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Day trip through Cornwall? Across the Kalahari on a quad-bike? Whatever your fantasy, we’re here to give you a steer…
THE ANTRIM COAST, UK: Ballygalley to Bushmills (85km)
The itinerary couldn’t be simpler: one day, one road – the marvellous A2, carved between the hills and the shore. If you travell with friends hire a car and be free…
But don’t expect everything to be so straightforward. Back-country Antrim has a strange, cut-off atmosphere: until the 19th century this was bandit country, while superstition and magic are still part of everyday parlance. Tie a hazel wand to your bumper to guard against fairies… and you’re off!
Spend the morning meandering quietly north past sea-stacks and under rocky archways, stopping only to skim stones on red curls of beach, or to idle on harbour walls wondering if the fishing boats ever go anywhere. Divert briefly inland to Glenariff, if you’ve time, for hedgerows full of wild fuchsia in summer.
A path descends to Ess-na-laragh waterfall, and becomes a labyrinth of timber walkways twisting in and out of the spray. There is Guinness pie for lunch at Mary McBride’s (028 2176 1511) in Cushendun, reputedly Ireland’s tiniest bar; or else hold out for fish and chips at Morton’s on Ballycastle Quay (028 2076 1100). By now you’ll have traversed Fair Head, an eerie tableland where buzzards hover, seals bark and the mythic Watershee wails through the sea mist.
The afternoon is packed with geological thrills along the Causeway Coast: stop at Carrick-a-Rede, where you can pay £4 to teeter across a precarious bridge above a 30m chasm of churning surf. Soon you’ll reach the Giant’s Causeway itself: its 38,000 columns of basalt are formed from volcanic lava or the handiwork of a local ogre, depending on how romantic you’re feeling. After the tasting tour at nearby Bushmills Distillery (028 2073 1521), the latter seems increasingly plausible.
Take your car on the ferry to Larne: from Cairnryan, near Stranraer, it’s an hour (0870 242 4777, www.poirishsea.com; £66 one way); from Fleetwood, near Blackpool, it’s eight (0870 570 7070, www.stenaline.com; £110 one way). Bushmills Inn (028 2073 3000, www.bushmillsinn.com) has doubles from £178, B&B. In Ballintoy, Whitepark House (028 2073 1482, www.whiteparkhouse.com) has doubles from £100, B&B.
THE ATLANTIC HIGHWAY, UK: Fraddon to Bude (122km)
The A30 will get you the length of Cornwall in a flash, but the meandering Atlantic Highway (A39) will quicken your pulse with its white-knuckle twists-&-turns across patchwork fields alongside a sapphire sea.
To do this vintage A-road justice, hire a vintage motor: a 1966 Austin Healey is just the ticket. A clear run gets you, in an hour, from the moody rollers of Watergate Bay, on the outskirts of Newquay, to Merlin-haunted Tintagel. Get up early, though, and make time to stop at Aunt Avices (01208 841895) on the moor at St Kew Highway to fill up on the finest pasties in the country.
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August 20th, 2010Natural routes to discover Malaga
August 13th, 2010
Hire you car in Malaga Airport, Alicante Airport, – Murcia airport, Benidorm, Denia, in August to the best price.
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If do you like cultural trips, we give you some advices on what you can visit in Malaga: La Alcazaba de Málaga , Torre del Homenaje, the towhall or the ancient Bodega ” casa de Guardia”.
If you prefer natural routes do visit the surroundings of Malaga :
*Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo in Almuñecar
*Cañon de la Buitrera in Benalauría.
*Dehesa del Mercadillo in Ronda.
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In August the availability is limited, due to the increase of bookings we have had in the last two weeks. Hurry up !
Enjoy your holidays in Malaga, Feria de Agosto…
July 30th, 2010
A nice mont to visit Malaga is during the Feria de Agosto (August Festial, sometimes known as the ‘Feria de Verano’, ’summer festival’ or ‘Feria de Malaga’), which takes place in the third week of August and is the biggest festival in Andalusia. It is the best place to see bullfighting in August, which is usually a quiet month for the art.
Villages and surrounding areas in Malaga Province to discover by car :
- Antequera town:
- Antequera: Historic – it had strategic importance during the Roman and Moorish periods. Worth at least a quick visit.
- Fuente de Piedra: Located to the north of Antequera, it has a natural park with a large number of wild birds.
- Torcal Natural Park: Located on the outskirts of Antequera. Interesting rock formations, there are foxes, eagles, vultures and a wide range of wild flowers especially wild orchids.
- Archidona
- Campillos
- Cuevas de San Marcos
- Beatifull village at the Coast: Costa del Sol.
- Torremolinos: Crowded tourist resort, good hotels, sports and other facilities.
- Casares
- Benalmádena
- Fuengirola: Fishing village surrounded by mountains – lots of tourists.
- Mijas Pueblo: A typical, picturesque white mountain village 8km from Marbella.
- Ojén: A white mountain village 10 mins from Marbella.
- Istán: A white village located in the mountains above Marbella – founded in the 9th century by the Moors.
- Cabo Pino: A small, new village built around the marina.
- Marbella: Holiday retreat for the European jet set.
- Puerto Banús: One of the most exclusive marinas in Spain.
- San Pedro de Alcántara:
- Estepona: Touristic
- La Axarquía: Costa del Sol. Valley where lemons, oranges, vegetables and fruit are grown. Located between the mountains, Velez river and the sea. The coast is characterized by steep cliffs, small coves, beaches and mujedar villages. Touristic.
- Nerja: Coastal villages with beaches – good atmosphere. Cave paintings.
- Rincón de la Victoria: Family atmosphere – clean beaches.
- Vélez Málaga: A typical white village next to the Velez river.
- Torrox: Roman and Moorish remains.
- Málaga:
- Málaga: Capital of the province.
- Alhaurin de la Torre: San Sebastián church 16th century. Alamillo hermitage 19th century. Santo Cristo hermitage 15th century.
- Ronda: Interior. Ronda Mountain range.
- Ronda: Located on top of a mountain with beautiful views from Alameda del Tajo Mirador (viewing point). You can see remains of the wall, arabic baths and doors. It’s an enchanting city with lots of history.
- Faraján
- Cortes de la Frontera
- Arriate
- Guadalhorce Valley: Interior. Guadalhorce valley, fertile market garden area, historic (evidence of prehistoric activity).
- Alhaurín el Grande: Important prehistoric remains
- Alora:
- Cártama
- El Chorro: Village located in a valley.
- Coín: A typical white village.
Drive at our best prices in September
July 28th, 2010
Offer for 7 days rental in September. For bookings made before the 31th of July 2010.
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1 day one Offer ! Travelling to Alicante with kids.
July 21st, 2010
Alicante has a great deal to offer those travelling with children. There is always somewhere for the little ones to play, have fun and even learn.
These are some of our suggestions:
ROUTE ALICANTE CULTURAL – CASTILLO DE SANTA BÁRBARA AND MUSEUMS.
EXCURSION TABARCA ISLAND
FOGUERES MUSEUM
WALK AROUND ALICANTE EXPLANADA AND DRINK A FRESH ” HORCHATA”
Today Alicante aeropuerto just 19€/día ( 7 days rentals)
Discover Barcelona By car
July 19th, 2010
Then plan your route by car to visit the outskirts, the mountains or the coast. We propose you some of the following routes:
- Sun and beach: to suntan in the fantastic coves located in the Costa Brava or the Mediterranean character in Costa del Garraf or Maresme. If you arrive in summer time don’t miss Sitges or Figueres, home of Dalí.
- Culture: discover Romans origin of some Catalan cities as Tarragona or the old city of Girona.
- Cellars route: enjoy the taste of Penedés wines and cava.
- Nature: for the natural and sport lovers you can visit from the Parque Natural del Delta del Ebro to the Pyrenees.
Don’t waste your time, plan your route by car and enjoy Barcelona!!
Spain the World Cup winner
July 12th, 2010
The single goal finally came from Andrés Iniesta in the 25th minute of extra time.
But the 2010 World Cup Final will be remembered for the way the Dutch came out kicking, and the 14 yellow cards presented as a result. Only one red card for the Dutch player, John Heitunga, where many commentators think it should have been three for the team; De Jong certainly should have had a direct red card for kicking Xavi Alonso directly in the chest, and Van Bommel committed far more than one yellow card foul according to most eyes. It seems the Dutch tactic was to use aggression to try to stop Spain from playing, as they had did successfully against Brazil, but this time the Spanish side finally won by at least trying to play the attractive football they are famous for, and justice was done.
Vicente del Bosque also gave Fernando Torres play in the last five minutes of the game, replacing an exhausted David Villa, but El Niño was obviously not fit, and his knee failed again before the end. He collapsed in tears. After the victory, Del Bosque, said it was not only winning, ‘This has very important principles and values for Spain’, he said.
Queen Sofia confessed to being emotional after the victory, as did the Prince and Princess of Asturias, ‘We are very happy. We want to go down to the dressing room to celebrate with them’, they said.
Captain, Iker Casillas, celebrated by kissing his journalist girlfriend, Sara Carbonero, live on TV as she interviewed him after the game.
So, Spain has won the World Cup for the first time, and the parties which broke out across the country at the result are set to continue until dawn.
In Madrid plans are well advanced to welcome the 23 players in the squad who will travel through the city in an open top bus and visit the Palace tomorrow. The Plaza Cibeles has been considered too small, so 31,000 square metres has been reserved next to the Manzanares River. Expect total gridlock in Madrid on Monday; the team’s plane is due back in Barajas at 14:47.
If you want to be one of the 1st on seen them you can car hire a car at madrid airport just clicking here.
The best side won as Holland came out playing dirty
Get Ready for the Summer with refreshing prices.
July 2nd, 2010
Our hottest ever SALE is on now! We have reduced the price on car rentals and bring you exclusive savings.
Prices have never been cheaper than they are right now, so don’t miss out on booking the car for you and your family.
Offer for 7 days bookings for July.
