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Montréal en février avec enfants de 6 et 8 ans English translation pending
nous partons à montreal du 19 fevrier au 1 mars avec nos enfants de 6 et 8 ans.🙂
nous envisageons de faire avec eux tout un tas d'activites mais j'aurais aime avoir l'avis de voyageurs ou d'habitants de la region pour prevoir au mieux notre planning .
nous souhaiterions louer une voiture pendant toute la duree de notre sejour et en profiter pour aller 2 jours à new york .
nous aurions bien aimé aller voir les baleines ou les phoques, et bien evidemment faire une randonnee d'une heure ou deux en chiens de traineaux . qu'en pensez-vous ?
y-a -t-il d'autres endroits à ne pas manquer ?
nous aimerions que nos enfants repartent avec plein d'etoiles dans les yeux, alors j'ai vraiment besoin de votre aide à tous . merci d avance emmakitty
Excursion à Olympie (Grèce) et Limassol (Chypre) par nos propres moyens English translation pending
Je fais la croisière du Concordia du 8 décembre. Pour l'escale de Katakolon je voudrais aller au site d'Olympie par mes propres moyens. Est-il facile de louer une voiture? Est il préférable de prendre un taxi? Y a t il d'autres endroits intéressants à visiter dans les environs?
A Limassol nous voullons aussi faire l'excursion par nous même. Nous ne connaissons pas du tout Chypre. Peut-on louer facilement une voiture?...
Quelqu'un peut -il m'aider ?
Hôtel à Sousse ou près du port El Kantaoui English translation pending
bonjours j aimerai savoir qui connait un bon hotel a sousse ou pres du port elkantaoui en alls inclusive je part avec nekerman allemand donc bonne nouriture et surtout varier belle plage cherche un petit hotel pas l usine et surtout hotel ou en peut discuter avec personnel et res propres et avec chaise longue a la piscine et plages compris dans le prix
merci de bonne reponse
salut petra
salut petra
Koh Lanta et bon hôtel? (Thaïlande) English translation pending
bonjour
Je suis à la recherche d'infos sur KO LANTA, je prépare mon prochain voyage en thailande(le 7e)pour avril prochain.Comment est KO LANTA, sympa? je souhaite passer une semaine, est il possible de louer une voiture(on est 4)Je souhaite faire du snorkelin, des ballades, et je recherche des coins animés le soir( si ca existe, comme PHUKET il y a 20 ans). Qui peux me conseiller un bon hotel?bien placé, on me parle du PIMALAY RESORT.LAYANA RESORT.SRI LANTA RESORT .ROYAL LANTA RESORT.il ont l'air trés sympa.
Enfin qui peux me parler de KO CHANG, est ce mieux que KO LANTA, si c'est le cas, je recherche le meme type de renseignement.
MERCI PAR AVANCE DE VOS REPONSES QUE J ATTEND AVEC IMPATIENCE. A BIENTOT CLAUDE
Je suis à la recherche d'infos sur KO LANTA, je prépare mon prochain voyage en thailande(le 7e)pour avril prochain.Comment est KO LANTA, sympa? je souhaite passer une semaine, est il possible de louer une voiture(on est 4)Je souhaite faire du snorkelin, des ballades, et je recherche des coins animés le soir( si ca existe, comme PHUKET il y a 20 ans). Qui peux me conseiller un bon hotel?bien placé, on me parle du PIMALAY RESORT.LAYANA RESORT.SRI LANTA RESORT .ROYAL LANTA RESORT.il ont l'air trés sympa.
Enfin qui peux me parler de KO CHANG, est ce mieux que KO LANTA, si c'est le cas, je recherche le meme type de renseignement.
MERCI PAR AVANCE DE VOS REPONSES QUE J ATTEND AVEC IMPATIENCE. A BIENTOT CLAUDE
Visa O et déménagement en Thaïlande English translation pending
Bonjour,
Peut on déménager (meubles ect...) avec seulement un visa O multiples entrées valable un an ?
Je m'adresse aux personnes ayant fait l'expérience de cette situation !
Merci et toute bonne journée...
Peut on déménager (meubles ect...) avec seulement un visa O multiples entrées valable un an ?
Je m'adresse aux personnes ayant fait l'expérience de cette situation !
Merci et toute bonne journée...
Italie et Grèce: par où commencer? English translation pending
Bonjour a tous!
Mon copain et moi sommes en train d'organiser un voyage de style "back pack" en italie et en grèce, mais nous ne savons pas par ou commencer, comment faire notre itinéraire et comment trouver les meilleurs prix pour les auberges jeunesses, les passe de train et le billet d'avion. Nous sommes vraiment amateurs et nous voudrions savoir c'est quoi la première étape pour un voyage dans ce genre là
merci de nous éclairer
Balade à moto entre le pays basque et les Hautes Pyrénées English translation pending
bjr
je dois me baladé au mois de juillet entre le pays basque et les hautes pyrrénnées (vallée d'aspe, des aldudes roncevaux vallée d'ossau oloron st jean pied de port et autres .........) donc je suis a la recherche soit de petits coins sauvages pour planter la guitoune ou de petits hotels dans des villages pittoresques ou bien encore de restos !! donc si vous avez des renseignements je suis preneur merci !!
bonne route à tous!!!!
amitiés motardes Kaoua
Conseils pour Montréal cet été? English translation pending
bonjour,
je suis toute nouvelle ici!j'ai besoin de vous autres!
voilou, je pars pour Montreal cette ete du 20 au 26.07 prochain, et j'aimerais savoir
si il ya des navettes pas trop cher pour me rendre a Quebec, et a Charlemagne?
car j'aimerai visité ces villes.
meme si je connais un peu QUEBEC vu que j'y suis passé l'an dernier pendant 3jours.je compte y retourner encore!
et si vous avez des leins directe qui me permetterait de reserver dés aujourd'hui?
de plus, j'aimerais savoir comment je peux faire pour reserver mon transfert de l'aeroport a mon hotel et vis vers ça pour mon retour a l'aeroport? si vous connaissez une compagnie ou je peux reserver aussi cela serait sympa.
merci de vos reponses d'avance!!!!😉
de plus, j'aimerais savoir comment je peux faire pour reserver mon transfert de l'aeroport a mon hotel et vis vers ça pour mon retour a l'aeroport? si vous connaissez une compagnie ou je peux reserver aussi cela serait sympa.
merci de vos reponses d'avance!!!!😉
Riu Bellevue Park Port el Kantaoui English translation pending
Bonjour,
Nous avons réservé dans cet hôtel au mois d'août, quelqu'un pourrait-il m'en parler ainsi que me donner des infos sur le temps?
Merci😉
Avion pour la Guadeloupe et décalage horaire avec bébé de 4 mois English translation pending
Bonjour
Nous sommes les heureux parents d'une petite fille de quatre mois et demi qui commence à peine à faire ses nuits. Et nous partons à partir de vendredi pour deux semaines aux Saintes, à côté de la Guadeloupe. Avez-vous des astuces pour les huit heures d'avion et pour l'aider à s'habituer au décalage horaire ? merci d'avance !
Nous sommes les heureux parents d'une petite fille de quatre mois et demi qui commence à peine à faire ses nuits. Et nous partons à partir de vendredi pour deux semaines aux Saintes, à côté de la Guadeloupe. Avez-vous des astuces pour les huit heures d'avion et pour l'aider à s'habituer au décalage horaire ? merci d'avance !
Bateau Yémen-Égypte et Pakistan-Oman English translation pending
Salut!
Quelqun saurait si pour info il y a des liaisons par la mer, du Yemen en Egypte? (Et eventuellement un Karachi-Oman?)
Marine marchande, ferryes.. je prend toute info :)
Merki!
Quelqun saurait si pour info il y a des liaisons par la mer, du Yemen en Egypte? (Et eventuellement un Karachi-Oman?)
Marine marchande, ferryes.. je prend toute info :)
Merki!
Hébergement près du port de Nice English translation pending
Nous devons quitter assez tôt pour la Corse par bateau. Nous cherchons donc un hébergement tout près du Port (SNCM) à Nice.
Aucunes restrictions !
Merci
Aucunes restrictions !
Merci
Uruguay et Paraguay pour plusieurs mois English translation pending
bonjour
je me rends au paraguay et uruguay des octobre et ce pour un voyage de plusieurs mois .
si vous avez des coins chers, des sites a ne pas rates....je veux bien quelques infos, en sachant que je fuis les grosses villes touristiques et les hotels a touristes, j aurai aussi ma tente.
merci
leti
je me rends au paraguay et uruguay des octobre et ce pour un voyage de plusieurs mois .
si vous avez des coins chers, des sites a ne pas rates....je veux bien quelques infos, en sachant que je fuis les grosses villes touristiques et les hotels a touristes, j aurai aussi ma tente.
merci
leti
Itinéraire Argentine et Uruguay English translation pending
Salut Herge
J'ai enfin acheter mon billet avec air Canada du 4 fév.au 14 mars. Yes! Je compte bien sur t'inviter a prendre un verre...Pour moi tes informations et conseils sont tres apprécier. Que pense tu de rester 6-7 jrs.a BA (dans quelle partie de la ville, pres de tout, zone branché et touristique 3-4* avec piscine!?.Je regarde actuellement les hotels que tu a posté, je compte reserver sur le net avant de partir.) Comme tu me le dis je monterai mon voyage sur place, est-il facile de trouver des circuits (tour de ville, chutes iguazu 2 jrs.avion/hotel et quoi d'autres... Crois tu que je pourrai trouvé un circuits organisé 10-15 jrs avion/hotel/escursions pour le brésil et en francais?)
Prefere tu les plages d'argentine ou de l'uruguay? Bien sur j'irai en uruguay en bateau? combien de jrs a montevideo 2-3 jrs? la plage de punta del esté l'eau est-elle chaude y a t'il de la belle vague? Est-il securitaire de louer une auto et de longer la cote vers le nord, des choses a voir ? Bref plein d'autres questions...Mais bon je dois lire, j'aime bien lonely planet mais en anglais seulement je vais aller fouiller a la librairie. A tu une préférance pour un site/reservation d'hotels..
Merci, nasdaq
J'ai enfin acheter mon billet avec air Canada du 4 fév.au 14 mars. Yes! Je compte bien sur t'inviter a prendre un verre...Pour moi tes informations et conseils sont tres apprécier. Que pense tu de rester 6-7 jrs.a BA (dans quelle partie de la ville, pres de tout, zone branché et touristique 3-4* avec piscine!?.Je regarde actuellement les hotels que tu a posté, je compte reserver sur le net avant de partir.) Comme tu me le dis je monterai mon voyage sur place, est-il facile de trouver des circuits (tour de ville, chutes iguazu 2 jrs.avion/hotel et quoi d'autres... Crois tu que je pourrai trouvé un circuits organisé 10-15 jrs avion/hotel/escursions pour le brésil et en francais?)
Prefere tu les plages d'argentine ou de l'uruguay? Bien sur j'irai en uruguay en bateau? combien de jrs a montevideo 2-3 jrs? la plage de punta del esté l'eau est-elle chaude y a t'il de la belle vague? Est-il securitaire de louer une auto et de longer la cote vers le nord, des choses a voir ? Bref plein d'autres questions...Mais bon je dois lire, j'aime bien lonely planet mais en anglais seulement je vais aller fouiller a la librairie. A tu une préférance pour un site/reservation d'hotels..
Merci, nasdaq
Albanie exotique et sûr English translation pending
pour ceux qui ont peur de s'y rendre là-bas, je peux vous dire que perso je n'ai eu AUCUN problème. j'ai trouvé d'ailleurs ce pays très sûr. certes il n'y a presque pas de communication avec les locaux (trop méfiants, et la barrière de la langue), mais c pas des gens agressif. le soir très tard on peut se ballader à Tirana et il y a tj du monde.
mais pour les français voilà une destination "exotique". déjà le nom fait peur, l'Albanie fait penser tout de suite aux rebelles, kosovo, insécurité, corruption, pauvrauté, communisme, filles des boulevards parisien, instabilité du pays, famine d'il y a 10 ans, etc...
mais bon, je peux vous dire que c'était à tt ça que j'avais pensé au début. mais vu que l'albanie c'était mon dernier pays européen qui manquait à mon tableau, je me suis lancé. ben c'était dans la même semaine que le fameux 11 septembre 2001. on est pourtant à 3:30h de vol de paris. c le genre de pays qui ne change pas en peu de temps.
ok la pauvrauté est présente, déjà à la sortie de l'aéroport bcp de mendiants qui sollicite les albanais expatriés qui viennent voir leur famille. mieux vaut prendre direct un taxi (5$) pour le centre-ville Tirana (~20km). la route est truffée de buncker. l'ancien président l'avait fait construire pour que la population puisse s'y réfugier en cas d'attaque américaine. drôle d'idée. la ville Tirana est une ruine. (sorry pour les albanais de ce forum). des rues et artères pricipales non goudronnées, trottoirs défoncés et plein de nids-de-poule, des terrains-vague. les HLM aussi sont au centre, je vous dis pas leur état. mais ils ont tous leur parabole individuel. la nuit c'est encore plus difficile car c'est pas éclairé ou très peu. les phares des voitures aident bien. heureusement que mon hôtel était bien situé (derrière l'opéra - 20$). coté gastronomique c'est pas l'idéal. on propose dans les qlq resto de la viande hachée en changeant la dénomination et sa forme, mais fo bien choisir là où on veut aller manger, évitez les gargottes. c'est pas cher alors autant manger des trucs saines. les cafés et capuccinos sont super! par contre beaucoup de cybercafés, et de magasins de tél portable. à visiter le centre des Zoroastriens au nord de la ville. prendre le taxi.
l'éléctricité est souvent coupé. à Tirana c'est les aprèms de 15h à 18h, mais il y a des groupes éléctrogènes avec leur bruits assourdissant. attention à l'eau aussi. bien demander les horaires de coupures. les transports locaux c'est surtout les minibus. chaque destination à son propre terminal. c'est même pas des terminals, mais un ensemble de minibus sur un coté de rue. j'ai payé 1$ pour faire Tirana-Durres, au bord de la mer adriatique. c'est un port et pollué. y'a une promenoire au bord de la mer, mais la nuit c'est pas éclairé. fo éviter de rouler la nuit. pour ceux qui y vont en voiture. surtout la route vers Elbasan au centre du pays car montagneux et pas de barrière de sécurité.
bref, en albanie pas de problème de sécurité même le soir. on vous embêtera pas. côté pognon j'ai changé dans la rue des $, comme bcp d'albanais, et pas de problème aussi.
ah j'allais oublié: le visa en 2001 était de 10$ payé à l'arrivée, et le taxe d'aéroport 10$ aussi payable au moment de partir. la compagnie que j'avais pris c'était austrian. paris-vienne, et vienne-tirana en avion bimoteur ! voilà.
mais pour les français voilà une destination "exotique". déjà le nom fait peur, l'Albanie fait penser tout de suite aux rebelles, kosovo, insécurité, corruption, pauvrauté, communisme, filles des boulevards parisien, instabilité du pays, famine d'il y a 10 ans, etc...
mais bon, je peux vous dire que c'était à tt ça que j'avais pensé au début. mais vu que l'albanie c'était mon dernier pays européen qui manquait à mon tableau, je me suis lancé. ben c'était dans la même semaine que le fameux 11 septembre 2001. on est pourtant à 3:30h de vol de paris. c le genre de pays qui ne change pas en peu de temps.
ok la pauvrauté est présente, déjà à la sortie de l'aéroport bcp de mendiants qui sollicite les albanais expatriés qui viennent voir leur famille. mieux vaut prendre direct un taxi (5$) pour le centre-ville Tirana (~20km). la route est truffée de buncker. l'ancien président l'avait fait construire pour que la population puisse s'y réfugier en cas d'attaque américaine. drôle d'idée. la ville Tirana est une ruine. (sorry pour les albanais de ce forum). des rues et artères pricipales non goudronnées, trottoirs défoncés et plein de nids-de-poule, des terrains-vague. les HLM aussi sont au centre, je vous dis pas leur état. mais ils ont tous leur parabole individuel. la nuit c'est encore plus difficile car c'est pas éclairé ou très peu. les phares des voitures aident bien. heureusement que mon hôtel était bien situé (derrière l'opéra - 20$). coté gastronomique c'est pas l'idéal. on propose dans les qlq resto de la viande hachée en changeant la dénomination et sa forme, mais fo bien choisir là où on veut aller manger, évitez les gargottes. c'est pas cher alors autant manger des trucs saines. les cafés et capuccinos sont super! par contre beaucoup de cybercafés, et de magasins de tél portable. à visiter le centre des Zoroastriens au nord de la ville. prendre le taxi.
l'éléctricité est souvent coupé. à Tirana c'est les aprèms de 15h à 18h, mais il y a des groupes éléctrogènes avec leur bruits assourdissant. attention à l'eau aussi. bien demander les horaires de coupures. les transports locaux c'est surtout les minibus. chaque destination à son propre terminal. c'est même pas des terminals, mais un ensemble de minibus sur un coté de rue. j'ai payé 1$ pour faire Tirana-Durres, au bord de la mer adriatique. c'est un port et pollué. y'a une promenoire au bord de la mer, mais la nuit c'est pas éclairé. fo éviter de rouler la nuit. pour ceux qui y vont en voiture. surtout la route vers Elbasan au centre du pays car montagneux et pas de barrière de sécurité.
bref, en albanie pas de problème de sécurité même le soir. on vous embêtera pas. côté pognon j'ai changé dans la rue des $, comme bcp d'albanais, et pas de problème aussi.
ah j'allais oublié: le visa en 2001 était de 10$ payé à l'arrivée, et le taxe d'aéroport 10$ aussi payable au moment de partir. la compagnie que j'avais pris c'était austrian. paris-vienne, et vienne-tirana en avion bimoteur ! voilà.
Italie: Logement, transport et visites à Gênes, Rome ou Naples English translation pending
Je prépare un voyage pour le mois de mars. Pour ce faire, je souaiterais qq conseils de personnes connaissant très bien ce joli pays.
Je pose beaucoup de questions au sujet du logement et du transport.
j attends avec beaucoup d impatience votre aide
Je pose beaucoup de questions au sujet du logement et du transport.
j attends avec beaucoup d impatience votre aide
Montréal en janvier: que mettre dans la valise (Québec)? English translation pending
je pars une semaine a montreal en janvier prochain, que dois je mettre dans ma valise ?
est il possible d'emmener mes patins a glace ou cela pose un pb a l'aeroport ?
merci de vos reponses😉
merci de vos reponses😉
Visit suggestions for Bonaire, Curaçao, and Aruba for a day?
We have a cruise planned for next April to the ABC Islands and we’d love to hear your suggestions for sights, beaches, or special shopping spots. We’ve started our research and noticed that Bonaire isn’t highly recommended for beaches because of all the coral (great for diving, though). Thanks in advance!
Khao Sok - Hiking guide and lake tour
Hi everyone,
So happy to discover by chance that VoyageForum is back! We’re leaving in a few days for Thailand with our two kids, aged 12 and 15. We’re considering stopping by Khao Sok but don’t want to do a typical 2D/1N or 3D/2N excursion with an overnight stay on the lake—it’s way out of our budget 🤪. Still, the place seems worth the detour. We’ve planned to spend 2 nights there (arriving in the late afternoon on the first day) and I’d love to do a full-day private boat tour on the lake and a hike (half-day or full-day). Do you think it’s doable to book on the spot if we arrive a bit late on the first day? Or is it better to book in advance? None of the websites for booking these services inspire confidence—I get the feeling it’s a real lottery afterward for getting an interesting and friendly guide. But I’m worried it’ll be the same on-site since everything seems so standardized. Do you have any firsthand experience? Maybe even a Facebook contact or something for a guide? Are the prices still really that expensive if we don’t stay overnight on the lake? I’ll admit I’m not sure if we should even stop there anymore...
Thanks in advance!
Marmite
So happy to discover by chance that VoyageForum is back! We’re leaving in a few days for Thailand with our two kids, aged 12 and 15. We’re considering stopping by Khao Sok but don’t want to do a typical 2D/1N or 3D/2N excursion with an overnight stay on the lake—it’s way out of our budget 🤪. Still, the place seems worth the detour. We’ve planned to spend 2 nights there (arriving in the late afternoon on the first day) and I’d love to do a full-day private boat tour on the lake and a hike (half-day or full-day). Do you think it’s doable to book on the spot if we arrive a bit late on the first day? Or is it better to book in advance? None of the websites for booking these services inspire confidence—I get the feeling it’s a real lottery afterward for getting an interesting and friendly guide. But I’m worried it’ll be the same on-site since everything seems so standardized. Do you have any firsthand experience? Maybe even a Facebook contact or something for a guide? Are the prices still really that expensive if we don’t stay overnight on the lake? I’ll admit I’m not sure if we should even stop there anymore...
Thanks in advance!
Marmite
Where to stay between Tarifa and Cadiz for hiking along the beaches?
Hi there!
We’re heading to Andalusia for a week in early April. We’ll spend 3 days in Seville and 1 day in Córdoba. After that, we’d like to rent a car for the remaining 3 days to explore the Costa de la Luz.
We’d love to do some great hikes along the beaches between Tarifa and Cadiz and visit Cadiz itself. Is 3 full days enough to do this? Is it better to stay in Cadiz and explore the area from there, or should we move around to different villages? Do you have any hiking suggestions? We’ve spotted some hikes in Barbate, Trafalgar Beach, and Bolonia.
Thanks for your tips and hiking ideas! :-)
We’d love to do some great hikes along the beaches between Tarifa and Cadiz and visit Cadiz itself. Is 3 full days enough to do this? Is it better to stay in Cadiz and explore the area from there, or should we move around to different villages? Do you have any hiking suggestions? We’ve spotted some hikes in Barbate, Trafalgar Beach, and Bolonia.
Thanks for your tips and hiking ideas! :-)
21-Day Trip to La Gomera and La Palma
Travel Journal: 21 Days in La Gomera and La Palma
From February 6 to February 26, 2024
Tuesday, February 6 We left around 9 AM with our car, along with Pierre-Paul and Patricia, heading to the Bluepark parking lot in Bartenheim. As expected, we were awaited and left promptly for EuroAirport Basel. Took off at 12:25 PM for a 4-hour-15-minute flight under excellent conditions. Beautiful arrival in Tenerife with Teide in sight under a clear blue sky. Fifteen minutes later, we waited for bus No. 40 to Los Cristianos with quite a few other tourists, but we managed to find four seats. From the bus station, it was a 20-minute walk to our hotel. We checked into a lovely apartment for the four of us, complete with all the comforts. Outside, it was quite warm—at least 25°C! After dropping off our luggage, we went for a stroll. The immediate surroundings of the hotel held no interest for us: a modern, concrete area filled with hotels, bars, tourist agencies, and unappealing restaurants all offering the same bland international cuisine. Pat went to cool off at the pool, unfortunately overrun by loud, drunk English tourists. I took a walk to the paseo maritimo that leads to the port, skirting the seafront. The promenade was pleasant, but it could have been any seaside resort in the world—same old scene: a succession of bars with blaring music where many elderly people sipped cold beers waiting for the sunset, the backdrop a wall of resort-style hotels resembling rabbit hutches! Upon reaching the port, I scouted the route we’d take the next day to the Fred Olsen ferry. Back at the apartment, in the early evening, we looked for a non-touristy restaurant for dinner. Monique stopped a woman to ask her opinion! In this area, she told us, there’s no restaurant that serves Canarian or Spanish cuisine! The only place with decent restaurants is at the port. Off we went to the port, where we sat down at Al Bordo restaurant and ordered a seafood paella for four. Excellent, and at a very reasonable price (36 € for two). We returned to the hotel along the seafront.
Wednesday, February 7
Woke up at 6 AM. Had breakfast in the apartment with what we’d bought the day before at a supermarket. It was still dark when we left on foot toward the port, walking along the calm seafront at this early hour. Forty minutes later, we arrived and waited 10 minutes before the ferry docked. At 9:30 AM, we left the port of Los Cristianos for a 50-minute crossing on a calm sea under a beautiful blue sky. There were quite a few people on this large ferry, but many had no luggage, meaning they were visiting La Gomera for the day and would take the ferry back in the evening. Upon disembarking, we went straight to our rental car agency to pick up the car we’d booked online a few months earlier. It was a nice Peugeot 2008, spacious enough for the four of us and our luggage. We immediately took the beautiful road from San Sebastián that climbs directly into the mountains toward our rental in Vallehermoso. The road was in perfect condition—it seemed brand new, like all the others we’d take on this island later. This side of the island is very arid with little vegetation, and the terrain is particularly rugged, as it is throughout the island. We stopped at our first miradors, which would be followed by many more throughout our Canarian trip. Our first visit was to the small village of Agulo, perched on a promontory above the sea and at the foot of a high cliff. The village features typical Canarian houses with windows flush with the façade and black volcanic stone masonry on white or reddish-brown walls. The first recommended restaurant was already booked for a group, so we settled for the shaded terrace of the excellent El Alameda bar-restaurant. From Agulo, you can access the Abrante viewpoint via a winding road, where the view of Agulo, 600 meters below, is exceptional. A glass ledge over the void lets you test your fear of heights!
We drove to Vallehermoso to do our grocery shopping at the supermarket—a habit that would continue until the end of the trip. Our little house, "Casa rural El Encatadora," is located in a beautiful flower-filled valley a few kilometers west of Vallehermoso. Each of us had a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, plus a living room, kitchen, and a small terrace overlooking the quiet street at the valley’s end, which didn’t bother us at all.
Thursday, February 8 The good weather seemed to follow us since our arrival in the Canary Islands. This morning, we took the road—still as beautiful and new—toward Arure, high up to the west. The landscape was magnificent, with breathtaking glimpses of the sea far below. In Arure, we parked in front of Conchita’s bar, where a hike (Rother No. 30) starts toward two viewpoints: Alojera, which we reached after 45 minutes on a lovely path. Monique, tired from the first steep climb, stopped at the first viewpoint and hitchhiked back to Arure. Meanwhile, we continued toward the second viewpoint, Los Barranquillos, where the view of the surroundings was partially hidden by misty clouds rising from the sea. The entire mountain is sculpted by ancient, endless terraces climbing until the slope becomes too steep for construction—visible traces of the hard work of past inhabitants trying to survive in a harsh environment. We had a decent lunch at La Conchita bar, then drove to the small seaside town of Puerto la Caleta, sheltered by an immense cliff plunging into the sea. Black sand beach, rough sea—despite our encouragement, Pat didn’t dare to swim! As for the old village of Caleta, it’s perched on the mountainside, and visiting it requires climbing steep, stair-filled alleys to discover a few traditional houses. Back at the casa, dinner in, and card games...
Vallehermoso
Friday, February 9 This morning, the sky was overcast, and the peaks around us were shrouded in clouds. We took the same road as yesterday to hike Las Creces. Quickly gaining altitude, we entered a thick fog—visibility was very limited. We stopped at the Las Creces parking lot; visibility improved, and the sun wasn’t far off. The hike is entirely within a beautiful laurel forest, with the sun playing hide-and-seek, but it wasn’t cold despite the altitude. After finishing the loop trail, we decided to picnic—not there, as it was too chilly—but on Vallehermoso’s beach, where we found a nice picnic area sheltered by large black rocks. A short digestive walk on the surrounding hill to admire the little beach from above. Back in Vallehermoso, we did some grocery shopping, then tried to return to the casa—only to find ourselves locked out because we’d left the key in the lock inside! After several attempts and with the help of Yéli, a relative of the owner we called for help, we were finally able to get back in!
Saturday, February 10
It rained last night, and the sky remained overcast. Monique decided to rest this morning. PP, Pat, and I set off on the hike that starts from the house toward the Marichal reservoir. The sun wasn’t far off, and by 11 AM, it was fully out. The pleasant hike passed by many flower-filled gardens and orchards—orange, lemon, and mandarin trees in fruit. The path climbed gently toward the reservoir, where the view of the Cano rock dominating the landscape was magnificent. The last part of the climb was a bit tough, overgrown with lush vegetation, and the trail was slippery from last night’s rain. We descended via a different, much more pleasant path and returned to the casa just in time for lunch, prepared by Monique. This valley is rich with its many farmers and market gardeners who’ve cultivated the entire valley, taking advantage of the water flowing down from the mountain, captured upstream and redistributed through countless pipes snaking along the paths. Numerous tanks also store water during dry periods. The houses are scattered across both sides of the valley, and these colorful little homes add a beautiful touch to the landscape. The many palm trees give this valley a distinctly tropical feel—you could almost imagine yourself in the Caribbean. Add to that some salsa music drifting from a hut where farmers were working, and the picture is complete. A well-chilled beer apéro capped off a lovely morning. The afternoon was dedicated to rest, relaxation, reading, and games.
Sunday, February 11 The blue sky returned, though a few clouds still capped the highest peaks. Today, we visited Garajonay National Park, which covers the highest central mountains. Up there, we were above the clouds, and the panoramas from the various viewpoints were stunning: first, Cherelepin, accessible from the Laguna Grande parking lot, then Alto de Garajonay, offering an exceptional view of Teide—over 3,000 meters high—emerging from the clouds on Tenerife, far in the distance. We continued to the Los Roques viewpoints, then stopped for lunch at the Degollada de Peraza restaurant, where the view of the barranco was impressive. We descended toward San Sebastián and checked into our new lodging, La Cabezada, located in the countryside about 3 km above San Sebastián. It’s a small apartment adjacent to the owner’s, with a lovely terrace overlooking the surrounding mountains and surrounded by a beautiful garden. Apéro, then dinner on our beautiful terrace.
Monday, February 12 This morning, we went down to visit San Sebastián de La Gomera: its old tower, main street with some beautiful traditional houses, and the Church of the Assumption. Back at the casa for lunch. In the afternoon, Pat, PP, and I set off on the short hike from San Sebastián beach to La Guancha beach. We drove down and parked on the beach. The path climbs along the hill overlooking San Sebastián, passes by the tall Christ statue dominating the landscape, and roughly follows the coast down to the isolated Guancha beach. A beautiful hike under a hot sun, and a swim was welcome, even if the beach and sea access weren’t very comfortable due to large pebbles and quickly deepening water. Apart from two nudist bathers, there was no one on this beach. We returned the same way.
Tuesday, February 13 Rest day. We went down to town to stroll and do some shopping. I took the opportunity to visit the parador, beautifully situated above the city in a lovely garden overlooking the port and town. Together, we went for a cuba libre at the "Cuba Libre" bar, then had lunch at Breñusca (mediocre paella!). Back at the casa, then we went back down to town to see a carnival parade, a "passacalles," which actually passed an hour earlier than scheduled. Oh well.
Wednesday, February 14 Each to their own program this morning. Pat went swimming at San Sebastián beach, Monique rested at the casa, and PP and I set off on the hike from Playa de Avalos to the Ermita de Guadalupe on Playa del Cangrejo. It wasn’t easy to find the right road or the parking spot, but we managed. The path seemed to have suffered landslides, according to a sign at the trailhead! We decided to check it out, ready to turn back if it seemed too dangerous. In the end, apart from one or two slightly tricky spots where we had to climb a pile of rocks, the trail remained passable, though a bit vertigo-inducing in places. The narrow path clings to very vertical cliffs nearly 300 meters above sea level! But what a magnificent view. At one point, the trail runs alongside a wall of basaltic pipes. We returned via the drivable track that parallels the trail a bit lower. Back at the house for lunch. In the late afternoon, we returned to town to attend the "Entierro de las Sardinas" (Burial of the Sardine), which closes the Canarian carnival festivities. While waiting, we strolled through the parador’s gardens and had mojitos in town. Around 9 PM, we heard the noise and cries of the mourners. The procession advanced, led by a large papier-mâché sardine on a float, surrounded by wailing mourners. The procession headed toward the sea, where the sardine was burned, and a mini fireworks display ended the procession. It was all very good-natured, and everyone had fun. We ended the evening with dinner at a good fish restaurant, El Pajar.
Entierro de la Sardina in San Sebastián de La Gomera
Thursday, February 15
Woke up at 5:15 AM. The only suitable ferry was at 7 AM, which would get us to La Palma by late morning rather than evening. We packed our bags, had breakfast, then headed to the port, left our rental car, and boarded the ferry to Tenerife, from where we’d continue to La Palma. Calm sea, beautiful sun—by 10:30 AM, we disembarked in La Palma. We picked up our car and immediately headed to our new apartment in Breña Alta. It’s a large apartment with a superb terrace facing the sea, fully equipped and very comfortable. The hosts recommended Casa Goyo restaurant, near the airport and close to us. It’s a restaurant with many small rooms, some of which can be reserved for families. The fish-based cuisine (chipirones, pulpo) was excellent, hearty, and reasonably priced. Since it’s in the airport’s flight path, we occasionally heard planes landing. Quick and efficient service. Afterward, we visited Santa Cruz de La Palma, which reminded us of the historic quarters of La Orotava in Tenerife or the capital of Gran Canaria.
Friday, February 16
Beautiful weather, blue sky. We headed to the San Bartolo viewpoint toward the northeast coast, then to the lovely village of San Andrés, which we explored. From there, we walked along the shore to the natural pools of Charco Azul, where we swam in the cool but "swimmable" sea. Back in San Andrés for lunch at the "San Andrés" restaurant on the beautiful church square. Very good fish-based meal. We got back in the car and continued along the north coast to the port of Espindola and the natural pools of Fajana near the Cumplida lighthouse. A fairly strong wind whipped up beautiful waves crashing onto the rocky coast in bursts of foam. Back in Santa Cruz, we stopped at the Mercadona supermarket to buy fresh shrimp for dinner.
San Andrés
Saturday, February 17
Uniform blue sky, even on the heights. We took the beautiful road that winds up to the summit of the Caldera de Taburiente. Several viewpoints offer 360° views of the entire island and beyond: you can make out La Gomera, El Hierro, and, of course, Tenerife with the perfect triangle of Teide. We parked at the Los Andes viewpoint parking lot and started our hike to Pico de la Cruz along a trail following the ridge, offering superb views into the caldera. We got back in the car and passed by the Roque de los Muchachos astronomical complex, composed of numerous observatories, some with very aesthetic mirror telescopes. We hiked from the Roque de los Muchachos parking lot to the various viewpoints, always as impressive. Picnic on site, then back to Santa Cruz. We stopped by our car dealer because the oil warning light came on—better safe than sorry. The representative reassured us but preferred to give us a Fiat Cross SUV instead.
The Caldera de Taburiente
Sunday, February 18 The weather was a bit mixed, with cloudy patches. We set off to hike the Barranco de la Cuba de Galga. Unfortunately, the Los Tilos trail had been closed for several months due to a major landslide. The parking lot by the road was already quite full, and indeed, we crossed paths with many hikers along the way—it’s an easy hike with little elevation gain, which is rare here in La Palma! The beautiful path winds through a very narrow, deep gorge covered in lush tropical vegetation—you’d think you were in a Southeast Asian forest, especially with the humidity in the gorge bringing out earthy and floral scents. Halfway through, Monique turned back while the rest of us continued to the Cuba de Galga. A light drizzle accompanied us on the return. For lunch, we went to Chipi Chipi restaurant in the heights of Santa Cruz. The cool air forced us to leave the lovely terrace for the slightly noisy dining room. The meal was very good and hearty. Afternoon spent resting at our house.
La Cuba de la Galga
Monday, February 19 A few clouds still clung to the nearby mountain peaks. We headed south to Los Canarios. We stopped in front of the small San Antonio Abad church, where a path leads to the viewpoint in 15 minutes. Then we visited the San Antonio Volcano Interpretation Center and climbed to the viewpoint via the trail along the crater’s edge, offering a plunging view into the crater. Then PP, Pat, and I headed toward the Teneguía volcano but turned back given the remaining distance and the intense heat bearing down on us! Plus, the landscape was rather arid and not very interesting. We got back in the car and drove down to the salt flats at the island’s southern tip. The ocean crashes here in large waves, exploding against the volcanic rocks and feeding a "blowhole" carved into the rock. We stopped for drinks at the salt flats restaurant, then headed home.
The salt flats in Fuencaliente
Tuesday, February 20 Beautiful weather with a few clouds clinging to the mountains, as usual. A relaxed morning since my parking reservation at La Cumbrecita didn’t start until 1 PM. It takes about 30 minutes from Santa Cruz to reach the valley floor via a beautiful but narrow road toward the end, though there’s very little traffic. Meanwhile, the clouds had disappeared, and the view from the La Cumbrecita viewpoint was superb. We recognized Pico de la Cruz in the distance, where we’d been a few days earlier. We then took the path leading to the Las Chozas viewpoint through a magnificent Canarian pine forest. We picnicked on site, then took the path to the Los Roques viewpoint. We returned the same way since the direct route was closed for construction. Back in Santa Cruz, we visited the Sanctuary of Las Nieves, with its beautiful golden Baroque altar.
Hike from La Cumbrecita
Wednesday, February 21 After packing our things and loading the car, we left Santa Cruz under a very blue sky for Los Llanos de Aridane, where we stopped to visit this lovely town. The Church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios has a beautiful coffered ceiling and an original papier-mâché Christ statue from the 16th century. Around it, colorful old Canarian houses brighten the streets of the town center. We took the opportunity to stroll, do some shopping, and finally sat down at La Pergola restaurant for a mediocre lunch. We got back in the car to check into our new house in Arecida. On the way, we stopped at the Mirador del Time, which once again offered an impressive panorama, allowing us—for the first time—to see the damage caused by the Tajogaite volcano eruption in 2021. You can clearly see the still-smoking crater and the large black lava flow covering the landscape down to the sea. We really liked our new accommodation: a local house that’s been renovated on the heights of Arecida, not far from the Canarian pine forest. From several terraces, we have a 360° view of the sea and mountains. We even have a private pool! There are two beautiful, brand-new bedrooms, each with its own bathroom—the best. Plus, we’re on the GR 131 trail that runs along the Barranco de las Angustias toward the northeast.
Los Llanos de Aridane
Thursday, February 22 Once again, beautiful weather greeted us when we woke up. We started the GR 131 with the goal of reaching the Torre del Time viewpoint—about 400 meters of elevation gain. The path, quite steep at first, winds through a superb Canarian pine forest. A few viewpoints let you appreciate the sheer drop of the Barranco de las Angustias—watch out for vertigo! At the Torre del Time viewpoint, there’s a nearly 1,000-meter vertical drop. We returned via another path, the PLP1, which meanders first through this beautiful forest, then along lovely flower-filled gardens adjacent to beautiful properties that cascade from the forest down to the road serving these neighborhoods. This afternoon, we tried to get closer to the area devastated by the 2021 lava flows. Several roads are still closed or reserved for residents, while others—brand new—have been rebuilt to open up this densely populated and cultivated region. In some places, the lava flow slightly diverted, sparing some properties that logically should have disappeared. Now, they’re encircled by a massive cooled lava field. In other spots, twisted and charred metal scraps or greenhouse remains protrude from the lava—all that’s left of the former banana plantations. A little higher up, you can see the slightly smoking crater of Tajogaite, responsible for this disaster. Back to Casa Barreros.
View of Los Llanos and, in the background, the 2021 lava flow
Friday, February 23
Though the sky was still blue, the temperature had dropped due to a chilly wind. By midday, it still rose to 22°C. Today, we headed north, specifically to the town of Tijarafe, where a very narrow road descends to the small port, Porís de Candelaria. The 3.7-kilometer road drops 700 meters in elevation, with gradients up to 30%—it was going to be intense! Indeed, the descent was scary, with the void right next to the very narrow road where passing was impossible except at a few rare spots. Everything went well—there was little traffic at this early hour. From the parking lot at the bottom, a path leads to Porís de Candelaria. It’s surprising to see this small fishing hamlet nestled in the shelter of an immense cave opening onto the sea, which was quite rough today. The sun, at this time of year, would appear late in the cave, which remained in shadow for much of the day. We returned via the same road, strolled through the small town of Puntagorda, and had lunch at El Jardín de los Naranjos restaurant—excellent meal.
Fishing hamlet of Candelaria
Saturday, February 24 The air was still cool, but the sun was beautiful. While Monique stayed home to rest, the three of us headed to the village of Las Tricias to hike the Buracas Caves trail. We left the car parked on the LP1 road and took the small paved road down to the sign marking the trail’s start. The signage for all the trails we took here, as in La Gomera, was very well done. The path descended steadily, then more steeply toward the caves where the island’s first inhabitants lived—some petroglyphs are still visible in certain caves. The path then climbed back up, passing magnificent dragon trees and more or less elaborate huts occupied by Germans who’ve lived here for many years. Back at Casa Barreros for some rest.
Sunday, February 25 The weather once again blessed us with a beautiful day. This morning, we visited the local produce market held on weekends in Puntagorda. You’ll find agricultural products, crafts, and food to keep you going. A little further on, there’s a glass viewpoint overlooking the barranco plunging toward the sea, with a view of the thrill-seekers trying the zip line right next to it. Lunch at Naranjos—definitely a good spot—with their shrimp and spice tagliatelle. Back home for an afternoon of relaxation.
Monday, February 26 We left Arecida under a cloudy sky. Driving up from Los Llanos de Aridane toward the east, an enormous cascade of clouds poured from the mountain peaks into the Los Llanos plain—very impressive. Arriving in Santa Cruz, we went for a stroll, did some last-minute shopping, then had a final good-quality paella at La Chalana on the paseo maritimo. We left the car in the parking lot and took the 5 PM Olsen ferry to Tenerife on a slightly choppy sea, but the ferry didn’t rock too much. Arriving at 7:15 PM, we dropped off our things near the port in our reserved apartment and went for dinner at Abordo—rubbery chipirones. A digestive stroll among the ever-increasing number of tourists in Los Cristianos—restaurants were packed to the brim, the season is in full swing here. Gone is the calm of La Gomera and La Palma, and the laid-back tourism of German hikers among whom a few French were hiding!
Tuesday, February 27 To make our homemade breakfast more enjoyable, we went to buy pastries at the local bakery, then took one last walk on the paseo along the beaches, mingling with the many mobility scooters driven by elderly or disabled people, joggers, and tourists. Last apéro near the bus station, then off to the airport. After a smooth 4-hour-30-minute flight, we arrived in Basel-Mulhouse at 10:20 PM.
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Conclusion A fantastic trip to two islands with magnificent and diverse nature, where landscapes range from desert-like to tropical depending on exposure to winds and clouds. Thanks to the many beautiful viewpoints, you can truly appreciate these exceptionally dynamic reliefs. A hiker’s paradise, the trails are all very well marked, though the choice of easy or moderate paths for "casual walkers" is quite limited. Another notable advantage, in our opinion, is that these islands are very lightly developed—you’ll hardly see any of those ugly hotel blocks that spoil the landscapes of some other Canary Islands. It’s true that the beaches on these two islands don’t meet traditional international tourism criteria: they’re small, with black sand, and often difficult to access. Special mention for the quality of the road network (except for a few small local roads), which seems brand new, well-paved, and well-signposted. We also enjoyed exceptional weather for February, with fewer than three days of gray or rainy weather out of 21.
Almost all the accommodations we chose met or exceeded our expectations, often at reasonable prices: an average of 98 € per night for an apartment or house with two bedrooms for four people.
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Tuesday, February 6 We left around 9 AM with our car, along with Pierre-Paul and Patricia, heading to the Bluepark parking lot in Bartenheim. As expected, we were awaited and left promptly for EuroAirport Basel. Took off at 12:25 PM for a 4-hour-15-minute flight under excellent conditions. Beautiful arrival in Tenerife with Teide in sight under a clear blue sky. Fifteen minutes later, we waited for bus No. 40 to Los Cristianos with quite a few other tourists, but we managed to find four seats. From the bus station, it was a 20-minute walk to our hotel. We checked into a lovely apartment for the four of us, complete with all the comforts. Outside, it was quite warm—at least 25°C! After dropping off our luggage, we went for a stroll. The immediate surroundings of the hotel held no interest for us: a modern, concrete area filled with hotels, bars, tourist agencies, and unappealing restaurants all offering the same bland international cuisine. Pat went to cool off at the pool, unfortunately overrun by loud, drunk English tourists. I took a walk to the paseo maritimo that leads to the port, skirting the seafront. The promenade was pleasant, but it could have been any seaside resort in the world—same old scene: a succession of bars with blaring music where many elderly people sipped cold beers waiting for the sunset, the backdrop a wall of resort-style hotels resembling rabbit hutches! Upon reaching the port, I scouted the route we’d take the next day to the Fred Olsen ferry. Back at the apartment, in the early evening, we looked for a non-touristy restaurant for dinner. Monique stopped a woman to ask her opinion! In this area, she told us, there’s no restaurant that serves Canarian or Spanish cuisine! The only place with decent restaurants is at the port. Off we went to the port, where we sat down at Al Bordo restaurant and ordered a seafood paella for four. Excellent, and at a very reasonable price (36 € for two). We returned to the hotel along the seafront.
Wednesday, February 7
Woke up at 6 AM. Had breakfast in the apartment with what we’d bought the day before at a supermarket. It was still dark when we left on foot toward the port, walking along the calm seafront at this early hour. Forty minutes later, we arrived and waited 10 minutes before the ferry docked. At 9:30 AM, we left the port of Los Cristianos for a 50-minute crossing on a calm sea under a beautiful blue sky. There were quite a few people on this large ferry, but many had no luggage, meaning they were visiting La Gomera for the day and would take the ferry back in the evening. Upon disembarking, we went straight to our rental car agency to pick up the car we’d booked online a few months earlier. It was a nice Peugeot 2008, spacious enough for the four of us and our luggage. We immediately took the beautiful road from San Sebastián that climbs directly into the mountains toward our rental in Vallehermoso. The road was in perfect condition—it seemed brand new, like all the others we’d take on this island later. This side of the island is very arid with little vegetation, and the terrain is particularly rugged, as it is throughout the island. We stopped at our first miradors, which would be followed by many more throughout our Canarian trip. Our first visit was to the small village of Agulo, perched on a promontory above the sea and at the foot of a high cliff. The village features typical Canarian houses with windows flush with the façade and black volcanic stone masonry on white or reddish-brown walls. The first recommended restaurant was already booked for a group, so we settled for the shaded terrace of the excellent El Alameda bar-restaurant. From Agulo, you can access the Abrante viewpoint via a winding road, where the view of Agulo, 600 meters below, is exceptional. A glass ledge over the void lets you test your fear of heights!
We drove to Vallehermoso to do our grocery shopping at the supermarket—a habit that would continue until the end of the trip. Our little house, "Casa rural El Encatadora," is located in a beautiful flower-filled valley a few kilometers west of Vallehermoso. Each of us had a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, plus a living room, kitchen, and a small terrace overlooking the quiet street at the valley’s end, which didn’t bother us at all.
Thursday, February 8 The good weather seemed to follow us since our arrival in the Canary Islands. This morning, we took the road—still as beautiful and new—toward Arure, high up to the west. The landscape was magnificent, with breathtaking glimpses of the sea far below. In Arure, we parked in front of Conchita’s bar, where a hike (Rother No. 30) starts toward two viewpoints: Alojera, which we reached after 45 minutes on a lovely path. Monique, tired from the first steep climb, stopped at the first viewpoint and hitchhiked back to Arure. Meanwhile, we continued toward the second viewpoint, Los Barranquillos, where the view of the surroundings was partially hidden by misty clouds rising from the sea. The entire mountain is sculpted by ancient, endless terraces climbing until the slope becomes too steep for construction—visible traces of the hard work of past inhabitants trying to survive in a harsh environment. We had a decent lunch at La Conchita bar, then drove to the small seaside town of Puerto la Caleta, sheltered by an immense cliff plunging into the sea. Black sand beach, rough sea—despite our encouragement, Pat didn’t dare to swim! As for the old village of Caleta, it’s perched on the mountainside, and visiting it requires climbing steep, stair-filled alleys to discover a few traditional houses. Back at the casa, dinner in, and card games...
VallehermosoFriday, February 9 This morning, the sky was overcast, and the peaks around us were shrouded in clouds. We took the same road as yesterday to hike Las Creces. Quickly gaining altitude, we entered a thick fog—visibility was very limited. We stopped at the Las Creces parking lot; visibility improved, and the sun wasn’t far off. The hike is entirely within a beautiful laurel forest, with the sun playing hide-and-seek, but it wasn’t cold despite the altitude. After finishing the loop trail, we decided to picnic—not there, as it was too chilly—but on Vallehermoso’s beach, where we found a nice picnic area sheltered by large black rocks. A short digestive walk on the surrounding hill to admire the little beach from above. Back in Vallehermoso, we did some grocery shopping, then tried to return to the casa—only to find ourselves locked out because we’d left the key in the lock inside! After several attempts and with the help of Yéli, a relative of the owner we called for help, we were finally able to get back in!
Saturday, February 10
It rained last night, and the sky remained overcast. Monique decided to rest this morning. PP, Pat, and I set off on the hike that starts from the house toward the Marichal reservoir. The sun wasn’t far off, and by 11 AM, it was fully out. The pleasant hike passed by many flower-filled gardens and orchards—orange, lemon, and mandarin trees in fruit. The path climbed gently toward the reservoir, where the view of the Cano rock dominating the landscape was magnificent. The last part of the climb was a bit tough, overgrown with lush vegetation, and the trail was slippery from last night’s rain. We descended via a different, much more pleasant path and returned to the casa just in time for lunch, prepared by Monique. This valley is rich with its many farmers and market gardeners who’ve cultivated the entire valley, taking advantage of the water flowing down from the mountain, captured upstream and redistributed through countless pipes snaking along the paths. Numerous tanks also store water during dry periods. The houses are scattered across both sides of the valley, and these colorful little homes add a beautiful touch to the landscape. The many palm trees give this valley a distinctly tropical feel—you could almost imagine yourself in the Caribbean. Add to that some salsa music drifting from a hut where farmers were working, and the picture is complete. A well-chilled beer apéro capped off a lovely morning. The afternoon was dedicated to rest, relaxation, reading, and games.
Sunday, February 11 The blue sky returned, though a few clouds still capped the highest peaks. Today, we visited Garajonay National Park, which covers the highest central mountains. Up there, we were above the clouds, and the panoramas from the various viewpoints were stunning: first, Cherelepin, accessible from the Laguna Grande parking lot, then Alto de Garajonay, offering an exceptional view of Teide—over 3,000 meters high—emerging from the clouds on Tenerife, far in the distance. We continued to the Los Roques viewpoints, then stopped for lunch at the Degollada de Peraza restaurant, where the view of the barranco was impressive. We descended toward San Sebastián and checked into our new lodging, La Cabezada, located in the countryside about 3 km above San Sebastián. It’s a small apartment adjacent to the owner’s, with a lovely terrace overlooking the surrounding mountains and surrounded by a beautiful garden. Apéro, then dinner on our beautiful terrace.
Monday, February 12 This morning, we went down to visit San Sebastián de La Gomera: its old tower, main street with some beautiful traditional houses, and the Church of the Assumption. Back at the casa for lunch. In the afternoon, Pat, PP, and I set off on the short hike from San Sebastián beach to La Guancha beach. We drove down and parked on the beach. The path climbs along the hill overlooking San Sebastián, passes by the tall Christ statue dominating the landscape, and roughly follows the coast down to the isolated Guancha beach. A beautiful hike under a hot sun, and a swim was welcome, even if the beach and sea access weren’t very comfortable due to large pebbles and quickly deepening water. Apart from two nudist bathers, there was no one on this beach. We returned the same way.
Tuesday, February 13 Rest day. We went down to town to stroll and do some shopping. I took the opportunity to visit the parador, beautifully situated above the city in a lovely garden overlooking the port and town. Together, we went for a cuba libre at the "Cuba Libre" bar, then had lunch at Breñusca (mediocre paella!). Back at the casa, then we went back down to town to see a carnival parade, a "passacalles," which actually passed an hour earlier than scheduled. Oh well.
Wednesday, February 14 Each to their own program this morning. Pat went swimming at San Sebastián beach, Monique rested at the casa, and PP and I set off on the hike from Playa de Avalos to the Ermita de Guadalupe on Playa del Cangrejo. It wasn’t easy to find the right road or the parking spot, but we managed. The path seemed to have suffered landslides, according to a sign at the trailhead! We decided to check it out, ready to turn back if it seemed too dangerous. In the end, apart from one or two slightly tricky spots where we had to climb a pile of rocks, the trail remained passable, though a bit vertigo-inducing in places. The narrow path clings to very vertical cliffs nearly 300 meters above sea level! But what a magnificent view. At one point, the trail runs alongside a wall of basaltic pipes. We returned via the drivable track that parallels the trail a bit lower. Back at the house for lunch. In the late afternoon, we returned to town to attend the "Entierro de las Sardinas" (Burial of the Sardine), which closes the Canarian carnival festivities. While waiting, we strolled through the parador’s gardens and had mojitos in town. Around 9 PM, we heard the noise and cries of the mourners. The procession advanced, led by a large papier-mâché sardine on a float, surrounded by wailing mourners. The procession headed toward the sea, where the sardine was burned, and a mini fireworks display ended the procession. It was all very good-natured, and everyone had fun. We ended the evening with dinner at a good fish restaurant, El Pajar.
Entierro de la Sardina in San Sebastián de La GomeraThursday, February 15
Woke up at 5:15 AM. The only suitable ferry was at 7 AM, which would get us to La Palma by late morning rather than evening. We packed our bags, had breakfast, then headed to the port, left our rental car, and boarded the ferry to Tenerife, from where we’d continue to La Palma. Calm sea, beautiful sun—by 10:30 AM, we disembarked in La Palma. We picked up our car and immediately headed to our new apartment in Breña Alta. It’s a large apartment with a superb terrace facing the sea, fully equipped and very comfortable. The hosts recommended Casa Goyo restaurant, near the airport and close to us. It’s a restaurant with many small rooms, some of which can be reserved for families. The fish-based cuisine (chipirones, pulpo) was excellent, hearty, and reasonably priced. Since it’s in the airport’s flight path, we occasionally heard planes landing. Quick and efficient service. Afterward, we visited Santa Cruz de La Palma, which reminded us of the historic quarters of La Orotava in Tenerife or the capital of Gran Canaria.
Friday, February 16
Beautiful weather, blue sky. We headed to the San Bartolo viewpoint toward the northeast coast, then to the lovely village of San Andrés, which we explored. From there, we walked along the shore to the natural pools of Charco Azul, where we swam in the cool but "swimmable" sea. Back in San Andrés for lunch at the "San Andrés" restaurant on the beautiful church square. Very good fish-based meal. We got back in the car and continued along the north coast to the port of Espindola and the natural pools of Fajana near the Cumplida lighthouse. A fairly strong wind whipped up beautiful waves crashing onto the rocky coast in bursts of foam. Back in Santa Cruz, we stopped at the Mercadona supermarket to buy fresh shrimp for dinner.
San AndrésSaturday, February 17
Uniform blue sky, even on the heights. We took the beautiful road that winds up to the summit of the Caldera de Taburiente. Several viewpoints offer 360° views of the entire island and beyond: you can make out La Gomera, El Hierro, and, of course, Tenerife with the perfect triangle of Teide. We parked at the Los Andes viewpoint parking lot and started our hike to Pico de la Cruz along a trail following the ridge, offering superb views into the caldera. We got back in the car and passed by the Roque de los Muchachos astronomical complex, composed of numerous observatories, some with very aesthetic mirror telescopes. We hiked from the Roque de los Muchachos parking lot to the various viewpoints, always as impressive. Picnic on site, then back to Santa Cruz. We stopped by our car dealer because the oil warning light came on—better safe than sorry. The representative reassured us but preferred to give us a Fiat Cross SUV instead.
The Caldera de TaburienteSunday, February 18 The weather was a bit mixed, with cloudy patches. We set off to hike the Barranco de la Cuba de Galga. Unfortunately, the Los Tilos trail had been closed for several months due to a major landslide. The parking lot by the road was already quite full, and indeed, we crossed paths with many hikers along the way—it’s an easy hike with little elevation gain, which is rare here in La Palma! The beautiful path winds through a very narrow, deep gorge covered in lush tropical vegetation—you’d think you were in a Southeast Asian forest, especially with the humidity in the gorge bringing out earthy and floral scents. Halfway through, Monique turned back while the rest of us continued to the Cuba de Galga. A light drizzle accompanied us on the return. For lunch, we went to Chipi Chipi restaurant in the heights of Santa Cruz. The cool air forced us to leave the lovely terrace for the slightly noisy dining room. The meal was very good and hearty. Afternoon spent resting at our house.
La Cuba de la GalgaMonday, February 19 A few clouds still clung to the nearby mountain peaks. We headed south to Los Canarios. We stopped in front of the small San Antonio Abad church, where a path leads to the viewpoint in 15 minutes. Then we visited the San Antonio Volcano Interpretation Center and climbed to the viewpoint via the trail along the crater’s edge, offering a plunging view into the crater. Then PP, Pat, and I headed toward the Teneguía volcano but turned back given the remaining distance and the intense heat bearing down on us! Plus, the landscape was rather arid and not very interesting. We got back in the car and drove down to the salt flats at the island’s southern tip. The ocean crashes here in large waves, exploding against the volcanic rocks and feeding a "blowhole" carved into the rock. We stopped for drinks at the salt flats restaurant, then headed home.
The salt flats in FuencalienteTuesday, February 20 Beautiful weather with a few clouds clinging to the mountains, as usual. A relaxed morning since my parking reservation at La Cumbrecita didn’t start until 1 PM. It takes about 30 minutes from Santa Cruz to reach the valley floor via a beautiful but narrow road toward the end, though there’s very little traffic. Meanwhile, the clouds had disappeared, and the view from the La Cumbrecita viewpoint was superb. We recognized Pico de la Cruz in the distance, where we’d been a few days earlier. We then took the path leading to the Las Chozas viewpoint through a magnificent Canarian pine forest. We picnicked on site, then took the path to the Los Roques viewpoint. We returned the same way since the direct route was closed for construction. Back in Santa Cruz, we visited the Sanctuary of Las Nieves, with its beautiful golden Baroque altar.
Hike from La CumbrecitaWednesday, February 21 After packing our things and loading the car, we left Santa Cruz under a very blue sky for Los Llanos de Aridane, where we stopped to visit this lovely town. The Church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios has a beautiful coffered ceiling and an original papier-mâché Christ statue from the 16th century. Around it, colorful old Canarian houses brighten the streets of the town center. We took the opportunity to stroll, do some shopping, and finally sat down at La Pergola restaurant for a mediocre lunch. We got back in the car to check into our new house in Arecida. On the way, we stopped at the Mirador del Time, which once again offered an impressive panorama, allowing us—for the first time—to see the damage caused by the Tajogaite volcano eruption in 2021. You can clearly see the still-smoking crater and the large black lava flow covering the landscape down to the sea. We really liked our new accommodation: a local house that’s been renovated on the heights of Arecida, not far from the Canarian pine forest. From several terraces, we have a 360° view of the sea and mountains. We even have a private pool! There are two beautiful, brand-new bedrooms, each with its own bathroom—the best. Plus, we’re on the GR 131 trail that runs along the Barranco de las Angustias toward the northeast.
Los Llanos de AridaneThursday, February 22 Once again, beautiful weather greeted us when we woke up. We started the GR 131 with the goal of reaching the Torre del Time viewpoint—about 400 meters of elevation gain. The path, quite steep at first, winds through a superb Canarian pine forest. A few viewpoints let you appreciate the sheer drop of the Barranco de las Angustias—watch out for vertigo! At the Torre del Time viewpoint, there’s a nearly 1,000-meter vertical drop. We returned via another path, the PLP1, which meanders first through this beautiful forest, then along lovely flower-filled gardens adjacent to beautiful properties that cascade from the forest down to the road serving these neighborhoods. This afternoon, we tried to get closer to the area devastated by the 2021 lava flows. Several roads are still closed or reserved for residents, while others—brand new—have been rebuilt to open up this densely populated and cultivated region. In some places, the lava flow slightly diverted, sparing some properties that logically should have disappeared. Now, they’re encircled by a massive cooled lava field. In other spots, twisted and charred metal scraps or greenhouse remains protrude from the lava—all that’s left of the former banana plantations. A little higher up, you can see the slightly smoking crater of Tajogaite, responsible for this disaster. Back to Casa Barreros.
View of Los Llanos and, in the background, the 2021 lava flowFriday, February 23
Though the sky was still blue, the temperature had dropped due to a chilly wind. By midday, it still rose to 22°C. Today, we headed north, specifically to the town of Tijarafe, where a very narrow road descends to the small port, Porís de Candelaria. The 3.7-kilometer road drops 700 meters in elevation, with gradients up to 30%—it was going to be intense! Indeed, the descent was scary, with the void right next to the very narrow road where passing was impossible except at a few rare spots. Everything went well—there was little traffic at this early hour. From the parking lot at the bottom, a path leads to Porís de Candelaria. It’s surprising to see this small fishing hamlet nestled in the shelter of an immense cave opening onto the sea, which was quite rough today. The sun, at this time of year, would appear late in the cave, which remained in shadow for much of the day. We returned via the same road, strolled through the small town of Puntagorda, and had lunch at El Jardín de los Naranjos restaurant—excellent meal.
Fishing hamlet of CandelariaSaturday, February 24 The air was still cool, but the sun was beautiful. While Monique stayed home to rest, the three of us headed to the village of Las Tricias to hike the Buracas Caves trail. We left the car parked on the LP1 road and took the small paved road down to the sign marking the trail’s start. The signage for all the trails we took here, as in La Gomera, was very well done. The path descended steadily, then more steeply toward the caves where the island’s first inhabitants lived—some petroglyphs are still visible in certain caves. The path then climbed back up, passing magnificent dragon trees and more or less elaborate huts occupied by Germans who’ve lived here for many years. Back at Casa Barreros for some rest.
Sunday, February 25 The weather once again blessed us with a beautiful day. This morning, we visited the local produce market held on weekends in Puntagorda. You’ll find agricultural products, crafts, and food to keep you going. A little further on, there’s a glass viewpoint overlooking the barranco plunging toward the sea, with a view of the thrill-seekers trying the zip line right next to it. Lunch at Naranjos—definitely a good spot—with their shrimp and spice tagliatelle. Back home for an afternoon of relaxation.
Monday, February 26 We left Arecida under a cloudy sky. Driving up from Los Llanos de Aridane toward the east, an enormous cascade of clouds poured from the mountain peaks into the Los Llanos plain—very impressive. Arriving in Santa Cruz, we went for a stroll, did some last-minute shopping, then had a final good-quality paella at La Chalana on the paseo maritimo. We left the car in the parking lot and took the 5 PM Olsen ferry to Tenerife on a slightly choppy sea, but the ferry didn’t rock too much. Arriving at 7:15 PM, we dropped off our things near the port in our reserved apartment and went for dinner at Abordo—rubbery chipirones. A digestive stroll among the ever-increasing number of tourists in Los Cristianos—restaurants were packed to the brim, the season is in full swing here. Gone is the calm of La Gomera and La Palma, and the laid-back tourism of German hikers among whom a few French were hiding!
Tuesday, February 27 To make our homemade breakfast more enjoyable, we went to buy pastries at the local bakery, then took one last walk on the paseo along the beaches, mingling with the many mobility scooters driven by elderly or disabled people, joggers, and tourists. Last apéro near the bus station, then off to the airport. After a smooth 4-hour-30-minute flight, we arrived in Basel-Mulhouse at 10:20 PM.
THE END
Conclusion A fantastic trip to two islands with magnificent and diverse nature, where landscapes range from desert-like to tropical depending on exposure to winds and clouds. Thanks to the many beautiful viewpoints, you can truly appreciate these exceptionally dynamic reliefs. A hiker’s paradise, the trails are all very well marked, though the choice of easy or moderate paths for "casual walkers" is quite limited. Another notable advantage, in our opinion, is that these islands are very lightly developed—you’ll hardly see any of those ugly hotel blocks that spoil the landscapes of some other Canary Islands. It’s true that the beaches on these two islands don’t meet traditional international tourism criteria: they’re small, with black sand, and often difficult to access. Special mention for the quality of the road network (except for a few small local roads), which seems brand new, well-paved, and well-signposted. We also enjoyed exceptional weather for February, with fewer than three days of gray or rainy weather out of 21.
Almost all the accommodations we chose met or exceeded our expectations, often at reasonable prices: an average of 98 € per night for an apartment or house with two bedrooms for four people.
All photos can be viewed by clicking this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/G44pPk4g9PW1rNzg8
Itinéraire par la route et les villes au Pays Basque espagnol English translation pending
Bonjour,
En raison du Covid, j'ai dû laisser tomber mes projets voyages en Afrique et je me rabats donc (avec envie tout de même) sur le Pays Basque espagnol pour une petite semaine en novembre. Pour des raisons professionnelles le départ se ferait en voiture de Bordeaux et j'ai imaginé le circuit suivant, si les conditions sanitaires d'ici là le permettent ...
Jour 1 : Départ de Bordeaux pour San Sebastian en voiture, arrivée en début d'après-midi et visite de la ville
Jour 2 : Visite des environs de San Sebastian, avec deux options qui me font hésiter : - visiter l'est entre San Sebastian et la frontière française (Fontarrabie etc.) et revenir dormir sur San Sebastian - visiter l'ouest (Getaria, Zarautz, Orio) et dormir dans ce secteur
Jour 3 : Route vers Bilbao en passant par la côte avec un arrêt vers midi à Gernika et dans l'après midi la visite de San Gaztelugatxe par la route B2235 (a priori non accessible en novembre, y a t'il un intérêt à voir l'endroit ''de loin''?). Nuit à Bilbao avec retour par la route 3101.
Jour 4 : Visite de la biosphère d'Urdaibai dans l'après midi avec une visite de Bilbao dans la matinée.
Jour 5 : Route vers Pampelune en passant plus bas par l'Alava (un autre itinéraire serait-il plus sympa ? Des arrêts à conseiller sur la route ? ). Vaut-il mieux ''tracer'' la veille au soir vers Pampelune pour avoir une journée de plus dans ce secteur ?)
Jour 6 : Visite des Bardenas Reales par l'entrée nord avec un arrêt à Olite. Nuit à Pampelune (ou à Tudela?)
Jour 7 : Ce jour devrait nous permettre de remonter plus au nord, voire en France, pour une dernière halte avant le retour à Bordeaux. Petite hésitation entre passer par une vallée des Pyrénées genre Roncevaux (fin novembre) ou revenir sur la côte et s'arrêter vers Biarritz (peut être répétitif par rapport au reste du voyage ?)
Jour 8 : Route pour Bordeaux où nous devons arriver pour midi !
Voilà en gros ce que mes recherches ont donné avec beaucoup de ''trous''... Je suis ouverte à toutes les suggestions surtout pour les parties un peu floues de mon itinéraire... L'idée n'est pas d'avoir des vacances reposantes. Au niveau voyage, j'aime visiter par la ''route'', les villes sont plutôt pour moi à visiter en soirée autour d'un bon repas sans m'attarder dans les musées etc !
Merci pour votre aide,
Anna
En raison du Covid, j'ai dû laisser tomber mes projets voyages en Afrique et je me rabats donc (avec envie tout de même) sur le Pays Basque espagnol pour une petite semaine en novembre. Pour des raisons professionnelles le départ se ferait en voiture de Bordeaux et j'ai imaginé le circuit suivant, si les conditions sanitaires d'ici là le permettent ...
Jour 1 : Départ de Bordeaux pour San Sebastian en voiture, arrivée en début d'après-midi et visite de la ville
Jour 2 : Visite des environs de San Sebastian, avec deux options qui me font hésiter : - visiter l'est entre San Sebastian et la frontière française (Fontarrabie etc.) et revenir dormir sur San Sebastian - visiter l'ouest (Getaria, Zarautz, Orio) et dormir dans ce secteur
Jour 3 : Route vers Bilbao en passant par la côte avec un arrêt vers midi à Gernika et dans l'après midi la visite de San Gaztelugatxe par la route B2235 (a priori non accessible en novembre, y a t'il un intérêt à voir l'endroit ''de loin''?). Nuit à Bilbao avec retour par la route 3101.
Jour 4 : Visite de la biosphère d'Urdaibai dans l'après midi avec une visite de Bilbao dans la matinée.
Jour 5 : Route vers Pampelune en passant plus bas par l'Alava (un autre itinéraire serait-il plus sympa ? Des arrêts à conseiller sur la route ? ). Vaut-il mieux ''tracer'' la veille au soir vers Pampelune pour avoir une journée de plus dans ce secteur ?)
Jour 6 : Visite des Bardenas Reales par l'entrée nord avec un arrêt à Olite. Nuit à Pampelune (ou à Tudela?)
Jour 7 : Ce jour devrait nous permettre de remonter plus au nord, voire en France, pour une dernière halte avant le retour à Bordeaux. Petite hésitation entre passer par une vallée des Pyrénées genre Roncevaux (fin novembre) ou revenir sur la côte et s'arrêter vers Biarritz (peut être répétitif par rapport au reste du voyage ?)
Jour 8 : Route pour Bordeaux où nous devons arriver pour midi !
Voilà en gros ce que mes recherches ont donné avec beaucoup de ''trous''... Je suis ouverte à toutes les suggestions surtout pour les parties un peu floues de mon itinéraire... L'idée n'est pas d'avoir des vacances reposantes. Au niveau voyage, j'aime visiter par la ''route'', les villes sont plutôt pour moi à visiter en soirée autour d'un bon repas sans m'attarder dans les musées etc !
Merci pour votre aide,
Anna
Beautiful stops and sites discovered in Morocco in March
In early March, full of carefree joy and happy to return to Morocco, we landed in Marrakech under the sun.
We spent just one night in Marrakech at the Hôtel Toulousain, as we did on our previous trip. And we booked our 3 nights for the end of our trip, the second half of March... Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! But we’re not there yet...
Our first goal is to reach Magdaz, a mountain village in the Tessaout Valley, sometimes called the lost valley. We discovered the village of Magdaz on this forum, and we were charmed by the photos and comments from travelers who came before us. The road is easy—it’s dry, and the tarmac takes us right to the village gates at over 2,000 meters above sea level. We arrive in the afternoon and are left speechless by the beauty of the place. A jewel of Berber architecture! Perfectly restored granaries and kasbahs!
A young man from the village guides us on the visit and opens the doors to the terraces overlooking the village.
Several magnificent collective granaries have been beautifully restored. The warm colors of the stone capture the light wonderfully. It’s stunning!
We won’t find anything decent to stay overnight there, so we head back down a bit and settle in at the Assounfou guesthouse. Lovely welcome. The place is in excellent condition and very clean. It’s spacious, but we’re the only ones there. First day full of promise!
Our first goal is to reach Magdaz, a mountain village in the Tessaout Valley, sometimes called the lost valley. We discovered the village of Magdaz on this forum, and we were charmed by the photos and comments from travelers who came before us. The road is easy—it’s dry, and the tarmac takes us right to the village gates at over 2,000 meters above sea level. We arrive in the afternoon and are left speechless by the beauty of the place. A jewel of Berber architecture! Perfectly restored granaries and kasbahs!
A young man from the village guides us on the visit and opens the doors to the terraces overlooking the village.
Several magnificent collective granaries have been beautifully restored. The warm colors of the stone capture the light wonderfully. It’s stunning!
We won’t find anything decent to stay overnight there, so we head back down a bit and settle in at the Assounfou guesthouse. Lovely welcome. The place is in excellent condition and very clean. It’s spacious, but we’re the only ones there. First day full of promise!
Au sud d'Essaouira au départ de Marrakech et visites intéressantes English translation pending
Actuellement nous manquons cruellement de soleil dans l'ouest atlantique. Aussi avons nous décidé de mettre le cap sur le Maroc, toujours sur l'Atlantique, au sud d'Essaouira. Atterrissage prévu à Marrakech et départ aussitôt pour Essaouira pour profiter de la mer et descendre tranquillement le long de la côte. Lézarder au soleil, traîner en terrasse prendre le temps de savourer chaque instant. Si vous avez des idées de visites intéressantes à faire et de découvertes à partager, on est preneurs. On compte sur vous. Merci beaucoup.
Itinéraire trois semaines en Israël et Palestine en août English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
Cette année nous avons décidé de visiter ce petit coin de la terre qui nous intrigue depuis quelques années 😏
Voici l'itinéraire programmé à ce jour, tout est encore modulable sauf les vols évidemment.
1/8: Arrivée en milieu d'après-midi à l'aéroport national TLV et transfert à HAIFA 2-6/8 : Logement à HAIFA pour faire le nord (Tibériade, St Jean d'accre, Nazareth, la Galilée, etc...) 7-9/8 : Tel Aviv (repos plage, Jaffa, ...) 10-13/8 : Jerusalem - Bethléem 14-15/8 : Mer morte - Ein Gedi 15-19/8 : Eilat 19-20/8 : Mitzpe Ramon (défet) 20-22/8 : A DEFINIR - vol retour le le 22/8 en soirée
Nous sommes 3 (2 adultes et un ado de 14 ans). Nous sommes croyants et pratiquants mais ce voyage ne se veut pas non plus un " pèlerinage ", voilà pourquoi vous remarquerez que le côté plage et détente est également présent (Tel Aviv, Haifa, Eilat) Nous louerons un véhicule sur place et pour les visites côté Palestine nous nous déplacerons très probablement en bus locaux. Que ne doit-on pas rater , à part bien sur les grands classiques ? je trouve les hôtels très chers, c'est pourquoi les 6 premiers jours c'est un appartement front de mer qui est prévu à Haifa, ça sera plus simple pour rayonner la journée et se détendre le soir. Nous aimerions également faire 2 ou 3 randonnées assez faciles, que nous conseillez-vous? J'ai réduit la mer morte à 1 seule nuit car il y fera très très chaud en aout. J'oubliais de vous préciser : on ne souffre pas (trop) des grosses chaleurs (voir nos précédents voyages en signature toujours en aout et sans aucun souci malgré ce que certains nous disaient)
Voilà, comme à mon habitude je vous laisse nous conseiller, vous les grand experts de la destination :-)
Merci d'avance !!!
SHALOM :-) Nella
Cette année nous avons décidé de visiter ce petit coin de la terre qui nous intrigue depuis quelques années 😏
Voici l'itinéraire programmé à ce jour, tout est encore modulable sauf les vols évidemment.
1/8: Arrivée en milieu d'après-midi à l'aéroport national TLV et transfert à HAIFA 2-6/8 : Logement à HAIFA pour faire le nord (Tibériade, St Jean d'accre, Nazareth, la Galilée, etc...) 7-9/8 : Tel Aviv (repos plage, Jaffa, ...) 10-13/8 : Jerusalem - Bethléem 14-15/8 : Mer morte - Ein Gedi 15-19/8 : Eilat 19-20/8 : Mitzpe Ramon (défet) 20-22/8 : A DEFINIR - vol retour le le 22/8 en soirée
Nous sommes 3 (2 adultes et un ado de 14 ans). Nous sommes croyants et pratiquants mais ce voyage ne se veut pas non plus un " pèlerinage ", voilà pourquoi vous remarquerez que le côté plage et détente est également présent (Tel Aviv, Haifa, Eilat) Nous louerons un véhicule sur place et pour les visites côté Palestine nous nous déplacerons très probablement en bus locaux. Que ne doit-on pas rater , à part bien sur les grands classiques ? je trouve les hôtels très chers, c'est pourquoi les 6 premiers jours c'est un appartement front de mer qui est prévu à Haifa, ça sera plus simple pour rayonner la journée et se détendre le soir. Nous aimerions également faire 2 ou 3 randonnées assez faciles, que nous conseillez-vous? J'ai réduit la mer morte à 1 seule nuit car il y fera très très chaud en aout. J'oubliais de vous préciser : on ne souffre pas (trop) des grosses chaleurs (voir nos précédents voyages en signature toujours en aout et sans aucun souci malgré ce que certains nous disaient)
Voilà, comme à mon habitude je vous laisse nous conseiller, vous les grand experts de la destination :-)
Merci d'avance !!!
SHALOM :-) Nella
Croisière Hurtigruten de Bergen à Kirkenes et excursions English translation pending
Nous envisageons fin juin unecroisière Hurtigruten de Bergen à Kirkenes. Les excursions proposées aux différentsarrêts sont très chères. Est-il possible de trouver sur place des propositions locales? taxis ou autres? Merci pour l'info!
Croisière MSC Preziosa janvier 2020: vie à bord et transfert English translation pending
Bonjour à tous ,
Nous partons fin janvier 2020 de fort de France pour 1 semaine aux antilles avec le MSC Preziosa . Nous aimerions un retour de personnes parties fin décembre ou début janvier sur cette même croisière pour notamment préparer nos valises : Quels sont les thèmes vestimentaires des soirées ? J'ai lu dans un compte rendu de l'année dernière qu'il faisait frais à bord, est ce du à la clim ou aussi à la vitesse du bateau quand nous sommes sur le pont? A quelles boissons donne droit le premier forfait avec alcool ( nous avions l'habitude des carnets et avons prix le moins cher)? l'agence n'a pas été très claire à ce sujet
Nous passons 3 jours en Martinique avant d'embarquer mais nous devons ramener la voiture de location à l'aéroport ( nous sommes 6) le transfert aéroport/port avec MSC est de 50 euros AR par personne , y a t-il des bus ou des taxis pour ce trajet ?
Devons nous nous présenter à l'embarquement dès le midi ou comme le bateau appareille en fin de journée avons nous quelques heures devant nous ?
Je vous remercie pour vos réponses
Juliette
Nous partons fin janvier 2020 de fort de France pour 1 semaine aux antilles avec le MSC Preziosa . Nous aimerions un retour de personnes parties fin décembre ou début janvier sur cette même croisière pour notamment préparer nos valises : Quels sont les thèmes vestimentaires des soirées ? J'ai lu dans un compte rendu de l'année dernière qu'il faisait frais à bord, est ce du à la clim ou aussi à la vitesse du bateau quand nous sommes sur le pont? A quelles boissons donne droit le premier forfait avec alcool ( nous avions l'habitude des carnets et avons prix le moins cher)? l'agence n'a pas été très claire à ce sujet
Nous passons 3 jours en Martinique avant d'embarquer mais nous devons ramener la voiture de location à l'aéroport ( nous sommes 6) le transfert aéroport/port avec MSC est de 50 euros AR par personne , y a t-il des bus ou des taxis pour ce trajet ?
Devons nous nous présenter à l'embarquement dès le midi ou comme le bateau appareille en fin de journée avons nous quelques heures devant nous ?
Je vous remercie pour vos réponses
Juliette
Belle découverte de la Croatie et des Bouches de Kotor! English translation pending
Voici un petit résumé de mon voyage en Croatie qui a eu lieu du 2/09/2019 au 14/09/2019
Je partais vers ce pays avec pas mal de réticence ayant peur d'être noyé dans un tourisme de masse!
Même si certain endroit sont sur fréquenté (Dubrovnik, Split) le voyage fut très agréable dépaysant, varié et spectaculaire.
Nous avons loué une Clio qui c'est révélé très pratique
Nous sommes parti vers Dubronik de bonne heure car notre avion Transavia a atterri à 8h15 .
Après quelques difficultés pour se garer nous commençons la visite de la vieille ville . L'architecture est remarquable et variée.
Il y a du monde et il fait plus de 30 degré mais comme les ruelles sont étroites on peut facilement trouver de l'ombre.
Nous commençons par faire du change (les kunas) puis explorons la cité.
La ville a été bien restauré suite à la guerre et on ne s'aperçoit pas des ravages provoqué par celle ci. Cette cité est très touristique mais vaut la visite
Evitez de dormir dans la vieille ville si vous n'êtes pas sportif car c'est très pentu!
Je partais vers ce pays avec pas mal de réticence ayant peur d'être noyé dans un tourisme de masse!
Même si certain endroit sont sur fréquenté (Dubrovnik, Split) le voyage fut très agréable dépaysant, varié et spectaculaire.
Nous avons loué une Clio qui c'est révélé très pratique
Nous sommes parti vers Dubronik de bonne heure car notre avion Transavia a atterri à 8h15 .
Après quelques difficultés pour se garer nous commençons la visite de la vieille ville . L'architecture est remarquable et variée.
Il y a du monde et il fait plus de 30 degré mais comme les ruelles sont étroites on peut facilement trouver de l'ombre.
Nous commençons par faire du change (les kunas) puis explorons la cité.
La ville a été bien restauré suite à la guerre et on ne s'aperçoit pas des ravages provoqué par celle ci. Cette cité est très touristique mais vaut la visite
Evitez de dormir dans la vieille ville si vous n'êtes pas sportif car c'est très pentu!
Réseau Internet mobile 4G/3G et couverture en Mauritanie English translation pending
Je ne sais pas si un thread similaire existe déjà , toujours est il que je ne le trouve pas avec la fonction recherche .
J'aimerais savoir si l'utilisation du mobile est aussi simple, efficiente et peu onéreuse qu'elle l'est au Maroc .
Facilité pour se procurer une puce , des cartes de recharge, qualité et niveau de couverture etc ...
Merci pour vos retours .😎
Trajet en minibus pour Pak Meng et en bateau public pour Koh Ngai English translation pending
Bonjour
Nous serons le 27 janvier à Trang et souhaiterions nous rendre en transport public à Pak Meng pour prendre le bateau public pour kho ngai.J aurais 2 questions:les minibus pour PakMeng partent ils de la gare routiere et à quelle fréquence?à quelle heure part le bateau public?faut il réserver?Merci beaucoup pour les éventuelles réponsesCordialement
Martine