Showing posts with label Islands. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Islands. Show all posts

Friday, December 3, 2010

Blue Bay Beach Club - A Splendid Resort on the Canary Islands

Blue Bay Beach Club is one of the very finest resorts on Gran Canaria, and in all of the Canary Islands. Blue Bay Beach Club is located close to the airport, a taxi will take you to the resort in about 15 minutes. It is situated just above the beach in the small village of Bahia Feliz. This is close to the maybe more known San Agustin on the south east side of Gran Canaria. The more hectic town of Playa del Ingles is 5 minutes away by car, and the sandy beaches of Maspalomas only 10 minutes. From the Blue Bay Beach Club to the other resorts like Puerto Rico and the wonderful beach of Amadores, you go in almost half an hour. Gran Canaria is a small island, but are recieving almost 3 millions tourists every year. Mostly British, German and Scandinavian.

The spectacular resort of the Blue Bay Beach Club has 158 apartments. Divided into one and two bedroom apartments, this also include 11 fabulous penthouse apartments, with enormoues terraces. There are 2 pools, one for adults and one for children, both heated in winter. The resort recieved the RCI gold crown award in 2008, for outstanding service and high standard. The resort is part of the Hotetur hotel chain, owned by the Marsans Group. This is the biggest company in the tourist industry in Spain. Blue Bay Beach Club is also part of the Blue Bay Vacation Club, which have a lot of other resorts in fantastic destinations such as Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Morroco, Spain and soon to be on other destinations with the same class as well.

Blue Bay Beach Club is a timeshare resort, so you can expect a high standard and quality. Last year they stopped the sales department in the hotel, so there is no risk of being pressured into a timeshare presentation during your stay. You get the quality of timeshare, without the hassle of a salesman who tries to ruin your holiday. The weeks are fixed, so you won't have any problems with the booking, like you could have with floating weeks, which are not attached to a specific number of weeks.

The next time you travel to Gran Canaria, enjoy a fantastic holiday in a superb hotel of high standards, the Beach Club.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Spain - Balearic Islands

Balearic Islands form an archipelago on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. Majorca is the largest of three islands. Over the past 30 years, the archetype of the sun-sea-sangria. The islands are preferred by tourists from Northern Europe because the south is largely under construction and is full of hotels and apartments.

Away from the coast, but it is different. There are basically intact Tramuntana respected. Recently, theentire island was a general policy. In crowded places like Magaluf, hotels have literally been swept away and replaced old island while trying to add a new quality. The capital Palma is one of the most visited and well known smaller towns of Spain.

Ibiza has long been thought to be good for its rave scene, which is concentrated in the charming town of Ibiza Hippie Chic, Canyon, San Antonio and Playa d'en Bossa. However, if you go away from these placesfind that the island is incredibly rural.

A narrow channel separates Ibiza from Formentera. Formentera is the least inhabited Balearic Island and it looks like it is sprinkled with soft, white sand. Moreover, it is accessible only by ferry. Although Majorca and Ibiza have excellent beaches, Menorca is famous for its bays. Tourists who come to Menorca are mainly families with children because the atmosphere on this island is much calmer and quieter than on the other two Islands.

Attractions

The main attraction is probably some of the great landscape gardens dance clubs such as Pacha in Ibiza and Abraxas in Palma, Majorca.

A good place to visit Palma is a charming town located in the bay of Palma. The golden sandy beach Cathedral is a masterpiece, while the Bellver castle from the 14th century can be seen from where the city is breathtaking. The most beautiful view of Mallorca is the Serra de Tramuntana. Sitting on the old railroadfrom Palma to Solera and enjoy the short ride. Feel the atmosphere of the former capital of Menorca - Siudadela, visit the Cathedral, the elegant palaces and medieval churches. 

Shopping here is also excellent. The second part of the island, Mahon, is also worth visiting. Beach lovers should bring their best swimsuits to pose on the Las Salinas in Ibiza. However, they can also have great time on the lonely beach on Formentera or a small bay such as Cala or Cala en Turqueta Macarella on the Menorca. Find out why Majorca is known for its caves, especially the exceptional Cuevos del Drach (Dragon's cave), in which there is an unforgettable underground lake.

Do not miss out a yacht ride, Balearic Islands are known for beaches, snorkeling and scuba diving. Ibiza Town should not be neglected since it is in the UNESCO list of protected heritage. It offers a medieval fortress and Dalt Villa (Upper Town), narrow cobbled streets, beautiful squares and chic shopping.

Climate

The islands enjoy mild Mediterranean climate. Maximum temperatures are not extreme, even in the peak of the season due to the refreshing influence of the sea. In winter, the weather is generally mild and dry with occasional showers.