Despite being the largest Mediterranean fishing port in France, the quaint city of Sète loses nothing of its historical feel. Wandering through the tiny cobbled back streets or alongside the calm, boat lined canals, one might think you had gone back in time. A short, picturesque bus journey from Les Méditerranées takes you past Sète’s [...]
We know exactly what we’re getting on a holiday to the Spanish Costas, right? Well…no, actually. If we look just beyond the familiar combination of beach/bar/restaurant – all lovely, all fundamental to our Spanish holiday – there is plenty we won’t already know about just waiting to be discovered on the Costa Brava. Here’s [...]
Dinner in the Sky Marina de Venezia tries to accommodate everybody’s needs to make the summer holiday the best it can be. This week from 31 July to 2nd August 2012 the campsite has gone all out. For those who require a little more adrenaline and glamour than the average camping holiday can offer, head [...]
If you look just beyond the fabulous, famous beach at Pula in Croatia’s stunning Istria region you’ll discover there is far, far more to this ancient city than just a glorious seashore. Don’t get me wrong, Pula is jaw-droppingly gorgeous, but scratch beneath the surface of this thoroughly 21st Century resort and you’ll find a [...]
Chilling out by the swimming pool, sipping cocktails whilst listening to live performances or grabbing a bite to eat overlooking the sun drenched Mediterranean Sea. These are just a few things you can look forward to during your relaxing stay at Les Méditerrenée’s Beach Garden. Brand new for 2012, Beach Garden is the tranquil [...]
If a local coastal town full of boutique shops, crêperies and fish restaurants is just what you after then Cancale in Northern France is the place to go! There are a couple of pay and display car parks and other parking options making travelling the short journey by car from Château des Ormes campsite more appealing. The coastal stretch around [...]
On a Friday evening, with the sun shining down on Château Des Ormes campsite, the crowds start forming for the first round of Al Fresco’s Got Talent contest. With dance groups appearing in matching outfits, a break-dancer with his props and another act wheeling his bike over, you could feel the excitement growing. The smell of BBQs was lingering [...]
With the sun shining and families eating lunch on their mobile home decking the Activity Team Leader and Kids Reps at Chateau des Ormes campsite began setting out sacks, eggs and spoons, wellies and much more ready for an exciting Sports Day as part of the Al Fresco Summer Games activity programme. The site was fairly quiet although three [...]
We’ve been to Spain and loved it. We’ve partied hard on the Venetian Riviera and enjoyed the medieval riches of Italy’s finest cities. We’ve eaten the finest foods France has to offer. Time for a change? What about Holland? That lovely European country of flatlands, incredible beers, breathtaking landscapes and art. What about a beach [...]
Al Fresco Kidz Club’ is Seeking: Adventurers, Goblin Hunters and Treasure Seekers… Searching for silver coins using Black Beard’s treasure map, creeping past sleeping goblins hidden under invisibility cloaks and juggling magic spells whilst flying on a magical carpet are just some of the adventures the kids at Les Méditerranées Kidz Club have been on [...]
