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BERGAMO ON THE 

GROUND 

So near Milan and yet so 

different from it, Bergamo is 

a city you owe it to yourself 

to visit. Read our guide to 

the hotels, restaurants, bars 

and more, and make the 

most of your time here. 

60 

BEACH BUM’S GUIDE 

TO SUMMER 

Ryanair fl ies to so many 

gorgeous summer 

destinations, how do you 

choose which beautiful 

beach to sunbathe on 

next? With diffi culty, but 

here are 20 ideas for you. 

70 

SEW AND TELL 

Visit Vienna and you’ll 

notice some very sharply 

dressed locals indeed. 

That’s thanks to the 

thriving, edgy fashion scene 

in the city’s 7th district, now 

starting to command global 

attention. About time! 

78 

HEAD FOR HEIGHTS 

Do you like climbing to the 

top of tall buildings? Our 

writer Peter Geoghegan 

doesn’t, so we couldn’t 

resist asking him to take a 

rooftop tour of Stockholm. 

In a city this beautiful, how 

could anyone not enjoy it? 

SPAIN 

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SLEEP IS FOR LOSERS 

We check out the party island of Pag, 

Croatia, where the clubs are open all 

night, superstar DJs are on the decks, 

and the action never stops. Oh, and 

you can get excellent cheese here, too. 

Something for everyone, then. 

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Contents 

Issue 51 

Take Off 

Shortlists 

04 WWW.RYANAIRMAG.COM 

11 

THE FILE 

Fun facts and fi gures, 

plus: invaluable advice 

on how to dance 

around a Swedish 

maypole. 

15 

UNDERCURRENTS 

From Paul van Dyk 

playing in Ibiza, to the 

Venice Biennale, these 

are the May and June 

events not to miss. 

20 

CALENDAR GIRLS 

Meet Paola, May’s star 

of our 2011 Cabin Crew 

Charity Calendar, shot 

on the sunny island of 

Fuerteventura. 

23 

TECH TALK 

This month, we get 

our hands on fi ve 

smartphones with 

cameras and put them 

to the test. 

25 

FASHION FLASH 

Choose the right 

swimsuit and there 

will be no need to hide 

in the beach bar. Get 

out there and strut! 

26 

YOU BEAUTY 

Three readers test 

make-up from Urban 

Decay, Givenchy and 

Benefi t. But which is 

worth your euros? 

Comment 

29 

MADLIST 

Boom! Six destinations 

that are so loud, they 

will blow the wax right 

out of your ears. If you 

so desire... 

30 

BEDROOMS 

Five hotels with 

kitchen gardens. No 

danger of luminous 

orange supermarket 

carrots in these salads. 

33 

FORK IT 

We mere mortals can 

have lunch next to the 

likes of Kate Moss, at 

these four restaurants 

beloved of celebrities. 

34 

FIRST ORDERS 

Check out these fun 

bars inspired by the 

movies, in Cannes, 

Vienna, Rome, London 

and Manchester. 

37 

HOLIDAY HABITS 

DJ Pete Tong likes to 

go skiing when he’s 

not in Ibiza playing 

tunes for you to shake 

your booty to. 

38 

SOMETHING 

TO DECLARE 

Comedian Danny 

Robins has to admit, 

he quite likes themed 

restaurants. 

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WELCOME ABOARD 

The World’s Favourite Airline 

Welcome aboard Ryanair and congratulations 

for joining our other 75 million passengers in 

choosing one of our guaranteed lowest fares, 

which are not only great news for you, our 

passenger, but are also great news for the 160 

airports and the 26 countries Ryanair fl ies to 

and from. 

This year Ryanair will grow to 75 million 

passengers and these passengers will help 

Ryanair to sustain over 75,000 jobs across 

Europe. These jobs are created and sustained 

in airports, restaurants, hotels, museums and 

across every other industry which benefi ts from 

Ryanair’s high-spending passengers. Thank you 

for helping Ryanair to supporting and grow jobs 

across Europe. 

So far this year high fares airlines, and 

high cost tour operators, have hiked up fuel 

surcharges as they jump on the opportunity to 

increase the cost of travel after unrest in the 

Middle East. At Ryanair we vow to never impose 

a fuel surcharge and will continue to offer the 

lowest fares in Europe. 

Ryanair continues to deliver new low fares 

summer sun options to passengers and we 

recently announced our fi rst routes to Crete, 

while this summer we will offer 34 routes to Greek 

airports in Chania, Rhodes, Kos, Thessaloniki 

and Volos to ensure passengers can get to the 

sun for less than ever before. Our route network 

continues to grow with our passenger numbers 

so why not check out our Ryanair.com when you 

get home to see what exciting new routes are 

available from your local airport. 

Finally,I invite you to take a quick look at 

our in-fl ight magazine which is packed full of 

gifts and snacks to make your fl ight even more 

special and enjoyable. 

Thank you once again travelling with Ryanair 

and I ask you to sit back, relax and enjoy our infl 

ight service onboard Europe’s only guaranteed 

low fares, no fuel surcharges, airline. 

Best Wishes, 

MICHAEL O’LEARY 

Chief Executive 

Welcome 

A FEW WORDS FROM MICHAEL O’LEARY 

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we continue to lower 

costs and fares, while 

improving our 

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MICHAEL O’LEARY 

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Welcome 

WE’VE BEEN SHOPPING, EATING AND PARTYING OUR WAY AROUND EUROPE 

Finally it feels like summer! And because we 

here at Ryanair Magazine love summer, we’ve 

packed the magazine with fun summer 

stories. For a start, there’s our list of 20 

ultimate beaches (page 60), some of which 

you may have already been to, but also many 

more you’ll defi nitely want to visit now, 

because they are very lovely indeed. 

We also take a look at a small yet 

increasingly popular beach on the Croatian 

island of Pag — fast becoming eastern 

Europe’s new summer clubbing capital. 

Superstar DJs, tanned bodies, 24-hour 

partying — it’s all to be had on Zrce beach. 

Turn to page 86 for a closer look. 

Keeping our ear to the ground, we’ve 

also got an insightful feature on a European 

capital exploding with new fashion talent 

and cool shops: Vienna (page 70). And for 

those of you who have a head for heights, 

check out our exciting piece on a craze 

that is taking Stockholm by storm — rooft op 

climbing tours (page 78)! 

As for me, for this issue I had the pleasure 

of visiting the romantic and exciting Italian 

hilltop town of Bergamo for our cover story 

(page 41). The thing is, there was so much 

incredible food that in the space of just three 


days I found myself going up in weight by at 

least 2kg. Of course this is not helpful with the 

beach season being just around the corner. 

But that’s the thing I’ve noticed when you 

go on weekend city breaks: you can’t help 

but eat and drink all the delicious goodies 

on off er. Aft er all, contentment really is a full 

stomach, and it’s a shame to go to a foodie’s 

paradise and not indulge. 

And what a gastronomic paradise 

Bergamo is: pasta, fi sh, pizza, the freshest 

ingredients, and the dessert as an art form. 

In fact, the Bergamese love their desserts 

so much it is practically a sin to leave the 

table without eating one. Mousses, tarts, ice 

creams, cakes, crumbles, fruit platters, it’s all 

there. And now it’s all in my tummy. 

Scarily, now when I look in the mirror my 

belly looks pregnant! What to do? I fi gure with 

just a month to go before my summer holiday 

I’ll need to drop some pounds — but I can’t go 

to the gym, it’s too lovely and warm outside to 

spend my time inside on a machine. I better 

fi nd the motivation somehow. Because once 

I’ve lost some weight, I can look forward to 

going back to Bergamo, to eat my way around 

town and put it all back on again. 

Whe Wherever you’re fl ying to, have a great trip. 

RAMSAY SHORT 

Editor 

Contributors 

JAKOB POLACSEK 

An Austrian-Irish photographer based in Vienna, 

Jakob began his career as a journalist, but soon 

realised he much preferred to tell his stories 

through images. In this issue he snaps his city’s 

top shops and fashion talents (see page 70). 

Check out his website: www.polacsek.com 

ZOE GRIFFIN 

One of Britain’s leading showbiz and nightlife 

journalists, Zoe writes for many national 

newspapers and magazines, including Grazia. 

In this issue she shows us all how to party on 

the Croatian island of Pag (page 86). See www. 

zoegriffi n.co.uk for some juicy gossip and more. 

PETER GEOGHEGAN 

As a journalist Peter has only one rule: never say 

no. So when we found out he had a fear of heights, 

we took advantage of his personal motto, and 

asked him to try out a rooftop walking tour of 

Stockholm (see page 78). Read the feature to fi nd 

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RITES OF PASSAGE 

MIDSUMMER 

SWEDEN, 25 JUNE 

Make like a pagan and celebrate 

Midsummer. The festival is still big in 

Scandinavia, and traditionally held 

on the closest Saturday to 24 June. 

As with Christmas in Scandinavia, 

it’s on the day before – Midsummer’s 

Eve, or “Midsommaraft on” – that most 

people here mark this occasion. 

If you’re in Sweden on 

Midsummer’s Eve, look out for 

traditional maypole dancing by day 

(the pole is called a midsommarstång, 

and is covered in green foliage) and 

an even more buoyant crowd of 

young drinkers than usual in the 

bars by night. You can learn some 

traditional Midsummer drinking 

songs, including Små grodorna (The 

Little Frogs), with an accompanying 

frog-style dance. Get practising. 

TEXT BY THEODORA BLACKWOOD 

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THE NUMBERS 

IMPRESS YOUR TRAVELLING COMPANIONS 

The year that 

the Prater 

amusement 

park opened 

in Vienna 

1766 

YOUR SHOUT 

ZADAR, CROATIA 

THIS MONTH, WE ASKED: 

What’s the best 

way to spend a 

hot day? 

Take Off 

FACTS, FIGURES AND NONSENSE FROM RYANAIR’S DESTINATIONS. COMPILED BY SOPHY GRIMSHAW 

The 

approximate 

height in 

metres of 

the Prater’s 

Ferris wheel 

29.1 

Percentage of 

Vilnius, Lithuania, 

occupied by 

buildings 

2.1 

Percentage 

that is water 

68.8 

Percentage 

that is green space 

“Going diving 

off the islands” 

IVO RADONIC, 

RECEPTIONIST AT 

HOTEL BASTION 

Approximate age in years of 

the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria 

7Hills in Plovdiv, 

prompting its 

nickname in 

Bulgaria, “City 

of the Seven 

Hills”. Catchy! 

20.5 

Average high in 

England in July 

20.1 

Average high temperature 

in England in May 

“Having a 

glass of wine 

by the sea” 

ANITA MARNIKA, 

BOUTIQUE OWNER 

Average high 

temperature in 

degrees Celsius in 

England in August 

20.6 

Average high in 

England in June 

15.4 

“Swimming and 

sunbathing with 

my friends” 

MORANA CIPEK, ZADAR 

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PACK YOUR BLAGS 

HOW TO HAVE FUN WITHOUT SPENDING MONEY. 

THIS ISSUE: WWOOFING 

WWOOF isn’t just the noise you make 

when you sit down aft er a long walk – it 

also stands for World Wide Opportunities on 

Organic Farms, a group of farms that off er free 

food and accommodation in exchange for help. 

For instance, an olive farm in Italy is harvesting its 

crop. You agree to pitch in for four hours a day, so 

you’ll be working in the mornings, but you get to stay 

in a farmhouse for a week, eating home-cooked meals 

and quaffi ng your own weight in the local wine. Picking 

olives in a sunny grove isn’t really “work” in the emailsand-meetings 

sense, and you may even learn skills like 

how to make wine or build a barn. WWOOFing farms 

tend to off er you the use of bikes, surfb oards, cars and 

the like, so make the most of your aft ernoon off . 

FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT WWW.WWOOF.ORG 

TEXT BY WILL DUNN 

I KNOW A LITTLE PLACE 

THIS MONTH: CUNEO, ITALY 

WHERE AGAIN? Top left of Italy, almost in France. It was part of France, back 

in Napoleon’s day. 

GATEWAY TO: Italy’s lush Piedmont region, Turin, the Med and the Alps. 

INSIDER’S VERDICT: This magnifi cently beautiful part of Italy, very similar in 

appearance to Tuscany, is a haven where you can meander among the vineyards, 

sup the wine they produce in stone-walled castle cellars, and gorge on 

white truffl es, cheeses, and rum-fi lled chocolates called Cuneesi. 

TRY IT IF YOU LIKE: Impressive piazzas. The town’s main square, Piazza 

Galimberti, cuts a whopping 2.4ha through the heart of the city. The interior 

of the Sant'Ambrogio church has to be seen, too. 

MUST DO: Try the world-famous local sparkling wine, Asti Spumante. The 

locals will be able to point you in the direction of a good bottle. 

TEXT BY MIKE PEAKE 

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BON APPETIT! 

JAMÓN IBÉRICO DE BELLOTA / HUELVA, SPAIN 

The world’s most expensive ham is pricey for a 

reason. Firstly, the pigs are fed only acorns, and 

kept in fi ve-star pastures. It takes two years for 

them to reach the right age, and another er three 

to cure the ham in sea salt. You can enjoy oy waferthin 

slices of delight at eateries in the town own of 

Huelva, near the Portuguese border – the he best 

farms are found around here, running north orth 

up through western Andalucia. If you want ant to 

take home a whole leg, better draw at least east 

€1,500 out of the cash machine fi rst. 

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IBIZA, SPAIN 

16 JUN -22 SEP 

CREAM IBIZA 

The legendary Liverpool club night has been taking a summer holiday to Ibiza’s 

Amnesia club for the past 16 years, and 2011 will be no exception. This year, you can get 

down to headliner Paul van Dyk (pictured), who mans the decks in the main room, while 

other big names like Laidback Luke and Calvin Harris will also be in attendance. See 

www.cream.co.uk for details of who’s playing when. It’s going to be a very long party. 

TEXT BY SOPHY GRIMSHAW 

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THE BEST EVENTS ACROSS THE NETWORK FROM OUR EUROPEAN CORRESPONDENTS 

FLORENCE, ITALY 

25- 29 MAY 

FIRENZE GELATO FESTIVAL 

Italians love ice cream, but 

then, who doesn’t? Satisfy 

your cravings for the cold, 

creamy stuff at this most 

enjoyable of events, taking 

place at a variety of venues 

across the city. As Florence 

sizzles in the heat, see how 

ice cream is made, get 

the chance to create your 

own fl avour, and – it goes 

without saying really – eat 

bucketloads of the stuff . Ice 

cream is big business in Italy 

and this festival is suitably 

huge and impressively wellorganised 

as a result. 

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17 MAY- 5 JUN 

FRENCH OPEN 

Who will conquer the clay this year? The Roland-Garros French Open 

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professional tennis tour. The clay surface creates a slower pace of play, 

which is a disadvantage to those relying on big serves. A boisterous French 

crowd always creates an electric atmosphere, getting behind those who 

display the best skill and determination. Rafael Nadal’s victory last year 

was his fi h French Open title. Be at the prestigious Philippe Chatrier court 

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WWW.FFT.FR/ROLANDGARROS 

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Take Off 

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 

27-29 MAY 

ARCHIPELAGO FAIR 

Whatever fl oats your boat, you’re sure to fi nd it 

here! See scores of ships, many over 100 years 

old and built in mahogany, hear a sea shanty 

or two, and feast on local seafood. This annual 

celebration of the Swedish archipelago and the 

Baltic attracts about 50,000 people each year. 

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KRAKOW, POLAND 

13 MAY-12 JUN 

PHOTOMONTH 

Some photo festivals are more akin to trade fairs, 

but Krakow’s Photomonth has a lot more in store. 

This year’s guest curators, London-based artists 

and photographers Adam Broomberg and Oliver 

Chanarin, will be commissioning 22 works to appear 

in venues around the city. It’s the perfect time to 

visit too, as Poland’s fi rst purpose-built museum for 

contemporary art, MOCAK, opens on 19 May. 

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Take Off 

VENICE, ITALY 

4 JUN - 27 NOV 

VENICE BIENNALE 

First held in 1895, today this is 

arguably the most important 

event in the art world calendar. 

This year’s main exhibition, 

ILLUMInations, features 

82 artists from around the 

world (including French 

photographer Jean-Luc 

Mylayne, whose work is 

pictured), spread across the 

vast showgrounds in Arsenale 

and Giardini. Alongside them 

are 88 national pavilions, 

each showcasing one artist 

who is representing their 

country. Look out for work by 

installation artist Mike Nelson, 

representing the UK, and 

Spain’s Dora García, who will 

present a piece of performance 

art using actors. 

WWW.LABIENNALE.ORG 

TEXT BY IAN COOK 

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DONINGTON PARK, ENGLAND 

10-12 JUN 

DOWNLOAD 

Donington Park is home to the Download festival, and is the 

UK’s spiritual home of heavy rock. AC/DC (pictured), ZZ Top 

and Guns N’ Roses have all played at the annual festival 

over the years, and 2011’s performers include System of a 

Down, Def Leppard, Linkin Park, Korn and Alice Cooper. 

Open-air rock at its grimy, sweaty, beer-fuelled best. 

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NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND 

17-26 JUN 

EAT! NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD 

This 10-day food and drink festival in the northeast 

of England champions local food producers, 

restaurants and culinary talent. Highlights include 

a Food Heroes tasting market, the opportunity to 

buy the morning’s catch fresh from a fi shing boat, 

and an all-new Chocolate Festival. To mark this 

year’s event the best restaurants in and around 

Newcastle and neighbouring Gateshead will be 

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Meet cabin crew member Paola, our brilliant Miss May. 

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This summer, there’s a strong swimwear trend 

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spells joy and relief for any pear shapes or muffi n 

tops, since generous cuts hide thighs and cover 

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re 

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d 

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ROCK AM RING 

NÜRBURG, GERMANY 

Not ready for Hellfest 

(above)? Try this. One of 

the biggest music festivals 

in Europe, where Kings of 

Leon and dozens of top 

bands will play from 3–5 

June. Most are on the 

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any waxy build-ups. 

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BASTILLE DAY 

PARIS, FRANCE 

Fireworks ring out all 

over France on 14 July, 

to mark the anniversary 

of the storming of the 

Bastille, a key moment 

in the French Revolution. 

The big bangs start during 

the huge parade along the 

Champs-Élysées, where 

you don’t need to be 

French to feel swept up in 

the revolutionary fervour. 

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HELLFEST 

NANTES, FRANCE 

Give yourself an aural 

pounding at the Hellfest music 

festival in Clisson, France, where the 

volume is turned up all the way to 11 

from 17–19 June. If the names Judas Priest, 

Rob Zombie and Kreator mean anything 

to you, you’ll know exactly what you’re 

letting yourself in for. If not… it was 

nice knowing you. 

FLY TO NANTES FROM FIVE DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING LEEDS BRADFORD. 


GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE 

VALENCIA, SPAIN 

You need to be sitting 

track-side at an F1 circuit 

to appreciate just how 

noisy these face-meltingly 

fast little cars can be – it 

just ain’t the same on a TV 

screen. This event with a 

slightly grandiose title is 

the one held on the streets 

of Valencia on 26 June. 

Fast, loud and exciting. 

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DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING 

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(TREVISO). WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

BLASTING 

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RIGA, LATVIA 

Action-hungry stag parties 

head to Latvia, where you 

can shoot machine guns 

in controlled conditions. 

Wearing ear defenders, 

guys will still wince at the 

noise when their buddy 

opens fire. Ask in any Riga 

hotel for details of how to 

find a local shootery, or 

contact the tourist board. 

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DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING EAST 

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MIKE PEAKE PUMPS UP THE VOLUME 

THE ROYAL EDINBURGH 

MILITARY TATTOO 

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND 

To kids growing up in 

the UK in the 1970s and 

1980s, the very essence 

of Scotland was served up 

once a year on TV with this 

mesmerising spectacle of 

cannons, drummers and 

marching bands – a sort 

of Metallica gig in tartan. 

Still going strong today, it 

takes place 5–27 August. 

FLY TO EDINBURGH FROM 36 

DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING LODZ 

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SLEEP WELL AND EAT HEALTHY AT THESE OWN-PRODUCE-GROWING PADS 

Hotels with 

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BARNSLEY HOUSE 

THE COTSWOLDS, ENGLAND 

One of Britain’s best spa hotels, 

Barnsley House is surrounded by 

beautiful gardens designed by the 

renowned Rosemary Verey. Among 

features such as a laburnum 

walk and lily pond are a potager 

and substantial kitchen garden, 

helping chefs prepare an incredible 

seasonal menu. Look out for events 

like watercolour painting, and 

herbal remedy workshops. 

DOUBLES FROM £275 (€311), TEL: +44 (0)1285 

740000, WWW.BARNSLEYHOUSE.COM 

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HOTEL HURRICANE 

TARIFA, SPAIN 

In the event that you are not 

windsurfi ng, kayaking, horse riding 

or mountain biking, then Hotel 

Hurricane has subtropical gardens 

that lead right down to the beach 

through palms and lemon groves. 

The restaurant uses its own fresh 

herbs and salad leaves, and staff 

are even encouraged to grow and 

bring in their own produce. Now 

that’s teamwork! 

DOUBLES FROM €111. TEL: +34 956 684919, 

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AND ZARAGOZA. WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

KASBAH AGAFAY 

MARRAKESH, MOROCCO 

Book a stay at this foodie retreat, 

set against a backdrop of the 

Atlas Mountains just 20 minutes 

from the centre of Marrakesh. The 

vast grounds are crowned with a 

cookery school, set in the middle 

of an organic herb and vegetable 

garden. Here you can learn how 

to cook dishes like chicken tagine 

with local chefs, using ingredients 

picked straight from the garden. 

DOUBLES FROM €480, TEL: +212 (0)524 

368600, WWW.KASBAHAGAFAY.COM 

FLY TO MARRAKESH FROM 22 

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AND VALENCIA. WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

BORGO SANTO PIETRO 

NEAR SIENNA, TUSCANY 

This renovated 13th-century villa 

lies in 5ha of grounds, and serves up 

its own herbs, vegetables, fruit, olives 

and honey on its restaurant’s seasonal 

menu. Once a rest stop for pilgrims en 

route to Rome, today you can pamper 

yourself at the gorgeous pool and spa. 

DOUBLES FROM €335. TEL:+39 0577 751222, 

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DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING EDINBURGH. 


CA N’ARABÍ 

IBIZA, SPAIN 

Agroturismo is the buzzword 

on the White Island right now, 

with hotels that respect the 

environment, and feed your belly 

as well as your soul. Ca n’Arabí, 

a former dairy, is one such idyll, 

surrounded by orange trees 

that supply your morning glass 

of juice. Food produced here is 

organic, and the lush breakfast 

includes a feast of delicious 

products from around the estate. 

DOUBLES FROM €170, TEL: +34 971 

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TEXT BY LUCILLE HOWE

Your 

holiday 

“in nature’s 

colours” 

La Pointe St-Gilles 

30 holiday destinations 

C OTTAGES 

M OBILE HOMES 

C HALETS 

P ITCHES 

SUNELIA, WITH THE SUN! 

Port'Land 

8 

9 

10 

L'Atlantique 

Le Fief 

11 

Interlude 

Château de Varennes 

6 

12 

Lac de Panthier 

La Pointe du Médoc 

Le Soleil d'Oc 

La Ribeyre 

13 

2 

1 

Le Logis d'Orres 

Aluna Vacances Le Ranc Davaine 

Le Col Vert 

L'Hippocampe 28 

3 4 

Framissima Nature 

Villaggio 

14 

Berrua 

5 dei Fiori 

15 Domaine de la Dragonnière 

Le Clos du Rhône 

27 

16 

Le California 

Holiday Green 

17 

22 23 

Les Tropiques 

Col d'Ibardin 29 

21 24 

30 20 Les Pins 

Perla di Mare 

Les 3 Vallées 

19 

Le Malazéou 

Camping International 25 

Amberes 

26 

18 

Lisa Maria 

7 

RYANAIR DESTINATIONS IN FRANCE : Paris, Nice, Marseille, Montpellier, Perpignan, Biarritz, Lille, Dinard, 

Brest, Nantes, Tours, Poitiers, La Rochelle, Limoges, Angoulême, Bergerac, Pau, Lourdes, Carcassonne, Rodez, 

Béziers, Nîmes, Toulon, Grenoble. 

ONLINE 

BOOKING : 

www.sunelia.com 

Sunêlia 

Le Grand Angle 

Avenue Périé - 33525 Bruges cedex 

Tel. +33 (0)5 57 14 33 60 - Fax +33 (0)5 57 14 33 61 

E-mail : contact@sunelia.com

THE WOLSELEY 

LONDON, ENGLAND 

Restaurants for 

celebrity spotting 

Based on the grand café tradition 

of central Europe, The Wolseley 

is frequented by movie stars, TV 

presenters and supermodels. We’ve 

spotted Michael Caine and Kate Moss 

here. It serves a classic all-day menu 

of soups, sandwiches, seafood, plats 

du jour, and afternoon teas; but the 

place is particularly famous for its big, 

beautiful breakfasts. 

TWO-COURSE MEAL WITH A GLASS OF 

CHAMPAGNE, ABOUT €50. 160 PICCADILLY, TEL: 

+44 (0)20 7499 6996, WWW.THEWOLSELEY.COM 



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LA CALANQUE DE FIGUEROLLES 

LA CIOTAT, NEAR MARSEILLE, FRANCE 

In 1956 this hotel-restaurant declared 

itself an “independent republic” with 

its own time zone. Set in a secluded 

cove, surrounded by paradise-like 

views of serene waters and tall cliffs, 

it has hosted celebrities from Ernest 

Hemingway to lusted-after French 

actor Alain Delon over the years. The 

menu is inspired by Provençal, Greek 

and Lebanese cuisines. 

TWO-COURSE MEAL WITH A GLASS OF WINE, 

ABOUT €45. TEL: +33 (0)4 4208 4171, 

WWW.FIGUEROLLES.COM 

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3 JOLIE 

MILAN, ITALY 

Lit dramatically like a fi lm set, 

with intimate tables in the shadows, 

this glamorous restaurant is fi lled 

with vibrant colours and contemporary 

artwork. Stars of Italian sport and TV fl ock 

here for traditional dishes cooked with an 

assured modern touch. 

TWO-COURSE MEAL WITH A GLASS OF WINE, ABOUT €40. 1 VIA 

FRATELLI INDUNO, TEL: +39 02 8907 3340, WWW.3JOLIE.COM 

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RISTORANTE OLIVIERO 

FLORENCE, ITALY 

Sophia Loren, Federico Fellini and 

Liza Minnelli have all passed through 

the doors of this elegant restaurant, 

which continues to attract a host of 

footballers and film industry folk. 

The traditional menu includes dishes 

like egg and artichoke pie, and the 

contemporary menu has the likes 

of foie gras with quince jam and 

Sauternes-scented brioche. 

TWO-COURSE MEAL WITH A GLASS OF WINE, 

ABOUT €40. 51 VIA DELLE TERME, TEL: +39 055 

212421, WWW.RISTORANTE-OLIVIERO.IT 


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SEJAL SUKHADWALA GOES A BIT PAPARAZZI 

The Foodies’ 

Column 

Japanese Menus & 

Celebrity Cupcakes 

AQUA KYOTO 


A glamorous haunt of 

celebs, Aqua Kyoto is 

serving a special cherry 

blossom menu this May 

to celebrate the Japanese 

cherry blossom season. 

Its fi fth-fl oor terrace will 

be decorated with sakura 

(Japanese fl owering 

cherry) trees. The menu 

will include such pretty 

dishes as blossom pink 

tempura, and pink and 

white scallops cooked in 

lobster coral. 

5TH FLOOR, 240 REGENT 

STREET (ENTRANCE 30 

ARGYLL STREET), 

TEL: +44 (0)20 7478 0540, 

WWW.AQUA-LONDON.COM 

COX COOKIES & CAKE 


Cake-maker to the stars 

Eric Lanlard and footwear 

designer Patrick Cox 

recently joined forces 

to open this sexy Soho 

bakery. Try the Pop Cake, 

a cupcake fi lled with 

blueberry compôte and 

vanilla icing, topped with 

a white chocolate edible 

print of Warhol’s Marilyn. 

13 BREWER STREET, TEL: 

+44 (0)20 7434 0242, WWW. 

COXCOOKIESANDCAKE.COM 

FLY TO LONDON 

(GATWICK, LUTON AND 

STANSTED) FROM OVER 

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Feeling hungry? 

Check out our 

delicious food 

menu on page 132 


33


SEJAL SUKHADWALA RAISES A GLASS TO THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL TAKING PLACE THIS MAY 

CARLTON BAR 

Bars for movie 

lovers 

CANNES, FRANCE 

Soak up the superb sea 

views at this swish drinking 

hole on the ground fl oor of 

the Carlton hotel, where 

Hollywood stars congregate 

during the fi lm festival. 

Champagne and speciality 

cocktails are the order of 

the day, and the restaurant 

terrace is perfect for a spot 

of people-watching. 

58 LA CROISETTE, 

TEL: +33 (0)4 9306 4006, WWW. 

ICHOTELSGROUP.COM 

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DINO’S 

VIENNA, AUSTRIA 

This American-style cocktail 

bar celebrates the actor 

and singer Dean Martin, 

complete with glossy good 

looks and a soundtrack of 

classic crooners. Sip on 

drinks like Dino’s Cooler 

(gin, Midori, dry vermouth, 

citrus juice and soda) and 

bourbon – it has the largest 

selection in the country. 

19 SALZGRIES, TEL: +43 (0)1 535 

7230, WWW.DINOS.AT 

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FROM 17 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING 

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MCQUEEN 


Paying homage to the screen 

icon Steve McQueen, this cool 

lounge bar comes with an equally 

stylish restaurant and basement club, 

with live music and burlesque acts. As 

handsome as its namesake, with cocktails 

inspired by the golden age of Hollywood. 

55–60 TABERNACLE STREET, TEL: +44 (0)20 7036 9229, 

WWW.MCQUEEN-SHOREDITCH.CO.UK 



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CINE CAFFÈ CASINA 

DELLE ROSE 

ROME, ITALY 

Drop in for a glass of 

Prosecco at this daytime 

café-bar (open until around 

8 or 9pm), popular with 

fi lm industry people. This 

restored building in the 

Villa Borghese gardens also 

houses one of Rome’s best 

small cinemas. 

1 LARGO MARCELLO 

MASTROIANNI, TEL: +39 06 4201 

6224, WWW.CINECAFFE.IT 

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FAB CAFE 

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND 

Decorated with Star 

Wars and James Bond 

memorabilia, this cult-TV 

and movie bar often holds 

talks and parties with 

famous faces. A riot of 

kitsch, with a TV screen 

showing B-movies, it serves 

up beers, spirits, multicoloured 

cocktails and 

Swedish fruit cider. 

109 PORTLAND STREET, 

WWW.FABCAFE.CO.UK 

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The Drinkers’ 

Column 

CELEBRITY WINES 

Gimmick, marketing ploy, 

or ingenious idea to get 

young people to take a 

more serious interest 

in wine? Whatever your 

thoughts on wines 

owned or produced by 

celebrities, they are here 

to stay – and the quality 

is improving too. Here’s a 

selection of the best: 

ANTA BANDERAS 

Owned by Antonio 

Banderas, the acclaimed 

Anta Banderas wines 

hail from the Ribera del 

Duero in Spain. 

WWW.ANTABODEGAS.COM 

FLY TO VALLADOLID 

CHATEAU DE TIGNÉ 

French actor Gérard 

Depardieu’s winery is 

gushingly admired by 

the critics. 

WWW.CHATEAUDETIGNE.COM 

FLY TO NANTES 

PODERE CASTORANI 

Italian Formula One 

racing driver Jarno Trulli 

is the man behind Podere 

Castorani vineyard in the 

Abruzzo region. 

WWW.PODERECASTORANI.IT 

FLY TO PESCARA 

IL CANTANTE 

Simply Red frontman 

Mick Hucknall has been 

involved with wine 

for years, and his Il 

Cantante brand in Sicily 

is doing very well. 

WWW.ILCANTANTE.COM 

FLY TO PALERMO 

Fancy a tipple? 

Try some of our 

European wines 

on page 132

Please enjoy Absente responsibly 

www.distilleries-provence.com

BAR RESTAURANT 

LOUNGE GARDEN 

BOUTIQUE 

ARTGALLERY 

Ctra. Sant Josep km 5,6. Ibiza 

Tel. R.S.V. +34 971 396 349 / +34 696 255 100 

reservas@km5-lounge.com www.km5-lounge.com

Pete Tong 

Comment 

THE GLOBETROTTING DJ ON SKIING, CYCLING AND SPINNING RECORDS 

“I LIKE BEING ON PLANES; I GET A LOT OF 

thinking done on planes, I get a lot of music 

made on planes. I’m one of these people who 

really enjoys being in the air, because I like the 

feeling of escape. 

“Sometimes I’ll need to go away for work, 

and my family will come along and then we’ll 

have a holiday together at the end of it – to 

varying degrees of satisfaction and success. 

I’m working hard on trying to separate 

business and pleasure more. My wife and 

I just went skiing with some of our kids to 

Courchevel, which was purely a holiday. I 

absolutely adore skiing. I love mountains, the 

freedom, and concentrating my mind on just 

one thing. I learned to ski in Austria, then went 

to Switzerland, then discovered the French 

resorts and have kept going back to them. 

“Sometimes my wife and I will go to Paris 

together for the night for a break. Between 

us we’ve got five children from previous 

relationships and one together, and they range 

in age from four to 21, so it’s quite a clan. It’s 

hard to get us all away at the same time. We 

usually do that in Ibiza in the summer. 

“I’m returning to Ibiza for a Friday night 

residency at Pacha this year, which is 

“I learned to ski 

in Austria. I love the 

mountains, the 

freedom of skiing” 

19 weeks, from the end of May to end of 

September. The season is long! And obviously 

one of the highlights of the summer is BBC 

Radio 1 in Ibiza, which I’ve been a part of 

since the very first one. Plus, there’s also 

the International Music Summit. Me and 

some friends started that, to showcase how 

important music and the arts are to Ibiza. 

“I don’t stay in Ibiza all summer, because life 

would come to a standstill. I come back to the 

UK, sometimes just for one night, and I’ll also 

leave to go and work in other cities, or take a bit 

of holiday. I’m getting into cycling, and have an 

ambition to do a stage of the Tour de France. 

I have a really good bike and I’m getting fi t 

enough to do it. You have to be fi t to be a DJ. I 

wouldn’t have lasted this long if I hadn’t learned 

to start looking after myself. People pay a lot of 

money to see me, and I want to be good.” 

INTERVIEW BY SOPHY GRIMSHAW 

PETE TONG PLAYS THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SUMMIT 

IN IBIZA FROM 25–27 MAY, AND BBC RADIO 1 IN IBIZA ON 

5 AUGUST, WWW.PETETONG.COM 

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Comment 

COMEDIAN AND TRAVEL CHANNEL PRESENTER DANNY ROBINS ON THEMED EATERIES 

I’M IN ESTONIA, AND HAVE JUST BEEN 

offered bear meat by a man in medieval 

costume. Either I have accidentally stepped 

through a portal in the space-time continuum 

or I am in Tallinn’s most popular medievalthemed 

restaurant. Well, I hate to disappoint 

you, but I’m in Tallinn’s most popular medievalthemed 

restaurant. 

I have a confession to make. I know it’s not 

hip or cool, but I love themed restaurants and 

bars. The way I see it, eating and drinking is 

fun, but it’s even more fun when the staff are in 

fancy dress. On my travels around the planet 

we call Earth, I’ve had the pleasure of being 

served by pirates, ninjas, monks, monsters, 

gangsters, astronauts, Elvises, Vikings, Robin 

Hood and, in one case, a depressed carrot 

(that carrot-themed restaurant didn’t last). 

But back to the place in Tallinn. Here, they 

really get medieval on your ass. The staff all 

wear authentic costumes, the menu looks like 

a 13th-century manuscript, and if you want 

to go to the toilet you just open a window and 

relieve yourself on people in the street below. 

OK, I made that last bit up: they actually have 

liquid soap and a nice paper-towel dispenser. 

I decide to avoid the bear – I always fi nd it a 

bit grizzly – and go for some medieval pork. I’m 

hoping it’s not literally medieval. “Use by date 5 

June 1354? Oh well, if it still smells OK…” 

After my meal, as I quaff the last bit of mead 

from my tankard and prepare to go back to the 

future (ie, outside), I’m approached by a rather 

nervous-looking serving wench, clutching a 

bit of paper. A medieval ballad, perhaps, to be 

sung in my honour before I leave? 

“Would you mind filling out a customer 

satisfaction survey?” she asks, laying it in front 

of me. It’s a long list of questions, the answers 

to which are all either 3, 2, 1, -1, -2 or -3. 

I look at a sample question: “Those dishes 

we ordered made us feel noble, they were quite 

full and the side dishes were an experience 

of a different kind.” Hmm. Tricky. I don’t really 

feel that noble, yet I don’t feel un-noble, and I 

suppose being served by an Estonian from the 

Middle Ages does count as an experience of a 

different kind. You don’t get that in McDonald’s. 

“I’ve had the pleasure of being served by pirates, ninjas and monks” 


I decide to answer 1. I ignore the modern 

pen she has given me and write my answer 

in pork grease for a truly authentic approach. 

Now, I wonder if I can get out without paying by 

claiming I only have a credit card? Surely Chip 

and PIN wasn’t invented in medieval times? 

TWITTER.COM/DANNY_ROBINS 

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/ SYNERGY ART

Comment 

COMEDIAN AND TRAVEL CHANNEL PRESENTER DANNY ROBINS ON THEMED EATERIES 

I’M IN ESTONIA, AND HAVE JUST BEEN 

offered bear meat by a man in medieval 

costume. Either I have accidentally stepped 

through a portal in the space-time continuum 

or I am in Tallinn’s most popular medievalthemed 

restaurant. Well, I hate to disappoint 

you, but I’m in Tallinn’s most popular medievalthemed 

restaurant. 

I have a confession to make. I know it’s not 

hip or cool, but I love themed restaurants and 

bars. The way I see it, eating and drinking is 

fun, but it’s even more fun when the staff are in 

fancy dress. On my travels around the planet 

we call Earth, I’ve had the pleasure of being 

served by pirates, ninjas, monks, monsters, 

gangsters, astronauts, Elvises, Vikings, Robin 

Hood and, in one case, a depressed carrot 

(that carrot-themed restaurant didn’t last). 

But back to the place in Tallinn. Here, they 

really get medieval on your ass. The staff all 

wear authentic costumes, the menu looks like 

a 13th-century manuscript, and if you want 

to go to the toilet you just open a window and 

relieve yourself on people in the street below. 

OK, I made that last bit up: they actually have 

liquid soap and a nice paper-towel dispenser. 

I decide to avoid the bear – I always fi nd it a 

bit grizzly – and go for some medieval pork. I’m 

hoping it’s not literally medieval. “Use by date 5 

June 1354? Oh well, if it still smells OK…” 

After my meal, as I quaff the last bit of mead 

from my tankard and prepare to go back to the 

future (ie, outside), I’m approached by a rather 

nervous-looking serving wench, clutching a 

bit of paper. A medieval ballad, perhaps, to be 

sung in my honour before I leave? 

“Would you mind filling out a customer 

satisfaction survey?” she asks, laying it in front 

of me. It’s a long list of questions, the answers 

to which are all either 3, 2, 1, -1, -2 or -3. 

I look at a sample question: “Those dishes 

we ordered made us feel noble, they were quite 

full and the side dishes were an experience 

of a different kind.” Hmm. Tricky. I don’t really 

feel that noble, yet I don’t feel un-noble, and I 

suppose being served by an Estonian from the 

Middle Ages does count as an experience of a 

different kind. You don’t get that in McDonald’s. 

“I’ve had the pleasure of being served by pirates, ninjas and monks” 


I decide to answer 1. I ignore the modern 

pen she has given me and write my answer 

in pork grease for a truly authentic approach. 

Now, I wonder if I can get out without paying by 

claiming I only have a credit card? Surely Chip 

and PIN wasn’t invented in medieval times? 

TWITTER.COM/DANNY_ROBINS 

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/ SYNERGY ART

Split into a sprawling lower town and a 

captivating hill town – with fi ne food, wine and 

culture to boot – the Lombard city of Bergamo 

distills all that is best about northern Italy, says 

Ramsay Short. Photography by Jamie Lau 

VIEW OF THE TORRE CIVICA IN PIAZZA VECCHIA 

42 44 46 48 50 53 54 57 

GET THE VIBE ON THE STREET AT THE HOTEL ON THE TABLE TO THE BAR HIT THE SHOPS IN THE BAG WHERE IT’S AT

BERGAMO ON THE GROUND 

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A WINDOW ON ITALIAN CULTURE 

FROM MY SPOT ON THE TERRACE OF THE 

Caffè del Tasso on Piazza Vecchia, sipping an 

espresso and slurping on a sour-cherry sorbet 

in the sunshine, I find myself transported 

to the Renaissance, contemplating elegant 

architecture, history, art and Italy’s dolce vita. 

Bergamo is altogether beautiful, and yet is 

often neglected by tourists to northern Italy 

in favour of nearby Milan. But to miss out on 

Bergamo is to miss out on something special. 

For here in this compact town split into two 

parts, Città Alta (Upper Town) and Città Bassa 

(Lower Town), you can find the best of Italy 

all in one vibrant and happening place. It’s an 

ideal weekend break or a great spot to base 

yourself for tours around the Lombardy region. 

The lakes of Iseo, Garda and Como are all 

reachable within an hour. 

Best of all are the Bergamese people: 

hard-working, friendly, proud and passionate 

about their town and their football team, the 

currently second division Atalanta. Watching a 

match at 26,638-seater Atleti Azzurri d’Italia 

stadium is a serious event and well worth it if 

you’re a soccer fan. 

If you’re not into football, don’t worry, 

in Bergamo you’ll eat well and drink well 

at affordable prices, and be able to enjoy 

spectacular views of the Lombardy plains and 

foothills of the Alps from Città Alta, a tangle 

of medieval streets, churches and towers on 

the hill enclosed by 5km of Venetian walls. You 

can also immerse yourself in surprisingly fi ne 

art and music at the GAMeC and Accademia 

Carrara galleries and Teatro Donizetti (named 

after Bergamese composer Gaetano Donizetti). 

Indeed there’s so much to love about 

Bergamo it’s diffi cult to know where to begin. 

Perhaps by taking the cosy little funicular up 

from Città Bassa to the main street of the old 

town, Via Gombito, and its wine bars, delis and 

alleyways leading off into times past. Wander 

over to the Rocca, a grand fortress built by King 

John of Bohemia in the 14th century. Soak up 

the ambiance and history all around you, and 

sip vino rosso or bianco at cafés on the various 

squares. Piazza Vecchia is the heart of Città Alta, 

and home to a mix of Romanesque, Renaissance 

and neo-classical architectural styles, including 


the Torre Civica belltower, a massive marble library and the impressive 

Palazzo della Ragione. 

Descend to Città Bassa by one of the 10 different flights of steps 

and alleys that climb the sides of Bergamo hill, with names like the 

Fontanabrolo or Paradiso steps, and find yourself in its broad boulevards 

lined with shops and more banks than the town has people. Modern 

Bergamo is a wealthy banking and manufacturing town and that’s 

reflected in its cleanliness, organisation and functionality, especially in 

the worldly heart of Città Bassa, the Sentierone, a fine avenue of trees 

lined with shops and boutiques. 

When the comforting big bell on the hill rings every night at 10pm to 

call everyone back to the Città Alta before the gates close, as it’s done 

for centuries (the gates don’t really close today) you’ll feel like a native 

and be swallowed up in the city’s embrace. 

With the airport located just three miles away, you’d be mad to miss 

what is one of the finest hill towns in Lombardy. 

tower power 

A view over the rooftops 

of Città Alta, from the Torre 

del Gombito


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A WINDOW ON ITALIAN CULTURE 

FROM MY SPOT ON THE TERRACE OF THE 

Caffè del Tasso on Piazza Vecchia, sipping an 

espresso and slurping on a sour-cherry sorbet 

in the sunshine, I find myself transported 

to the Renaissance, contemplating elegant 

architecture, history, art and Italy’s dolce vita. 

Bergamo is altogether beautiful, and yet is 

often neglected by tourists to northern Italy 

in favour of nearby Milan. But to miss out on 

Bergamo is to miss out on something special. 

For here in this compact town split into two 

parts, Città Alta (Upper Town) and Città Bassa 

(Lower Town), you can find the best of Italy 

all in one vibrant and happening place. It’s an 

ideal weekend break or a great spot to base 

yourself for tours around the Lombardy region. 

The lakes of Iseo, Garda and Como are all 

reachable within an hour. 

Best of all are the Bergamese people: 

hard-working, friendly, proud and passionate 

about their town and their football team, the 

currently second division Atalanta. Watching a 

match at 26,638-seater Atleti Azzurri d’Italia 

stadium is a serious event and well worth it if 

you’re a soccer fan. 

If you’re not into football, don’t worry, 

in Bergamo you’ll eat well and drink well 

at affordable prices, and be able to enjoy 

spectacular views of the Lombardy plains and 

foothills of the Alps from Città Alta, a tangle 

of medieval streets, churches and towers on 

the hill enclosed by 5km of Venetian walls. You 

can also immerse yourself in surprisingly fi ne 

art and music at the GAMeC and Accademia 

Carrara galleries and Teatro Donizetti (named 

after Bergamese composer Gaetano Donizetti). 

Indeed there’s so much to love about 

Bergamo it’s diffi cult to know where to begin. 

Perhaps by taking the cosy little funicular up 

from Città Bassa to the main street of the old 

town, Via Gombito, and its wine bars, delis and 

alleyways leading off into times past. Wander 

over to the Rocca, a grand fortress built by King 

John of Bohemia in the 14th century. Soak up 

the ambiance and history all around you, and 

sip vino rosso or bianco at cafés on the various 

squares. Piazza Vecchia is the heart of Città Alta, 

and home to a mix of Romanesque, Renaissance 

and neo-classical architectural styles, including 


the Torre Civica belltower, a massive marble library and the impressive 

Palazzo della Ragione. 

Descend to Città Bassa by one of the 10 different flights of steps 

and alleys that climb the sides of Bergamo hill, with names like the 

Fontanabrolo or Paradiso steps, and find yourself in its broad boulevards 

lined with shops and more banks than the town has people. Modern 

Bergamo is a wealthy banking and manufacturing town and that’s 

reflected in its cleanliness, organisation and functionality, especially in 

the worldly heart of Città Bassa, the Sentierone, a fine avenue of trees 

lined with shops and boutiques. 

When the comforting big bell on the hill rings every night at 10pm to 

call everyone back to the Città Alta before the gates close, as it’s done 

for centuries (the gates don’t really close today) you’ll feel like a native 

and be swallowed up in the city’s embrace. 

With the airport located just three miles away, you’d be mad to miss 

what is one of the finest hill towns in Lombardy. 

tower power 

A view over the rooftops 

of Città Alta, from the Torre 

del Gombito


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ANCIENT CHURCHES AND MODERN ART 

BERGAMO IS A TOWN CHOC-FULL OF 

cultural interest points. It’s not something you’d 

expect of such a small place, but just walk 

around in both the upper and lower towns for a 

day and you’ll be surprised at every corner. 

Gallery-wise, for me the highlight is the 

GAMeC ( 1 www.gamec.it). A huge maze of 

light-fi lled exhibition rooms housing modern 

and contemporary art, it is spread throughout 

two former convents in Città Bassa, designed 

by Vittorio Gregotti and open since 1991. Not 

only does it feature temporary exhibitions and 

collaborations with international galleries, but 

it also has a substantial permanent collection 

that includes sculptures, etchings, paintings 

and drawings from artists and creatives in 

Bergamo. With educational programmes and 

special events, it’s an incredible creative hub. 

As Roberta Garibaldi, on GAMeC’s board, says: 

“Bergamo is the artistic centre of Lombardy 

and that’s in part due to GAMeC.” 

Opposite is the more famous Accademia 

Carrara ( 2 www.accademiacarrara.bergamo. 

it), a neo-classical gallery housing a Who’s Who 


of Italian masters, such as Titian, Botticelli and Raphael. Unfortunately, 

the gallery is closed until 2012 for refurbishment, but a selection of works 

are on display at Palazzo della Ragione on Piazza Vecchia. 

Staying in Città Bassa, for all that is music and theatre the 

most impressive venue has to be the Teatro Donizetti ( 3 www. 

teatrodonizetti.com). This imposing building with a vast decorative 

auditorium is named after famous Bergamese opera composer Gaetano 

Donizetti and hosts some top shows. Look out for the 48th edition of the 

Brescia and Bergamo International Piano Festival starting in May. 

Up in Città Alta, learn more about the composer at the Donizetti 

Museum 4 in the house where he lived and close to where he died, 

syphilitic and insane in 1848. Do pass by the Duomo 5 , the main and 

very grand cathedral in Piazza del Duomo behind Piazza Vecchia, which 

today has excavated ruins of a previous church below. And pop in briefl y 

to the chapel of Bartolomeo Colleoni 6 , a very successful 15thcentury 

mercenary who it’s said had three testicles – they are visible on 

his coat of arms and you are supposed to rub them for luck. Up to you. 

Get out quick and maybe book to see a show at the Teatro Sociale 

( 7 www.teatrodonizetti.com) around the corner on Via Colleoni, a 

magnifi cent theatre with over 1,000 seats and boxes originally built in 

1808, that now works in partnership with the Teatro Donizetti. 

Finally, give yourself a break at the Lorenzo Rota Botanical 

Garden 8 , close to the Cittadella and featuring many native, exotic, 

Mediterranean, and aquatic plants alongside a lovely view over Città Alta. 

broad church 

Domes and towers dot the 

Bergamese landscape 

Inside the GAMeC 

Get ready to take your seat 

at Teatro Donizetti 

Lotto winner 

You’ll find some of 

the most incredible 

religious artworks 

in Lombardy in 

Bergamo’s churches, 

and arguably the finest 

were created by the 

Venetian Renaisance 

master Lorenzo Lotto. 

He worked in Bergamo 

from 1513–25 and 

today three of his 

best works remain 

in situ around the 

city. A chapel in the 

San Michele al Pozzo 

church in Città Alta 

houses an exquisite 

cycle of paintings 

entitled Storie della 

Vergine (Stories of 

the Virgin Mother). 

In Città Bassa, the 

Santo Spirito and 

San Bernardino 

churches feature her 

again in two splendid 

altarpieces depicting 

the Madonna with 

the Saints. And 

see even more in 

the Romanesque 

Basilica of Santa 

Maria Maggiore 9 , 

a magnificent church 

begun in 1137 and 

dedicated to the Virgin 

Mary in thanks for 

getting the Bergamese 

through the plague 

years. Alongside 

Lotto’s fascinating 

wood panels, make 

sure to see the other 

huge frescoes and 

Donizetti’s tomb.

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BAG A STYLISH STAY AT A GREAT PRICE 

IN THIS TOWN OF HIGH AND LOW IT’S MORE 

likely than not that you’ll want to stay in the 

Città Alta – the views, the cosiness, the overall 

mystique make it a must. Yet a stay in one of 

the larger hotels in Città Bassa is also well 

worth it if you like your wide avenues and open 

spaces. Up or down – and even just outside of 

town – there are plenty of options to be had for 

all tastes and at all prices. 

A charming place in the Città Alta, and the 

only one that can boast of being just a few 

steps from the famous Piazza Vecchia itself, 

is Hotel Piazza Vecchia ( 10 doubles from 

€150, www.hotelpiazzavecchia.it). Carved out 

of a 14th-century building, this inn run by the 

Vismara family features 13 spacious rooms, 

with exposed beams, stone bathrooms, and 

nice attention to detail. Some have king-sized 

beds, and they’re as romantic as can be. 

For those who want to live more like a 

local, also in the heart of town are two small 

self-catering apartments, Casa Carlotta 

and Casa Andrea ( 11 from €90, www. 

casevacanzabergamo.it). Casa Carlotta is the 


nicer of the two, featuring a kitchen-diner, free wi-fi and views across the 

valley to the foothills of the Alps. 

For exceptionally cheap and cheerful accommodation, the best spots 

are down in the Città Bassa. Bed and breakfast Ciccio passami l’Olio 

( 12 doubles from €55, www.cicciobb.com), with its brightly coloured 

rooms and trendy bar in the most vibrant part of the lower town, is warm 

and welcoming and offers free parking. The nicest, cleanest hostel option 

has to be Central Hostel BG ( 13 single, double, triple and quadruple 

rooms from €21–€35 per person, www.centralhostelbg.com). Located 

around the corner from the railway station, it’s calm and comfy, with wi-fi 

and breakfast included – perfect if you’re a student on a budget. 

Even closer to the station, and near the Donizetti Theatre, there’s 

the altogether grander 88-room, four-star Mercure Bergamo Palazzo 

Dolci ( 14 doubles from €120, www.mercure.com). A large pink 

rectangular palazzo, it offers fantastic service and solid, standard rooms 

and a perfect base to start exploring Bergamo’s lower town. 

For something with a little more of a country feel, check into La 

Valletta Relais ( 15 doubles from €95, www.lavallettabergamo.it), a 

refined old house with just eight rooms set in the Parco dei Colli, about 

1km from the town centre. A relaxed, friendly place to stay, here you can 

take breakfast outside on the sunny terrace and later venture out on 

the numerous walking paths. They also provide bicycle hire if you fancy 

getting around on two wheels. Mind the hill ride up to Città Alta though – 

the cobbles will definitely make you wobble! 

curtain call 

Gombit Hotel’s good looks 

are sure to entice you 

Mercure Bergamo Palazzo 

Dolci makes a great city base 

Boutique 

Bergamo 

For a hotel offering 

bags of modern flavour 

melded together with 

oodles of historical 

style, my favourite has 

to be the very cool and 

very chic boutique 

Gombit Hotel ( 16 

doubles from €185, 

www.gombithotel. 

it). Part of the Design 

Hotels group (www. 

designhotels.com), it’s 

perfectly located slap 

bang in the centre of 

Città Alta right next 

to the 13th-century 

Torre del Gombito 

and a short stroll 

from Piazza Vecchia. 

With just 13 high-spec 

rooms spread over 

four floors it feels 

superstar-exclusive for 

a price that’s not. The 

furnishings are soft and 

exquisite, the rooms 

will accommodate kids 

comfortably and the 

overall design by Giò 

Pozzi keeps faith with 

the building’s history, 

featuring exposed brick 

walls and gorgeous 

warm wood floors. On 

top of that general 

manager Massimo 

Santilli is a wealth 

of local information. 

There’s no restaurant, 

but some of the town’s 

best eateries are close 

at hand, and the lush 

breakfast is well worth 

waking up for.

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“Città Alta off ers all the 

best of Italy in one small 

place, but with an extra 

spoonful of atmosphere, 

history and charm” 

MASSIMO SANTILLI 

GENERAL MANAGER, GOMBIT HOTEL 


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FROM STAR CHEFS TO ICE CREAM INNOVATION 

IF YOU COME TO BERGAMO YOU WILL EAT 

like a king. There are so many top restaurants 

serving exquisite dishes, fi ne wines and even 

fi ner desserts that the most taxing question 

you’ll fi nd yourself asking is, where to eat next? 

Although Città Bassa boasts some excellent 

eateries – like Enoteca Zanini Osteria ( 17 

www.enotecazanini.com) in a sweet orange 

house that is always packed and serving good 

pasta and seafood – for ambiance and variety, 

the options in Città Alta won me over. 

It’s hard to argue with family-run Da Mimmo 

( 18 www.ristorantemimmo.com). In one of 

the oldest buildings in Città Alta, built in 1357, 

Da Mimmo opened in 1956 when Mimmo 

Amaddeo and his wife Lina wanted to bring 

their family cooking to all. Known for its pizza 

– brothers Roberto and Massimo who run the 

place today tell me it’s where most Bergamese 

come as children for their fi rst – it also serves 

local speciality casoncelli (pasta cushions fi lled 

with a spicy sausage and buttery sage sauce, 

sprinkled with cheese). You can also pick up local 

ingredients from their deli across the street. 


Tucked away in a tiny backstreet, self-taught chef and Bergamo 

native Ezio Gritti’s Michelin-starred L’Osteria di via Solata ( 19 www. 

osteriaviasolata.it) is a pretty special place. At cosy tables, always laid 

with fresh flowers, you can sample Ezio’s simple dishes, gorgeously 

presented and immensely imaginative. Try the sumptuous foie gras, and 

fish dishes like tuna in tuna sauce or raviolli stuffed with red mullet and 

served with wild asparagus. His wine list numbers over 1,000 labels and 

his personal service leaves you with total satisfaction. 

Equal in attention to detail is Taverna Colleoni & Dell’Angelo ( 20 

www.colleonidellangelo.com) on Piazza Vecchia. In the vaulted rooms 

of a 17th-century palace, all marble and variegated columns, chef and 

proprietor Pierangelo Cornaro will serve you classic dishes cooked to 

perfection, including mouth-watering monkfish and huge dumplings 

filled with Bagoss cheese served with fried basil leaves and veal glazing. 

For a meal with soul and a laid-back vibe, take the funicular up to 

Baretto di San Vigilio ( 21 www.baretto.it) on the hill opposite Città Alta. 

Sit on the sunny terrace day or night and take in the spectacular views 

with a local Valcalepio red wine, or enjoy inventive Bergamese dishes like 

the famous Lombardy polenta (boiled yellow or white ground cornmeal) 

served with mushroom sauces and meats. It’s a wonderful spot. 

Finally, for a cheap plate of incredible bread and salami with a house 

wine or beer drop into Al Donizetti ( 22 www.donizetti.it) on Città Alta’s 

Via Gombito. Old men chatting about football and politics, and swift 

service make this place a good snack option. 

mystic pizza 

Baretto di San Vigilio offers 

stunning views 

Da Mimmo is a family-run 

pizza joint you’ll love 

Bella 

stracciatella 

If there’s a place in 

the world to enjoy the 

perfect scoop of gelato, 

especially after a meal 

of delicious Italian 

food and wine, it’s La 

Marianna ( 23 www. 

lamarianna.it), a 

restaurant and icecream 

parlour just 

outside the western 

walls of Città Alta. For 

it was here in 1962 that 

then proprietor Enrico 

Panattoni invented 

stracciatella, the 

famous milk, cream 

and chocolate variety 

inspired by the Italian 

soup of the same name. 

Honestly, try it once 

and you’ll be hanging 

out here for your whole 

trip. Let your taste 

buds go wild with the 

fi ne bits of chocolate 

interspersed in the 

ice cream, creating a 

smooth texture with 

just the slightest 

crunch in every bite. La 

Marianna is a gorgeous 

spot, with a patisserie 

on the ground fl oor, a 

restaurant on the fi rst, 

and a lovely garden and 

open terrace above. If 

you’re in town for the 

weekend, go on your 

fi rst day, return on your 

second and be sure 

not to miss that extra 

helping of stracciatella 

on your third. You won’t 

regret it.

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“Simplicity is the greatest 

elegance when cooking, 

but the best dishes are 

always made with 

emotions with a capital E. 

They must leave a mark” 

EZIO GRITTI 

OWNER AND CHEF, L’OSTERIA DI VIA SOLATA 


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to THE bar 

WINNING WINES AND LAID-BACK BOOZERS 

FOOD AND DRINK, SUN AND BEAUTY 

everywhere – in Bergamo one can truly live la 

dolce vita. To not enjoy the classic aperitivo 

at bar tables in the sunshine or sip on a local 

red wine with a bowl of pasta would simply be 

insulting to hundreds of years of good living. 

Nightlife is low-key here, and the majority 

of the city’s youth head into nearby Milan 

–northern Italy’s clubbing capital, just 45 

minutes away – when they really want to party 

all night. However, in Bergamo, the action 

takes place in a selection of hole-in-the-wall 

bars up in Città Alta and down in Città Bassa. 

In the latter, the place that has arguably 

the coolest owner in town is Wine Bar Rudy 

( 24 www.rudywinebar.it), where Vanni will 

probably corral you inside by thrusting some 

fresh oysters and Prosecco on you from a table 

on the street. 

His place, with a single large dining table 

and a bar, is in a quiet little street you probably 

wouldn’t come across yourself unless you 

knew about it, and has to be the boozy find 

of the city. Munch on salami as the glasses of 


prosecco flow, and enjoy the music of Vanni’s pal who plays a funked-up 

blues organ in the corner at weekends. 

Also in the lower town is the lively Velvet Pub 25 , a low-lit, slick 

bar with a disco and karaoke section, and easily the best cocktails in 

Bergamo. These guys know their stuff and the place is filled with a 

young, studenty crowd. 

My favourite spot for a tipple in Città Alta has to be Osteria della 

Birra ( 26 www.birraelav.com), a small bar on Piazza Mascheroni 

next to the Cittadella (the Venetian fortress), with curtains that you 

part to duck inside. Featuring a selection of more than 100 local and 

international beers, a relaxed vibe and friendly crowd it’s an excellent 

spot for a drink and chat. 

Across Città Alta, opposite the Torre del Gombito, Irish pub The 

Tucans ( 27 www.tucans.it) offers all you could ever want or need from an 

Irish pub. Kilkenny, Guinness and some good Irish whiskies are all on offer, 

alongside a young crowd on weekends that spills out onto the street. 

More relaxed and filled with history is Caffè del Tasso ( 28 www. 

caffedeltasso.it) on Piazza Vecchia. A café, bar and wine merchant, it’s 

been around as an inn for about 500 years – seriously – and is named 

after famous 16th-century Italian poet Torquato Tasso, whose statue is 

just outside on the square. Take a terrace seat, order a glass of red or 

white and while away the warm evening hours gazing out over Piazza 

Vecchia – hailed as one of the world’s finest squares by Swiss architect 

Le Corbusier. 

pub talk 

Osteria della Birra, a cosy 

spot in Città Alta 

Enjoy the Irish craic at 

The Tucans 

Drink and 

be merry 

Wine and dine, and have 

a digestivo, but don’t 

forget your aperitivo 

fi rst! They take this 

happy hour tradition 

seriously in Bergamo, 

so be prepared to have 

drinks and snacks 

before you even start 

your evening meal, 

which really gets your 

appetite going. At lots of 

the little bars in corners 

of both upper and lower 

Bergamo you’ll fi nd a 

5–8pm “hour” where 

you can purchase a 

glass of bubbly and get 

antipasti, breads and 

salamis for free. Don’t 

skimp on your wine later 

though. The regional 

speciality is Valcalepio 

(www.valcalepio.org), 

including a red that’s 

a blend of Merlot and 

Cabernet Sauvignon, a 

white made from Pinot 

Bianco and Pinot Grigio, 

and a must-try Moscato 

di Scanzo sweet red 

and almondy dessert 

wine served everywhere. 

Finally, do have a 

digestivo, perhaps at 

the very original and 

cosy Vineria Cozzi 

( 29 www.vineriacozzi. 

it) in Città Alta, where 

fi ne wine can be 

followed by an even 

fi ner grappa or amaro (a 

herbal concoction) that 

will certainly help you 

off to sleep.

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“Come to Bergamo 

for a holiday and 

come to Rudy’s Wine 

Bar for my seductive 

oysters and the fi nest 

prosecco in Italy – 

and we will party!” 

VANNI BIANCHI 

OWNER OF WINE BAR RUDY 


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DA MIMMO Restaurant & Pizza 

Via B. Colleoni, 17 

24129 Bergamo Alta (Italy) 

T: +39 035 218 535 

E: info@ristorantemimmo.com 

www.ristorantemimmo.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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hit the shops 

FROM PASTA TO PURSES 

WHEN YOU COME TO BERGAMO IT’S 

worth bringing an empty suitcase, as you’ll be 

returning laden with bottles of wine, local jams, 

cheese, salami, polenta – as much food and 

drink as you can carry. 

There are plenty of salumerie (delis) in 

Bergamo, with counters in their glass windows 

filled with delicious looking delicacies. But one 

in particular that’s worth a visit is the delightful 

Salumeria Angelo Mangili 30 . Looking as if 

it’s been here for centuries, the little shop has 

everything you can think of, including stuffed 

olives, fresh pasta, casoncelli Bergamesca 

(stuffed ravioli) and a vast range of hams and 

cheeses that ageing proprietor Angelo Mangili 

will offer you to taste. It’s an Aladdin’s cave of 

comestibles, but you’ll need to know Italian to 

chat with Angelo, so dig out your phrasebook – 

or just use hand signals! 

When you’re done feasting your eyes on 

food, stroll through Via Gombito, past Piazza 

Vecchia and onto Via Colleoni, where you 

can pause at Pietra su Pietra ( 31 www. 

piazzavecchia.it). This lovely little jewellery 

shop is home to the handmade creations of its Brazilian-Italian owner, 

who uses natural stones, silver and gold in her fantastically intricate 

designs. You’ll definitely find a romantic gift for someone you love at a 

reasonable price. 

A few doors down you’ll find bookshop Punto a Capo 32 , an 

excellent place to stop for guidebooks on the area in various languages, 

along with local history books and Italian classics. The staff are 

incredibly helpful too. 

Though there are some clothes stores in Città Alta the best options for 

garment buying are down in Città Bassa. It’s worth wandering through 

the big avenues of Via Pignolo and Via Torquato Tasso, popping into 

stores along the way, through to Piazza Matteotti and then on to Borgo 

Sant’Alessandro – a labyrinth-like maze of streets with lots of unique 

boutiques selling everything from dresses to shoes to Italian leather. 

One of the best is Shop 56 33 , a fashion store featuring well-known 

labels alongside up-and-coming designers from Bergamo and Milan. On 

the same street, there’s Mina da Prato ( 34 www.minadaprato.com), 

another top-quality store that features handbags, accessories and 

clothes from Italian and international labels, with many one-off items. 

Less expensive and a big pull in Bergamo with tourists is shoe shop 

Square 35 , which sells high-quality Italian-made shoes at low prices. 

This is thanks to the company’s policy of buying direct in bulk from 

factories, and with hundreds of designs on display you’ll definitely find a 

bargain that fits! 

hidden gems 

Enjoy a slice of the good 

life at Angelo Mangili’s 

Shop for sparkly gifts at 

Pietra su Pietra 

Sunday 

market 

Piazza Mascheroni 

is the pretty square 

between the Cittadella 

and the houses of 

the historical centre 

in Città Alta. It’s 

dominated by the Torre 

della Campanella, a 

belltower that dates 

back to 1520, when 

the square was called 

Piazza Nuova and was 

built as a centre for 

commercial activities. 

Trading took place 

under a loggia, which 

was later incorporated 

into an 18th-century 

building, and business 

is still done here today 

at the Sunday market 

36 . There are stalls 

with everything from 

handmade jewellery 

and paintings, to 

furniture and regional 

producers’ wines 

offered at cheap prices. 

For instance, a bottle of 

Cascina Castello Vino 

Rosso will set you back 

just €3. Be sure to look 

out for the stall with 

little harlequin puppets 

on it. The historical 

comic character is an 

old tradition in these 

parts, and is said to 

have its origins in the 

Brembana Valley not 

far from Bergamo. It’s 

a central fi gure during 

Bergamo festival days, 

and can also be seen in 

puppet shows in summer. 


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in THE bag 

DON’T LEAVE BERGAMO WITHOUT THESE MUST-BUYS 

1 / POLENTA, AND JAM 

Bergamo is as much about 

food as anywhere in Italy, 

and two specialities made 

here and in the surrounding 

region are polenta and 

wine jam. Pick some up 

from any of the many local 

delis in town, and create a 

Bergamesco supper of your 

own back home. 

Polenta €6, wine jam €5 


2 

3 

2 / ART CUP AND BAG 

Pay a visit to the coolest 

gallery in Bergamo, GAMeC 

(see page 44), and bag 

yourself a bag and/or an 

original piece of art from 

the shop. We came back 

with this black canvas tote 

and a wicked little tea cup 

from local art anarchists, the 

Cracking Art Group. 

Cup €10, bag €5 

4 

3 / BALSAMO DEGLI ANGELI 

This locally produced 

balsamic condiment is made 

from acetifi ed grape must, 

and people here add it to 

anything from vegetables 

and cheese to strawberries 

and ice cream. Try it when 

you’re eating out in the city’s 

restaurants – it’s delicious and 

often makes the difference. 

€9 

4 / ARTISAN JEWELLERY 

Bergamo Alta is full of little 

craft shops and boutiques 

that are perfect for a peek 

around. And for some 

simple gifts made with 

love, these hand-crafted 

bracelets – made by the 

owner of Pietra su Pietra on 

Via Colleoni (see page 53) – 

are a great buy. 

€35 

5 

5 / ICED BISCUITS 

La Marianna restaurant, 

gelateria and bakery, also 

in Bergamo Alta (see 

page 48), is a must-visit. 

Its handmade colourful, 

decorative biscuits are a 

big hit with kids and adults 

alike – so this mediumsized 

box is a tasty 

purchase indeed. 

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4 

21 11 

8 

26 

15 

29 

WHERE IT’S AT 

MAP AND CONTACTS 

31 

1 GAMeC 53 Via San Tomaso, 

tel: +39 035 270272 / 2 

Accademia Carrara Piazza 

Giacomo Carrara /3 Teatro 

Donizetti 15 Piazza Cavour, 

tel: +39 035 416 0611 /4 

Donizetti Museum 9 Via 

dell’Arena, tel: +39 035 399269 

/ 5 Duomo Piazza Duomo, tel: 

+39 035 210223 / 6 Chapel of 

Bartolomeo Colleoni Piazza 

Duomo, tel: +39 035 210061 

/ 7 Teatro Sociale 4 Via 

Colleoni, tel: +39 035 4160681 

/ 8 Lorenzo Rota Botanical 

Garden Scalleta di Colle 

Aperto, tel: +39 035 286060 

/ 9 Basilica of Santa Maria 

Maggiore Piazza Duomo, tel: 

18, 32 

6 

5 

20 

23 

7 

28 

9 

10 

30 

Parco Fauno Orobica 

27 

16 

12, 35 

22 

34 

19 

+39 035 223327/ 10 Hotel 

Piazza Vecchia 3 Via Colleoni, 

tel: +39 035 253179 / 11 

Casa Carlotta 1 Via Beltrami, 

tel: +39 338 622 7536 / 12 

Ciccio passami l’Olio 24 Via 

Sant’Alessandro, tel: +39 338 

245 0569 / 13 Central Hostel 

BG 30 Via Ghislanzoni, tel: 

+39 035 211359 / 14 Mercure 

Bergamo Palazzo Dolci 100 

Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII, tel: 

+39 035 227411 / 15 La Valletta 

Relais 19 Via Castagneta, tel: 

+39 035 242746 /16 Gombit 

Hotel 6 Via Mario Lupo, tel: 

+39 035 247009 / 17 Enoteca 

Zanini Osteria 90a Via Borgo 

Santa Caterina, tel: +39 035 

33 

13 

3 

14 

25 

225049 / 18 Da Mimmo 17 

Via Bartolomeo Colleoni, tel: 

+39 035 218535 /19 L’Osteria 

di via Solata 8 Via Solata, tel: 

+39 035 271993 / 20 Taverna 

Colleoni & Dell’Angelo 7 

Piazza Vecchia, tel: +39 035 

232596 / 21 Baretto di San 

Vigilio 1 Via Castello, tel: +39 

035 253191 / 22 Al Donizetti 

17a Via Gombito, tel: +39 035 

242661 / 23 La Marianna 2 

Largo Colle Aperto, tel: +39 035 

247997/ 24 Wine Bar Rudy 

49 Via Suardi, tel: +39 035 060 

2724 / 25 Velvet Pub 32 Via 

Camozzi, tel: +39 035 240998 

/ 26 Osteria della Birra 

Piazza Mascheroni, tel: +39 

1 

2 

17 

24 

035 242440 / 27 The Tucans 

10 Via Gombito, tel: +39 035 

575538 / 28 Caffè del Tasso 

2/3 Piazza Vecchia, tel: +39 035 

237966 / 29 Vineria Cozzi 22 

Via Bartolomeo Colleoni, tel:+39 

035 238836 / 30 Salumeria 

Angelo Mangili 8 Via Gombito, 

tel: +39 035 248774 / 31 Pietra 

su Pietra 15 Via Colleoni, tel: 

+39 035 247271 / 32 Punto a 

Capo 17b Via Colleoni, tel: +39 

035 237391 / 33 Shop 56 19 

Via Sant Orsola, tel: +39 035 

355720 / 34 Mina da Prato 

31 Via Sant’Orsola, tel: +39 035 

247510 / 35 Square 20 Via 

Sant’Alessandro / 36 Sunday 

Market Piazza Mascheroni 

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So many summer break destinations, 

so much sunshine — where to go fi rst? 

Lydia Bell suggests 20 diff erent 

beaches you could lounge around on 

PLAYA DE SES ILLETES 

FORMENTERA, SPAIN 

Who goes: The Ibiza ultra-hip brigade 

When the international clubbers descend on Ibiza in high season, 

the insiders head to chill-out islet Formentera, two miles south. 

You’ll still find sunset-to-dawn beach parties here, but set to a 

tranquil reggae soundtrack. If you have a problem with nudism, 

you may find Formentera a little outré, but the attitude here is just 

to relax and live and let live. The best beach of all is Caribbeanesque 

Playa de Ses Illetes, where some scenesters are known to 

lose themselves for an entire summer (quite a feat, as Formentera 

is only 19km by 6km). Illetes is the island’s hub, with a bay of 

yachts, water sports, and good places to eat. Thatched umbrellas 

offer respite from the sun, so sit back and relish the wild beauty. 

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local cuisine are readily available to all those who are interested. 

The people of the Algarve have mixed freely with other cultures for many centuries and have long been used to 

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ELAFONISI BEACH 

CRETE, GREECE 

WHO GOES: Families with water babies 

If you want the real Crete, go west. Here, Chania is Crete’s most romantic 

town, an exquisite Venetian creation with a taverna-lined harbour looking over 

blue-green waters. The best beach within tripping distance is Elafonisi on the far 

west coast (1.5 hours, but seriously worth it). Its big boon – apart from Indian 

Ocean-esque sparkling waters and pristine sandbars that glow coral pink when 

bathed in sunset’s light – is the preservation order slapped on it. It’s refreshingly 

under-developed, with locals renting out rooms. Elafonisi is named for the tiny 

island it overlooks, separated from the shore by a metre-deep lagoon: perfect for 

children. Day-trippers descend in summer, so wade out across the lagoon to the 

islet and head south till you find a cove all to yourself. 

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ESSAOUIRA BEACH 

ESSAOUIRA, MOROCCO. 

WHO GOES: Beatniks, creatives, those who don’t really 

do beaches 

Essaouira, its ancient, seagull-circled ramparts tumbling 

to a vast windswept bay, has been hosting hippies and 

artists since the 1950s, and it retains its chilled-out vibe 

today. Bracing trade winds mean beach time is better 

spent camel-riding than sunbathing, but if you like jewelbox 

riads, small art galleries and music festivals (the 

Gnaoua World Music Festival takes place here 23–26 

June), then Essaouira is your beach bag. 

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LIDO DI VENEZIA 

VENICE, ITALY 

WHO GOES: Venetians and 

tourists alike 

On an island in the 

southern lagoon of Venice, 

frequently gawped at by 

people on arriving cruise 

ships, this is the closest 

beach to Venice. Its real 

glory days were back in 

the early 20th century 

when it was depicted in 

Thomas Mann’s Death In 

Venice, but it’s still hugely 

popular with Venetians in 

summertime. There’s a 

golden, sandy beach, and 

the Lido is a great place 

to earwig on chit-chat and 

observe the locals. Beach 

huts here mean a cabin 

furnished with a curtain, 

from which you may then 

emerge and strike a pose. 

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PRASONISI BEACH 

RHODES, GREECE 

WHO GOES: Guitar-playing surfer dudes 

Rhodes is the big daddy of the Dodecanese. And while 

it has its fair share of visitors it also has unspoiled 

landscapes and an intriguing culture in the labyrinthine 

back streets of the gorgeous Old Town. The most 

untouched beach is Prasonisi, a surfer’s paradise in the 

south that’s reachable only down long bumpy roads. 

Here, the Mediterranean and the Aegean part company, 

creating a magical sandy isthmus and some great 

conditions for riding the waves. Surfer dudes in camper 

vans congregate for chilled beach parties in the evenings, 

so listen out for the strumming of guitars. 

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PLAYA CALAHONDA 

NERJA, COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN 

WHO GOES: Locals and 

holidaying British families 

Nerja is the quieter, easterly 

stretch of the Costa del Sol. 

Here the beaches are awash 

with the scent of paella and 

there are no monstrous high 

rises. The heart of winding 

Nerja is the Balcón de 

Europa, a fabulous terrace 

that juts over the sapphire 

Med with wonderful views 

of the jagged coastline and 

the foothills of the Sierra 

Nevada. Playa Calahonda, 

a small and scenic fishing 

beach, is reached via a steep 

path on the left-hand side of 

the Balcón. 

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PLAYA DE SOTAVENTO 

FUERTEVENTURA, SPAIN 

Who goes: Windsurfers who want to get away 

Fuerteventura is the Canaries at its most tranquil, so if 

you come seeking the dusk-till-dawn antics of Tenerife, 

Lanzarote or Gran Canaria, you will be disappointed. This 

place is all about deserted coves and fishing villages, vast 

tracts of white sand caressed by rays, ultramarine lagoons 

hidden down rutted tracks. Playa de Sotavento, where the 

windsurfers flock, could be one of the most photographed 

beaches in Europe, yet is the most deserted. When the 

sun goes down, head north to the town of Corralejo for a 

tasty fish supper down by the harbour. 

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BIDDEROSA BEACH 

OROSEI, SARDINIA 

WHO GOES: Nature lovers, 

seekers of the perfect 

secluded beach 

With more than 1,800km 

of exquisite coast, 

this isle is smug in the 

knowledge that it has the 

most translucent azure 

shallows in the Med – not 

to mention some amazing 

pearly white sands. The 

more famous Costa 

Smeralda stretches for 

55km in the north-east, 

and the unspoilt south 

coast has many deserted 

beaches. Bidderosa beach 

in the east is composed 

of five pristine coves. To 

get there, you have to walk 

4km through a nature 

reserve – and it’s well 

worth the trip. 

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KILESAND BEACH 

SYD-KOSTER ISLAND, SWEDEN 

WHO GOES: Urban Swedes 

West Sweden’s tiny 

Koster Islands are flecks 

in the Skagerrak strait 

in Sweden’s first marine 

national park, Kosterhavet. 

Enticingly car-free, and 

bathed in endless summer 

light, the two islands are 

home to fishing villages, 

and are blissful places to 

spend a wallowy week 

swimming, sunbathing, 

and devouring salt-smoked 

mackerel. Often-deserted 

Kilesand beach is a 

kilometre-long sandy 

stretch framed by pine 

trees – great for cycling to 

with a picnic, past grassy 

meadows and red-painted 

houses along the way. 

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PRAIA DE ZAVIAL 

ALGARVE, PORTUGAL 

WHO GOES: Hikers and 

camping hippies 

The Algarve’s most 

westerly stretch, with 

rugged cliffs plunging to 

topaz-blue waters, this is a 

perfect place for learning 

to surf, taking walks 

through wild-flower-filled 

hinterlands, or just lying 

in the sun on the sandy 

shore. Small and secluded, 

Praia de Zavial, near 

Sagres, has everything you 

need for a lazy beach day, 

including a café nearby 

serving the best burgers 

in the Algarve. Even at 

the height of summer you 

won’t find crowds; it’s not 

home to any resort, and is 

accessible only by car. 

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BARAFUNDLE BEACH 

PEMBROKESHIRE, SOUTH WALES 

WHO GOES: Families with active children 

This blissful corner of South Wales offers a sandy 

beach within reach of Bristol. The secluded beauty of 

Barafundle’s beach is bookended by limestone cliffs 

from which you can see bottlenose dolphins and basking 

sharks. Backed by forest and dune, it’s within the National 

Trust’s Stackpole Estate, a haven of farmland, lake, 

woodland and beach. Children will enjoy the lily ponds of 

the estate, home to otters, swans, ducks and more. 

It’s one of the loveliest spots in Wales. 

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BRELA BEACH 

DALMATIAN COAST, CROATIA 

WHO GOES: Western 

Europeans, particularly 

Italians 

Talk about romantic. 

Visitors can’t get enough of 

Croatia’s sparkling waters, 

fishing ports, hidden islands 

and palm-fringed beaches: 

it’s eye candy for the soul. 

Once you get over the fact 

that few Croatian beaches 

are sandy, you’ll fall in love 

with their beachy blueprint: 

the secret cove of bluegreen 

shallows nestled 

between high rocks. Along 

the Makarska coast, south 

of Zadar, Brela is a full 6km 

of pebbly beach forming 

itself into private nooks and 

backed by shady pines and 

olive groves. 

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PLAGE DE TAHITI 

SAINT-TROPEZ, FRANCE 

WHO GOES: The 

beautiful people 

France’s most chi-chi 

coastal stretch, the Côte 

d’Azur, is primed for 

action in summer months, 

when the jet-set (and 

everyone else) descends 

for a dose of Riviera 

beach action. The coast 

has everything you need, 

from intimate rocky 

coves to long swathes 

of golden sands where 

it’s hard to find a free 

square to lay down your 

towel (though it’s more 

likely in these parts that 

you’ll be paying for a 

sunlounger and a parasol). 

The buzzy Plage de Tahiti 

was made famous by a 

pouting Brigitte Bardot in 

the 1960s, and has been 

playing off this vibe ever 

since. And why not? 

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CONCHE DES BALEINES 

ILE DE RÉ, FRANCE. 

WHO GOES: Oyster-lovers 

This Atlantic isle of salt 

marshes, pines, dunes 

and oyster beds – crisscrossed 

by cycling tourists 

in summer – is home 

to gorgeous villages full 

of seafood restaurants 

and markets selling 

fresh cheeses, fruits and 

seafood. The best beach 

is Conche des Baleines, 

tucked away in the southwest 

corner, a curve of 

creamy sand backed by 

grassy dunes. This spot is 

best enjoyed with a bottle 

of rosé when the sands 

are drenched in sunset 

light. There are busy cafés 

around its lighthouse, 

and you can cycle to the 

galleries and homewares 

boutiques of chic St 

Clément des Baleines. 

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PLAYA DE LA MAGDALENA 

SANTANDER, SPAIN 

WHO GOES: Bucket-andspade-loving 

families 

The beaches of 

Santander in northern 

Spain have long been 

the city’s number-one 

draw, and it’s a great 

springboard for exploring 

the Asturias hinterland. 

Magdalena beach, 

overlooking a picturesque 

bay, filled with sailing 

ships and boasting a misty 

mountain backdrop, is 

sheltered from the northeast 

wind. At 350m long, 

its vast, fine golden sands 

are peppered with happy 

children and sun-seekers. 

The waters are enjoyed 

by splashing dogs, 

windsurfers and ecstatic 

teenagers on inflatable 

doughnuts. 

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CALA FORMENTOR 

MALLORCA, SPAIN 

WHO GOES: Travellers 

in search of the “real” 

Mallorca, and the 

occasional celebrity 

Happy holidaymakers 

descend on Mallorca 

every year, but it’s still 

possible to find the perfect 

stretch of sand. Cala 

Formentor, a kilometrelong 

narrow strip of finest 

white on the Formentor 

peninsula, is accessed by 

a pleasant drive through 

Mallorca’s northern 

reaches. Shrouded by 

palms, overlooking 

mountains, and with 

dappled turquoise waters, 

this is one of the island’s 

most captivating spots. 

There’s plenty to keep 

you occupied, from 

pedalos to jet skis and 

glass-bottomed boats (and 

even a surfing school), 

and two restaurants will 

keep you fuelled with 

chilled beers and fish 

dishes. The hotel Barceló 

Formentor is where Grace 

Kelly and Prince Rainier 

honeymooned. 

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ES CODOLAR BEACH 

IBIZA, SPAIN 

WHO GOES: Grown-up 

party people, wellness 

gurus and Ibiza insiders 

Ibiza is the Balearic 

island of extremes. It is 

rocky yet covered in a 

thick spread of fragrant 

pines. It’s a party island 

and a rural haven of 

olive, fig and almond 

crops. If you’re looking 

for low-key insider Ibiza, 

your summer beach of 

choice should be Es 

Codolar. Yes, it is a pebble 

beach, but this serves the 

purpose of driving away 

the hordes. It is backed 

by the Ses Salines salt 

flats (making the water 

salty and buoyant) and 

a nature reserve full of 

brooding birds. And true 

to that tradition of Ibiza’s 

wonderful contrasts, it’s 

also home to Macao 

Cafe on the Rocks, a 

super-cool beach bar 

whose chilled-out dance 

music mingles with the 

sounds of breaking waves, 

serving great Italian food 

and cocktails. 

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COLLIOURE 

LANGUEDOC, FRANCE 

WHO GOES: Art lovers and artists 

“In France there is no sky as blue as the one in 

Collioure,” said Henri Matisse. Matisse liked to wax 

lyrical about tiny, idyllic Collioure as its luminosity and 

general gorgeousness cured him of a bad case of artists’ 

block (the village sells his prints and postcards in every 

shop and gallery). Being only 20 minutes from Spanish 

Catalonia, there are Catalan accents in the architecture 

of its harbour, and the Pyrénées loom in the near 

distance. Although Collioure is mobbed in August, during 

the French holidays, it’s still an exquisitely pleasant onestop-shop 

for lapping up good food, good art and natural 

beauty, laden as it is with seafood restaurants overlooking 

the bay, and small waterfront hotels from which you can 

dive directly into deep, clear, cobalt waters. 

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LARA BEACH 

CYPRUS 

WHO GOES: Swimmers and foodies 

In Cyprus, head west. You’ll find lush meadows, forests, 

sleepy monasteries and quiet beaches where turtles 

lay their eggs. Stay in Polis, a beach resort surrounded 

by citrus groves and looking across to the Akamas 

peninsula and its hiking trails. The area has a burgeoning 

agro-tourism industry, with idyllic lodgings that exude 

authentic Greek-Cypriot hospitality. 

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DOG’S BAY 

CLIFDEN, CONNEMARA, IRELAND 

WHO GOES: Wild-swimmers, hikers, romantics 

Connemara is the unspoilt gem of the west of Ireland, and Dog’s Bay and 

Gurteen Bay, lying back to back, are the best picks in the area for walking and 

swimming (if you can stand the Baltic temperatures). The mysterious thing 

about horseshoe-shaped Dog’s Bay is how its sands got so white (it’s actually 

because they are “foraminiferal”, or composed of seashells), and why its waters 

are of the palest turquoise (pass). Have lunch in the nearby town of Clifden, 

where there are little shops, art galleries, and pubs playing live music, and 

serving Guinness and oysters. 

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AUSTRIAN FASHION 

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The secret’s out. Vienna’s 7th district is a breeding 

ground for new fashion talent, says Katie Binns. 

Photography by Jakob Polacsek 


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When fashion stylist Lucie Lamster- 

Thury moved to Vienna from her 

native New York in 2004, it took 

her a while to truly discover its fashion scene. 

“There is no equivalent of Fifth Avenue here, and 

I really had my doubts about finding a fashion 

scene at all,” she tells me when I meet her at 

Vienna’s Phil (10–12 Gumpendorferstrasse, 

tel: +43 (0)1 581 0489, www.phil.info), a café/ 

bookshop/library/record store. 

But that was then. Today, Lamster- 

Thury runs a shopping tour of the city for 

international visitors (www.shoppingwithlucie. 

com), and says she discovered what the locals 

already knew – that there is a stellar homegrown 

fashion scene centred around the city’s 

7th district. 

“A new shop is opening practically every 

month in the 7th,” she says. “It’s grown perhaps 

four times in size over just a few years, and there 

is a lot of amazing work.” Among the notable 

shops are Anita Steinwidder’s store Glanz & 

Gloria (77 Schottenfeldgasse, tel: +43 (0)650 

400 6091, www.glanzundgloria.at), known for 

edgy collections that use damaged factory 

materials; and Gina Drewes (5 Lindengasse, tel: 

+43 (0)699 1751 0510, www.ginadrewes.com). 

Drewes’ work is a mixture of wearable prêt-àporter 

and surreal haute couture. 

One of the driving forces working to get 

Viennese designers like these more global 

attention is an organisation called Unit F. 


SHOPS AND THE CITY 

Opening pages: designer 

Anna Aichinger 

Stylist and shopping 

guide Lucie Lamster-Thury 

Flowing fabrics at Gina Drewes

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TOP FIVE 

shops to 

check out 

in the 7th 

district 

LENA HOSCHEK 

Quality materials, prints, 

folk patterns and 1950s 

silhouettes, fl avoured 

with rockabilly attitude. 

17 GUTENBERGGASSE, 

TEL: +43 (0)129 32203, 

WWW.LENAHOSCHEK.COM 

common thread 

Retro style at 

Lena Hoschek 

Anita Steinwidder in 

her store, Glanz & Gloria 

Take a tram through 

the 7th 

INA KENT 

Browse the range of 

beautiful leather bags, 

which have a cool, 

understated style. 

46 LINDENGASSE, 

TEL: +43 (0)699 1954 1090, 

WWW.INAKENT.AT 

TIBERIUS 

This concept store sells 

beautiful clothes made 

from fun materials 

including PVC. 

2 LINDENGASSE, 

TEL: +43 (0)1 522 0474, 

WWW.TIBERIUS.AT 

Founded in 2000, its aim is to promote the 

Austrian fashion industry internationally. Its 

role is both to spot new design talent, and 

to offer practical assistance. Unit F director 

Andreas Oberkanins explains: “We filter 

through the extraordinary amount of talent in 

Austria and support designers over the longterm, 

providing them with financial aid, as well 

as contacts and networking opportunities, to 

help them establish themselves. The aim is not 

to compete with Paris or London – that’s not 

possible – but to try to create an alternative 

fashion city.” He says his biggest frustration 

is with some of the larger stores:“Austrian 

retailers do not stock Austrian fashion. 

Something has to be done about that.” 

As for how the new, young talents emerge 

in the first place, he adds: “A lot of the upand-coming 

designers graduated from the 

University of Applied Arts, where two decades 

ago a system of guest professorship was set 

up, and so you had guest teachers including 

Helmut Lang, Raf Simons and Vivienne 

Westwood leaving their mark.” The graduate 

show from the University of Applied Arts 

fashion is one of the highlights of Unit F’s 

annual Festival for Fashion and Photography 

(see box overleaf). 

I leave Oberkanins and go to meet fashion 

designer Anna Aichinger, a 2005 graduate of 

the University of Applied Arts, in her atelier on 

Weihburggasse. It’s an airy, high-ceilinged 

BE A GOOD GIRL 

Both a hip hair 

salon and boutique 

stocking Austrian and 

international designers. 

5A WESTBAHNSTRASSE, 

TEL: +43 (0)1 524 4728, 

WWW.BEAGOODGIRL.COM 

ULLIKO 

This Viennese brand 

only works with black, 

white and red materials 

– with striking results. 

7 KIRCHENGASSE, 

TEL: +43 (0)699 1284 3922, 

WWW.ULLIKO.COM 


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building down an old, narrow, very quiet street 

in the 1st district, just off Kärntnerstrasse. She 

tells me how receiving advice as a student 

from world-famous Belgian designer Raf 

Simons influenced her approach. “There was 

an emphasis on fashion being business. It 

was made clear that you can live and work in 

Vienna, but you have to think internationally, 

as well as an Austrian.” With that in mind, 

she doesn’t feel any need to leave her home 

country. “You can have a great life here, enjoy 

cheap rents and be a mere two hours from 

London, Paris and Milan. Strategically, it is a 

good place to be.” 

Aichinger is convinced that Austrian 

designers offer something unique. “There’s 

a contemporary translation of our great 

heritage of craftsmanship – the use of 

materials and quality of workmanship. You 

can see that in the work of most fashion 

designers here. There is an emphasis on 

“Quality matters 

— that is part of 

Austrian culture” 

quality over quantity. Quality matters – that is 

part of Austrian culture.” 

Someone who shares her sentiments is 

Barbara Denk, founder of 7tm (www.7tm. 

at), a fashion community in the 7th district 

that brings together 36 shops, and helps 

to market the district as a retail hot spot. 

“Historically it was a textile trading district, 

you can tell by the street names,” she says. 

“The fashion scene has established itself in 

the last six years or so and hasn’t stopped 

growing. Disaster Clothing [19 Kirchengasse, 

tel: +43 (0)1 524 1409, www.disasterclothing. 

at] and Gloom [75 Neubaugasse, tel: +43 (0)1 

523 8657, www.gloom.at] were the ones that 

started it all. They were the first shops in the 

district who sold Austrian fashion and small 

international designer brands.” 

But why did things start to happen here 

rather than in another part of the city? “The 

district has always attracted a certain type 

cut above 

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at Disaster Clothing 

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“There is so much 

talent and potential 

here, and the fashion 

scene is still somehow 

underground” 


of tenant – students, Green Party voters, liberal types – and Neubaugasse 

has always been home to great shops. Its proximity to Mariahilferstrasse, 

the city’s main shopping street, and the 1st district, and the benefit of 

lower rents, made it fertile ground for such developments.” 

As for whether the 7th can continue to grow at this rate, Denk is unsure. 

“On the one hand rents are not getting cheaper, which could affect things; 

on the other hand there are still plenty of empty premises in the district 

and the market for quality, sustainable fashion is growing.” She is equally 

philosophical about Vienna’s international fashion standing. “Vienna is not 

a fashion city but it is becoming more professional,” she says. 

Something Denk and Lamster-Thury would both like to see is more 

international buyers at Vienna Fashion Week. On the positive side, 

Lamster-Thury points out: “Much more thought goes into how Vienna 

Fashion Week is done now than a few years ago. It is now held in the 

MuseumsQuartier rather than the inaccessible Messe, and anyone can 

go and buy a ticket. There is so much talent and potential here, and the 

fashion scene is still somehow underground, a well-kept secret. Vienna is 

special in that sense. I feel privy to something that is not yet global, that is 

unique and has a certain something. It’s a wonderful world to discover.” 

seeing red 

Red, white and black in 

full effect at Ulliko 

Lena Hoschek’s quirky 

iPhone wallets 

Out and about in the 7th 

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Determined to conquer his fear of 

heights, Peter Geoghegan signed up 

for a rooft op tour of Stockholm. But 

could sweeping views of the 

beautiful Swedish capital cure him? 

Photography by Oskar Kullander

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A 

couple of days before I left for 

Stockholm, Veerle, my rooftop tour 

guide, had sent me a pithy, one-line 

email: “Don’t forget your diaper.” Swedes are 

known for their dark sense of humour, but, as 

I inch along the edge of the Old Parliament’s 

roof, I can’t help but wonder if she really was 

joking. “See all those people,” Veerle smiles, 

as she points at a sea of bobbing blonde 

heads far below. “We are 43m above them!” 

My throat is bone dry, my palms soaking wet, 

and the nearest clean underwear is back in 

my hotel room at the Clarion Sign. 

Most European city tours don’t begin in 

the dusty loft of a centuries-old building, but 

then again this isn’t your typical leisurely jaunt 

around picturesque Stockholm. Our group 

of around 25 hardy souls meets on the tiny 

island of Riddarholm, a cobblestone’s throw 

from the fabled old-town district, Gamla Stan. 

From here the only way is up. After a short 

elevator ride to the top of the impressive 

former Riksdag, we each get a harness, a 

comprehensive safety talk, and a hefty dose 

of panic (at least, I do). Veerle, however, 

doesn’t do fear. Lean and athletic, she looks 

like she’s spent the last five years on the roof 

of the Old Parliament building in all weather, 

roaming about, carefree. Which, of course, 

she has. 

“Now you’re ready for the roof!” Veerle 

exclaims, slamming a white plastic hard 

hat onto my unwilling head, before politely 

but firmly ushering me towards the small 

staircase that leads directly onto the open 

roof. Strict safety rules are adhered to, and 

you have to be at least 1.5m (4.9ft) tall. But 

nevertheless my heart starts palpitating wildly 

as soon as I step out. 

Fear of heights is remarkably common, 

and acrophobia (unlike vertigo) is a purely 

psychological condition. However, most

Enjoy Nyköping. 

Take a break here. You’ll find a historic town 

of a comfortable size with a wide range of attractions. 

Explore the wildlife or get as close to the sea as you can 

in a kayak. Keep an eye out for seals and eagles. 

Find nice accommodations close to the airport. 

Nyköping is located only 7 minutes 

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sufferers aren’t in the habit of taking rooftop 

strolls on one of the Swedish capital’s most 

iconic buildings. 

Six floors up, the wind is noticeably stronger 

than it was back on terra firma. Already, I am 

regretting the horseradish schnapps knocked 

back after dinner in Matbaren the previous 

evening. Luckily, help is at hand. “You will be 

walking the dog,” Veerle says, as she attaches 

the cable that runs from my harness to a fixed 

line that follows a foot-wide metal catwalk. This 

pathway runs for 300m up, across and down the 

rooftop, covering roughly the same distance as 

a city block. If anything happens then the bulky 

safety cable connected to my harness will save 

my bacon – or at least that’s the plan. 

Our group is split into two – English and 

Swedish – and I file in at the back of the 

former, silent and rather sullen, looking for 

all the world like a reluctant miner. However, 

with a supporting rail to hang onto for dear life 

and our friendly guide, Inger, at the head of 

the troop, I begin to warm up (metaphorically 

speaking – it’s freezing on the roof). I also get 

to enjoy the spectacular views across one 

of Scandinavia’s, and indeed Europe’s, most 

breathtakingly beautiful cities. 

Stockholm is built on 14 separate islands in 

Riddarfjärden bay, where Lake Mälaren meets 

the Baltic Sea, and its nickname, the Venice 

of the North, is just about the only predictable 

thing about this diverse, exciting city. On the 

ground, Gamla Stan, which dates back to the 

13th century, is a warren of medieval alleyways 

and cobbled streets. From the air the old 

town is transformed into a huddled mass of 

traditional black roofs. Once home to about 

9,000 inhabitants, today barely 3,000 remain 

but the island still boasts some pretty influential 

residents. As Inger explains, the Swedish 

flag fluttering in the breeze over imposing 

Stockholm Palace signifies that the King is 

hold on tight 

We’re six fl oors up, so 

safety is paramount 

Clear skies mean you 

can see for miles 

Already, I am 

regretting the 

horseradish 

schnapps knocked 

back a er dinner 

in Matbaren the 

previous evening 


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in Sweden, although even from 40m up it’s 

impossible to tell whether he is at home in his 

palatial pad or not. 

Shimmying along the roof a little further, the 

trendy Södermalm district comes into view. 

This old working-class neighbourhood has 

undergone a massive revival in the last 10–15 

years and today Söder (which means south) 

boasts a plethora of funky shops, hip bars 

and good restaurants. In fiction, it’s also home 

to Lisbeth Salander, the girl with the dragon 

tattoo in Stieg Larsson’s best-selling Millennium 

Trilogy. Brave and pugnacious Lisbeth would 

make light work of a little rooftop ramble – 

unfortunately I am made of much weaker stuff. 

Creeping from the southern side of the Old 

Parliament building to the west, the handrail 

finishes. My nerve quickly follows suit. Despite 

the wind, beads of cold sweat begin to hang on 

my brow as I shuffle across the roof’s edge. 

“This is the tricky part, but don’t worry, it’s 

not too hard,” Inger says as she skips with 

nonchalant ease between the front and the 

back of our group. Everyone seems to agree, 

moving quickly along, stopping only to snap 

pictures and to chat to one another. Everyone 

except me. Beating a pace that a snail would 

be ashamed of, I try my best not to look down. 

I fail. Far below me, I watch a train disgorge 

passengers at Gamla Stan station. They seem 

so tiny, so far away. Dizzy, my pen slips from 

my clammy hand (what was I hoping to write – 

‘save me’?). It bounces down the roof, almost in 

slow motion, before silently falling six floors to 

the ground. If I couldn’t empathise with James 

Stewart’s character in Alfred Hitchcock’s 

Dizzy, my pen 

slips from my 

clammy hand. It 

bounces down the 

roof, almost in 

slow motion, 

before silently 

falling six fl oors 

to the ground 

walk this way 

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Vertigo before, I certainly can now. 

In the distance, the three gold-plated crowns 

on the summit of the stately City Hall glisten in 

the evening light. Here, on 10 December every 

year, the Nobel Prize winners’ banquet is held. 

Unfortunately, I’m too busy concentrating on 

staring straight ahead to pay it much attention 

right now. “Don’t worry, you’re almost there,” 

Inger assures me, but the remaining track feels 

more like 40 miles than 40m. Resisting (just) 

the temptation to get down on my hands and 

knees and crawl to the finish line, I keep on 

walking. Slowly. Very slowly. 

The rest of my group have long finished 

by the time I limp home – some are standing 

around taking photographs of nearby 

Riddarholm Church, the venerable burial place 

of Swedish monarchs until 1950; others are 

already getting changed, but I don’t care. About 

45 minutes after we started I have completed a 

full circuit of the roof. And it feels amazing. 

“You did it!” Veerle exclaims, slapping me 

hard on the back. I smile broadly, trying not to 

look too proud. Out to the west the setting sun 

shimmers on the still waters of Riddarfjärden 

bay. It’s my first photograph from the roof. 

Half an hour later, minus the harness and 

the hard hat, I stop for a well-deserved glass 

of aquavit in a bar in Gamla Stan, to celebrate 

conquering my fear. From my seat at the 

window, the Old Parliament building is clearly 

visible. Clouded in semi-darkness, the roof 

now seems impossibly, frighteningly high. Was 

today a fantastic experience? Definitely. Did I 

leave my fear of heights behind in Stockholm? 

Not quite. 

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Resisting (just) the 

temptation to get 

down on my hands 

and knees and crawl 

to the fi nish line, I 

keep on walking 

isle spy 

Hey, can I have my 

pen back, please? 

View over Gamla Stan 

towards Södermalm 

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airport is situated 

100km south of 

Stockholm. Coaches 

operate to and from 

the city centre, taking 

about 80 minutes, and 

the local train station 

in Nyköping is also 

7km away. Stockholm 

(Vasteras) airport 

is 120km from the 

centre of Stockholm. 

A bus from outside 

the terminal building 

takes 75 minutes. 

Alternatively, Hertz 

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They are calling it the new Ibiza, a 

beach on the Croatian isle of Pag where 

the music fl ows and anything goes. 

Party princess Zoe Griffin samples the 

nightlife everyone’s talking about 

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It’s 3.45am on a warm 

Friday in August, the 

time when most clubs in 

Europe are switching on 

the lights and telling you 

to drink up. But here on 

Zrce beach the party is 

just getting started. 

I’m in Papaya, one of 

the biggest clubs outside 

on the beachfront in 

this little corner of the otherwise tranquil Pag 

island – and I can’t believe I’m still going. But 

the warm air, happy vibes and the fact that I 

have nothing to in particular to do to worry 

about the next day gives me an energy buzz. 

In front of me, two girls in skimpy white 

bikinis are shaking their bums to the beat, 

their hands in the air, swinging their hair to the 

rhythm of the music. Despite their obvious sex 

appeal, nobody is looking because in front of 

them is a sea of tanned revellers, each dancing 

to a set by world famous DJ collective Swedish 

House Mafia. There are lasers shining above 

us, everybody’s jumping and the DJ trio of 

Steve Angello, Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso 

are scratching, fist-pumping and whipping the 

clubbers into a frenzy. 

“We love Croatia so much, we’re changing 

the lyrics,” they shout as they put on their 

number one party anthem Miami 2 Ibiza, 

inserting the words “and Pag” at the end of 

each line. The crowd goes wild. 

Pag is one of the largest islands in Croatia 

(although technically linked to the mainland 

by a road bridge), and one of hundreds in 

the Adriatic Sea. Pag’s Zrce beach, 3km from 

the town of Novalja – only an hour and 20 

minutes’ bus ride from Zadar – has become 

the summer party hub not only for Croatia’s 

youth but for thousands of clubbers from 

around the world, in search of sun, affordable 

prices and superstar DJs. 

The beach itself is simply gorgeous, nestled 

in a sheltered bay, with a 1km-long crescent 

of pebbles and excellent swimming in the 

turquoise blue waters. But it is the three big 

clubs, Papaya (www.papaya.com.hr), Kalypso 

and Aquarius (www.aquarius.hr), and a 

scattering of bars, that make Zrce the place to 

be from June until September – for DJs and 

punters alike. The likes of Armin van Buuren, 

Tiësto and Roger Sanchez all love playing here 

because the crowds are so into it. 

Beautifully designed Kalypso is built into the 

north end of the beach, with double beds to 

hang out on during the day and a sophisticated 

older crowd. Super-flash Aquarius is all alcoves 

and big sound. But it’s Papaya, with its separate 

terraced areas and open-air dance floor that 

holds the most decadent parties. Best of 

all, it never closes. Croatian law means they 

don’t have to, allowing for a truly hedonistic 

experience. DJs booked for summer 2011 

The beach itself is 

simply gorgeous, 

nestled in a sheltered 

bay, with a 1km-long 

crescent of pebbles and 

excellent swimming 

surfer girl 

Clubbers strike a pose 

Party writer Zoe gets a 

boost from some friends 

Papaya keeps the crowd 

on its feet 


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include Markus Schulz, Chicane Live, 

Freemasons, The Shapeshifters and Swedish 

House Mafia. And look out for a special DJmag 

Festival in August. 

I’m here with a group of friends for a threeday 

party and have hooked up with a local 

clubbing guide who goes by the nickname 

M Diddy – his first name is Medo. The first 

thing he tells me on arrival at Zadar airport on 

Wednesday evening is: “You’ve got 72 hours of 

beach parties, after-beach parties, clubbing and 

sunrise parties. If you want to party 24/7 then 

you can.” M Diddy wasn’t lying. 

After the 90-minute journey he drops us 

off at our hired apartment – a basic four-bed 

right next to Zrce beach. It costs HRK4,000 

(€544) for a week, so split between five 

people it’s remarkably cheap. There are 

plenty more options to choose from too, and 

you can find great deals on the website of the 

island’s tourist board (www.pag-tourism.hr), or 

the website of the beach town Novalja (www. 

novalja.com). 

We waste no time, shower quickly and get to 

Zrce beach for 10pm to find the clubs pumping 

even though it’s relatively early. The absence 

of a kicking out time is just one of the many 

The absence of a kicking out time 

is just one of the many things that 

make this club so cool 

things that make Papaya and the rest of Zrce 

so cool – not to mention the gorgeous waiting 

staff, called ‘Angels’. Prices are more than 

reasonable too. A three-day pass to Papaya 

costs HRK258 (€35), and a table in the VIP 

area costs HRK750 (€102) per person and 

includes half a bottle of spirits, soft drinks 

and waitress service. At the bar you can get 

a pitcher of cocktails for HRK150 (€20), and 

you’ll pay no more than HRK15 (€2) for an 

ice-cold beer. 

So you can imagine Papaya is where I spend 

most of my time. The 5,000-capacity venue 

will suit all types of partygoers. Ravers can 

hang out on the huge dance floor practically 

on top of the DJ booth, with what is said to 

be the best sound system in Croatia; the VIP 

area overlooking the stage has great peoplewatching 

potential; and at the centre of the 

club there’s a huge pool with water slides. 

hard day’s night 

DJ booth bliss at 

rocking-it Papaya 

Cocktails anyone? 

Chilling in Pag town 

If you’re not 

partying… 

Pag is a beautifully 

dramatic island, all vast 

empty landscapes and 

sepia-coloured as if out 

of an Antonioni movie. 

It’s rich with history 

and culture and has 

been ruled over the 

centuries by everyone 

from the Romans and 

Slavs to the Venetians, 

Austrians, French, and 

Axis powers during 

WWII. There’s plenty 

to see and do if the 

clubbing becomes 

too much, and the 

local culture involves 

everything from salt 

production to the 

celebrated paški sir 

cheese and the famous 

hand-crafted Pag lace. If 

you are heading here on 

the last day of July you 

can join in the annual 

Pag Carnival, taking 

place in Pag town. You’ll 

not want to miss the 

kolo, a feisty Slavic 

circle dance, and there’s 

also the opportunity 

to appreciate the 

traditional dress of Pag, 

as the main square 

fi lls with dancers 

and musicians. For 

something truly special 

be sure to try baskotini, 

a crunchy biscuit made 

only in the kitchens 

of Pag’s Benedictine 

convent, St Margarita, 

from a secret recipe. 

Eat them plain, dipped 

in bijela kava (white 

coffee), or drizzled with 

convent-made honey. 


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Girls in bikinis grind against boys in Speedos and 

tanned flesh is on display everywhere 

And it gets messy. By 6am I am starting to wobble, having danced for 

the last eight hours. So I return to the apartment for a nap but set the 

alarm for 10am – after all, we’re only here for three days and we may as 

well party as much as we can! 

So we head back to Papaya for a fruit cocktail on the beach, and I 

see some of the people I met from the night before still there and still 

partying – waterpistols are squirting, girls in skimpy bikinis are grinding 

against boys in Speedos and tanned flesh is on display everywhere. 

At 4pm every day the music is turned up and you enter the stage of 

the day officially known as the after-beach party. This is the time when 

DJs get back on the decks, and now it’s the turn of the Freemasons to 

make people dance. I’m tempted down from the VIP area to get sweaty 

in the main section, and get so lost in the moment that it’s 7pm before I 

know it. The house DJ gets back on the decks to keep the music going 

until the evening’s entertainment properly gets started again at 10pm. 

It’s madness! 

In fact you, could easily go a whole weekend without eating, as you 

barely think of your stomach when you’re having so much fun. But there 

are lots of choices of cheap, affordable eateries on Zrce beach and 

in nearby Novalja town. Close to the clubs you’ll find no shortage of 

fast-food venues, but branch out into Novalja and you’ll find cosy pizza 

trattorias with traditional ovens, and restaurants with grills to barbecue 


age of aquarius 

Party people salute the 

DJ at club Aquarius 

Visit nearby Novalja 

Crowd control at Papaya 

meat and freshly caught fish. A must-try 

delicacy is world-famous Pag cheese or “paški 

sir”, salty and sharp, made from free-range 

sheep’s milk, and served generally at the end 

of meals. 

Having eaten properly, we now have 

much more energy to see us through the 

next Thursday night into Friday morning. So 

much so that we make it to 8am before finally 

crashing out. 

From clubbing on land, we spend day three 

clubbing on a party boat and swimming, 

before hitting all three big clubs through the 

evening and staying on until dawn. Then, 

suddenly, it’s time to head back to Zadar 

airport. We’re a little the worse for wear in 

some ways – but a lot more tanned and on a 

natural high that keeps me going for days on 

my return home. 

There really is nowhere like Pag and Zrce 

beach, and I’ve partied in a lot of places. I’ve 

already booked my trip for this summer. 

Fast facts 


Zadar airport is 

located 9km from the 

centre of Zadar, and 

buses run regularly 

throughout the day 

from the airport to the 

town’s main station, 

taking just 25 minutes. 

From here during the 

summer, five buses 

a day, operated by 

Antonio Tours (www. 

antoniotours.hr), 

can take you to Pag 

town and Novalja, 

with a journey time 

of about 90 minutes. 

Alternatively, Hertz 

(www.hertz.com) is 

Ryanair’s exclusive car 

rental partner, offering 

special rates to Ryanair 

passengers when you 

book your flight. 

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Ryanair Magazine’s bar guide 

From Irish pubs to an ice bar, it’s time to kick back with a 

refreshing cocktail while you soak up some summer sun 

Kennedy 

Irish Sailing Club 

BARCELONA, SPAIN 

A little corner of Ireland in the 

heart of Barcelona’s bustling 

Olympic Port, Kennedy Irish 

Sailing Club is the ideal spot in 

which to enjoy a drink, or several. 

With an expansive terrace, it is 

the perfect place for soaking up 

Barcelona’s numerous sunny 

summer days, while watching 

the boats sailing in and out of 

the port. The party goes on 

uninterrupted from dusk until 

4am closing, with all the major 

international sports events shown 

on plasma screens and two giant 

projectors. And guests never 

go thirsty, with a bucket of fi ve 

beers sold for €12-14. There’s live 

music with Irish bands, covers 

bands, pop and rock acts every 

day from Wednesday through 

to Sunday, starting at half past 

midnight. Kennedy’s multilingual 

and friendly staff will ensure that 

guests are enjoying themselves at 

all times and are never without a 

pint of perfectly poured Guinness 

in hand. The bar is open from 

6pm-4am, Tuesday-Friday, and 

1pm-4am, Saturday and Sunday. 

MOLL MESTRAL 26-27-28, 

PUBKENNEDYBCN@GMAIL.COM, 

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Paddy’s Point 

COSTA BLANCA, SPAIN 

One of the Costa’s fi nest authentic 

Irish-owned and Irish-run pubs, 

Paddy’s Point (found just off La 

Zenia roundabout) is renowned for 

its extensive coverage of all live 

sports. It’s a particularly popular 

spot to watch all GAA games, and 

is also well known for its fantastic 

line-up of live entertainment seven 

nights a week, including regular 

guest appearances from exuberant 

Irish bands. To complement the 

great beers, atmosphere and music 

you will fi nd an innovative and 

Restaurante 

Neo Cultural 

PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN 

Well known for its delicious cocktails 

and laidback ambience, Neo Cultural 

is a popular bar and restaurant in 

La Lonja district of the old town in 

Palma. Oozing boho chic, the cosy 

and slightly quirky interior decor is 

an exciting fusion of different styles 

and cultures with its marble counter, 

large fl oral murals, mares stone 

walls and wooden fl oors. Expert 

bartenders mix a selection of superb 

cocktails, while smooth beats play 

out in the background. If you want 

impressive food menu served daily 

from 10am-9pm. 

Whether you choose to soak 

up the ambience of Paddy’s Point 

inside the lively bar or outside on 

the shaded terrace, the quality of 

the food, setting and service will 

leave you wanting to return here 

again and again. 

CENTRO COMMERCIAL, LA ZENIA 03189, 

ORIHUELA COSTA, SPAIN, TEL: +34 966 

730527, WWW.PADDYS-POINT.COM 

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to combine dinner with drinks then 

Esteban, the head chef and owner, 

creates unusual dishes in his own 

signature style, which he describes 

as “cosmopolitan bistro cuisine” 

using local and exotic ingredients. 

Don’t forget to ask for your 

complimentary welcome cocktail 

of your choice. 

BOTERIA 8, LA LONJA, PALMA, 

TEL: +34 675 370280, 

WWW.NEOCULTURAL.COM 

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Bar el Cine 

TENERIFE, SPAIN 

A deceptively small and intimate 

venue near the port in Los 

Cristianos, Bar el Cine is something 

of an institution on Tenerife’s 

social scene. Established for over 

23 years, it has become one of the 

island’s best-loved establishments. 

A low-key bar and restaurant rolled 

into one, El Cine’s charming owner, 

Carlos, ensures a warm and friendly 

welcome whether you are coming 

for drinks or a meal. The menu 

offers a selection of local fi sh and 

shellfi sh specialities, and you can 

Bornheim 

FRANKFURT, GERMANY 

Named after the neighbourhood it’s 

situated in, the Bornheim Irish Pub 

is centrally located on the upper 

part of the famous Berger Street in 

the heart of Frankfurt. It’s popular 

among local residents, who fl ock 

here to catch the latest sports on 

large-screen TVs, enjoy regular live 

music performances and partake 

in the pub quiz on Thursday nights. 

As well as the great selection of 

beers, there’s delicious Irish and 

international pub food on the menu 

and traditional Irish breakfasts are 

choose from local Canarian wines or 

beer, as well as soft drinks to wash 

it all down. You can opt to sit inside 

or enjoy the long summer evenings 

outside on the patio, but to come 

to Los Cristianos in the south of 

Tenerife, and not mingle with the 

locals at this atmospheric bar and 

restaurant is like not having visited 

the island at all. 

8 CALLE JUAN BARIAJO, LOS CRISTIANOS, 

TENERIFE, TEL: +34 609 107758 

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served on Saturday and Sunday. 

The beer garden is just the spot to 

enjoy the sun and retreat from city 

life with a pint or two. As one would 

expect from a local Irish pub, the 

atmosphere here is nothing short of 

warm and friendly. And though you 

may enter Bornheim not knowing 

anyone, you will leave feeling like 

you’ve made fi rm friends in Frankfurt. 

BERGESTRASSE 225, ALT BORNHEIM, 60385 

FRANKFURT, GERMANY, TEL: +49 (0)69 8006 

0386, WWW.IRISHPUBBORNHEIM.DE 

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Nimeta 

TALLINN, ESTONIA 

Nimeta means ‘no name’ in 

Estonian but this popular bar in 

Tallinn’s old town has certainly 

made a name for itself! Its eclectic 

mix of locals and tourists create 

a fun atmosphere and the friendly 

bar staff make sure you have a 

great time. By day drop in for a 

beer, a bite – all-day breakfast, 

burgers, curries, Estonian and 

Russian dishes – and peoplewatching 

on the terrace. Or catch 

top sporting events on 16 large 

screen TVs – several games are 

Delirium Village 

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM 

When you’re in downtown Brussels 

and want a refreshing tipple, wander 

along the Impasse de la Fidélité, 

a narrow one-way street just fi ve 

minutes from the Grand Place. There 

you’ll fi nd the Delirium Village – a 

cornucopia of theme bars, comprising 

seven bars, four beer bars and 

three spirit bars. With its enamelled 

advertising panels and old posters, 

the characterful Delirium Café is 

world famous and has more than 

2,400 bottled beers to choose from. 

The Tap House has 27 beers on tap 

on at the same time. At night the 

DJs spin your favourite tracks 

and the bar rocks till 5am or 6am 

every morning. Drinks don’t cost 

the earth – ladies get two for one 

cocktails all day and happy hour is 

from 5pm–7pm on weekdays. So 

come along, show your boarding 

pass and get two for one A. Le 

Coqs, Estonia’s most popular beer! 

SUUR KARJA 4, TALLINN, ESTONIA , 

TEL: +372 (0)641 1515, WWW.NIMETABAAR.EE 

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with new fl avours on the menu each 

week and the Hoppy Loft has more 

than 200 beers from micro-breweries. 

At Floris you’re spoilt for choice with 

400 absinthes, 300 whiskies, 800 

rums, 500 tequilas plus cocktails. The 

Monasterium is the newest spot and 

serves 100 beers from Abbeys and 

Trappist monks as well as 400 vodkas. 

At Delirium Village you’ll fi nd a great 

night out for all tastes. 

IMPASSE DE LA FIDÉLITÉ/GETROUWHEIDS- 

GANG, 1000 BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 

TEL: +32 (0)2 514 4434 

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Tentazione 

IBIZA, SPAIN 

Housed inside a historic cave that is listed as classifi ed by UNESCO, this 

Italian-style ice-cream parlour, pizzeria and bar rolled into one is nestled 

on a pretty street in the centre of the old town of Ibiza. The ivy- and 

bougainvillea-clad exterior and pretty pavement terrace with seating for 

alfresco dining and drinking sets an intimate scene. Inside, the romantic 

mood continues with the cave walls and little alcoves offset by lilac and 

white furnishings, subtle lighting, pretty wall murals and contemporary 

paintings. To top it all off, there’s even a fountain trickling in the background. 

Take your pew up at the bar, where the bartender mixes a selection of 

exciting cocktails. There is also a well-stocked cellar of popular local wines 

to choose from and a tempting list of famous Italian aperitifs, such as 

Campari, Martini and Aperol as well as digestives, such as limoncello, amaro 

or grappa. Drop by during the day and you can satisfy your caffeine fi x with 

an aromatic Lavazza coffee, while enjoying a spot of people-watching from 

the terrace. But to simply stop for drinks and not indulge in the delicious 

cuisine at Tentazione would be to miss a trick. Head chef Maria Rosa 

Orecchio uses only fresh, locally sourced Italian produce and recipes on 

her menu. The fi lled swordfi sh alla Siciliana comes highly recommended, 

as does the sumptuous homemade pizzas and pasta dishes, such as the 

mezzelune (a semi-circular stuffed pasta) with parmigiana. And whether it’s 

to fi nish off your meal, or as an afternoon snack to accompany your drinks, 

make sure you save some room for a dessert. Try the tiramisu limoncello, 

the ricotta and pear cake or the sublime homemade ice cream. 

DALT VILA, PLAZA DE LOS DESAMPARADOS, IBIZA, SPAIN, TEL: +34 635 102431 

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Dubliner bars 

GOTHENBURG & STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 

Dubliner’s boisterous bars bring a 

traditional Irish pub atmosphere 

to Scandinavia and are a great 

place to party. Designed by Irish 

architects and with Irish owners, 

the Dubliner bars have succeeded 

in creating an authentic vibe, 

meaning customers fl ock here. 

You can enjoy a lamb pie washed 

down with a slowly poured pint 

of Guinness, a Baileys on the 

rocks or a warming whisky, all at 

good prices. Every night the bars 

host live music and showcase the 

Trinity College 

ROME, ITALY 

When in Rome… chill out with 

friends in one of the capital’s most 

cosmopolitan bars, Trinity College. 

With a mahogany décor that imitates 

Dublin’s own Trinity College, the bar 

has a taste of Ireland, so drop in for 

a cool pint of Guinness or a classy 

cocktail after a busy day soaking 

up the nearby sights of the Trevi 

Fountain, Pantheon, Spanish Steps 

or Via Condotti fashion district. 

Once you’ve recharged your 

batteries – happy hour is a rocking 

fi ve hours from 3-8pm – refuel with 

best in Irish folk and rock music. 

Cheerful staff help to make a 

homely environment, refl ected in 

the Dubliner motto: “There are no 

strangers in our bar, just friends 

who have not yet met.” 

STOCKHOLM: SUBWAY STATION, HÖTORGET, 

HOLLÄNDARGATAN 1, TEL: +46 (0)8 679 7707; 

GOTHENBURG: ÖSTRA HAMNGATAN, 50, 

TEL: +46 (0)31 139 020 

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a tasty dinner of pasta, burger or 

Mexican special and get ready to 

have some fun and party till you 

drop. Each night a different DJ spins 

hip-hop, dance, rock, R&B, reggae 

and house hits to get you and your 

pals into the groove. And if you 

want to celebrate your birthday or 

special occasion, give manager Alex 

a shout and he’ll help you organise 

an amazing party. 

VIA DEL COLLEGIO ROMANO 6, 00186 ROME, 

ITALY, TEL: +39 06 678 6472, 

WWW.TRINITY-ROME.COM 

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Ouzou Melathron 

THESSALONIKI, GREECE 

There’s more to a holiday in Greece than visiting ancient monuments, 

museums, churches or lounging on the beach. There are other interesting 

places to go where you can gather some wonderful memories to take 

back home with you, such as traditional tavernas, bars and restaurants. 

And Ouzou Melathron is just such a place that will give you a real taste 

of Greece. For 18 years this rustic ouzeri, one of the oldest and best 

known traditional tavernas in town, has been attracting locals and tourists 

alike to sip ouzo, munch on meze, listen to Greek music and soak up 

the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. If you’re feeling peckish during 

your night out, meze dishes are great for sharing and the perfect way to 

sample local Greek cuisine in a laidback atmosphere. The chefs at Ouzou 

Melathron use only quality ingredients to create tasty, traditional and 

varied Mediterranean recipes that are reworked in the restaurant’s own 

inimitable and ingenious way – you won’t fi nd any French fries here! If the 

names of the dishes sound strange, don’t worry – the helpful and friendly 

staff are only too happy to explain what delicacies are in store for you. 

Baked Manouri cheese with peppers and ham is a good starter followed 

by lamb chops in red wine and rosemary sauce all washed down with a 

glass or two of ouzo. And the great news is that the prices are extremely 

reasonable so you can enjoy a night out here without breaking your 

budget. Ouzou Melathron is open every day from 1pm until 1am, so drop 

in, stimulate your senses and experience a true taste of Thessaloniki. 

KARIPI 21, 54624 THESSALONIKI, GREECE, 

TEL: +30 (0)231 022 0043/ 231 027 5016, 

WWW.OUZOUMELATHRON.GR 

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The Claddagh 

Irish Bar 

MARBELLA, SPAIN 

Highly recommended for its 

atmospheric vibe and friendly 

reception, The Claddagh is situated 

in the centre of Marbella, under 

the Skol Apartments, just off 

Marbella’s promenade. Resident 

musicians Sean Murray and Alan 

‘the pianoman’ Hamilton who 

both hail from Dublin, continually 

impress the crowds with their live 

music performances six nights a 

week. If you’re a sports fan, then 

large plasma screens play the 

Finnegans 

of Dublin 

VALENCIA, SPAIN 

For a taste of Ireland and a 

traditional welcome, call in on 

Finnegans, the oldest Irish pub on 

the coast and right in the historic 

centre of Valencia. A favourite with 

locals and ex-pats, this friendly and 

family-run bar is the perfect place 

to relax over a cold pint and a spot 

of home-cooked lunch – or full Irish 

breakfast! – on the sunny terrace 

while you’re out exploring the sights. 

Or chill out on the terrace with a 

cool cocktail. Later on, the pace 

latest football, rugby, GAA and golf 

tournaments. The bar menu features 

an impressive list of cocktails as 

well as wines and beers and there’s 

a selection of light dishes and 

snacks to choose from should you 

start to feel peckish. The Claddagh 

can also cater for large parties and 

events, like weddings, so just enquire 

if you’re seeking out a venue for a 

special occasion. 

16 AVENIDA ARIAS MALDONADO, SKOL 

APARTMENTS, MARBELLA, SPAIN, TEL: +34 952 

779537, WWW.THECLADDAGHIRISHBAR.COM 

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hots up, transforming Finnegans 

into a party pub with live music 

every Friday night till late. With nine 

sports screens showing Premier 

and Champions League football, 

major rugby and GAA championship 

games, you won’t miss that allimportant 

match. And you can stay 

in touch with home through highspeed 

wi-fi – just ask at the bar. 

Cead Mile Failte! 

PLAZA DE LA REINA, 19 BAJO, 46003 VALENCIA, 

SPAIN. TEL: +34 963 922862, 

WWW.FINNEGANSOFDUBLIN.ES 

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Icebarcelona 

BARCELONA, SPAIN 

The perfect antidote to the soaring 

summer temperatures, Icebarcelona 

(where temperatures plummet 

to -5ºC, but don’t worry, you’ll 

be equipped with jackets and 

gloves to help keep you warm) has 

become a popular spot for both 

locals and visitors looking to chill 

out. Complete with ice walls and 

sculptures inspired by Barcelona’s 

Art Nouveau movement, the bar 

itself, as well as the stools and even 

the glasses are all made from frozen, 

crystalline water. 

The Irish Rover 

MADRID, SPAIN 

The Irish Rover is the landmark 

Irish bar in Madrid. Wonderfully 

spacious, the bar is spread out over 

two fl oors and offers something 

for everyone in the Spanish capital. 

Whether it’s catching up on the 

latest gossip, watching your favourite 

sport, shooting some pool, enjoying 

the best Irish coffee in town, or 

replenishing yourself from the 

delicious daily menu or late-night 

snacks on offer, the Irish Rover is 

where all the action is. It’s the ideal 

place to while away the morning 

Entry is €15, but this includes a 

complimentary drink. When you 

want to defrost, the ice bar has 

an alfresco terrace, known as the 

‘hot terrace’, just in front of the 

Barceloneta urban beach – the 

perfect spot for a cocktail at 

sundown or to party on through the 

night with local DJs playing every 

weekend. Entry to the terrace is free. 

RAMÓN TRIAS FARGAS 2 (ACCESS FROM BEACH 

ONLY) BARCELONA, SPAIN, TEL: +34 932 241625, 

WWW.ICEBARCELONA.COM OR WWW.ICEBCN.COM 

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after a visit to the Bernabéu, catch 

up on the latest sporting fi xtures 

or kick back with an evening of 

live music. It is also a great place 

to brush up on your Spanish and 

mingle with the locals at one of 

several daily events, such as a 

language exchange meeting or a 

quiz. It’s the perfect place to practise 

‘Madridlese’ as an insider. 

AVENIDA DE BRASIL 7, 28020 MADRID, SPAIN, 

TEL: +34 915 974811, 

WWW.THEIRISHROVER.COM, 

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Tracking down a quality steak or burger in Krakow is a bit like searching for the holy grail. But 

before we launch into a string of silly Monty Python jokes, we can bring you the nifty news that the 

quest has already been accomplished. And it’s an Irishman we’ve got to thank. Besides dishing up 

delicious steaks and burgers. Happy Hour with 5 zloty beer and vodka 3-5pm Mon-Fri. 

For Sports fans, you have truly struck gold. With ten plasma screens spread over three fully 

air-conditioned floors beaming in action from sporting events around the world you won’t miss a 

second of the action while you sip your Guinness. 

Karaoke on Thursday and Friday and our house band 

the Beertones on Saturday the action rolls on long 

after the last match ends. 

Located just off Krakows beautiful Main Square the 

Mbassys amazing authentic Irish Pub atmosphere 

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Located in the heart of Palma we’ve been 

the No 1 Irish bar in Mallorca for 15 years, 

serving the best pint of Guinness across 

the whole island! 

We work hard to provide the best live 

music in Palma, a great party atmosphere, 

and high quality food at reasonable prices. 

Hogans is an important player when it 

comes to sports bars in Mallorca, and shows 

every major match being shown throughout 

the year. We have 9 huge plasma TVs 

around the bar. 

Not a Guinness lover? Shame on you! For 

those who prefer to pass on a pint of the 

black stuff, we have two fully stocked bars, 

as well as a HUGE cocktails list! Rumour has 

it we serve the best Mojitos in Palma - why 

not taste for yourself?! 

Soak up the beer with something from our 

daily food menu. 

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For sun, sea and sand by the bucketful, check in and chill out at one 

of Marconfort’s all-inclusive, family-friendly resorts in Benidorm 

One of Europe’s most popular holiday 

resorts, Benidorm on Spain’s Costa 

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The height in metres 

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LIMOGES 

EAT: LES PETITS VENTRES 

While the name means “the small 

stomachs”, this restaurant (pictured) 

caters to appetites of all sizes. The menu 

features modern classics, including roast 

sea bass with traditional vegetables. 

20 RUE DE LA BOUCHERIE, TEL: +33 (0)5 

5534 2290, WWW.LES-PETITS-VENTRES.COM 

STAY: HOTEL RICHELIEU 

It may have that “chain hotel” look on the 

outside, but these recently renovated 

lodgings are actually spotless and stylish, 

with designer fabrics brightening up the 

beds, and the centre of town is just a few 

minutes’ walk away. Doubles from €88. 

40 AVENUE BAUDIN, TEL:+33 (0)5 5534 

2282, WWW.BESTWESTERN-RICHELIEU- 

LIMOGES.COM 

DANCE: AU BOUT DU MONDE 

Drink Belgian beer and listen to great 

music in an ancient stone cellar with a 

vaulted roof and hip lighting. An eclectic 

programme features jazz, electro, house, 

and rock, depending on the evening. 

1 RUE HAUTE-CITE, TEL: +33 (0)5 5505 0456, 

WWW.AUBOUTDUMONDE.NET 

SEE: CERAMICS 

You can’t come to Limoges without seeing 

dishes, and there’s no better place to 

get the full panoply than Musée National 

André Dubouché. It covers the entire 

history of the “fi red arts”, from Greek 

vases to the contemporary china. 

8 BIS PLACE WINSTON CHURCHILL, 

TEL: +33 (0)5 5533 0850, 

WWW.MUSEE-ADRIENDUBOUCHE.FR 

FLY TO LIMOGES FROM FIVE DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING BRISTOL AND LIVERPOOL 

PARIS 

STAY: HOTEL CHOPIN 

Tucked into one of Paris’s 19th-century 

covered shopping galleries, this friendly 

hotel (pictured) offers clean rooms and 

peace and quiet – a luxury in this bustling 

neighbourhood. Doubles from €96. 

46 PASSAGE JOUFFROY, TEL: +33 (0)1 4770 

5810, WWW.HOTEL-CHOPIN.COM 

SEE: GEORGE SAND 

French novelist George Sand (who was 

female) is the focus of Musée de la Vie 

Romantique, which is located in La Nouvelle 

Athènes neighbourhood, where many of the 

greats of the Romantic period lived. Don’t 

miss the lovely garden and tearoom. 

16 RUE CHAPTAL, TEL: +33 (0)1 5531 9567, 

WWW.PARIS.FR 

EAT: LE PASSAGE BAR 

So you want to experience the cuisine 

of Alain Senderens but you don’t want 

to blow the budget? Located on the 

restaurant’s fi rst fl oor, this hip bar/café 

features a €35 three-course menu. It’s 

chef’s choice, but with a chef like this you 

can’t go wrong. Reserve ahead. 

9 PLACE DE LA MADELEINE, TEL: +33 (0)1 

4265 2290, WWW.SENDERENS.FR 

EXPERIENCE: LE GAITE LYRIQUE 

This grand old theatre had fallen on hard 

times before it was taken over by the 

city and transformed into a centre for 

digital arts. It now hosts concerts, fi lms, 

live performances and expositions, all 

dedicated to the power of the megabyte. 

3 BIS RUE PAPIN, TEL: +33 (0)1 5301 5151, 

WWW.GAITE-LYRIQUE.NET 

FLY TO PARIS (BEAUVAIS) FROM 42 

DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BARI AND FEZ 

TOULON 

EAT: LE POINTILLISTE 

At this smart restaurant the young chef 

whips up inspired dishes such as squid 

with pink garlic, and rigatoni stuffed 

with duck and artichokes. The wine list 

features dozens of local elixirs. 

43 RUE PICOT, TEL: +33 (0)4 9471 0601, 

WWW.LEPOINTILLISTE.COM 

STAY: GRAND HOTEL DE LA GARE 

With a superb location just a hop, skip, 

and a splash from the beach, this small 

hotel has pretty rooms, old charm and 

even a tiny courtyard garden. Prices are 

reasonable and the service is warm and 

welcoming. Doubles start at €90. 

14 BOULEVARD TESSE, TEL: +33 (0)4 9424 

1000, WWW.GRANDHOTELGARE.COM 

SEE: PHOTOMED 

This new photography festival is a good 

excuse to explore Sanary-sur-Mer 

(pictured), a small fi shing port about a 

dozen kilometres from Toulon. Dedicated 

to Mediterranean photography, this year’s 

festival runs from 27 May to 19 June. 

VARIOUS SITES AROUND SANARY-SUR-MER, 

TEL: +33 (0)4 9474 1080, 

WWW.FESTIVALPHOTOMED.COM 

DRINK: LA PART DES ANGES 

Depending on the night, you can enjoy 

jam sessions, concerts, karaoke sessions, 

or DJs at this happening bar/club in the 

Morillon Village neighbourhood. Smokers 

take note: it claims to have the only 

fumoir (smoking room) in town. 

57 RUE LAMALGUE, TEL: +33 (0)4 9403 0631, 

WWW.LA-PART-DES-ANGES.COM 

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GERMANY 


17,000 

DUSSELDORF 

STAY: HOTELS SIR AND LADY ASTOR 

A strange breed of boutique hotel 

combining Scottish and African fl avours, 

the Hotel Sir Astor and its sister, the 

Lady Astor, offer stylishly intimate 

accommodation only 10 minutes from 

Königsallee. Doubles from €79. 

18-23 KURFURSTENSTR, TEL: +49 (0)211 

936090, WWW.SIR-ASTOR.DE 

HEAR: JAZZRALLY 

As Germany’s largest jazz festival, Jazzrally 

(9-12 June) attracts over 300,000 visitors 

annually. Over 500 different acts perform, 

spread across 35 stages. It has also drawn 

mainstream German acts such as Jan 

Delay and Die Fantastischen Vier. 

WWW.DUESSELDORFER-JAZZRALLY.DE 

SEE: JAPAN WOCHE 

Düsseldorf is home to over 6,000 

Japanese residents, and this year marks 

150 years of German-Japanese friendship. 

The annual Japan Week celebrations 

(pictured) kick off on 21 May and end with 

a fi reworks display on 28 May. 

TEL: +49 (0)211 1720 2857, 

WWW.DUESSELDORF-TOURISMUS.DE/EN 

SEE: THOMAS STRUTH 

German Thomas Struth is one of the 

biggest names in photography today. 

Find out why by touring a retrospective of 

his work at the K20 Museum. His clean, 

precise images range from dense Asian 

jungles to Germany’s industrial facilities. 

GRABBEPLATZ, +49 (0)211 838 1204, 

WWW.KUNSTSAMMLUNG.DE 

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AND ROME (CIAMPINO) 

The number of women serving 

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FRANKFURT 

EAT: BEST WORSCHT IN TOWN 

A kiosk known throughout Germany for 

its spicy currywurst (pictured), this oldschool 

stop even comes with an age limit 

for those crazy enough to try to tackle its 

spicier offerings. 

39 GRÜNEBURGWEG, TEL: +49 (0)69 721129, 

WWW.SNACK-POINT.COM 

STAY: PEARL HOTEL 

This stylish four-star is located in the 

bustling “Mainhattan” district, a short 

walk from the train station. Understated 

in design, its 55 well-equipped rooms 

come with fl atscreen TVs, free wi-fi , and 

rainforest showers. Doubles from €74. 

173 GUTLEUTSTRASSE, TEL: +49 (0)69 2713 

6690, WWW.PEARLHOTEL.DE 

VISIT: MMK 

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, 

Frankfurt’s Museum for Modern Art is 

offering an unprecedented look at some of 

the pieces in its unique collection. Expect 

to fi nd works from Ai Weiwei, Andy Warhol, 

Roy Lichtenstein, Gerhard Richter, and 

many more. Runs 19 June to 9 October. 

10 DOMSTRASSE, TEL: +49 (0)69 2123 0447, 

WWW.MMK-FRANKFURT.DE 

SEE: FIFA FOOTBALL 

As a host city for the 2011 FIFA Women’s 

World Cup, Frankfurt is staging four 

games at the Commerzbank-Arena – 

starting on 30 June with a clash between 

Germany and Nigeria. You can also watch 

the games on a fl oating screen in the river. 

WWW.FIFAFRAUENWM2011.FRANKFURT.DE 

FLY TO FRANKFURT (HAHN) FROM 50 

DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING GRAN CANARIA, 

MILAN (BERGAMO) AND RIGA 

MUNICH 

STAY: HOTEL EXCELSIOR 

Generously sized suites decked out with 

antique furniture, and a super-central 

location 100m from the main train station, 

make this four-star (pictured) hard to fault. 

Double rooms from €103. 

11 SCHUTZENSTRASSE, TEL: +49 (0)89 

551370, WWW.EXCELSIOR-HOTEL.DE 

SEE: KOSMOS RUNGE 

To mark the 200th anniversary of the 

death of German Romantic artist Philipp 

Runge, Munich’s Hypo Kunsthalle is 

showcasing some 20 paintings and 200 

drawings spanning the artist’s short-lived 

career. Until 4 September. 

8 THEATINERSTRASSE, TEL: + 49 (0)89 224412 

WWW.HYPO-KUNSTHALLE.DE 

GET NAKED: ENGLISCHER GARTEN 

One of Europe’s largest city parks, the 

English Garden boasts 900 acres of 

manicured lawns, shaded paths, bobbing 

swans and nude sunbathers. As well as 

the English-style landscaping, the park 

also offers a Japanese teahouse, Greekstyle 

temple and a Chinese Pagoda – the 

latter housing a very popular beer garden. 

1 SENDLINGER STRASSE 

SPLASH OUT: ISAR LOG RAFTING 

A day spent bobbing along the scenic 

river Isar on a traditional wooden raft 

is completed by lashings of local beer, 

a hearty breakfast, and lots of loud folk 

music. Book with Isarfl ossfahrten. 

TEL: +49 (0)89 3407 72300, 

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OUR LADY’S SHRINE, CO. MAYO, IRELAND 

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Confessions from: 11.00 am onwards 

Public Devotions: Weekdays 2.00 pm. Sundays 2.30 pm 

National Public Novena: (14 – 22 Aug. incl.) 3.00 pm & 8.30 pm 

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Captures the compelling story of 

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witnessed this extraordinary event and the stories of the many 

pilgrims who have come to Knock since then. 

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A long established, authentic Dublin 

pub and restaurant, Nancy Hands 

offers the real Irish drinking and dining 

experience. Popular with regulars and 

tourists, it has an extensive lunch, Early 

Bird and Evening á la carte menu with 

an incredible array of drinks including 

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IRELAND 


The year Ireland played its fi rst soccer 

international, beating Bulgaria 1-0 on 28 May 

1924 

DUBLIN 

EAT: KANUM 

The undisputed king of Dublin takeaways, 

Kanum offers top-notch Thai cuisine at 

bargain-basement prices. The gang 

garee, a mild yellow coconut milk curry, 

is a real treat. There are even a few seats 

in case you fancy sitting in. 

16 ORWELL ROAD, TEL: +353 (0)1 406 2080, 

WWW.KANUM.IE 

SEE: CHESTER BEATTY LIBRARY 

If only all libraries were this much fun. 

Established inside the grounds of Dublin 

Castle in 1950, this fascinating museum 

boasts precious manuscripts from across 

the globe (pictured). Pop in for an hour or 

so and dig through some of them. 

CLOCK TOWER BUILDING, DUBLIN CASTLE, 

TEL: +353 (0)1 407 0750, WWW.CBL.IE 

DRINK: DOHENY AND NESBITT 

A genuine Dublin institution, this Victorian 

bar houses two fi ne, old-style snugs and is 

popular with an eclectic crowd of friendly 

regulars and politicians taking time out 

from the nearby Irish Parliament. 

5 LOWER BAGGOT STREET, 

TEL: +353 (0)1 676 2945 

STAY: NUMBER 31 

Modernism and classic Georgian Dublin 

meet in this stylish, renovated townhouse, 

just off trendy Leeson Street (pictured). 

Rooms are spacious, while the awardwinning 

home-cooked breakfasts are 

the last word in urban decadence. 

Doubles from €100 per night. 

31 LEESON CLOSE, TEL: +353 (0)1 676 5011, 

WWW.NUMBER31.IE 

FLY TO DUBLIN FROM 74 DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING BIRMINGHAM AND SEVILLE 

KERRY 

STAY: BENNERS HOTEL 

Situated in the centre of the colourful 

fi shing port of Dingle, Benners is one of 

Kerry’s most popular hotels. This 19thcentury 

townhouse is remarkably elegant, 

while on your doorstep sits the majestic 

Dingle peninsula. Doubles from €59. 

MAIN STREET, TEL: +353 (0)66 915 1638, 

WWW.DINGLEBENNERS.COM 

VISIT: MURPHY’S ICE CREAM 

Sean and Kieran Murphy started in 2000 

with the goal of making the best ice cream 

in the world – and they’ve succeeded! Their 

ice-cream parlour (pictured) is the perfect 

place to sample such delicious varieties as 

cookies and cream and pure chocolate. 

STRAND STREET, TEL: +353 (0)66 915 2644, 

WWW.MURPHYSICECREAM.IE 

EAT: BRICIN 

Killarney is home to many of the top 

restaurants in “the Kingdom” – and this 

friendly eatery is among the very best. 

The boxty (potato pancakes fi lled with 

chicken, seafood, curried lamb, or 

vegetables) is the star attraction. 

26 HIGH STREET. TEL: + 353 (0)64 663 4902, 

WWW.BRICIN.COM 

VISIT: MUCKROSS HOUSE AND GARDENS 

Step back in time at this impressive 

Victorian pile, where local artisans 

demonstrate bookbinding, weaving and 

pottery. The ruins of nearby Muckross 

Abbey, destroyed in the 17th century, 

are well worth exploring, too. 

KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK, TEL: + 353 

(0)64 667 0144, WWW.MUCKROSS-HOUSE.IE 

FLY TO KERRY FROM SIX DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING DUBLIN AND FARO (ALGARVE) 

WICKLOW 

SHOP: FISHER’S 

High fashion and stylish arts and crafts 

are the order of the day in this renowned 

Wicklow store. The neighbouring Buttery 

Café is just the spot for a reviving cup of 

tea and a handmade scone after shopping. 

THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE, 

NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY, TEL: +353 (0)1 

281 9404, WWW.FISHERS.IE. 

STAY: LOUGH DAN HOUSE 

Situated 300m up in the Wicklow 

Mountains, Seán and Theresa Byrne’s 

farmhouse offers comfy beds and open 

fi res. Surrounded by National Park, the 

views are great, while the ambience inside 

is pleasingly laid back. Doubles from €50. 

CARRIGEEN DUFF, LOUGH DAN, TEL: +353 

(0)1 281 7027, WWW.LOUGHDANHOUSE.COM 

DRINK: THE CARTOON INN 

Ignore the name: this quirky pub 

(pictured) in picturesque Rathdrum is 

no joke. Since the 1960s, the old-worldstyle 

bar has been used as a location in 

numerous fi lms including Michael Collins, 

A Terrible Beauty and A Love Divided. 

28 MAIN STREET, RATHDRUM, 

TEL: +353 (0)404 46774 

EAT: THE CONSERVATORY 

If you like your restaurants homely, then 

you’ll love the Conservatory. In a (yes...) 

conservatory, attached to her beautiful 

home, Lisa de la Haye serves up greatquality 

Irish produce with a twist. The wild 

venison and beetroot casserole is to die for. 

THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, LARAGH, TEL: +353 

(0)404 45302, WWW. THECONSERVATORY.IE 

FLY TO DUBLIN FROM 74 DESTINATIONS, 

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The Country Resort “Il Piccolo Noce” is close to Perugia, in the locality Pietrafi tta, 

village of Piegaro, famous for its glassworks with its origins dating back to around the 

1200 century. The resort completely renovated in accordance with the traditions of the 

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ITALY 


The number of years Italy 

has been a nation state 

150 

MILAN 

EAT: ANTICA TRATTORIA DELLA PESA 

Get a taste of some old-fashioned 

Milanese charm at these belle époque 

dining rooms, where locals come to 

savour dishes such as cotoletta alla 

Milanese (breaded veal cutlets) and 

ossobuco (braised veal shanks). Finish 

with some grappa and you’ll fi t right in. 

10 VIALE PASUBIO, TEL: +39 02 655 5741 

DRINK: BAR BIANCO 

Slap bang in the middle of the green oasis 

that is Parco Sempione, this terrace bar 

is a destination in its own right come 

aperitivo hour. Get down there around 

6pm, when the free snacks are laid on, 

and join the lively crowd until late. 

4 VIALE IBSEN, TEL: +39 02 8699 2026, 

WWW.BAR-BIANCO.COM 

STAY: ENTERPRISE HOTEL 

Located a short walk from some of the 

city’s main exhibition centres, this trendy 

four-star (pictured) boasts fi ne fabrics and 

parquet fl oors, a well-stocked wine bar and 

loft restaurant. Doubles from €143. 

91 CORSO SEMPIONE, TEL: +39 02 318181, 

WWW.ENTERPRISEHOTEL.COM 

SEE: THE EYES OF CARAVAGGIO 

Artists that would have infl uenced the 

young Caravaggio, the rebel 17th-century 

painter, are brought together in this 

exhibition of 50 works at the Museo 

Diocesano. See the likes of Venetian 

master Tintoretto alongside early pieces 

by the man himself. Until 3 July. 

95 CORSO DI PORTA TICINESE, TEL: +39 02 

8942 0019, WWW.MUSEODIOCESANO.IT 

FLY TO MILAN (BERGAMO) FROM 71 

DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING CORK AND RIGA 

PERUGIA 

EAT: IL FALCHETTO 

With its small tables clustered under 

cosy vaulted brick ceilings, this is one of 

Perugia’s top dining spots. Start with a 

classic antipasto of Umbrian cured meats, 

then move on to rich dishes like falchetti 

verdi (spinach and ricotta gnocchi). 

20 VIA BARTOLO, TEL: +39 075 573 1775, 

WWW.ILFALCHETTO.IT 

DRINK: CASTELLO MONTE 

VIBIANO VECCHIO 

Take an eco-tour of this carbon-neutral 

winery in the Umbrian countryside, and 

learn all about its pioneering practices 

while getting to taste some delicious 

wines too. The stunning vineyards are 

crowned by a beautiful ancient castle. 

MARSCIANO, PERUGIA, TEL: +39 075 878 

3001, WWW.MONTEVIBIANO.IT 

STAY: HOTEL FORTUNA 

This friendly three-star (pictured) has bags 

of character, set in a 14th-century, vinecovered 

building. Some of its 52 elegant 

rooms feature wood-beamed or frescoed 

ceilings, and it’s a great base for exploring 

the medieval centre. Doubles from €128. 

19 VIA BONAZZI, TEL: +39 075 572 2845, 

WWW.HOTELFORTUNAPERUGIA.COM 

SEE: IPOGEO DEI VOLUMNI 

Take a peek around this ancient 

underground burial site that lies just to 

the south-east of the city. It belonged to 

the Etruscan Velimna family from around 

200BC, and contains marble sculptures, 

funeral urns, and reliefs hewn from stone. 

53 VIA VOLUMNIA 

FLY TO PERUGIA FROM FOUR DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING CAGLIARI AND TRAPANI 

VERONA 

EAT: LA TAVERNA DI VIA STELLA 

Styled like an old Veronese wine cellar, this 

locals’ joint is the place to come for some 

classic home cooking. Tuck into hearty 

game dishes like coniglio alla veronese 

con pesto (rabbit with basil-garlic pesto), 

and the speciality salt cod. 

5C VIA STELLA, TEL: +39 045 800 8008, 

WWW.TAVERNADIVIASTELLA.COM 

DRINK: ENOTECA “ORESTE DAL ZOVO” 

Run by sommelier Oreste, this renowned 

wine bar near the city’s Well of Love stocks 

a wide selection of reasonably priced 

wines. Snacks are available, and you can 

even try some prized balsamic vinegar. 

7 VICOLO SAN MARCO IN FORO, TEL: +39 045 

803 4369, WWW.ENOTECADALZOVO.IT 

STAY: IL SOGNO DI GIULIETTA 

Budding Romeos should check out this 

stunning four-star (pictured), situated 

opposite Juliet’s balcony. Inspired by the 

Shakespeare play, the luxurious drapes, 

antique rugs, and Jacuzzis in each 

bathroom make this one hell of a love 

nest. Doubles from €235. 

23 VIA CAPPELLO, TEL: +39 045 800 9932, 

WWW.SOGNODIGIULIETTA.IT 

SEE: PALAZZO FORTI 

For the best displays of contemporary art, 

drop into the Palazzo Forti, which itself 

has a fascinating story to tell. Home to 

nobility as far back as the 12th century, 

it also features the Torre dei Lamberti, 

which offers splendid views over the city. 

4 VOLTO DUE MORI, TEL: +39 045 800 1903, 

WWW.PALAZZOFORTI.IT 

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INCLUDING BRINDISI AND PARIS (BEAUVAIS) 

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Ravnafl oke in Haugesund - Norway, 

off ers activities and adventures 

based on the fantastic landscape 

in the west coast of Norway. 

Activities range from hiking & 

biking, guided boat tour and seals 

safari to action like obstacle race, 

suspension bridges and deep sea 

rafting. A great adventure is 

ensured, whether you are individual 

travelers, small or large groups and 

company or organization. 

Contact us and we will fi nd an exciting program that fi ts you! 

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For the past 16 years the Yorkshire Pride has been building up 

an excellent reputation as a fantastic place to eat in Benidorm. 

It has become so popular as a home from home that there is 

now Yorkshire Pride 1, 2 and 3. Holidaymakers return year after 

year seeking the restaurant’s great home-cooked traditional 

English dishes at affordable prices. What’s more the portions are 

huge! The mega mixed grill platter and the daily Sunday dinners 

are favourites with visitors. Owners Tad and Lesley provide 

entertainment every night with the Tad Cocker Band. They also 

own ‘Bar Why Not’ situated on the Calle Gerona which has 

karaoke every night.

TEXT: ROGER NORUM AND SOPHY GRIMSHAW 


NORWAY 


The life expectancy 

of a Norwegian 

79 

FREDRIKSTAD 

STAY: QUALITY HOTEL FREDRIKSTAD 

Easily one of the city’s sleekest hotels, 

and one of its most affordable. The entire 

place is gorgeously decked out in typical 

Scandinavian minimalist design. There 

are pod-like 70s-era chairs and rooms 

are similarly cool, and have large walk-in 

showers. Doubles from NOK, 980 (€126). 

2-6 NYGATEN, TEL: +47 6939 3000, 

WWW.CHOICE.NO 

EAT: JACOB AALL 

A popular, relaxed brasserie (pictured), 

Jacob Aall’s menu of sandwiches, burgers 

and salads is best enjoyed on the large 

terrace. After 11pm the music gets turned 

up loud and the locals start doing shots 

and making moves on each other. 

15 STORGATA, TEL: +47 6931 1100 

LEARN: FREDRIKSTAD MUSEUM 

Set at the southern tip of Gamblebyen 

(old town) in an early-18th-century sentry 

post, this is one of the most compelling 

museums in the region. The building 

holds a scale model of the old town as well 

as a collection of regional ethnographic 

artefacts spanning several centuries. 

41 TOIHUSGATEN, TEL: +47 6930 4030 

EXPLORE: GAMLEBYEN 

Southern Norway has long been a favourite 

for painters on account of the magical light 

that enfolds its valleys and coastline. Go for 

an afternoon walk through the district of 

Gamlebyen and explore the galleries that 

show off (and sell) their work. 

GAMLEBYEN 

FLY TO OSLO (RYGGE AND TORP) FROM 

42 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BRUSSELS 

(CHARLEROI) AND NEWCASTLE 

HAUGESUND 

STAY: RADISSON BLU HOTEL HAUGESUND 

The best reason to stay at this particular 

Radisson Blu is the fantastic setting: right 

on the clear blue sea. Most rooms have 

balconies and there’s also free wi-fi , a 

pool and sauna. Doubles from NOK 1,395 

(€179). 

1 YSTADVEIEN, TEL: +47 5286 1000, 

WWW.RADISSONBLU.COM 

EAT: LOTHES MAT & VINHUS 

Set smack on the Smedasundet sound 

in an 1850s-era building, this is one of 

the city’s best-loved restaurants. Serving 

seafood and classic Scandinavian dishes, 

the garden is the perfect place to come 

for a meal on a sunny spring day. 

4 SKIPPERGATE, TEL: +47 5271 2201, 

WWW.LOTHESMAT.NO 

CYCLE: RAVNA FLOKE 

The warmer months are perfect for 

exploring southern Norway’s fl atlands by 

pushbike. Stop in here to hire a mountain 

or road bike (from NOK250/€31 per day, 

including helmet), then have one of the 

friendly staff point out a route to take. 

146 HAGLANDSVEIEN, TEL: +47 5280 4398, 

WWW.RAVNAFLOKE.COM 

BE A VIKING: BUKK0Y ISLAND 

Norway is famous for nothing if not the 

Vikings, whose history has been preserved 

in a number of settlements around the 

country. Visit this nearby island to explore 

longhouses, boat storage complexes and 

the modest St Olav’s Church. 

WWW.VIKINGKINGS.COM 

FLY TO HAUGESUND FROM FOUR 

DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ALICANTE AND 


OSLO 

EAT: DELICATESSEN 

Help keep the cost of your evening meal 

down by hitting this good-quality tapas 

bar and ordering small dishes until you 

feel full. Be prepared to have to wait for 

a table on weekend nights. 

8 SONDREGATE, +47 2271 4546, 

WWW.DELICATESSEN.NO 

DRINK: PARKTEATRET 

At this very cool bar (pictured), once you 

choose a brew from the extensive beer 

menu it will be poured for you by one of 

the friendly, well-dressed, tattooed staff. 

Sandwiches are supplied by excellent 

local deli Hotel Havana, and Scandinavian 

indie is the soundtrack. 

11 OLAV RYES PLASS, +47 2235 6300, 

WWW.PARKTEATRET.NO 

SEE: DAGFIN WERENSKIOLD 

Outside Rådhuset (the City Hall) you’ll fi nd 

striking wooden friezes depicting scenes 

from Norse mythology by the 20th-century 

artist Dagfi n Werenskiold. Annotations 

beneath the images explain which burly 

gods and powerful goddesses you are 

looking at. Educational, fun and free. 

FRIDTJOF NANSENS PLASS 

STAY: GRAND HOTEL OSLO 

An Oslo institution, the Grand features 

two restaurants, two bars and a spa, and 

is worth visiting even if you’re not staying 

here. A favourite with visiting actors and 

musicians, it’s opulent yet still cosy. 

Doubles from NOK1,420 (€180). 

31 KARL JOHANS GATE, +47 2321 2000, 

WWW.GRAND.NO 

FLY TO OSLO (RYGGE AND TORP) FROM 

42 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING EDINBURGH 

Experience 

Oslo from 

a different 

perspective 

Take part in the Oslo Marathon 

which takes place September 

24-25. Experience the streets of 

Oslo together with enthusiastic 

runners and a cheering crowd. 

Choose between 5 distances: 

marathon, half marathon, 

10 kilometers, 3 kilometers 

and a childrens marathon 

of 500 meters. 

For more information 

and registration: 

www.oslomaraton.no 


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Not only is Casal do Carvalhal a place for nature lovers but 

sports lovers are also attracted to this region as it has plenty 

on off er: mountain biking, canoeing and paragliding. 

Rua Do Carvalhal No 76 - 4720-103 Barreiros-Amares 

Tel: +351 253 908 323 - Mob: +351 911 891 920 

Email: geral@casaldocarvalhal.com - www.casaldocarvalhal.com 

Originally serving as a farm for Benedictine monks, 

Casal do Carvalhal has been completely refurbished. 

Set on a small farm near Barreiros, its location off ers 

guests a tranquil stay with places of interest steeped in 

history and culture close by: the Sanctuary of Sameiro 

Bom Jesus do Monte and Redunfe Monastery... 

A visit to Casal do Carvalhal will make your stay an unforgett able ex perience!

TEXT: MATTHEW HANCOCK 


PORTUGAL 


The number of UNESCO World 

Heritage Sites in mainland Portugal 

10 

BRAGA 

VISIT: ESTADIO AXA 

Even when the football season is over, 

Sporting Braga’s stadium (pictured) 

is an unmissable attraction. Two ultramodern 

stands have been built into the 

rock face of a former quarry in a dazzling 

project by Portugal’s leading architect, 

Eduardo Souta Moura. Book in advance 

for weekday tours (€5). 

PARQUE NORTE, MONTE CASTRO, DUME, 

TEL: +351 253 206860, WWW.SCBRAGA.PT 

EAT: RESTAURANTE DE BOURO 

Braga is Portugal’s religious capital so 

it seems appropriate to dine in this former 

Cistercian monastic lodging – now a 

smart restaurant specialising in traditional 

regional cuisine. Mains include a tasty 

dried cod with prawns, duck rice 

or medallions of oxen. 

30-32 RUA SANTO ANTONIO DAS 

TRAVESSAS, TEL: +351 253 261609 

DRINK: CAFE VIANNA 

This famous art nouveau café is the place 

to hang out in Braga, either under the 

arcades or within spray shot of the main 

square’s elaborate fountains. You could 

happily while away a few hours here over 

a coffee, beer or full meal. 

PRACA DA REPUBLICA, TEL: +351 253 262336 

STAY: POUSADA DE SAO VICENTE 

An attractive former townhouse has been 

given a chic makeover and now operates 

as a stylish hotel with plush rooms and its 

own pool, just a short walk from the city 

centre. Doubles from €120. 

LARGO DAS INFIAS, TEL: +351 253 209500 

FLY TO PORTO FROM 32 DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING EINDHOVEN AND LA ROCHELLE 

FARO 

EAT: HENRIQUE LEIS 

The nearest Michelin-starred restaurant 

to Faro is a cosy cabin with superb 

evening-only French cuisine, prepared by 

the acclaimed Brazilian chef Henrique 

Leis. Try guinea fowl, lobster fl ambé with 

cognac and red wine risotto, and a mindblowing 

selection of chocolates. 

VALE FORMOSO, 8135-035 ALMANCIL, TEL: 

+351 289 393438, WWW.HENRIQUELEIS.COM 

DRINK: COLUMBUS LOUNGE BAR 

This is Faro’s coolest venue (pictured), 

with comfy sofas under the arcades of a 

former hospital overlooking Faro’s central 

gardens and marina. Pop in for a leisurely 

beer or cocktail. 

13 PRACA DR FRANCISCO GOMES, 

TEL: +351 289 823337 

VISIT: CULATRA 

Faro sits on the fringes of a wetland nature 

reserve whose expanses are protected 

by the sandspit island of Culatra. Various 

boat trips run here, offering the chance 

to chill out on one of the Algarve’s best 

beaches, which stretch across the island’s 

entire north coast. Bring the camera. 

DETAILS FROM WWW.VISITALGARVE.PT 

STAY: HOTEL EVA 

With most of its balconied rooms looking 

over Faro’s bustling marina, this is the 

city’s most in-demand accommodation. 

There’s a top-fl oor restaurant and bar 

with stunning sea views, and 

a rooftop pool. Doubles from €116. 

1 AVENIDA DA REPUBLICA, TEL: +351 289 

001000, WWW.TDHOTELS.PT 

FLY TO FARO (ALGARVE) FROM 29 

DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BILLUND AND KERRY 

PORTO 

ENJOY: FESTA DE SAO JOAO 

This is Porto’s biggest annual celebration. 

Streets are decked out in coloured 

ribbons all month, with various events 

and concerts leading up to the night of 

23 June. Then brace yourself for an allnight 

party of fi reworks and entertainment, 

when leek-wielding revellers go wild. 

WWW.PORTOTURISMO.PT 

VISIT: GRAHAM’S PORT LODGE 

No visit to Porto would be complete 

without a look inside a port wine lodge, 

and Graham’s is one of the most 

venerable. Over a century old, the 

lodge includes a small port wine 

production museum, a shop, 

and most popular of all, a tasting room. 

514 RUA REI RAMIRO, TEL: +351 223 776484, 

WWW.GRAHAMSPORTLODGE.COM 

EAT: DOM TONHO 

In a plum position right by the Douro, Dom 

Tonho (pictured) blends contemporary 

décor with bare granite walls. Sumptuous 

“nouveau” cuisine includes mixed 

grilled fi sh, pork with clams and Porto’s 

signature dish, tripe with white beans. 

13-15 CAIS DA RIBEIRA, TEL: + 351 222 

004307, WWW.DTONHO.COM 

STAY: GRAND HOTEL DE PARIS 

One of Porto’s oldest hotels has retained 

its grandeur – and its old-fashioned 

prices. Relax under soaring ceilings, just 

an olive’s throw away from the central 

sights. Doubles from €55. 

27-29 RUA DA FABRICA, TEL: +351 222 

073140, WWW.HOTELPARIS.PT 

FLY TO PORTO FROM 32 DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING BORDEAUX AND RODEZ 

Riad Les Hibiscus welcomes 

you to a heaven of luxury and 

quiet in the heart of the Medina. 

Located a stone’s throw away 

from the picturesque markets 

of Marrakesh and the famous 

Jemaa El Fna Square. 

The hotel comprises a sunny 

patio, a pool, a romantic rooftop 

terrace with panoramic view of 

the Atlas mountains, a Hammam 

(Moroccan sauna) and eight 

comfortable bedrooms. 

All our rooms offer A/C and 

heating, in-room guest safes and 

riad-wide free Wifi internet. 

RATES FROM €90 (£80 or $135) 

to €150 (£135 or $225) 

dependent on rooms and season. 

+ 212 524 383 145 

contact@riad-hibiscus.com 

www.riad-hibiscus.com 


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TEXT: LUCILLE HOWE / PHOTO © ALAMY 


SPAIN 


The length in kilometres from 

Lanzarote to the African mainland 

125 

FUERTEVENTURA 

EAT: 15 

This restaurant has a daily menu of 

15 dishes that rise or fall on a leaderboard 

according to what is selling best at any 

given time. If something isn’t working, 

it simply drops off the menu and is 

replaced. Mains start at €13. Be sure 

to book in advance – it’s popular. 

EL CASTILLO LOCAL D2, 35610 CALETA DE 

FUSTE, TEL: +34 928 160379 

DRINK: THE POINT BAR 

The Point Bar is the place to come if you 

want to listen to live jazz. It is also situated 

right in front of the beach so you can sink 

your toes in the sand and listen to the 

sounds of the cool bass as you do so. 

HOPLACO GARDENS, CORRALEJO 

WATERFRONT 

STAY: HOTEL MELIA GORRIONES 

A stylish four-star hotel in the south of 

Fuerteventura with excellent facilities. The 

large swimming pool backs on to the epic 

Sotavento beach with its 30km of sand 

dunes. As well as a sexy-looking spa there 

are plenty of secret sanctuaries under 

thatched pagodas. Doubles from €136. 

PLAYA BARCA PAJARA, TEL: +34 928 547025, 

WWW.MELIAGORRIONES.COM 

SEE: THE CORRALEJO DUNES 

Drive into Corralejo and you hit the 

immense, undulating dunes made up of 

sand blown in from Africa. Walk up the 

slopes and survey a landscape that looks 

like another planet, and then slide down 

on a sand board for a shot of adrenaline. 

CORRALEJO 

FLY TO FUERTUVENTURA FROM 21 

DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BREMEN AND CORK 

GRAN CANARIA 

EAT: CASA MARTELL 

A rustic, family-run eaterie popular with 

locals. The array of characterful bottles 

and caskets on display refl ects the 

extensive wine list on offer. Try the 

“cordero”, or lamb, which falls from the 

bone, and chewy, spicy chorizo. 

EL MADRONAL, NEAR SANTA BRIGIDA, 

LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA, 

TEL: +34 928 641283 

DRINK: EL HERRENO 

When you reach that point in the late 

afternoon when you fancy the fi rst cool 

beer of the day, head to this tapas bar in 

the Vegueta district. Its shady pavement 

seating under the potted orange trees 

is just the spot in which to sink a cold one. 

5 CALLE DE MENDIZABEL, 35001 LAS PALMAS 

DE GRAN CANARIA, TEL: +34 928 331154 

STAY: HOTEL NEPTUNO 

Neptuno’s rooms are modern and 

spacious but have an inviting, boutique 

feel. Most importantly, it is only for adults 

(18+) to preserve a grown-up vibe. Located 

in the centre of Playa del Inglés, doubles 

start at €136 per person, per night, in May. 

29 AVDA ALFECERES PROVISIONALES, 35100 

PLAYA DEL INGLES, TEL: +351 291 724256, 

WWW.NEPTUNOGRANCANARIA.COM 

SEE: ECO BIKE TOUR 

See the island from the back of an 

eco electric bike with more than the 

usual pedal power. For €27 you receive a 

three-hour guided tour, either around the 

beaches or the Rocky Mountain. 

TEL: +34 666 124776, WWW.ECOBIKERS.INFO 

FLY TO GRAN CANARIA FROM 31 

DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING KNOCK AND PORTO 

LANZAROTE 

EAT: LA TEGALA RESTAURANT 

Come here for high-quality Canarian dishes 

like “Ropa Vieja” – stew of cuttlefi sh and 

chickpeas – or an extensive tapas bar with 

paired wines. Three salons offers different 

vibes but all with panoramic views. 

60 CARRETERA DE TIAS A YAIZA, MACHER, 

TEL: +34 928 524524, WWW.LATEGALA.COM 

SEE: LAGOMAR 

This multi-tasking museum/restaurant/ 

bar was designed by renowned artist and 

architect César Manrique. Teeter up some 

stairs to a candlelit cave that hosts a chillout 

DJ at weekends. 

4 CALLE LOS LOROS, TEL: +34 928 845665, 

WWW.LAG-O-MAR.COM 

STAY: FINCA MALVASIA 

A boutique guesthouse run by a young 

British family. The cluster of chic, rustic 

apartments are set in a vineyard, with the 

Timanfaya mountains as your neighbours 

and banana trees as your shade. The 

apartments are self-catering but your 

hosts can provide homemade tagine if 

you’re too tired to cook after your surf. 

One-bedroom apartments from €130. 

MASDACHE, LA GERIA, TEL: +34 692 155981, 

WWW.FINCAMALVASIA.COM 

VISIT: JAMEOS DEL AGUA 

A 6km long lava tube is the setting for this 

bar, restaurant, auditorium and gardens, 

landscaped by César Manrique (see 

Lagomar, above). The lagoon here is home 

to thousands of blind albino crabs that 

glow in the shallows like stars. 

NEAR ORZOLA, TEL: +34 928 848020 

FLY TO LANZAROTE FROM 31 DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING BOLOGNA AND MADRID 


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EUROPEAN FASHION STUDIO 

17 FLORAL STREET, COVENT GARDEN 

LONDON, WC2E 9DS 

020 7836 6888 

info@europeanfashionstudio.com 

www.europeanfashionstudio.com 

Dare to be different? 

Once in a lifetime opportunity to eat, drink and relax in the 

place where legendary artists such as COLDPLAY, TAKE THAT, 

ELBOW, SPICE GIRLS, ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN and even BARRY 

MANILOW recorded world famous albums. 

Amazing, quirky, historic surroundings – come and see the 

platinum discs and the original mixing room. 

STUDIO2 at Parr Street, Liverpool, L1 4JN – late bar, live music, 

bar snacks, weekend breakfast. Open weekdays noon till late. 

Open weekends 9am till late 

Tel: 0151 707 3727 | Email: info@studio2liverpool.co.uk 

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TEXT: SOPHY GRIMSHAW AND ASH MEHRA 


UK 


The date in April that is World Tapir Day, 

celebrated at Noah’s Ark Farm Zoo, Bristol 

27 

BRISTOL 

STAY: THE AVON GORGE 

This gorge-ous – see what we did there? 

– hotel in Clifton Village (pictured) offers 

a country getaway feel, but without the 

problems of a truly remote location, 

making it popular for weddings. Brunel 

fans will enjoy the view of Bristol’s famous 

suspension bridge. Doubles from £79 (€89). 

SION HILL, CLIFTON, TEL +44 (0)117 973 

8955, WWW.THEAVONGORGE.COM 

VISIT: M SHED 

Opening on 17 June, this new city museum 

has three wings: Bristol People, Bristol 

Places and Bristol Life. It offers a fun, 

interactive and informative look at Bristol 

past and present, and you are invited to 

donate your own Bristol memory or story. 

PRINCE’S WHARF, WWW.MSHED.ORG 

SHOP: CREATIVITY 

There’s a friendly atmosphere at this 

art and craft supplies shop, where you 

can pick up beads, paints, dyes, ribbons, 

coloured felts and so on, to get cracking 

with a creative project of your choice. 

7 WORRALL ROAD, TEL: +44 (0)117 973 1710, 

WWW.CREATIVITYCRAFTSUPPLIERS.CO.UK 

SEE: BRISTOL HIPPODROME 

Big-name productions head here after 

their West End runs. May alone offers the 

chance to see Avenue Q, Derren Brown, 

and Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella, for 

example. It’s also the only theatre in the 

UK with a retractable roof, meaning that it 

can be used for open-air performances. 

ST AUGUSTINES PARADE, TEL: +44 (0)117 302 

3310, WWW.BRISTOLHIPPODROME.ORG.UK 

FLY TO BRISTOL FROM 29 DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING MARRAKESH AND WROCLAW 

LONDON 

DRINK: TSURU 

Instead of a pint of lager and a packet 

of crisps, why not meet a friend for a 

refreshing glass of hot sake and split 

a bowl of edamame? The cosy new branch 

of Tsuru Sushi, one of three in London, 

also offers full lunch and dinner menus. 

10 QUEEN STREET, +44 (0)20 7377 6367, 

WWW.TSURU-SUSHI.CO.UK 

EAT: AMICO BIO 

The owners of this Italian restaurant 

(pictured) import produce from their 

family farm back home. As with all the 

best Mediterranean cooking, the focus is 

on letting the quality of the ingredients 

speak for itself. The difference here is that 

the entire menu is vegetarian and organic. 

44 CLOTH FAIR, TEL: +44 (0)20 7600 7778, 

WWW.AMICOBIO.CO.UK 

SEE: TRACY EMIN 

Love Is What You Want is a major new 

show celebrating the work of beloved Britart 

brat Tracy Emin, featuring pieces from 

every period of her career. Contemporary 

art can get a bit racy, of course: under 16s 

must be accompanied by an adult. 

HAYWARD GALLERY, SOUTHBANK CENTRE, 

TEL: +44 (0)20 7960 4200, 

WWW.SOUTHBANKCENTRE.CO.UK 

TREE HUG: GREAT TREES OF LONDON 

Pick up a copy of this unusual guidebook, 

which tells you where you’ll fi nd some 

rather spectacular trees. You’ll learn a thing 

or two about London history on the way. 

WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK 



INCLUDING BIARRITZ AND VALENCIA 

NEWCASTLE 

STAY: COPTHORNE HOTEL 

This isn’t a boutique hideaway, but not 

everything has to be. Try the Copthorne 

for a luxurious, conveniently situated 

city-centre hotel with all you need, albeit 

a slightly corporate feel. Doubles from 

£286 (€326). 

THE CLOSE, QUAYSIDE, TEL: +44 (0)19 1222 

0333, WWW.MILLENNIUMHOTELS.CO.UK 

CLUB: DIGITAL 

In need of a night out nightclubbing? This 

1,400-capacity venue delivers booming 

tunes all night long. Check out the themed 

nights for lovers of r’n’b, indie, pop, rock 

and cheesy 80s music. 

TIMES SQUARE, TEL: +44 (0)19 1261 9755, 

WWW.YOURFUTUREISDIGITAL.COM 

EAT: BLACKFRIARS BANQUET HALL 

Newly restored, this ornate banquet hall 

(pictured) dates back to 1239, and now 

you can eat medieval-style food here once 

again, as centuries-old British recipes 

are recreated with ingredients that are – 

thankfully – rather more fresh than that. 

FRIARS STREET, TEL:+44 (0)191 261 5945, 

WWW.BLACKFRIARSRESTAURANT.CO.UK 

VISIT: CASTLE KEEP 

One of the most intricately crafted 

Norman stone castles surviving in Britain 

today is just a fi ve-minute walk from 

Newcastle Central station, on the site of 

an ancient Anglo-Saxon cemetery. Don’t 

miss the great view from the castle of the 

river and seven bridges. 

CASTLE GARTH, TEL: +44 (0)191 232 7938, 

WWW.CASTLEKEEP-NEWCASTLE.ORG.UK 

FLY TO NEWCASTLE FROM THREE 

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Conservas Ortiz, 100 years 

of tradition and expertise 

Conservas Ortiz, a family owned 

Company producing high quality canned 

fish and seafood for 5 generations. 

Since 1891, Ortiz prepares in its factory of Ondarroa, in the Bay 

of Biscay, Bonito del Norte cans, with pole and line caught white 

tuna fi shed one by one during the summer season. 

A few years later, Ortiz started to produce high quality anchovy 

cans, cured in saltwater barrels and then packaged. We continue 

to work using artisan methods, taking care to preserve the art of 

fi shing, the origin and the freshness of the fi sh. 

In order to guarantee the highest quality, we prepare our 

canned fi sh using strict traditional methods which have given 

us a prestigious image and international recognition. 

Ortiz Bonito del Norte: pole and line 

caught, one by one. 

Ortiz Bonito del Norte is fi shed during summertime using artisan 

fi shing techniques. We prepare our tuna in a traditional manner, 

always aiming for exceptional results, with a soft texture and an 

exquisite taste. 

www.conservasortiz.com 

export@ortiz.es 

+34 943 86 26 00 

Ortiz Anchovies, Always prepared by hand 

Ortiz Anchovies are fi shed during springtime 

and are always prepared fresh in order to 

maintain their fl avour. They are aged in saltwater 

barrels for a minimum of 6 months. Once the 

anchovies are properly preserved, they are either 

packaged whole in salt water, or hand fi lleted 

one by one and packaged in olive oil. 

Tricks to enjoy and preserve the anchovies 

- Before opening, keep them refrigerated: 

it will guarantee their unique fl avour 

and texture. 

- Once opened, keep refrigerated with the 

anchovies fully covered in olive oil. 

- The olive oil may solidify in the fridge: 

Keep the anchovies at room temperature 

for a few minutes and they will return 

to normal. 

- Enjoy the anchovies in your salad: Add 

them at the last minute and use them as salt! 

- To dress your salad, use the olive oil from 

the tin. 

OUR RECIPE: NICOISE SALAD 

Servings: 2 approx 

A large handful of thin French beans 

2 hard-boiled eggs 

4 tomatoes 

1 tin of Ortiz Bonito del Norte in olive oil 

5/6 Ortiz Anchovy fi llets 

Black olives 

Dressing: 

Olive oil (use the anchovy tin olive oil!) 

Balsamic vinegar 

2 small, young cloves of garlic

Cheap drink on the 

German border 

A one-stop shop for snapping up booze at bargain prices, 

the Scandlines BorderShop should be the fi rst port of 

call for stocking up on all alcoholic refreshments 

S 

ituated in Puttgarden, right on 

the German/Danish border, the 

Scandlines BorderShop is the biggest 

of its kind in Northern Europe. 

Comprising a staggering 8,000 square metres, 

and stocking almost every liquor brand under 

the sun, it is jam-packed with beer, spirits, wine, 

ciders, fi zzy drinks, sweets and chocolate – many 

of these on special offer. 

1 hour 

2 hours 

3 hours 

4 hours 

5 hours 

6 hours 

7 hours 

There are over 300 different kinds of whisky, more 

than 30 varieties of cognac, 25 different types of 

spirits – from port to sherry, rum, gin, vodka and 

vermouth – and more than 700 different wine 

labels, not to mention spectacular savings aimed 

at Swedes travelling to the BorderShop. So when 

shopping for spring and summer family parties and 

public holidays, look no further than the Scandlines 

BorderShop, where savings can be a staggering 

65%, or possibly more! 

How to get there 

The BorderShop is located right next to the ferry 

port at Puttgarden and is open every day from 

6am to 8pm. Crossing by ferry from Rødby on 

the Danish side is very easy. Ferries depart every 

30 minutes from 05.15 to 20.15, year round. In 

addition to that, Scandlines offer shoppers great 

value with its one-day shopping ticket. 

So why not combine a relaxing journey by ferry 

with a great day out at the BorderShop? It’s well 

worth a visit and will save you a bundle! 

WWW.BORDER-SHOP.DK 

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Auchentoshan 12YO, 

40%, 100cl 

Single Malt Whisky 

199, 95 

DKK 

SEK 570 per litre* 

Mackmyra First 

Edition, 46.1%, 100cl 

swedish single 

malt whisky 

359, 95 

DKK 


Russian Standard 

Original, 40%, 100cl 

Russian vodka 

109, 95 

DKK 


* PRICES COMPARED TO 1 LITRE FROM SYSTEMBOLAGET, 29 MAR 2011

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sea; delicious food is served on board; 

get cosy in your cabin 

Cruise control 

For a summer holiday with a diff erence, a cruise round the Baltic Sea 

ticks all the boxes. Finnlines shows you how to fi nd your sea legs 

With summer in the air and winter a 

distant memory, it’s time to plan 

your next getaway. And this year, 

why not kick off those fl ipfl ops and put on your 

deck shoes? Take to the water and travel across 

the magnifi cent Baltic Sea by modern passenger 

ferry. Chill out and admire the sea views before 

stopping off at ports in countries as diverse 

and interesting as Finland, Germany, Poland, 

Sweden, Latvia and Russia. 

Leading cargo and passenger ferry operator 

Finnlines offers a comfortable solution for 

your Baltic cruise. Let the ferry take the strain 

so the only driving you’ll need to do is when 

you disembark at your destination, ready to 

explore by foot, car, mobile home, motorbike or 

bicycle. And for those who don’t want to drive, 

the advantage of a joining a cruise is that you 

can travel without a motor vehicle by fl ying 

with Ryanair to one destination country, cruise 

around the Baltic, then fl y back from another. 

There are no tour guides here, you just go 

as the mood takes you, exploring the lakes of 

Finland, visiting historic Gdynia and Gdansk in 

Poland, enjoying great shopping in Malmö or 

in the Hanseatic city of Lübeck, or soaking up 

beautiful St Petersburg, Russia. 

Being on board is as much fun as being on 

dry land: the cabins are comfortable, the food 

in the buffet restaurant is second to none and, 

depending on the vessel, there’s free use of the 

gym, sauna and hot tub, plus there’s shopping 

or having a relaxing drink at the bar – at very 


reasonable prices. When it’s sunny, grab a deck 

chair and soak up the rays while gazing at the 

stunning scenery. For youngsters, there are 

games and playrooms to keep them amused. 

There’s a wide choice of cabins at different 

prices, ranging from standard size to 38m2 suites, 

but rest assured, all are comfortable. 

To top it all off, Finnlines’ new modern online 

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El Soplao 

a unique cave 

One of the big attractions in Cantabria 

(a little region located in the north 

of Spain) is El Soplao. This cave 

is considered to be one of the world’s great 

geological treasures and, confi rming its 

great appeal, since its opening in 2005 it has 

become a tourist attraction that receives 

around 300,000 visitors per year. 

It is not the biggest or longest of the 6,500 

caves that are known in Cantabria, but the 

eccentric concretions and the spectacular 

nature of its geological formations make it 

unique and worthy of nicknames like ‘The 

Cathedral of World Geology’ or the ‘Sistine 

Chapel of Geology’. 

THE CAVE 

The cave, located in a natural setting of great 

beauty, has been known since the late 19th 

Century due to the tapping of the La Florida 

mines, but its interior is also home to a true natural 

‘paradise’ made up of incredible formations. 

El Soplao is a unique and unrepeatable 

cave, a leading site in world speleology. 

Its interior constitutes a geological and 

speleological wonder of international 

importance, with large surface areas covered 

in aragonite, suspended ceilings, gours, 

stalactites and eccentric stalagmites which 

create an interplay of light and shadows, 

sensations, colours and smells. 

The cave is of great universal signifi cance 

given that, aside from its high environmental 

value, it is of extremely high aesthetic value, 

resulting from its abundant and complex array 

of eccentric formations, unparalleled in the 

subterranean world. 

The cave’s ‘false fl oor’ is an area 

considered by speleologists to be the ‘Sistine 

Chapel’ of the underground world due to 

its grandeur, layout and preservation. The 

eccentrics coexist in perfect harmony with 

a unique universe of vertical formations 

(stalactites and stalagmites) and outfl ows of 

multiple colours. The pisoliths are another 

notable feature, better known as cave pearls. 

There are two different organised visits to the 

cave, a tourist tour and a tourist-adventure tour: 

The tourist tour visits 1.500 metres of the cave, 

down the La Gorda and Los Fantasmas passages. 

This tour is accessible for disabled persons. 

The tourism-adventure tour is especially 

designed for the more adventurous to explore for 

three kilometres into the cave. 

SOPLAO TERRITORY 

The complex, in addition to the cave, includes 

a Visitor Reception Centre, the mining train 

and the Prado Collao walking area, which links 

up to the Florida elevation and a spectacular 

outdoor sculpture collection, created by 

various contemporary artists who gave 

expression to their own personal interpretation 

of the cave. 

Another big attraction on a visit to Soplao is 

the spectacular landscape that can be enjoyed 

from the top of the sierra, either by taking 

advantage of the walking area or from the 

viewpoints outside the cave. 

BLUE AMBER, FOSSILISED GEMS 

OVER 110 MILLION YEARS OLD 

The amber deposit found in the Territorio 

Soplao is now the one of its kind in the world 

and the most important in the world from 

the Cretaceous period. According to the 

researchers working on this deposit, it was 

formed 110 million years ago by a palaeofi 

re, which explains the unusual abundance of 

pieces found in it, as well as the blue-purple 

colour that most of them display.

AROUND EL SOPLAO 

The whole of the cave El Soplao is located in 

the Sierra de Arnero mountain range, which in 

turn is located in the range of Sierra del Escudo 

de Cabuérniga, in the Saja-Nansa region. 

The Sierra de Arnero runs parallel with the 

coast and is fl anked on the east by the valley 

of the river Bustriguado until Bielba, and on the 

west by the valley of the river Nansa. Its highest 

peaks are those of Castro Rubio (682 mts.) 

located in the central part, Pico Hugón (642 

mts.) to the west and Mount Castillo (490 mts.) 

is the most easterly peak of the mountain range. 

There are splendid views of Peña Sagra, 

Naranjo de Bulnes, Pico Tres Mares, the Cuera 

mountain range and the Cantabrian Sea from 

El Soplao. From the high ground of La Florida 

there are views of Ría de San Vicente de la 

Barquera, Oyambre and Comillas. 

The Saja-Nansa region, within the Cantabria 

Infi nita destination, has recently been declared 

an “Eco-museum”, that is, it will be preserved 

intact due to its high ecological value. It is 

located between the coast and the Escudo 

mountain ranges of Cabuérniga, Barcena 

Mayor, Cordel and Peña Sagra, and includes the 

protected areas of the Oyambre Nature Reserve 

and the Saja National Reserve. Dominated 

by peace and tranquillity with an exuberance 

of nature. The landscape is dominated by the 

craggy curves and contours. It includes the 

valleys of Nansa and Cabuérniga, and is an area 

with its own personality within the region. 

The coastal strip which runs from Unquera to 

San Vicente de la Barquera is characterised by 

the intense Inter-relationship between fi shing and 

cattle rearing. The sea penetrates the land via the 

estuaries of Tina Mayor, Tina Menor and San 

Vicente, enriching the landscape and customs. It is 

the best-preserved stretch of the Cantabrian coast, 

with a large protected natural space called the 

Oyambre Nature Reserve. It is a paradise for ecotourism, 

or rural and active holidays and it also has 

a signifi cant historical and artistic heritage. 

There are large expanses of oak, beech and 

birch forests which in the spring, summer and 

especially in the autumn fi ll the landscape with 

an array of surprising colours. With regard to 

the wildlife, there is an abundance of deers, roe 

deers, wild boars and foxes and in the more 

remote and solitary areas it is common to fi nd 

wolves and occasionally bears. Fowl species 

include vultures, capercaillies and royal eagles, 


although the kestrel and kite are more common. 

Autumn brings the “bellow” of the deer, a time 

when the mating call of the stags can be heard, 

and the “pasá” (passage), when herds of cows 

from Tudanca - a native species from this 

region – return to the high pasturelands. 

Information and advance tickets sales: 

WWW.ELSOPLAO.ES 

WWW.TURISMODECANTABRIA.COM 

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Costa Daurada, 

golf and diversity 

T 

he Costa Daurada enjoys a privileged 

climate all year round thanks to its 

geographic location in the heart of 

the Mediterranean area. This climate, with 

mild winters and warm summers that are ideal 

for enjoying its coastline of shallow waters and 

beaches of fi ne golden sand, makes playing 

golf a memorable experience all year round. 

Five golf clubs and six pitch and putts 

guarantee variety, all made possible by the 

special landscape of the Costa Daurada. In 

recent years, the options for playing golf in the 

area have grown gradually, both in terms of 

quantity and quality. 

To complement its great golf, the Costa 

Daurada boasts, not only a beautiful coastline, 

but valuable cultural and heritage assets. These 

include the monuments of the ancient Roman 

Tarraco, Tarragona, the Cistercian monasteries 

of Poblet and Santes Creus, and the modernist 

heritage of the city of Reus. There’s also 

quality gastronomy, complemented by a varied 

offer in wines, endorsed by fi ve denominations 

of origin. There are many opportunities for 

golfers to enjoy complementary activities 

during their stay. Moreover, if they are 

accompanied by relatives or friends who don’t 

play golf, the latter can enjoy the sights of the 

Costa Daurada – or, why not try the sport for 

the fi rst time? 

COSTA DAURADA GOLF AND PITCH AND 

PUTT DESTINATION ASSOCIATION 

This Association seeks to publicise the area 

as a golf and pitch and putt destination, with 

complementary activities. 

It stages sports events, including golf and 

pitch and putt events, on the courses on the 

Costa Daurada, as well as promoting other 

activities available in the area. That includes 

organising gastronomic and wine-tasting 

routes to restaurants and wineries in the area, 

as well as cultural excursions to some of the 

main heritage sites on the Costa Daurada. 

It aims to collaborate closely with hotel and 

tourist offi ces in the area, and participate in 

fairs that specialise in the golf and pitch and 

putt product. Visit www.cdgolf.es for more 

details on how to make the most of your trip. 

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The courses on the 

Costa Daurada 

GOLF 

Club de golf Reus-Aigüesverds 

Reus 

www.golfreusaiguesverds.com 

recepcion@golfl espalmeres.com 

Club de Golf Bonmont 

Mont-roig del Camp 

www.bonmont.es 

golfbonmont@medgroup.es 

Club de golf Costa Dorada Tarragona 

El Catllar 

www.golfcostadoradatarragona.com 

club@golfcostadoradatarragona.com 

Golf La Graiera 

Calafell 

www.graiera.es 

torneo@lagraiera.es 

Lumine Golf Club (45 holes) 

La Pineda 

www.lumine.com/golf 

info@lumine.com 

PITCH AND PUTT 

Pitch & putt La Figuerola Resort 

Vandellòs 

www.lafi guerola.com 

pitchandputt@lafi guerola.com 

Pitch & putt El Vendrell 

El Vendrell 

www.pitchandputtvendrell.es 

info@pitchandputtvendrell.es 

Centre Golf Pitch & putt Sant Jaume 

Sant Jaume dels Domenys 

www.santjaumepitchandputt.com 

centresantjaume@gmail.com 

Pitch & putt Golf Cambrils 

Cambrils 

www.golfcambrils.com 

info@golfcambrils.com 

Club de Golf Bonmont 

TARRAGONA 

Mont-roig del Camp 

DE 

www.bonmont.es 

golfbonmont@medgroup.es 

DIPUTACIÓ LA 

Golf La Graiera 

DE 

Calafell 

www.graiera.es 

torneo@lagraiera.es 

TURISME DE 

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The most punctual airline, with the fewest 

cancellations and least lost bags 

RYANAIR’S CUSTOMER 

SERVICE STATISTICS 

Ryanair is committed to publishing its customer 

service statistics each month, which showed again 

in February that Ryanair is No. 1 for customer 

service and the most punctual airline in Europe, 

beating easyJet every week since 2003. 

CUSTOMER SERVICE STATISTICS 

FEBRUARY 2011 (30,000 FLIGHTS) 

On-time fl ights 92% 

Complaints per 1,000 pax 1.88 

Baggage complaints per 1,000 pax 0.16 

Complaints answered 

within seven days 99% 

MORE CUSTOMER SERVICE 

ENHANCEMENTS 

ONLINE CHECK IN AND PRIORITY BOARDING 

All passengers now check-in online using Ryanair’s 

Check’N’Go service up to 15 days prior to fl ight 

departure, making it easier than ever before to avoid 

airport check-in queues. The Online Check-in system 

is now available in 10 languages, so it’s never been 

easier to avoid airport queues and check in from the 

comfort of your own home. 

Check out www.ryanair.com for more details on 

priority boarding to avoid even more queues next 

time you fl y. 

WHY DOES RYANAIR BLOCK OFF 

SEATS ONBOARD? 

Due to performance limits set down by Boeing, 

Ryanair are required to block off seats onboard 

when the number of passengers on board falls 

below a specifi ed number – this ensures that the 

weight of passengers and bags carried is correctly 

distributed in front of and behind the aircraft’s 

centre of gravity. 

THE BEST PUNCTUALITY AND 

THE FEWEST LOST BAGS 

The latest published on-time statistics of the Association 

of European Airlines for 2009 again prove that Ryanair is 

the No. 1 on-time major airline in Europe. 

RYANAIR NO. 1 ON-TIME 

MAJOR AIRLINE IN EUROPE* 

AIRLINE RANKING % 

Ryanair 1 93 

Lufthansa 2 85 

Air France 3 83 

British Airways 3 83 

Aer Lingus 4 82 

Iberia 5 70 

easyJet 6 RTP 

MAJOR AIRLINES FOR FEWEST LOST BAGS* 

AIRLINE RANKING BAGGAGE LOST 

per 1,000 passengers 

Ryanair 1 0.36 

Lufthansa 2 11 

British Airways 3 16 

TAP 4 17 

Air France 5 19 

easyJet RTP 

Aer Lingus RTP 

*Source: Ryanair, Aer Lingus, easyJet and Association of European Airlines 

published statistics (2009) RTP = Refused to Publish 

Statistics 

HOW DO WE COMPARE? 

RYANAIR: EUROPE’S GREENEST 

AND CLEANEST AIRLINE 

Aviation accounts for just 2% of CO2 

emissions, far less than power generation 

(26%) or road transport (18%). 

Passengers who choose Ryanair are doing 

their bit by fl ying with Europe’s greenest 

and cleanest airline. Since 1998 Ryanair has 

invested over $10bn in new aircraft and now 

operates the youngest most fuel effi cient 

fl eet of any major airline in Europe, a fact 

recently confi rmed by the Dutch Consumer 

Organisation in its recent study of 33 

European airlines. 

As a result of this investment and 

technological advances in aircraft design, 

Ryanair has reduced its fuel burn and CO2 

emissions per passenger kilometre by 52% 

since 1998. In short, aviation accounts for just 

2% of CO2 emissions and within this sector, 

passengers can do no better than choosing 

Ryanair, the greenest, cleanest and most 

environmentally effi cient airline. 


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available. Ryanair does not accept cheques or travellers cheques on board. Passengers are asked to check their change/credit 

card receipt and purchases at the time of receipt as errors cannot be rectifi ed after the fl ight. Due to customs regulations, 

goods may not be exchanged on board. If you have a complaint, please write to: Customer Service Department, PO Box 11451, 

Swords, Co Dublin, Ireland. After an onboard purchase, goods cannot be exchanged and monies will not be refunded, unless 

the item was damaged at the time of purchase. As space restrictions limit the number of items we carry, please accept our 

apologies if your fi rst choice is not available today. Your cabin crew are familiar with all items on board and will be happy to 

suggest an alternative. Prices and rates of exchange are monitored carefully and are subject to change without notice.

Sky Shop 

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Fresh Food 

Please ask the crew for today’s selection of freshly 

made sandwiches and hot meals. F rom only €2.50 

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Sandwiches 

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selection 

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Hot Pizza 

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Cheeseburger 

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Salted Peanuts 

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Pringles 

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Cheese, crackers, crisps 

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€1.50 

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Saile & Sabga 

Gourmet Hot 

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Cappuccino, Green 

Tea, Tea & Coff ee 

€3.00 

Saile S & Sabga 

Gourmet G Espresso 

Black, B frothy and creamy 

€3.00 

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Spirits 

Smirnoff vodka, Johnnie 

Walker whisky, Gordon’s 

gin. 50ml €5.50 

Baileys 

71ml 

€6.50 

Bullseye Baggies 

Any two bullseye 

baggies & any mineral 

€6.00 

Magners 

€4.50 

Heineken 

€4.50 

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18.7cl 

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Soft Drinks & Juices 

So Drinks 

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150ml €1.80 

Apple Juice 

€2.00 

Britvic J20 

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275ml 

€2.50 

Lipton Ice Tea 

250ml 

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Water 

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500ml 

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Red Bull 

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€3.50 

Smokeless Cigarettes 

Three Flavours available 

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Chocolate 

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Galaxy Bubbles 

€1.00 

Galaxy King Size 

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Twix® XTRA 

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Snickers S 

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GET EXPERIENCED! 

Have you ever experienced what it feels like to be bottled 

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The Heineken Experience is located in the heart of Amsterdam in the 

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building served as the company’s primary brewing facility. 

In 1991 the brewery opened to the public for tours and as a visitor 

centre. Known as the “Heineken Treat and Information Centre”, it grew 

to become one of Amsterdam’s most popular tourist attractions. 

By 2001 the visitor centre changed its name to “Heineken Experience” 

and in 2008 the attraction was extensively remodelled and expanded. 

Branding expert Bob Rogers of BRC Imagination Arts explains the idea 

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With four levels of historical artefacts, product exploration and sampling, 

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AWARDS 

The Heineken Experience was 

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With almost 450.000 visitors last year, 

the Heineken Experience is truly one 

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€18.00 

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that brightens and ‘Greed’ is a shimmering gold shade, which moonlights as a metalizer. 

€20.00 

Lancôme Mineral Bronzer 

Enhances your skin with a sun-kissed colour and keeps the skin 

hydrated, comfortable and smooth for more than eight hours. 

€30.00 

Ysl Mascara Volume 

Eff et Faux Cils 

Yves Saint Laurent’s best-selling mascara, 

indipensable for a deep look without a hint of artifi ce. 

€23.00 


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The winning trio to obtain a glamorous, intense 

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€44.00 

Urban Decay The Naked Palette With Brush 

A rich chocolate velvet case emblazoned with NAKED in gold foil lettering. It houses 

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distinctly Urban look. This pallette is far from boring...Beware jealous friends. 

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Lancôme Absolu Voyage Palette 

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Givenchy Gentleman 

50ml 

€36.00 

Givenchy Travel Make Up Pallette 2011 

Contains: Mini eye liner pencil black; Prisme Blush; 

Prisme Visage, soft compact powder; two rouge interdit 

lipsticks; four Prisme yeux mono, mono eyeshadow 

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white); three applicators (face, eye, lip). 

€38.00 

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50ml & 15ml 

€43.00 

Givenchy Phenomenon Eyes Mascara 

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Givenchy 


Givenchy Play For Her 

Floral, woody and fruity. Top notes of bergamot 

and sweet pea. Heart notes of amyris wood and tiare 

fl ower and base notes of sandalwood and musk. 

50ml 

€50.00 

Mr Lash Booster 

Brand new technology, fortifying serum for lashes. Use 

alone or under mascara to intensify your look. 

€17.00 


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D&G Dolce & Gabbana Gucci 

Gucci Guilty 

A rush of mandarin and pink pepper gives way to heady lilac and geranium, laced 

with the succulent tactility of peach. Base notes of patchouli convey a message of 

strength, whilst the voluptuousness of amber suggests deep femininity. 50ml 

€46.00 

Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One 

Dolce & Gabbana rose the one is the breathtaking realisation of a contemporary feminine 

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romance, Dolce & Gabbana invites you to become part of a ravishing new chapter in 

the story of the one. Lavishly feminine, the woman who embraces rose the one is a 

mischievously beguiling yet tender coquette. 50ml 

€46.00 

D&G No 3 - L’imperatrice – for her 

The Star. Flamboyant and energetic, for L’Impératrice, life is a movie 

and she is its heroine. Succulent exotic fruits and bright pink fl orals give 

way to a musky, appetite-arousing base. 100ml 

€36.00 


Gucci Guilty Pour Homme 

This scent opens with invigorating Italian lemon and mandarin, turns into an aphrodisiac 

cardamom note to end with patchouli and sandalwood gleaming with amber to create a 

robustly earthy, yet suggestively exotic sensuality of profound masculinity. 50ml 

€38.00 

Dolce & Gabbana The One Gentleman 

Dolce & Gabbana the one gentleman: The essence of the Dolce & Gabbana 

man. The sophisticated new scent from Dolce & Gabbana, the one gentleman, is a bottled 

homage to the modern gentleman. Refi ned elegance and cultivated ease allow him to 

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€37.00 

D&G No 11 - La Force – for him 

The Achiever. For men for whom action is the driving passion, La Force is the scent of a life 

without limits. Nothing is ever impossible when La Force is at the helm. La Force has a masculine 

character: powerful oriental spices in the top notes settle into an expanse of headily opulent base 

notes dominated by vanilla bourbon. An iron fi st in a velvet glove. 100ml 

€36.00 


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Armani Code Man 

50ml 

€38.00 


Giorgio Armani Code Lady 

50ml 

€41.00 


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€30.00 


Armani Diamonds He 

50ml 

€40.00 


Emporio Armani Diamonds 

50ml 

€40.00 

HIGH ST PRICE CE €62 


Armani 

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50ml 

€42.00 

HIGH ST PRICE €70.04 

Acqua Di Gioia ladies 2010 

50ml 

€45.00 


Giorgio Armani Ladies Coff ret 

€30.00 

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NEW! 

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CK Ladies Coff ret (Jewels) 

Perfect for the sophisticated modern woman, this exclusive collection 

consists of: Obsession, 5 ml; Eternity Moment, 5 ml; euphoria, 4 ml; 

Eternity, 5 ml; ck one, 10 ml. 

€30.00 


Summer Limited Edition (Women) 

The essence of a breezy summer day in a lush sunny fi eld 

captured in a fl oral fragrance. 

100ml 

€30.00 

CK Euphoria 

50ml 

€38.00 


Calvin Klein 


CK Mens Coff ret (Jewels) 

Calvin Klein Deluxe Travel Collection Men’s Miniature Coffret. Ideal 

for the modern man on the go, this best-selling collection consists of: 

Obsession for Men, 10 ml; euphoria men, 10 ml; ckfree, 10 ml; Eternity 

NEW! 


Summer Limited Edition (men) 

The tranquillity of the summer sun and a warm breeze 

rustles through lush fi elds of grass, capturing far off 

memories in a fresh fougère fragrance. 

100ml 

€30.00 

for Men, 10 ml; ck one, 10 ml. 

€30.00 

CK Beauty 

50ml 

€47.00 

NEW! 

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CK One Summer Limited Edition 

Captures the spirit and mood of a fun-fi lled summer dance 

party at the beach. Feel the energy and the vibe! Unisex, 

fresh, clean and easy to wear, it’s a citrus aromatic scent, 

with tangerine, lemon and incense notes. 

100ml 

€30.00 


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Jennifer Lopez Love and Glamour 

50ml 

€25.00 

Davidoff Hot water 

60ml 

€36.00 


Fine Fragrances 


SJP NYC 

60ml 

€28.00 

Great Value at only €10.00 

Fragrance Atomiser 

This award winning refi llable atomiser 

allows you to make your favourite fragrance 

portable with its easy to use pump action. 

Simply remove the lid, place Travalo on top 

and pump! Works with any fragrance with a 

removable nozzle. Lifetime guarantee. 

Holds up to 50 sprays 

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Vera Wang Preppy Princess 

50ml 

€38.00 


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30ml 

€35.00 

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Jean Paul Gaultier 

‘Le Male’Homme 

75ml 

€40.00 





Issey Miyake Her, er, 

L’Eau D’Issey 

50ml 

€48.00 

YSL Belle D’Opium 

50ml 

€58.00 

Guess Seductive 

50ml 

€30.00 

Versace Pour 

Homme 

30ml 

€30.00 


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Homme 

75ml 

€40.00 

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Boss Bottled Night 

50ml 

€35.00 

Lacoste L.12.12 12.12 

Eau de Lacoste coste 

White 

100ml 

€35.00 

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Boss Orange Man 

60ml 

€35.00 

Beyoncé 

Heat Rush 

50ml 

€25.00 




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Juicy Couture 

50ml 

€45.00 


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50ml 

€36.00 


Hello Kitty 

Fragrance 

60ml 

€20.00 

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London Attractions 

The London Eye 

At 135m the London Eye is the world’s tallest 

cantilevered observation wheel! It offers 

40km panoramic views of the capital on a 

clear day. Included in the ticket price is the 

London Eye 4D Experience and if you buy 

your ticket onboard this Ryanair fl ight you 

can save up to 30 min of queuing time.* 

ONBOARD PRICE 

ADULT 

£18.00 

CHILD 

£9.50 

Stansted Express 

Trains to London 

The Stansted Express is the fastest way to get 

into the centre of London directly from Stansted 

Airport. Trains depart every 15 minutes to London 

Liverpool Street via Tottenham Hale. Save up to 

£5.00 on each ticket when buying onboard. 

ONBOARD PRICE WALK UP PRICE SAVING 

ADULT SINGLE 

£16.00 £21.00 £5.00 

ADULT RETURN 

£24.00 £29.70 £5.70 

CHILD SINGLE 

£8.00 £10.50 £2.50 

CHILD RETURN 

£12.00 £14.05 £2.05 


The London Dungeon 

Experience London’s darkest moments here 

with live shows covering the Great Fire, the 

Plague, Jack the Ripper and more. Plus see 

one of the world’s largest mirror mazes. 

Suitable for all ages (with some restrictions), 

buy tickets onboard, get Priority Entry and 

save time queuing in peak periods.* 


ADULT 

£20.50 

CHILD 

£23.00 £2.50 

£15.50 

OVER 65’s 

£17.00 £1.50 

£17.50 £21.00 £3.50 

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There is a direct bus service from Bergamo 

Orio Al Serio Airport to Milan and Brescia. 

The timetable is designed to match Ryanair 

Arrivals/Departures. Passengers can save 

time by buying their tickets onboard. 

MILAN SINGLE MILAN RETURN MILAN CHILD 

€9.90 €15.00 €4.95 

BRESCIA SINGLE BRESCIA CHILD 

€10.00 €5.00 

MILANO 

CENTRAL 

STATION 

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Buy on line or in flight! 

Sea Life London Aquarium 

The Sea Life London Aquarium is one of 

the largest aquariums in Europe. It has 

over 400 different species in over 50 

different displays. When buying onboard 

passengers receive Priority Entry with 

their tickets which can save them time 

queuing in peak periods.* 


ADULT 

£17.00 

CHILD 

£19.00 £2.00 

£12.00 

OVER 65’s 

£14.00 £2.00 

£14.00 £18.00 £4.00 

Dutyfree 

Madame Tussauds 

Want to get up close to your heroes? With a 

new fi gure created every month there’s always 

someone new to see at Madame Tussauds 

from celebrities and fi lm stars to sportsmen 

and royalty. Tickets sold on Ryanair are cheaper 

and they are priority tickets so passengers can 

save time queuing in peak periods.* 


ADULT 

£25.50 

CHILD 

£29.00 £3.50 

£19.00 £25.00 £6.00 

Dutyfree Spirits 

Cigarettes 

Smirnoff, Gordon’s, Bells, Bushmills, 

Marlboro Gold, Marlboro Red, 

Johnnie Walker Red Label, Captain Morgan Benson+Hedges, John Player Blue 

€12.00 for 1 litre 

€35.00 for 200 

Available on selected fl ights, Spirits and Tobacco products are not available on intra-EU fl ights. 

Range varies by aircraft, your crew can confi rm which items are available to purchase onboard 

your fl ight. Passengers under the age of 18 are not entitled to purchase spirits or cigarettes. Duty 

Free allowances per person are 200 cigarettes and 1 litre of Alcoholic drinks exceeding 22%. 

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TRAVEL SENTRY 

APPROVED

Sandwiches 

Ask crew for the selection €3.00 

SERVED HOT! 

Cheese & Ham Baguette 

Two varieties €5.00 

€1.00 

Bounty, Galaxy Bubbles, 

Cadbury Chocolate fi ngers 

€1.50 

Twix® XTRA, Galaxy® king size, 

Snickers/Mars® double, Mc Vitie’s s 

cookies, Walkers shortbread 

Premium Sandwiches 

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Available on selected fl ights €5.00 

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€2.00 Mars® Muffi n, salted peanuts, 

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Bullseye 

Baggies 

€6.00 

Magners 

€4.50 

Heineken 

€4.50 

Pringles 

€2.20 

RYANAIR CAFÉ 


160g bag 

€3.00 

Pastries Selection of fresh 

crossiants and pain au chocolat €2.50 

SERVED HOT! 

Steak Baguette 

Steak, onions and cheese on a baguette €7.00 

Maltesers®/ 

M&M’s® The 

Big Pack 

€3.50 

Snack Pack 

Cheese, crackers, crisps 

and a mini mars! 

€5.00 

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& Vegetable or Chicken & Vegetable €3.00 

SERVED HOT! 

Saile & Sabga Gourmet Hot 

Chocolate, Cappuccino, 

Tea & Coff ee, Green Tea 

€3.00 


LOOKS GREAT, 


Spirits: Smirnoff Vodka, Johnnie 

Walker Whisky & Gordon’s Gin 50ml 

€5.50 

ALLERGY ADVICE: Please note that food items 

sold onboard may contain nuts or traces of nuts. 

Freshly Made Sandwiches, hot food & meals Ask crew for today’s selection of sanwiches, paninis and hot meals 

Fresh Hot Dish of the Day Please ask crew 

for a selection of our freshly made food €7.00 

Chocolates, Sweets & Snacks 

Buy two cans 

of Red Bull for 

only €5.00! 

SAVE €2.00! 

SERVED HOT! 

Saile & Sabga Gourmet 

Espresso 

€3.00 

Breakfast Bap 

The all day breakfast bap! €5.00 

SERVED HOT! 

Beer, Wine, Spirits, Juices & Minerals 

Hot Pizza 

Delicious Pepperoni €5.00 

Baileys 

71ml 

€6.50 

Art’s wines 

Selection of 

wines 18.7cl 

€5.95 

So Drinks & Juices 

(selection available) 150ml 

€1.80 

Britvic J20 

two fl avours 

available 275ml 

€2.50 

5 hr Energy 

Shot 

€3.00 

Water 

Still or Sparkling, 

500ml 

€3.00 

Red Bull 

250ml 

€3.50

Amazing deals on Breo! 

Buy any Breo Venture or XL Roam and Candy 

Drop Headphones for only €20. Save €4! 

GREAT DEAL 

Breo XL 

The XL is a unique new 

interpretation of one of 

our most iconic designs. 

Soft touch rubber infused 

with Tourmaline, a natural 

mineral for increased 

concentration and natural 

detoxifi cation of the body. 

Improved sleep, relaxation, 

meditation and improved 

vitality and mood. 

€12.00 

Smokeless Cigarettes 

Three Flavours available 

€6.00 

GREAT DEAL 

Breo Venture 

Venture is a reinvention 

of the popular Roam 

trademark model. It 

is an analogue watch 

of simplicity and 

minimalist m 

beauty. 

€12.00 

Dutyfree e Spirits 

Smirnoff, Gordon’s, ordon’s Bells Bells, BBushmills, shmills JJohnnie 

Walker 

Red Label, Captain Morgan 

€12.00 for 1 litre 

GREAT DEAL 

Cigarettes 

Breo Candy Drop Earphones Marlboro Gold, Marlboro Red, Benson+Hedges, 

Breo Candy Drop noise reducing earphones combine 

sleek design, premium sound quality, noise reduction and 

John Player Blue 

€35.00 for 200 

maximum comfort. The soft silicone earbuds fi t perfectly 

inside your ears, allowing you to comfortably enjoy your 

Available on selected fl ights, Spirits and Tobacco products are not 

available on intra-EU fl ights. Range varies by aircraft, your crew 

music whilst blocking outside noise. Includes cord manager. 

€12.00 

can confi rm which items are available to purchase onboard your 

fl ight. Passengers under the age of 18 are not entitled to purchase 

spirits or cigarettes. Duty Free allowances per person are 200 

cigarettes and 1 litre of Alcoholic drinks exceeding 22%. 

Magazines & Newspapers 

Hello! UK 

£2.00 

Irish Independent 

€2.00 

UK Independent 

£1.00 

On selected fl ights only. 

Range varies. Weekend 

editions of newspapers 

cost extra. 


LOOKS GREAT, 


Dutyfree Amazing deals on Tickets 

The London Eye 

The London Dungeon with free priority entrance 

Sea Life London Aquarium with free priority entrance 

Madame Tussauds with free priority entrance 

Stansted Express Trains to London 

ATS Tickets 



BERGAMO 

AIRPORT 

(BGY) 

TREVISO 

AIRPORT 

(TSF) 

MILANO 

CENTRAL 

STATION 

VENEZIA 

Buy on line or in flight! 

ONBOARD PRICE 

ADULT 

£18.00 

CHILD 

£9.50 


ADULT 

£20.50 

CHILD 

£23.00 £2.50 

£15.50 

OVER 65’s 

£17.00 £1.50 

£17.50 £21.00 £3.50 


ADULT 

£17.00 

CHILD 

£19.00 £2.00 

£12.00 

OVER 65’s 

£14.00 £2.00 

£14.00 £18.00 £4.00 


ADULT 

£25.50 

CHILD 

£29.00 £3.50 

£19.00 £25.00 £6.00 


ADULT SINGLE 

£16.00 

ADULT RETURN 

£21.00 £5.00 

£24.00 

CHILD SINGLE 

£29.70 £5.70 

£8.00 

CHILD RETURN 

£10.50 £2.50 

£12.00 £14.05 £2.05 

MILAN SINGLE MILAN RETURN MILAN CHILD 

€9.90 €15.00 €4.95 

BRESCIA SINGLE BRESCIA CHILD 

€10.00 €5.00 

ALL TICKETS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY / * TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY

Cornetto 

€2.50 

Bibite di diverse varietà, 150ml 

€1.80 

Succhi di Frutta 

di diverse varietà, 150ml 

€1.80 

Tortilla 

€3.00 

Apple Juice 

€2.00 

RYANAIR CAFFÉ 

Prodotti Freschi 

Bibite 

Snack 

Mini Cheddars 

€2.00 

Per i Bambini 

Noccioline 

€2.00 

Peperami 

€1.50 

Panino di diverse varietà 

€3.00 

Premium Panino 

di diverse varietà 

€4.50 

Lipton Ice 

Tè 250ml 

€2.50 

Frullato 250ml 

€2.50 

Acqua 

500ml 

€3.00 

Pringles 

€2.20 

Bounty 

€1.00 

SERVITI CALDI 

Chupa Chups Bag 

€2.00 

Ciabatta Prosciutto 

e Formaggio 

€5.00 

5hr 

Red Bull 

Energizzante 250ml 

€3.00 €3.50 

Alcool 

Heineken 

€4.50 

Snickers 

€1.50 

Mars® double 

€1.50 

Pizza 

€5.00 

M&M’s® “Pacco Grande”/ 

Maltesers® 

€3.50 

LA NUOVA LATTINA HEINEKEN ® 

GUARDARE E 

ANCHE TOCCARE 

SERVITI CALDI 

AVVISO PER ALLERGIA: Alcuni prodotti venduti a 

bordo potrebbero contenere noccioline o traccie di noccioline. 

Villa Cardini Vino 

Merlot Rosso e Chardonnay Bianco. 18.7cl 

€5.95 

Bevande Calde 

Saile and Sabga 

Bevande Calde: 

Cioccolata Calda, Tè, 

Caff è Americano & 

Cappuccino 

€3.00 

Saile and Sabga 

Gourmet Espresso 

€3.00 

Haribo Starmix 160g bag 

€3.00 

SERVITI CALDI 

Piatto del giorno 

€7.00 

Prosecco 

€5.50 

e altro 

ancora...

Emporio Armani Diamonds 

Fruttato, fl oreale e fresco. 50ml 

€40.00 

Breo XL 

€12.00 

Breo Venture 

€12.00 

Armani Diamonds He 

Moderna e sensuale fragranza. 50ml 

€40.00 


30ml 

€35.00 

LA NUOVA LATTINA HEINEKEN ® 

GUARDARE E 

ANCHE TOCCARE 

COMPRA 

ADESSO E 

RISPARMIA 

Armani Miniature 

Sofi sticate. misteriose e sensuali. Una fantastica raccolta di tutte le 

fragranze Giorgio Armani per uomo. 

€30.00 

Versace Pour Homme 

30ml 

€30.00 

Sigarette Senza Fumo 

Le nuovissime sigarette senza fumo 

possono essere fumate in luoghi 

dove fumare e’ vietato. Contengono 

0.8mg di nicotina. 

€6.00 

e altro ancora... 



BERGAMO 

AIRPORT 

(BGY) 

TREVISO 

AIRPORT 

(TSF) 

MILANO 

CENTRAL 

STATION 

VENEZIA 

Buy on line or in flight!

Sándwiches 

Selección disponible €3.00 

BAGUETTE CALIENTE 

Dos variedades €5.00 

€1.00 

Bounty, Galaxy Bubbles, Cadbury 

Chocolate fi ngers 

€1.50 

Twix® XTRA, Galaxy® king size, 

Snickers/MarS® double, Mc Vitie’s 

Galletas con chispas de chocolate, 

Walkers mantecada 

€2.00 

Mars Muffi n De Chocolate, 

Cacahuetes salados, Mini Cheddars 

Pringles 

€2.20 

RYANAIR CAFÈ 

Frescos Del Día Bocadillos y comida caliente 

SERVIDO CALIENTE 

Plato fresco caliente del Día Por favor 

pregunte a nuestro personal de cabina para 

una selección de nuestra comida fresca €7.00 



160g bag 

€3.00 

Bollería Selección de croissants y 

pastas de chocolate frescos €2.50 

Sándwiches de alta calidad 

Selección disponible €4.50 Cheeseburger 

Disponible en vuelos seleccionado €5.00 


BAGUETTE CALIENTE CON BISTEC 

Bistec, cebolla y queso €7.00 

Maltesers®/ 

M&M’s® Paquete 

grande 

€3.50 

Snack Pack 

Queso, crackers, patatas 

fritas, mini mars 

€5.00 


Batchelors Cup A Soup Sopas 

de Tomate y verduras o pollo y verduras €3.00 


GRAN PROMOCION 

Dos latas de Red Bull 

por solo €5.00 

AHORRA 

€2.00 

Licores: Smirnoff vodka, Johnnie 

Walker Whisky & Gordon’s gin 50ml 

€5.50 

Bullseye 

Baggies 

€6.00 

Magners 

€4.50 

Saile & Sabga Chocolate, 

Cappuccino, Te y café 

€3.00 

NUEVA PARA TU OJOS 

NUEVA PARA 

TUS MANOS 

AVISO DE ALERGIA Algunos productos vendidos a bordo 

podrían contener frutos secos o trazas de frutos secos. 

BOTELLAS 

DE UN LITRO EN 

VENTA EN VUELOS 

SELECCIONADOS POR 

€12 

Heineken 

€4.50 


Pizza Caliente 

Pizza con delicioso chorizo €5.00 

Rio Anejo 

Blanco y 

Tinto 18.7cl 

€5.95 

Saile & Sabga Espresso 

€3.00 

Breakfast Bap Bocadillo caliente 

con omelette, beicon y queso €5.00 


Chocolate, Dulces y Snacks Cerveza, Vino, licores, zumos y refrescos 

Baileys 

71ml 

€6.50 

Refrescos y zumos 

selección disponible 150ml 

€1.80 

Britvic J20 

Dos gustos 

disponibles 275ml 

€2.50 

Agua 

500ml 

€3.00 

5hr 

Red Bull 

Energizante 250ml 

€3.00 €3.50

Increible Promocion en Breo! 

Compra cualquier Breo Venture o XL Roam y Candy Drop 

Headphones por solo €20. Ahorra €4! 


Breo XL 

€12.00 


Breo Candy Drop 

Earphones 

€12.00 


Breo Venture 

€12.00 


Cigarrillos Sin humo 

NUEVA PARA TU OJOS 

NUEVA PARA 

TUS MANOS 

Increible Promocion en Versace! 

Compra ambos perfumes Versace por solo €57. 

Ahorra €8! 

Versace Pour Homme 

30ml €30.00 

Tres savores disponibles 

€6.00 



30ml €35.00 

Revistas y Periodicos 

FHM Spain €3.00, El Pais Spain €1.20 

Solo en algunos vuelos, sujeto a variaciones. 

Los periodicos de fi n de semana tienen un costo extra. 

Consulten nuestra revista de a 

bordo donde podran encontrar 

todos nuestros productos

may-2011

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