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SINCE 1996 Aberdeen UK DIALLING CODE +44 CURRENCY £ FLY FROM London (LTN) FROM THE AIRPORT TAXI Pre-book your taxi at easyJet.com. A local taxi costs £15. Up to three buses an hour go to the city centre till 11.39pm Monday–Saturday and till 9.49pm on Sunday. Tickets: from £1.40. Visit the Europcar desk for special easyJet rates. BON APPETIT UP TO €30 Rocksalt & Snails (40 St Swithin Street, tel: 01224 200 012) This well-stocked delicatessen is the perfect place for a quick lunch. The gourmet fi lled paninis and hearty fresh soups are some of the best in the city. EXCLUSIVE The Courtyard (1 Alford Lane, tel: 01224 589 109) The latest addition to Aberdeen’s dining scene, The Courtyard is situated in the West End of the city and offers a unique dining experience. Let head chef Chris Tonner treat you to a three-course meal of pure indulgence. AFTER DARK LOW KEY Musa (33 Exchange Street, tel: 01224 571 771) This quirky little gallery and live music venue is housed in a former church turned bananaripening warehouse. Enjoy a cocktail while taking in an exhibition. THIS MONTH SHOP For stylish shoes, boots and handbags by cutting-edge designers be sure to pay a visit to Image Shoes (36A Thistle Street). SEE During Jools Holland’s Autumn Tour he will be joined for the fi rst time by Alison Moyet. The legendary Ruby Turner and soulful Louise Marshall will also be joining his tour. On 18 November (tel: 01224 824 824). NO WAY! The fi rst stern trawler, “Fairtry”, was built in Aberdeen in 1954. Beverley Tricker LATE & LIVELY Paramount (21–25 Bon Accord Street) This newly refurbished nightspot is the place to be. Paramount is a fi rm favourite with locals, setting the mood for a great night out. SINCE 2009 Agadir Morocco DIALLING CODE +212 CURRENCY MAD FLY FROM London (LGW), Lyon, Milan (MXP), Paris (CDG) FROM THE AIRPORT TAXI Pre-book your taxi at easyJet.com. A local taxi costs MAD200. Route 22 goes to Inezgane. Tickets: MAD4. From there take a bus to Agadir. Visit the Europcar desk for special easyJet rates. BON APPETIT UP TO €30 Brahim’s (23–24 Porte du Port) For ultra-fresh fi sh and a true Moroccan eating experience, head to this small fi sh stall by the entrance to the port. You may have to ask for directions to fi nd it, but it’s well worth the effort. EXCLUSIVE Gandhara (Coralia Club La Kasbah, Boulevard 20 du Août, tel: 0528 840 136) The chefs here have cleverly combined the fl avours and fragrances of India, Thailand, China and Vietnam to create a range of delicious signature dishes. One of Morocco’s best restaurants. AFTER DARK LOW KEYJour et Nuit (Avenue Tawada, tel: 0528 822 347) You will surely pass by this popular restaurant which stretches for several hundred metres along the seafront. Whether you’re in the mood for coffee, ice cream or an alcoholic drink, Jour et Nuit caters for all. LATE & LIVELY Dreams Nightclub (8 Bis Boulevard Tawada, tel: 0528 828 331) Artistically redesigned with a sliding roof, the new terrace provides a cool ambience for hot Moroccan nights. Dance under the stars till 5am to house, R’n’B, Latino and Moroccan music. THIS MONTH SHOP The Kasbat Souss is a shopping and sightseeing experience. See local craftsmen at work and then buy their wares (Bensergao, Route Principle Km5, kasbatsouss.com). GO The Jardin de Olhão features a selection of beautiful plants and trees. Opened to mark the twinning of Agadir with the Portuguese town of Olhao, this is a pretty place to escape to (Avenue du President Kennedy). NO WAY! In Morocco, the art of henna tattooing is regarded as a form of giving blessings. The intricate designs are applied for luck as well as beauty. Anne Imisliou DESTINATION GUIDES | 109 SINCE 1999 Alicante Spain DIALLING CODE +34 CURRENCY € FLY FROM Basel-Mulhouse, Belfast (BFS), Bristol, Edinburgh, Geneva, Glasgow, Liverpool, London (LGW, LTN, STN), Manchester, Newcastle FROM THE AIRPORT TAXI A local taxi costs €15–€20. A direct service to Benidorm runs hourly. Tickets: €8. Visit the Europcar desk for special easyJet rates. BON APPETIT UP TO €30 Kosta! (Carretera Moraira- Calpe 1.5km, tel: 96 649 2231) Kosta! gets its exclamation mark from the spectacular sea views and its delicious international cuisine and variety of set menus. Closed on Tuesdays. EXCLUSIVE Gota de Mar (2 Calle La Murciana, Cabo de la Nao, Jávea, tel: 96 577 1648) Inside this elegant villa, international cuisine wows the dedicated clientèle. Good selections from the menu include lobster ravioli, grilled scallops with endives, and steak Rossini, to be enjoyed over views of the sea. AFTER DARK LOW KEY Bar La Taverna (Palma de Gandía) Come here to enjoy a glass of wine among friendly locals. If you are a smoker, this is one of the few bars where you can enjoy a cigarette inside. LATE & LIVELY Café de Teatro (Albir) A small venue offering an intimate club atmosphere for late-night jam sessions. Wednesday nights usually see a local band playing late into the night. Entrance is free but the bands have to be paid, so chip in by buying plenty of drinks. THIS MONTH SHOP Take a trip to Alicante City and cruise the Gran Via, which mimics Paris with its swish boutiques and leatherware shops. Abundant cafés allow the shopper a pause. SEE St James is the patron saint of many towns and villages and his patronage is celebrated in various locations throughout the month. The Old Quarter of Alicante celebrates its own Fiesta de la Carxofa – artichoke – in the third week of November, too. NO WAY! Spain’s birth rate is the lowest in Europe with only 9.72 births per 1,000 of the population registered in 2009. Danny Collins
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