Just returned from Zadar. 2 days Long enough for Zadar, a longer trip would include Split and Dubrovnik.
Cheap , nice weather, recommend. Flight was £12.99
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[Travel] Quick Break Next Week
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Cheap , nice weather, recommend. Flight was £12.99
Sirnormangall
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- Sep 21, 2017
- 3,013
For a mix of sun, ancient history and culture try Sicily
Zadar is lovely.
Hornblower
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- Jul 7, 2003
- 1,709
As no one else has mentioned it, Gdańsk. A truly historic beautiful city with a lovely riverfront of bars and restaurants. Great Museums, the largest castle in the world and lovely sandy beaches at Sopot. Dirt cheap and the people are lovely. Only problem is that you have to fly from Luton or Stanstead.
Seagull58
In the Algarve
Porto was recently named the best European city to walk around, based on ease of walking, environment and things to see.
Seagull58
In the Algarve
I was in Valencia for 3 nights the weekend before last. Beautiful city, good for sitting outside and drinking, eating, walking and cycling.
I'm not trying to be funny, but what else would you base "best city to walk around" on?
Seagull58
In the Algarve
Likelihood of getting mugged or run over.
I mean, I could argue those fall under environment or ease of walking, but fair enough.
So logically, does that mean that there is a serious risk of getting mugged or run over in Porto?
Seagull58
In the Algarve
Portugal is officially the third safest country in the world, so no. The point I was making was that they considered all those factors in reaching a decision rather than just measuring the pavements and inclines.I mean, I could argue those fall under environment or ease of walking, but fair enough.
So logically, does that mean that there is a serious risk of getting mugged or run over in Porto?
Yeah sure, but otherwise bloody King's Lynn would win every year.
Again, I'm fascinated by this. Officially according to who?
To be clear, I've never been to Portugal, I've absolutely nothing against the place, but that sounds ridiculous. Where came first and second?
North of Robertsbridge
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Well, if you like hills. Cais da Ribeira to São Bento is a bit a climb, same on the other side in Gaia (spent a bit of time there, as kiddie studied at Universidade do Porto)
North of Robertsbridge
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Porto is the only city where I was ever pick-pocketed. Look out for gangs of Brazilians on the metro
Would second Seville, fabulous city.
Seagull58
In the Algarve
Down to 6th this year
Profiles of the World's 10 Safest Countries
- Iceland. According to the Global Peace Index, Iceland is the safest country in the world for the 14th year in a row. ...
- New Zealand. New Zealand is the second-safest country in the world. ...
- Ireland. ...
- Denmark. ...
- Austria. ...
- Portugal. ...
- Slovenia. ...
- Czech Republic.
I don't think those rankings mean much in the context of wondering around a touristy area when you've had a few.
Which, to be fair, they admit in both the New Zealand and Ireland profiles.
New Zealand:
"Theft is still worth guarding against, especially in tourist areas (which holds true in every country in the world)"
Ireland:
"Crime is quite low outside of a few city neighborhoods (as in any country, one should be wary of pickpockets and scammers in tourist-dense areas)"
Push the boat out with one of these each day. Saving the hassle of airports.
Seagull58
In the Algarve
Any Norwegian blues in the area?
clapham_gull
Legacy Fan
- Aug 20, 2003
- 25,510
I've always thought of Valencia as a bit of a rubbish Barcelona but with a much better beach.
Anyway - I'd recommend Seville or the beautiful Palma de Mallorca with a day trip up to Deià.