Venice over tourism worsens
Venice is to ban loudspeakers and tourist groups of more than 25 people, in a bid to ease the impact of mass tourism on the Italian city, according to the BBC
Read MoreVenice is to ban loudspeakers and tourist groups of more than 25 people, in a bid to ease the impact of mass tourism on the Italian city, according to the BBC
Read MoreTo experience Venice in a completely different light, Justine stays on a boat! It’s more fun and economical than many of Venice’s hotels. She explores the Venetian lagoon and the Brenta River on the boat; parts of which would be difficult to get to if she didn’t have her boat. No licence needed – just a quick lesson in steering and then she’s free to navigate the same channels in the lagoon as the public vaporetti and locals’ boats. She has to be careful to avoid the Grand Canal though!
Read MoreVenice is jam-packed with famous artwork, from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Bellini, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese, Tiepolo and Canaletto are
Read MoreVenice can be overpowering and over crowded with tourists, particularly in the hot summer months , so here are four suggestions on day trip getaways where you can escape the crowds.
Read MoreSituated on the Beira coast, the seaside town of Aveiro, has a strong culinary reputation. Its famous for its fresh water fish and a world renowned sweet called Oves Moles.
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