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In case that you are heading to southern Spain for your holidays, there are a few places that should not be missed and some other things that are better to be skipped. In southern Spain there are plenty of lovely sites, great museums, historical sites and romantic coastal towns. Among these are the Picasso Museum in the town of Malaga, but not only. Other places that deserve the attention are also the Andalusia beaches and especially the Costa del Sol area, which is famous holiday destination with many restaurants and beach bars, as well as night clubs. One should also not forget the mountains in the area of southern Spain, which could be ideal places for hiking and tours.

This photo of Picasso Museum (Museu Picasso)

It is advisable when exploring the southern Spain areas, to try to go off the beaten path and experience new things and emotions. The great things to be seen here are many, but it is good to have time to relax and see how the locals live. Sometimes, the best way to explore a certain place is by living as the locals and not planning too much. Travellers should know that there are plenty of free things that one could do in southern Spain, like lying on the beach getting sun tan or swimming, or playing beach volleyball, for example.

This photo of Andalucia

Another interesting thing is to explore the mountain area Las Alpujarras, which turns to be a fantastic holiday spot for those who love to stay fit. The region is full of small and lovely towns with very interesting and unique Moorish architecture, traditional whitewashed facades and appealing and very relaxing atmosphere. These small towns in Southern Spain have lovely cafes and shops and the attitude of the locals is quite friendly. The area around Las Alpujarras is great for those who love hiking as well, since there are many hiking trails starting from here, which go through pastures and rivers and old farm houses. These mountains are placed only an hour drive from the town of Granada and are great for one day trips.

This photo of Crowne Plaza Estepona-Costa del Sol

Among the interesting and attractive towns in the inland area of Andalucía are Estepa, Baeza, Carmona, Osuna, Cazorla, Constantina Úbeda, Antequera, as well as the villages of Sierra de Grazalema and Grazalema, Aracena and the Sierra de Aracena. Another great destination is the town of Malaga. These places are quiet and pleasant and they are much cheaper than the usual holiday destinations in Spain and the numerous tourist traps. In case that one has a car, it will not be a problem to stay out of the crowded resorts in the summer and go to the smaller and thus more relaxing villages in the Southern Spain region. Actually, in case that you travel to Southern Spain in August, better avoid the Andalucía beaches. If, however you intend to visit the place at another time, then you should definitely enjoy them. The beaches and the area are wonderful, just they could become quite crowded during the peak of the summer holiday season.

If you are looking for a place to stay while you are in Spain you should check the Barcelona apartments and the apartments in Madrid. You can also get a good deal on London apartments.

Since there is always a nice holiday coming, may be you are wondering when it will be possible to visit the capital of Poland? If you have been given these few extras days for a holiday, have a look at the apartments in Warsaw and apartments in Krakow on our list and start planning and packing. Browsing the internet you will see that there is no much information concerning the Polish food and to be honest, it is not popular on a worldwide basis. Even so, however, IN Warsaw are available and being organized special food tours that will lead you through the labyrinth of local meals and will help you understand the local cuisine better. The guided Warsaw food tours are done in some of the finest patisseries and grocers, the best food markets and delicatessen shops, as well as the finest restaurants in town and all that so that the participants in the tour to try the finest apple pie and the most delicious pierogi, a symbol of the country and something that everybody has to try while in Warsaw.

This photo of Warsaw

This photo of Wesele

In general the atmosphere of Warsaw is peaceful and relaxing and the locals are very friendly. All this makes a great base for food tastings and food tours. The companies that offer these specialized tours work with knowledgeable guides, who are aware which are the best restaurants they can bring you to. These guides will offer you not only nice meals to try, but will also tell you great stories behind these special dishes. The participants in the food tours are offered to try tasty meals they have never tasted before and which they will most probably love to try. After all, when one is visiting a foreign country, one should be open to new dishes, new tastes and new habits. Thus, stay away from the typical sandwiches and the large fast food chains, which you can find at home as well, and better try something different, tasty and local.

Among the things that one will most probably try during the Warsaw food tours are the typical local dish called pierogi. These are filled dumplings that resemble the Italian ravioli. The Pierogi are triangular in shape and are offered baked or grilled. They come with variety of fillings and could be soft or crispy. Pierogi could be filled with cheese and potato, pork or beef and go well with the local beer. Those who love soup should try the Barszcz soup, which is offered either hot during the winter and cold during the summer months. Its main ingredients are meat and beat root, but also different vegetables. The meal is great for lunch, though some order it at dinner as well. And of course, one should also not forget the national dish of Poland, which is called Bigos. This is a kind of stew that comes in many variants. The stew main ingredient is the cabbage, with added tomatoes and meat.

If you are looking for a warmer destiantion for your next holiday you should consider Italy where you can stay in Rome apartment or apartment in Milan.