A 21 Year Old Experiences the Algarve
You have just touched down at Faro Airport on the Algarve Coast in Portugal for your dream holiday - 21 years old and on your own! You go straight to the car hire section in Faro airport hoping it will be reasonably priced. You discover that the companies with offices in the arrivals section are recommended for short sightseeing trips and weekend getaways. For driving further on a leisurely holiday - which is what you are doing - you will hire a Faro Airport Taxi or a Faro Airport Transfer.
The people at the airport are very friendly, and you find out that some companies at car hire Faro Airport don't hire cars to people under 23 - scary stuff! You are advised to check your petrol before leaving as you should have the first full tank for free - great news - more Euros to spend on shopping!
Driving out Faro Airport, you turn down the West Coast. The roads are well signposted and not crowded. The scenery is breathtaking. You revel in the fact that you can stop wherever you like and stay for as long as you like. The best fun is always at resorts hidden away from the popular holiday routes - and now that Faro airport is far behind you and your hire car is going like a bomb, you have the freedom to look out for these special hideaways.
At home, I remembered more about my adventurous holiday. When I drove past Lagos in my car hired at Faro Airport, I found this secluded little beach in a town called Figueroa. I walked down a fairly long valley area and all of a sudden the sand and the sea were there! The cliffs that rose up behind me were unusually high, making this a much protected, private little beach - oh how beautiful it would be for moonlight walks!
Also in Lagos I visited the Zoo - what an amazing place and what scary animals! And I happened to be in town for the Silves Beer Festival - what a fantastic experience! And at Portimao - I actually caught a huge game fish in the game fishing capital! Just you try to reel in a monster fish!
When I finally got my hire car back to Faro Airport I was exhausted! Over 5 million tourists pass through here during peak season. And I take my hat off to the car hire people at Faro Airport - fantastic people and so polite. Oh no, I just remembered that I left my hire car with an empty petrol tank!
Reasons to Spend Your Holidays in Norfolk
In today’s climate there are many places that have become holiday destinations. There are no longer the limits of ‘going to the sea’ for your holidays and therefore you can choose to have a different kind of holiday. Spending your holidays in Norfolk however provides you with both the traditional ‘holiday by the sea’ option as well as the option for an alternative holiday.
Because Norfolk has not only a coastline, but also the Broads wetlands it is easy to see why this county has become a very popular holiday destination. The coastline boasts six Blue Flag beaches – the most Blue Flag beaches in the country – and mostly soft, sandy beaches. The sea views are magnificent and provide the holidaymaker with many memories of warm, sultry sunsets.
The Norfolk Broads National Park provides a look into the wetlands that have gained international prominence and importance. Further along the Broads there are holiday activities for every kind of holidaymaker. These are also the main reasons for spending your holidays in Norfolk.
To begin with the water is always the biggest attraction. The coast, the river and the large lakes provide the ideal opportunity to get wet and have some fun. There are several boat hire companies along the banks of the Broads that offer a variety of boats. These may be row boats, canoes, sailing boats or even motorboats. The boats offer the opportunity to experience the Broads from different perspectives. They also offer the option of a quick look versus a leisurely exploration.
Other attractions are the windsurfing that the river has to offer. The conditions are favourable for this sport and is lends itself to making the participation in windsurfing a pleasurable one. The same conditions also make it possible for many hours of exhilarating fun water-skiing on the Broads.
A favourite pastime is cycling in the countryside. Many companies offer bikes for hire and they are available at very reasonable prices. When cycling through the countryside, the road may appear less flat than you anticipated and your ride could be one of breathless wonder at the beauty around you. It is a good way to work off the calories gained by eating all the holiday food.
Finally there are conservation breaks. These are holidays that introduce people to the concept of conservation. They also teach people how to manage the conservation of precious wetlands and other natural resources. Some companies also offer what is known as working holidays. These are aimed at doing work that will assist the conservation of either the wetlands or other conservation sites.
Spending your holidays in Norfolk is one of the wisest decisions for the busy working person. It will take you away from the smog and hassle of city life to a relaxed and peaceful holiday with clear air and blue skies.