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The longest beaches in the Canaries are found on Fuerteventura, which features up to 50 km of fine white sand and 25 km of black volcanic shingle beaches. With temperatures rarely falling below 18 degrees Celcius (64F) or rising above 24 degrees Celcius (75F), this island is a paradise all year round for everyone who loves sun, beaches and water sports. Flights to Fuerteventura are equally popular among couples and families because this beautiful island offers them a wide variety of both water sports and inland activities such as off road motor biking and quad biking, followed by laid-back evenings without the temptations and inconveniences of all-night raves.

Continue reading... The beaches of Fuerteventura

1. Celebrate the Carnival. The dates vary from year to year, but it's usually in February or March. The most impressive fancy dress parades and processions of elaborately decorated floats can be found in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Continue reading... Top 25 Things to do in the Canaries

Located on the Red Sea, the Egyptian resort of Sharm el Sheik has been developed to cater for all types of visitors. It's a very popular winter sun destination for families because its location means that the weather is still in the mid-20s at this time of year and because flights to Sharm only take five hours. If you do take the kids, you'll find there is plenty for them to do. To give you an idea, here are five of the best ideas for keeping them entertained:

Continue reading... Top 5 Kids activities in Sharm el Sheik

International Lanzarote Duathlon is a race conducted at Club La Santa that includes a long run followed by biking and then concluding in a short run. The event is meant for everyone to participate. You can reach Lanzarote for the Duathlon by boarding flights from wherever you are. There are major airlines from Belfast, London, Birmingham and many other places, with several flights to Lanzarote that you can take.

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Spain is famous for its all year round festivals. Though most of them are religiously inclined, they are nevertheless enjoyed by all kinds of people, which is why a great number of flights to Arrecife and other Spanish cities are sold every year. Arrecife is a city in the Canary Islands with unique and colourful festivals. If you are looking for a really great time, San Gines festival is well worth a visit.

Continue reading... San Gines festival in Arrecife

Is there a better way to spend your well-deserved holiday than in the sunshine by the sea coast, away from the sub-zero temperature? If you are looking for a holiday that is more than just a lie by the beach at leisure, there are loads of interesting activities to keep you occupied and entertained throughout your stay in Hurghada.

Continue reading... Spend your holiday in the Egyptian sunshine of Hurghada

Monastir is a city in the heart of Tunisia. This beautiful city is a fusion of both modern and traditional cultures of Tunisia. You can expect a lot of golden, sandy beaches and dunes, scenic views, water parks and plenty of sun. But if you want more than just a beach holiday, then this is a good place to be. Monastir is well-known for its insightful deserts, historical sites and festivals.

Continue reading... Exotic experience in the sun and deserts of Monastir

In Spanish areas, there's always something festive happening and the Canarian Islands are no exception. One of the most popular events on the Canarian island Fuerteventura is the Feria de Artesania, a festival that annually takes place in May. For three days, locals gather in Antigua to display things they have made by hand, from furniture, weaving, clothes and musical instruments to local cheese, sweets and dried fish.

Continue reading... Find new Furniture in Fuerteventura

Whatever your preferred hobby or pastime, a stay on the Algarve during April is likely to provide something to tempt you to leave the beaches and explore this fascinating region.

Continue reading... Algarve April Excitement

Just like the authorities responsible for tourism in the Spanish Balearic islands, the Canary Island tourist authorities are also working hard to promote their resorts his year. One segment that they seem to be targeting is the sports tourist, an emerging focus for many resorts because they represent an opportunity to attract high spending clients during parts of the season outside the main peak periods.

Continue reading... Sporting Holidays a Target for Fuerteventura

The Egyptian resort of Sharm el Sheikh is best known as a winter sun destination and a favourite location for Scuba divers, but other, more unusual, events also find their place there.

Continue reading... Unusual Events in Sharm

Some of the big sporting events in Lanzarote during 2010 have been announced and are already attracting entries from competitors.

Continue reading... Sport 2010 on Lanzarote

Located on the azure Aegean Sea, the Dalaman region of south west Turkey (also known as Turkey's Turquoise Coast) is a place of wonder and natural beauty that is truly unbeatable.

Continue reading... Dalaman - Part 1

Besides water sports, Sharm el Sheikh also offers plenty of hiking, horseback riding and camel riding trails, golf courses, quad biking outlets and water parks.

Continue reading... Sharm Part 2

Rediscover the true Crete: Beyond the noisy, crowded resorts lies the true heart of Crete which encompasses stunning regional flavours, exceptional land and sea scapes, and the hustle and bustle of traditional village life.

Continue reading... Crete Part 1

Situated on the Algarve coast between Lagos and Faro, the town of Portimao is no stranger to high adrenalin sports events. Kitesurfing, motorcycling and powerboat racing have all used the location on the southern coast of Portugal for professional calibre competitions.

Continue reading... Blue Skies over Portimao

There's a beach on the island of Zante that has been voted one of the most popular beaches in Europe and was given the title of best beach in Europe for tots and toddlers by The Times in 2005. But you won't find any water parks, amusement parks or stalls selling buckets and spades here.

Continue reading... Gerakas Beach in Zante

Rhodes is one location where sport has brought huge increases in visitor numbers. In 2008 over 20 thousand people watched the annual windsurfing competition on Ialisos beach.

Continue reading... Greek Tourism turns to Sport for New Growth