Located between the city and the Valley of the Temples, in the center of the Hellenistic-Roman quarter, the Archeological Museum holds a fascinating collection of numerous findings from Agrigento and ...
A mixture of medieval and modern, Agrigento’s centre is a labyrinth of alleyways and courtyards with a treasure trove of churches and historical buildings. Entry into the medieval city is via Al...
On the south side of the old city is the Valley of the Temples, a large sacred area where seven monumental Greek temples in the Doric style were constructed during the 6th and 5th centuries BCE. As we...
This pretty former fishing village has recently been developed with swimming pool areas but most notably, it is famous for being the first landfall of Christopher Columbus on his return from the Ameri...
The Arruda Pineapple Plantation near Ponta Delgado is a fascinating pineapple plantation with various greenhouses all showing the small pineapples at different stages of growth and the labour intensiv...
Popes’ residence in the 14th century and the most important gothic palace in Europe. The visitor can discover 25 different rooms: reception halls, cloister, chapels and Pope’s private apar...
St Bénezet Bridge is the bridge of legend, witness to Avignon’s history, and known all over the world thanks to its famous song. Built from the 12th century it was damaged several times b...
Located in the northeast, this shell shaped bay is stunning with its steep sides covered in tiny terraced vineyards stretching down to the turquoise sea. On your way down, don’t forget to stop a...
Cheese has been produced on Sao Jorge since the 16th century, possibly introduced by the Flemish who settled in Topo. You can see the still traditional cheese making process at this factory and view t...
This interesting area on the north coast of Pico has some fascinating lava formations; arches and even an outcrop that looks like a dog’s head. Also, here is the wave power project where scienti...
