half mile bracing walk today. In the summer time Southend can get very busy and the beach still crowded as in its heyday, when the weather is pleasant.

Clacton Essex

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:21:19 +0000

Clacton on Sea Essex

Clacton on Sea Essex – The biggest town on Essex’s Tendring peninsula, Clacton-on-Sea only became established as a town in 1871 when one Peter Bruff developed it as a purpose built seaside resort. Growing around its pier which was the main means of access to the town, Clacton was serviced by the Woolwich Steam Packet Company, whose steamships docked bringing visitors to the town. Still standing today Clacton Pier remains one of the attractions of the town and houses a theatre and amusement arcade. Clacton reached its height of popularity during the 1950’s and 1960’s, and of course most of these visitors arrived by road, the London Road having been constructed during the 1920’s to improve communications to the town and this part of the Essex coast. Butlins was of course a major contributor to the popularity of Clacton, when it opened its holiday camp there in 1938, providing facilities and entertainment for holidaymakers in both fine and inclement weather. Since Butlins closed visitors stay in local hotels or privately owned self-catering accommodation of which there is a good selection in the resort.

Clacton Map.

Chelmsford Cathedral Essex

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:29:38 +0000

Chelmsford Cathedral Essex – Located in the county town of Essex, Chelmsford Cathedral is one of the smallest cathedrals in the United Kingdom. Possibly built on an earlier 13^th century church it reached its present proportions during the 15^th and 16^th centuries and is dedicated to St Mary, St Peter and St Cedd. Becoming a cathedral only in 1914, it has a tower with 13 bells. The nave and stained glass windows of the cathedral are later than the building itself, the nave being rebuilt in the nineteenth century and the stained glass windows replaced during the 19^th and 20^th centuries. Refurbished internally in 1983, the cathedral which is situated in New Street, Chelmsford, received new altar, seats and flooring. The cathedral is within easy walking distance of Chelmsford railway station making it an easy place to visit, it is an ideal destination when the weather is not so good.

Chelmsford Map.

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