Rotterdam travel information, including attractions, accommodation, nightlife and getting there.
Rotterdam, the Netherlands’s second largest city, is undoubtedly the place to go for a true refelction of modern Holland. Explore it now with our great online travel guide and tourist information.
The centre of Rotterdam was bombed by the Germans at the beginning of World War Two and completely destroyed.
In rebuilding, Dutch town planners taught their contemporaries in Britain a thing or two. As you would expect from a large city – population 600,000 – the centre has a fantastic shopping district, packed with all the usual chain stores that are so ubiquitous in the UK. But there are also plenty of smaller independent stores to be found, too, offering unique fashions at an affordable price.
Rotterdam is also home to one of the largest markets in Europe, too. On Friday afternoons, Saturdays and Tuesdays, a large market is held at Binnenrotte, the largest market square in the Netherlands. Visitors can buy fresh meat, fish and vegetables as well as plenty of clothes and other common market staples.
Rotterdam is a living, breathing Dutch city, not, as like much of Amsterdam, given over to catering to the whims of tourists from the US and Europe. The bars are one hundred percent authentic, catering to locals needs and tastes, but thankfully, due to the Dutch mastery of the English language, you can get by easily without running in to difficulty. Note: despite a mastery of English better than most Brits, the locals truly appreciate it if you attempt even a smattering of Dutch in conversation.
The food in Rotterdam is fantastic, too. Perhaps due to the fact that the Dutch are, on average, the tallest people in the world, food portions are often generous: ideal after a day pounding the streets sightseeing.
While out and out tourist restaurants are rare, there are plenty of fast-food outlets and kebab shops to sample, if you are that way inclined. If not, try fashionable eateries such as Stroom, in the heart of the The Creative Factory - the newest creative hub in Rotterdam, where startup company’s and well established companies innovate and grow. For lunch try the restaurant at the top of Euromast tower. The food is surprisingly good considering its prime location, and modestly priced to boot.
Rotterdam Attractions: Architecture
While you will not find the leafy canals that are synonymous with Amsterdam in the centre of Rotterdam, what you will find is a nicely laid out centre, plenty of wide avenues complete with cycle lanes, and some of the best modern architecture in Europe.
Thanks to the building of some fantastic skyscrapers over the last decade or so, the city centre has a distinctive skyline. Away from the centre, too though, in the old port districts Kop van Zuid and the Lloydkwartier, both up and coming areas packed with stylish re-developments of old port buildings and towering residential and commercial skyscrapers.
The Erasmus Bridge, opened in 1996, is a good symbol of the city’s architectural dynamism, but it also serves as an improved connection between the southerly old port area and the northerly city centre.
Nearby you’ll also find the The Kubus or cube homes, famed throughout the Netherlands. Designed by Piet Blom, whose idea was to design a kind of village within a big city, a safe oasis where various functions could come to fruition. The cube shaped homes are architecturally unique and can only be really appreciated after viewing one from the inside. The KijkKubus is the fully furnished museum home in the Blaakse Bos. The interior was specially designed to give visitors an impression of how you can live in a cube home. Models, photo panels and screens offer additional information.
To best appreciate the city’s skyline, however and to help you get your bearings and appreciate the sheer size of the port, a visit up the Euromast tower at the edge of Het Park is highly recommended.
Constructed between 1958 and 1960 and designed by H.A. Maaskant, it is a concrete tower that was originally 101 metres (331 ft) in height. In 1970 the ‘Space Tower’ was added giving an additional 85 metres (279 ft). If you have a head for heights you can take a seated glass lift to the top of the Space Tower. The seats slowly rotate so you get a full 360 degree view of the city and port below.
If you are uncomfortable with heights, or get a little claustrophobic at the thought of being trapped in a revolving green house 200ft above the ground, then I would probably recommend you pass on this experience – the lift travels up and down the tower quite slowly and you can only look out at the world below! Euromast prices: €8.30 Adults, €5.40 children.
Museums in Rotterdam
Lovers of art will not be disappointed by Rotterdam. The city boasts a plethora of museums and galleries and at any one time there are countless exhibitions taking place throughout the city. Some of the best museums include:
The Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, specialises in art and has a regular list of exhibitions. Until 13th January, 2008, the museum plays host to Surreal Things: Surrealism and Design, featuring works by the likes of Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte and Max Ernst. From 16th February to 25th May, 2008 the museum plays host to Dutch Primitives: Paintings from the late Middle Ages, which features many early Dutch masterpieces. Visit: for latest listings
The Kunsthall, designed by controversial designer Rem Koolhaus, displays culture in the broadest sense of the word: traditional art, new art, design and photography, from elitist to popular. The exhibition hall houses some 25 exhibitions annually, and the subjects -ranging from Oriental flying carpets to mammoths – are certainly eclectic, but well worth exploring.
The Netherlands Photo Museum is also a must-do for those visiting the southern area of the city. The museum holds changing photo exhibitions from around the world, including some iconic images from the 20th century.
At the tip of Leuvehaven, in the old port district is the Maritime Museum Rotterdam. Detailing the history of the port, check out cranes, steamships and more for free and from April 2008 the 19th century ‘man o war’ De Buffel reopens after extensive renovation.
Rotterdam Nightlife
There is a saying in the Netherlands that money is made in Rotterdam, distributed in The Hague and spent in Amsterdam. Fuelled no doubt by its massive port – the largest in Europe and second only to Shanghai in terms of world port rankings - Rotterdam has a reputation as a working city.
But in recent years the city has spent time cultivating its fun side. Rotterdam has the youngest population in the Netherlands and if you like clubbing, particularly of the techno/electro variety then there are few better places to go. The city’s clubs and bars have a young, edgy, unique vibe about them and experimentation with different styles and sounds seems to be foremost in organiser’s minds; you won’t find the soulless chain pubs and clubs of your typical UK high street here, thankfully.
If nightlife with a difference appeals, then Worm, located in the historic East India Company building at Delfshaven – the historic port area - will appeal. Check out www.wormweb.nl to find out more.
Back in the city centre, other popular club nights include Catwalk (Weena Zuid 33). The club, located down an old tunnel underneath the city centre specialises in the best new electro from some of Rotterdam’s hottest DJs. The place doesn’t really get going until around 2am and doesn’t stop until day-break. www.catwalkrotterdam.com
Also worth checking out is the Bootleg DJ Café (Mauritsweg 33), something of a Rotterdam institution, acting as a meeting place for producers and DJs and a magnet for new talent. www.bootlegdjcafe.com
Off_Corso, located in an old cinema building in the centre of town, is also worth checking out. Young artists show their productions whilst trendy urbanites dance until the sun comes up. Visit: www.vvv.rotterdam.nl
And don’t forget, if you love clubbing, then the FFWD Rotterdam Dance Parade held each August is an absolute must. www.ffwdfitforfreedanceparade.nl
Rotterdam Travel Information: Essentials
Cheap Flights to Rotterdam
Direct flights to Rotterdam are available via Transavia.com departing from Standsted daily. Prices from £40 one-way including taxes. www.transavia.com.
Rotterdam is easily reachable from Amsterdam however, with a journey time from Schiphol Airport of less than 50 minutes. Flights to Amsterdam are available from: easyJet.com, Ba.com and KLM.
Transfer from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport: From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol you can take the train to Rotterdam Central Station, direct trains depart every 30 minutes with a journey time of 47 minutes. Cost of one way ticket is 10,20
Rotterdam by Boat
From the UK you can reach Rotterdam easily by boat. In Hook of Holland, the Stena Line from Harwich docks; travellers can be at Rotterdam Central Station within half an hour. P&O Northsea Ferries from Hull arrives on the Maasvlakte, where a direct bus to Rotterdam is ready and waiting for foot passengers. Once in Rotterdam, the Fast Ferry brings you to the surrounding 'Drecht' cities. A water taxi offers you the opportunity to travel easily within the cityscape seen from the water.
Rotterdam Tourist Information: website: www.rotterdam.info
Visit Holland:http://www.holland.com/uk
Where to Stay: Accommodation in Rotterdam
Bilderberg Parkhotel, a delightful hotel situated in the centre of the city, close to all amenities. Features a fantastic buffet breakfast. www.parkhotelrotterdam.nl
Hilton Rotterdam: Located off Hofplein square, the Hilton Rotterdam hotel is at the heart of the city's business and shopping areas. www.rotterdam.hilton.com
One for romantics and eccentrics alike in the middle of this city is this quirky hotel with themed rooms. Choose from Middle Eastern, South American and African. Check out the website to choose which room you like best – keep and eye out for the monster wooden bath! www.hotelbazar.nl.
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Tuesday, 16 December 2008
Paris Travel Guide: Essential Paris Travel Information
Paris Travels: The Left Bank
All you need to know about exploring Paris - fantastic travel information and informative travel guide to Paris, concentrating mainly on the under explored Left Bank of Paris.
Paris’s Left Bank romanticised for generations as the hang-out of bohemians, poets, writers and intellectuals in everything from the musical Moulin Rouge to the novels of Ernest Hemingway, despite the hype, still manages to take hold of the imagination.
Populated by students, artists and art dealers, who frequent beautiful cafés, corner shops and enticing restaurants, the Left Bank has a local feel. Two Left Bank districts of Paris in particular – the Latin Quarter and St-Germain – stand out as must-see districts to explore.
Although popular with many tourists, part of the beauty of the Latin Quarter and St-Germain is that they are busy, without leaving you feeling as if you are in a tourist trap. Every street down which you turn holds something of interest to the inquisitive tourist; a bar frequented by Picasso, or the crypt of a famous philosopher such as Descartes. It is a place where rubbing shoulders with history and experiencing all the romance of the Parisian way of life is unavoidable.
What’s more all the sights everyone visiting Paris wants to see – the Louvre, Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower in particular – are all within easy walking distance.
With a number of Universities located nearby, among them the prestigious Sorbonne, the Latin Quarter is a popular student spot. There are a number of sights worth checking out in this area too though, among them the Pantheon and the Museum of Natural History. But perhaps the real draw of this district is in the varied assortment of restaurants and the lively night time feel, all of which is served up with a local authenticity sadly lacking from the more crowded Parisian tourist spots.
While the narrow streets of the Latin Quarter close to Notre Dame are unashamedly targeting tourists - with plate-smashing-on-the-street Greek restaurants and a plentiful supply of English menus flashed before your eyes at every turn - the deeper into the Latin Quarter you travel, the more authentic the experience. That said however, close to Notre Dame is a bookshop that does no pandering to tourists and is a place any aspiring intellectual or would-be member of the literati should visit – Shakespeare & Co. Opened by George Whitman in August 1951, the bookshop is a Left Bank institution that has encouraged many a young writer since opening. People such as Henry Miller, Lawrence Durrell and Alan Ginsberg have all stayed at the bookshop at one point or another.
But a particularly good street to explore if you are looking for an inexpensive meal away from the tourist throng, yet still want to feel as though you are somewhere with a buzz, is Rue Mouffetard, south of the Pantheon. This narrow street, day or night, is always a lively spot and is dotted with restaurants serving all sorts of different foods – Moroccan, Spanish, Greek, Argentinean, Tibetan, and, of course, French – all to varying degrees of expense and quality.
There are some expensive restaurants to be found in the Latin Quarter, but there are also plenty of places to eat cheaply, too, with numerous shop front stalls selling delicious crepes and a number of cheap-and-cheerful bars catering to the student crowds.
To the West of the Latin Quarter is the much-sought after district of St-Germain. Along with some outstanding restaurants and up-market shops, specialising in wine and clothes in particular, this area is in many ways the picture-postcard image of Paris; delightful white buildings with protruding balconies, art galleries, bookshops and corner cafés abound.
Another great Left Bank tourist attraction is the Luxembourg Garden, a 25 hectare landscaped garden containing statues and the impressive 17th century Luxembourg Palace, modelled on Florence’s Palazzo Pitti. It is a great place to take a stroll in the summer months.
St-Germain is an unashamedly upmarket area, with a distinctively more laidback feel compared to the bustling business streets surrounding the Champs Elysee or Galleries Lafayette on the city’s Right Bank. If you intend coming to Paris to shop, then this is one of the best districts of the city in which to let yourself go. For the best in upmarket shopping head for rue Jacob, rue de Seine and rue Bonaparte – you will not be disappointed. For Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, head for Place St- Sulpice.
Along with shopping, St-Germain is perfectly geared for eating and drinking, too. Café de la Mairie on Place St-Sulpice is a classy spot for people watching, but for inexpensive crepes and superb cider from Brittany, all served in an unpretentious setting, visit A La Bonne Crepe on rue Gregoire de Tours (near the Odeon Metro). But wherever you walk in this area you will be sure to find fabulous restaurants and snug café-bars, suitable for any budget.
All you need to know about exploring Paris - fantastic travel information and informative travel guide to Paris, concentrating mainly on the under explored Left Bank of Paris.
Paris’s Left Bank romanticised for generations as the hang-out of bohemians, poets, writers and intellectuals in everything from the musical Moulin Rouge to the novels of Ernest Hemingway, despite the hype, still manages to take hold of the imagination.
Populated by students, artists and art dealers, who frequent beautiful cafés, corner shops and enticing restaurants, the Left Bank has a local feel. Two Left Bank districts of Paris in particular – the Latin Quarter and St-Germain – stand out as must-see districts to explore.
Although popular with many tourists, part of the beauty of the Latin Quarter and St-Germain is that they are busy, without leaving you feeling as if you are in a tourist trap. Every street down which you turn holds something of interest to the inquisitive tourist; a bar frequented by Picasso, or the crypt of a famous philosopher such as Descartes. It is a place where rubbing shoulders with history and experiencing all the romance of the Parisian way of life is unavoidable.
What’s more all the sights everyone visiting Paris wants to see – the Louvre, Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower in particular – are all within easy walking distance.
With a number of Universities located nearby, among them the prestigious Sorbonne, the Latin Quarter is a popular student spot. There are a number of sights worth checking out in this area too though, among them the Pantheon and the Museum of Natural History. But perhaps the real draw of this district is in the varied assortment of restaurants and the lively night time feel, all of which is served up with a local authenticity sadly lacking from the more crowded Parisian tourist spots.
While the narrow streets of the Latin Quarter close to Notre Dame are unashamedly targeting tourists - with plate-smashing-on-the-street Greek restaurants and a plentiful supply of English menus flashed before your eyes at every turn - the deeper into the Latin Quarter you travel, the more authentic the experience. That said however, close to Notre Dame is a bookshop that does no pandering to tourists and is a place any aspiring intellectual or would-be member of the literati should visit – Shakespeare & Co. Opened by George Whitman in August 1951, the bookshop is a Left Bank institution that has encouraged many a young writer since opening. People such as Henry Miller, Lawrence Durrell and Alan Ginsberg have all stayed at the bookshop at one point or another.
But a particularly good street to explore if you are looking for an inexpensive meal away from the tourist throng, yet still want to feel as though you are somewhere with a buzz, is Rue Mouffetard, south of the Pantheon. This narrow street, day or night, is always a lively spot and is dotted with restaurants serving all sorts of different foods – Moroccan, Spanish, Greek, Argentinean, Tibetan, and, of course, French – all to varying degrees of expense and quality.
There are some expensive restaurants to be found in the Latin Quarter, but there are also plenty of places to eat cheaply, too, with numerous shop front stalls selling delicious crepes and a number of cheap-and-cheerful bars catering to the student crowds.
To the West of the Latin Quarter is the much-sought after district of St-Germain. Along with some outstanding restaurants and up-market shops, specialising in wine and clothes in particular, this area is in many ways the picture-postcard image of Paris; delightful white buildings with protruding balconies, art galleries, bookshops and corner cafés abound.
Another great Left Bank tourist attraction is the Luxembourg Garden, a 25 hectare landscaped garden containing statues and the impressive 17th century Luxembourg Palace, modelled on Florence’s Palazzo Pitti. It is a great place to take a stroll in the summer months.
St-Germain is an unashamedly upmarket area, with a distinctively more laidback feel compared to the bustling business streets surrounding the Champs Elysee or Galleries Lafayette on the city’s Right Bank. If you intend coming to Paris to shop, then this is one of the best districts of the city in which to let yourself go. For the best in upmarket shopping head for rue Jacob, rue de Seine and rue Bonaparte – you will not be disappointed. For Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, head for Place St- Sulpice.
Along with shopping, St-Germain is perfectly geared for eating and drinking, too. Café de la Mairie on Place St-Sulpice is a classy spot for people watching, but for inexpensive crepes and superb cider from Brittany, all served in an unpretentious setting, visit A La Bonne Crepe on rue Gregoire de Tours (near the Odeon Metro). But wherever you walk in this area you will be sure to find fabulous restaurants and snug café-bars, suitable for any budget.
Sardinia: Travel Guide & Information on Sardinia
Sardinia visitor tips and Sardinia travel Guide - find out all you need to know about taking a holiday or extended trip to Sardinia.
If you are travelling to Sardinia from the UK by budget airline then you will either fly into the North or South of the island. Ryanair fly into Alghero, in the North, from London Standsted, while easyJet and British Airways fly into the capital, Cagliari, in the South, from Luton and Heathrow respectively. But wherever you are on Sardinia, the second largest island in the Mediterranean, there is plenty to offer stressed out Brits in need of a little rest and relaxation, with a good meal, great beaches and warm welcome never far away.
Travel Guide: Northern Sardinia
Alghero Travel Information
Served by Ryanair, Alghero is often overlooked by travellers eager to head East to the resorts and beaches of the more glamorous Costa Smeralda, but for those who opt to stop, Alghero rarely disappoints and is undoubtedly a great base for anyone on a short getaway. The old centre of the town is filled with bars and shops, and has a bustling feel in the peak summer season, but enough local authenticity to be an interesting place to all year-round. The harbour retains much of its original character and is flanked by the old fortifications of the town, originally built to defend Alghero from Moorish invaders in the thirteenth century and modified by the Aragonese who conquered the town in 1353, and are largely responsible for the town’s Spanish influence. The town is easy to navigate on foot, with good restaurants, café bars and shops, and, for those looking to top-up the tan on a whistle-stop break, there are also some good beaches a short walk from the town centre. Alghero is the ideal destination if you do not want to hire a car or have a limited amount of time to explore the island.
Bosa Travel Information
Twenty-five miles south of Alghero, along the Western coast, is the beautiful medieval town of Bosa. Although regularly picked out as one of Sardinia’s gems, Bosa, situated along the banks of the river Temo, Sardinia’s only navigable river and surrounded by steep hills, overlooked by an imposing castle, is not the tourist trap it could be if it were on the Italian mainland. The multi-coloured buildings and picturesque piazzas, fantastic restaurants, many of which are tucked away down winding, unpretentious alleyways, and laidback café bars are reminiscent of many towns along the Italian Lakes. While tourism is undoubtedly a mainstay of the town’s economy, Bosa has a friendly, local, atmosphere. Bosa castle, erected by the wealthy Genoese Malaspina family in 1122, is a worthy visit, as much for the great views of the town and the coast, as for the history, while Bosa Marina, about two kilometres away and easily within walking distance from the town centre, has a fantastic beach in a crescent-shaped harbour. The rear of the beach is lined with a few bars and shops, but the entire Marina, although popular in the height of summer, is refreshingly non touristy.
Southern Sardinia Travel Guide
Depending on what you are looking to get out of a short break – a city or beach break – Southern Sardinia can offer you one or the other, with tremendous beaches, beautiful scenery and a lively capital city where shopping, eating out and nightlife are unrivalled on the island.
Cagliari City Guide
The capital and by far the largest city in Sardinia, anyone with any preconceptions of what they think Cagliari will be like should be prepared to have their minds severely changed on arrival. The old town centre referred to as the Castello, sits atop a hill and has numerous medieval churches, including the impressive Cagliari Cathedral and look-out towers, which offer breathtaking views of the Gulf of Cagliari. Beneath the Castello there is a large pedestrian street of clothes shops, many high street names among them, as well as more specialist boutique stores. And when it comes to nightlife, not only does Cagliari have some of the best restaurants on the island, with sea-food a speciality, but it also has some great uber-cool nighspots, playing energetic house music for a laidback clientele. Check out the open-air bar on the square in the Castello area, which has hammocks, cheap cocktails and excellent views of the city below. But beach lovers are well catered for in Cagliari, too. Poeto beach, just outside the city, is over thirteen kilometres long; giving you plenty of room to top up the tan should it be required. Cagliari is the ideal city break destination for those looking for some sun too, and don’t want the hassle of hiring a car.
Villasimius Travel Information
Forty kilometres East of Cagliari, close to the Costa Rei, is the beautiful and lively resort town of Villasimius. With as many brilliant beaches as you can count on two hands, all within a short distance from the resort centre, the main draw to the area is undoubtedly the outstanding beaches. Pristine white sand, clear blue seas and not a burnt Brit in sight are the order of the day on whatever beach you choose to encamp. Villasimius lagoon, flanked by a long stretch of white beach is also home to migrating pink flamingos, which add something more to the phrase ‘checking out the birds on the beach,’ while the town of Villasimius itself has a number of laidback bars, pizzerias, hotels and restaurants, catering to all tastes and budgets.
If you are travelling to Sardinia from the UK by budget airline then you will either fly into the North or South of the island. Ryanair fly into Alghero, in the North, from London Standsted, while easyJet and British Airways fly into the capital, Cagliari, in the South, from Luton and Heathrow respectively. But wherever you are on Sardinia, the second largest island in the Mediterranean, there is plenty to offer stressed out Brits in need of a little rest and relaxation, with a good meal, great beaches and warm welcome never far away.
Travel Guide: Northern Sardinia
Alghero Travel Information
Served by Ryanair, Alghero is often overlooked by travellers eager to head East to the resorts and beaches of the more glamorous Costa Smeralda, but for those who opt to stop, Alghero rarely disappoints and is undoubtedly a great base for anyone on a short getaway. The old centre of the town is filled with bars and shops, and has a bustling feel in the peak summer season, but enough local authenticity to be an interesting place to all year-round. The harbour retains much of its original character and is flanked by the old fortifications of the town, originally built to defend Alghero from Moorish invaders in the thirteenth century and modified by the Aragonese who conquered the town in 1353, and are largely responsible for the town’s Spanish influence. The town is easy to navigate on foot, with good restaurants, café bars and shops, and, for those looking to top-up the tan on a whistle-stop break, there are also some good beaches a short walk from the town centre. Alghero is the ideal destination if you do not want to hire a car or have a limited amount of time to explore the island.
Bosa Travel Information
Twenty-five miles south of Alghero, along the Western coast, is the beautiful medieval town of Bosa. Although regularly picked out as one of Sardinia’s gems, Bosa, situated along the banks of the river Temo, Sardinia’s only navigable river and surrounded by steep hills, overlooked by an imposing castle, is not the tourist trap it could be if it were on the Italian mainland. The multi-coloured buildings and picturesque piazzas, fantastic restaurants, many of which are tucked away down winding, unpretentious alleyways, and laidback café bars are reminiscent of many towns along the Italian Lakes. While tourism is undoubtedly a mainstay of the town’s economy, Bosa has a friendly, local, atmosphere. Bosa castle, erected by the wealthy Genoese Malaspina family in 1122, is a worthy visit, as much for the great views of the town and the coast, as for the history, while Bosa Marina, about two kilometres away and easily within walking distance from the town centre, has a fantastic beach in a crescent-shaped harbour. The rear of the beach is lined with a few bars and shops, but the entire Marina, although popular in the height of summer, is refreshingly non touristy.
Southern Sardinia Travel Guide
Depending on what you are looking to get out of a short break – a city or beach break – Southern Sardinia can offer you one or the other, with tremendous beaches, beautiful scenery and a lively capital city where shopping, eating out and nightlife are unrivalled on the island.
Cagliari City Guide
The capital and by far the largest city in Sardinia, anyone with any preconceptions of what they think Cagliari will be like should be prepared to have their minds severely changed on arrival. The old town centre referred to as the Castello, sits atop a hill and has numerous medieval churches, including the impressive Cagliari Cathedral and look-out towers, which offer breathtaking views of the Gulf of Cagliari. Beneath the Castello there is a large pedestrian street of clothes shops, many high street names among them, as well as more specialist boutique stores. And when it comes to nightlife, not only does Cagliari have some of the best restaurants on the island, with sea-food a speciality, but it also has some great uber-cool nighspots, playing energetic house music for a laidback clientele. Check out the open-air bar on the square in the Castello area, which has hammocks, cheap cocktails and excellent views of the city below. But beach lovers are well catered for in Cagliari, too. Poeto beach, just outside the city, is over thirteen kilometres long; giving you plenty of room to top up the tan should it be required. Cagliari is the ideal city break destination for those looking for some sun too, and don’t want the hassle of hiring a car.
Villasimius Travel Information
Forty kilometres East of Cagliari, close to the Costa Rei, is the beautiful and lively resort town of Villasimius. With as many brilliant beaches as you can count on two hands, all within a short distance from the resort centre, the main draw to the area is undoubtedly the outstanding beaches. Pristine white sand, clear blue seas and not a burnt Brit in sight are the order of the day on whatever beach you choose to encamp. Villasimius lagoon, flanked by a long stretch of white beach is also home to migrating pink flamingos, which add something more to the phrase ‘checking out the birds on the beach,’ while the town of Villasimius itself has a number of laidback bars, pizzerias, hotels and restaurants, catering to all tastes and budgets.
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