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Issue 57
42 THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH
Our local correspondents bring you the
latest on where to eat, drink, dance and
sleep in three major cities in southern Spain
this winter – Malaga, Seville and Alicante.
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THE 2012 RYANAIR
CALENDAR
Take a sneek peek at next
year’s calendar, shot in
sunny Lanzarote and
featuring our Ryanair cabin
crew. And remember, lads,
it’s all for charity!
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SHOP ON
If you fi nd Christmas
shopping a chore then
book a low-cost Ryanair
fl ight to one of these
shopping capitals and
discover the true meaning
of retail therapy.
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A DIFFERENT DRIVE
Rural Estonia might not
be the obvious choice for
a road trip, but from the
welcoming locals to the
rather more intimidating
bears and wolves, our
writer is enchanted.
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PRO SNOW
Who better to ask for
ski-resort tips than
ski and snowboarding
professionals? No one! Our
thoughts exactly. Hence we
got these pros to do your
holiday research for you.
Contents
FRANCE
NUMBER CRUNCHER
FOR OUR FULL ROUTE MAP VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM The approximate Ryanair age of two-minute guides
17,000 the Lascaux cave paintings
SPAIN
NUMBER CRUNCHER
The number of tons ons of olive oil produced in
1,370,000 Spain in 2010 – more than any an any other country
PARIS
NANTES
GRENOBL
SLEEP: HOTEL DE L’EMPEREUR
EAT: SONG – SAVEUR ET SENS
EAT: LE 5
Off ering amazing views (from some A sensational mix of fl avours and cultures Oh so much more than
of the rooms) of the golden dome
is on the menu at this Franco-Southeast cafeteria, this elegant
of Napoleon’s Tomb, this hotel was
Asian restaurant, whose chef grew up in the Musée de Greno
completely renovated in 2010 and is in in Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand before restaurant with a hip b
sparkling condition. Doubles from €130. landing in France. The result is beyond 5 PLACE LAVALETTE, TEL
2 RUE CHEVERT, TEL: +33 (0)1 4555 8802, fusion food: try the octopus ravioli with 2212, WWW.LE5.FR
WWW.HOTELEMPEREURPARIS.COM
shrimp and mango, Thai steak tartare,
or chicken baked in almond paste with SLEEP: HOTEL SPLEN
IBIZA
MALLORCA
LLORCA
VALENCIA
SEE: EDVARD MUNCH,
coconut-lemongrass sauce.
While “splendid” migh
THE MODERN EYE
5 RUE SANTIEUL, TEL: +33 (0)2 4020 8807, overstatement, this ho
EAT: EL AYOUN
EAT: LA TABERNA ERNA DEL CARACOL
EAT: ARROP
Head to the Centre Pompidou to take WWW.RESTAURANT-SONG.FR
colourful, and conveni
You can’t miss El Ayoun when you drive La Taberna Del Caracol means “the
The The Moorish palace wall still visible as
a fresh look at the work and infl uence of
city centre, close to th
into San Rafael. It’s the restaurant with snail tavern” but this friendly tapas
part of Arrop’s décor is a a neat metaphor
Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, shown SHOP: PASSAGE POMMERAYE
the Bastille tramway. D
the giant bronze camel outside. It’s
bar also does s great versions of all the
for chef Ricard Camarena’s stylish
here in a decidedly new and diff erent The local hotspot for Christmas
22 RUE THIERS, TEL: +33
a pleasure palace straight out of the island’s specialities, cialities, including simple but
combination of the old and new. At the
light. Until 9 January 2012.
shopping, this sumptuous 19th-century WWW.SPLENDID-HOTEL
Arabian Nights, with belly dancers, exotic delicious pa amb amb oli oli (bread with oil) and forefront of Valencia’s culinary boom,
PLACE GEORGES POMPIDOU, TEL: +33 (0)1 arcade has a pitched glass ceiling and
décor and equally exotic food from
arros brut (dirty irty rice). Like snails, they’re his restaurant is all about old old classics
4478 1233, WWW.CENTREPOMPIDOU.FR three levels of boutiques.
SEE: BASTILLE AERIA
France, Morrocco and Thailand.
both much nicer icer than they sound.
reinvented. Booking recommended.
PASSAGE POMMERAYE,
Seated in one of these
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EAT: J’GO
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cable cars, you will see
SAN RAFAEL, TEL: + 34 971 198335,
WWW.TABERNA.NAME NAA.NAME
WWW.ARROP.COM
WWW.ARROP.COM
It’s pronounced “zhee-go”, a play on the
a mountaineering mec
WWW.ELAYOUN.COM
word gigot, which is a leg of lamb, which STAY: L’HOTEL
the centre of town, you
DRINK: VIRTUAL TUAL CLUB
DRINK: EL LABORATORIO
is one of the many excellent dishes
Clean and contemporary, these centrally the three mountain ran
DRINK: JOCKEY CLUB
The Virtual Club sounds like like a a place to
The grungy El Laboratorio is the kind
served here. The atmosphere, and the located lodgings off er 21st-century
the city, up to the Bast
There are plenty of bars along Las
party via the internet. In fact it’s a a natural of of place where you’d almost expect to
menu, is southwestern French, with top- style right around the corner from a you can get out and en
Salinas beach but Jockey Club is one of cave on the west bay and one of the
see Frankenstein’s monster lurching
grade pork, lamb, and poultry from the Renaissance castle. Ask for a room with a QUAI STEPHANE JAY, TEL
the best for hanging out and watching coolest clubs s on the island.
about, but only after one one of their fancy
Bigorre, Quercy, and the Landes regions. view of the château. Doubles from €79. 3365, WWW.BASTILLE-G
the rich, famous and beautiful. Enjoy 60 PASSEIG DEL DEEL ILLETAS, ILLETAAS, CALLVVIA, CALVIA, TEL: TEL: +34 +34 dress parties, or a a few too many. It’s aa
4 RUE DROUOT, TEL: +33 (0)1 4022 0909, 6 RUE HENRI IV, TEL: +33 (0)2 4029 3031,
cocktails and sushi at your sunbed.
971 703235, WWW.VIRTUALCLUB.ES
WWWW.VIRTUA UALCLUBB.ES .ES
cool, studenty hang-out with bar food
WWW.LEJGO.COM
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GO OUT: MC2 – MAIS
PLAYA DE LAS SALINAS, S/N, LAS SALINAS,
including including a a plate of samosas for just €4.
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TEL: +34 971 395788,
STAY: SON BRULL
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GO OUT LE PETIT BAIN
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Contents
Issue 57
Take Off
The Shortlists
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THE FILE
Fun facts and fi gures
and a very quick quiz.
Plus, it’s all about
Barbie at the Moulin
Rouge, Paris.
15
UNDERCURRENTS
Winter fun in Brussels,
bright lights in Riga,
jazz in Barcelona,
Rihanna touring
Europe and more.
21
TECH TALK
Fancy a new
smartphone for
Christmas? We
showcase fi ve of the
best available.
23
FASHION FLASH
This winter season,
pleated party dresses
are the only way to
go. Just ask actress
Kirsten Dunst.
24
YOU BEAUTY
These multi-item
beauty sets, including
miniature Calvin Klein
perfumes, are gifts
that keep on giving.
27
MADLIST
We all heart New York,
but some European
cities off er some of the
same perks for a much
lower airfare!
Comment
28
BEDROOMS
Rent a private
apartment instead of
staying in a hotel and
you really will have a
home from home.
31
FORK IT
Tis the season to
snuffl e some truffl es,
so try the truffl e
menus at these top
restaurants.
32
FIRST ORDERS
Fond of fi zz? Then
these dedicated
Prosecco bars will get
you in a bubbly mood
for sure.
34
WHERE I’VE BEEN
Perhaps our favourite
celebrity interviewee
yet: the Wicked Witch
of the West on her
travels away from Oz.
37
SOMETHING
TO DECLARE
Comedian and TV
presenter Danny
Robins is obsessed
with the weather.
91
TO BUY IN...
Fancy a move to
warmer climes? Our
property expert fi nds
out what’s available in
the Algarve.
EDITORIAL
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WELCOME ABOARD
The World’s Favourite Airline
Thank you for choosing to fl y with Ryanair. You are fl ying on Europe’s only
true low fares airline with the best on time performance and least lost bags
(see page 129 for details). Nobody beats Ryanair’s fares, punctuality and
least lost bags statistics!
Ryanair’s unbeatable formula of the lowest fares, no fuel surcharges
and industry-leading customer service continues to encourage
passengers to switch from high fare airlines and fl y with Ryanair over and
over again. A recent customer service survey (completed by over 6,000
passengers) revealed that 58% of Ryanair’s passengers fl ew on our low
fares at least four times in the last 12 months, while almost 40% fl ew six
times or more. Ryanair’s survey confi rmed that price, destination and
punctuality are the most important factors when booking a fl ight with 98%
saying Ryanair was value for money and 95% of passengers confi rmed
they will fl y Ryanair again.
Eight out of ten passengers would recommend Ryanair to others. 98%
booked on www.ryanair.com, of which over 95% found ‘easy to use’. 87%
found online check-in reminders useful. Passengers love our online checkin
service, with over 70% of those who did check in a bag waiting less than
15 minutes to drop bags (while just 6% waited over 30 minutes).
In other news, we have recently launched our reserved seating service
on some of our most popular routes. For just €10 passengers can prebook
their favourite seats in the front two rows, to ensure a prompt exit on
arrival, or in over wing exits, for extra leg room.
Ryanair will continue to off er a Priority Boarding service on all routes for
just €5 each way, with priority and reserved seating passengers boarding
the aircraft fi rst.
A new fi ve year exclusive agreement with Autostradale will provide
Ryanair passengers with the cheapest coach transfers from Italian
Airports, which represents more savings for our passengers! We look
forward to developing more great value Coach services across Europe
over the next fi ve years.
Finally, with our new 2012 Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendar, we
hope will raise €100,000 for charity. That would bring the total raised by
Ryanair’s gorgeous cabin crew since the fi rst calendar was published in
2008 to €500,000. Ryanair’s cabin crew selected the Debra charity (from m
over 400 applicant charities) to receive the entire proceeds of the 2012
calendar. Debra help children born with EB, a condition where the skin
blisters so easily and is so fragile that suff erers are aff ectionately referred
to as ‘butterfl y children’. We hope that the proceeds of the 2012 Charity
Calendar will help Debra bring 50 children and their families on a oncein-a-lifetime
holiday to Malaga where they are provided with professional
care and assistance by the Debra team. Ask the crew onboard for the
calendar or order at www.ryanair.com. At a cost of just €10 or £10, it
will help to improve the lives of children suff ering with EB.
MICHAEL O’LEARY
Chief Executive
The new charity calendar.
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Italian airports.
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Welcome
SHOPPING, SKIING AND SUNSHINE
Shopping for Christmas presents can
be a real pain in the proverbial can’t it?
Last-minute rush, packed streets, hecticness
multiplied a thousand-fold. Pah!
Who needs it? Far better to take away all
the pain by combining your consumer
passion with an incredible weekend
away in one of Europe’s best shopping
cities – you get a holiday and all your
gift s sorted in one go!
So that’s why we bring you this issue
our incredible, in-depth, jam-packed
guide to the coolest, hippest, most
fantastic shops in fi ve top Euro-cities.
Turn to page 59 to get the lowdown on
Milan, Paris, London, Stockholm and
Madrid from our local experts – it’s got
everything you need to have a total
blast while you get in the prezzies.
You’ll also see that this November-
December is the time Ryanair launches
its fi ft h annual cabin crew charity
calendar, which you can buy onboard
and online, and in so doing help to raise
thousands of euros for charity (see page
38). Lads, you’ll love it!
Me, I’m excited about combining a
mammoth winter trip taking in a bit of
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everything these fi ne cooler months
have to off er, inspired by the stories in
this amazing issue of our mag.
I’ll start down in southern Spain,
getting some sun and eating and
drinking my way through the region on
a road trip from Seville via Malaga to
Alicante (see our feature on these cities
on page 42). Then tanned and fattened
up (to cope with the cold back home)
I’ll burn it over to Milan for some Xmas
shopping. Nice. Following that – now
tanned, fattened-up and fashionably
dressed, Italian style – I’ll drive northwest
from Milan towards the Alps and
hit the slopes for a bit of ski/snowboard
action as recommended by the experts
(see our ski-pros’ pick of the resorts on
page 84). Perfect. I’ll top up my tan, burn
off some of those calories and enjoy
some après-ski before my return to
London town, laden with gift s for the
family! Whoever said winter couldn’t be
fun? OK, I’m not sure I’ll defi nitely make
it to all those places, but aft er putting this
issue together, I’d like to!
Have a great fl ight, wherever you’re
fl ying to!
RAMSAY SHORT
Editor
Contributors
GREG FUNNELL
This year photographer Greg has clocked up
numerous assignments around the globe, from
the jungles of Guatemala to the mountains of
Rwanda, with plenty of shoots around Europe
in between. His photos of Estonia appear in our
feature starting on page 76.
JONNA DAGLIDEN
Jonna lives in her native Stockholm and writes
for both UK and Swedish publications, including
Wallpaper* and Plaza Kvinna. She’s also the
founder of the design blog www.trendlogg.se.
She guides you to Stockholm’s best Christmas
shopping in our feature starting on page 59.
PABLO CARBALLO
Spanish journalist Pablo Carballo writes for
publications including Madrid-based newspaper
Diario16. He gives us an insider’s pick of the
Spanish capital’s best shops in our Christmas
shopping feature starting on page 59.
ILLUSTRATION: SCOTT CHAMBERS / WWW.SYNERGYART.CO.UK

PHOTOS © JONNA DAGLIDEN, PHOTOLIBRARY
RITES OF PASSAGE
ST LUCIA’S DAY
13 DECEMBER, THROUGHOUT SWEDEN
The Christmas season in Sweden
gets going with St Lucia’s Day, when
it’s traditional to eat saff ron buns
and for young women to dress as
Lucia — wearing white robes and a
wreath of glowing candles. Today,
the candles are usually the fairy
lights kind — aft er all, no one likes
the smell of burning hair!
Schools and churches hosting
13 December concerts choose one
or more girls to appear on stage as
Lucia, while “Star Boys” wear conical
hats and carry gold paper stars.
Want to see for yourself?
In Gothenburg, head to Vasa
Church (www.svenskakyrkan.
se) for their St Lucia’s Day concert
at 7pm. In Stockholm you can
take part in celebrations at the
folk museum, Skansen (www.
skansen.se). Or check out the
Lucia concerts taking place at
Stockhom’s Ericcson Globe (www.
globearenas.se) two days earlier,
on 11 December.
FLY TO GOTHENBURG CITY FROM 14 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING ALGHERO, KAUNAS AND PISA (FLORENCE).
FLY TO STOCKHOLM (SKAVSTA AND VÄSTERÅS) FROM 46
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THE NUMBERS
IMPRESS YOUR TRAVELLING COMPANIONS
21.5
Diameter in
6,000
People
who ate
15.4 100
YOUR SHOUT
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
THIS MONTH, WE ASKED:
“What’s your
favourite
Swedish
holiday spot?”
metres of the
world’s largest
recorded paella,
made in Valencia
Kilos of
rice used
to make it
110,000
some
Length in
kilometres of
Öresund Bridge,
linking Sweden
and Denmark (fl y
Ryanair to Malmö)
Approximate
number of years
the countries
discussed
building a bridge
before doing so
“Stockholm,
because you have
the picturesque
city as well as the
archipelago”
GARY HUNT, PLUMBER
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FACTS, FIGURES AND NONSENSE FROM RYANAIR’S DESTINATIONS
5,000
Number of marble and
bronze sculptures in
Florence’s Bazzanti Gallery
The years it took to build the
cathedral of Santa Maria del
Fiore in Florence
140
“Halmstad has a
long beach and
a beautiful city
centre”
SARA ZARIC,
WEB STRATEGIST
Length in
kilometres of
Europe’s longest
toboggan run,
at the resort of
Val Thorens
in France
Percentage
37
of the world’s
ski resorts
that are
situated in
the Alps
“Gothenburg,
because I love
the Liseberg
amusement park”
SIAN EVANS,
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
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Length in
kilometres
of Vallée
Blanche in
Chamonix
— Europe’s
longest (but
officially
off-piste)
ski run
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Enjoy Nyköping.
Take a break here. You’ll find a historic town of a comfortable size with a wide range of attractions.
Explore the nature on foot along the Sörmland Trail or get as close to the sea as you can in a kayak.
Keep an eye out for seals and eagles. Find nice accommodations close to the airport.
Nyköping is located only 7 minutes from Stockholm Skavsta Airport.
www.visitnykoping.se

PHOTO © 4CORNERS / QUIZ ANSWER: B (A IS FUERTEVENTURA AND C IS MALTA)
BARBIE DOES PARIS
CAN SHE KICK IT? YES SHE CAN-CAN
Ah, the Moulin Rouge, that most
famous of cabaret clubs, established
in 1889. Famous for its can-can girls, it
features in the art of Toulouse-Lautrec,
and at least seven eponymous feature
fi lms have been based on the club and
its lusty myths.
Nicole Kidman is the leading lady
we’ve most associated with the little
red windmill, but now Barbie has
muscled her way in on the action. For
a unique keepsake from your trip to
Montmartre, pick up the limited-edition
Moulin Rouge Barbie doll. She is billed
as conjuring up “the very essence of
French femininity and Parisian chic”,
and will set you back €92.
82 BOULEVARD DE CLICHY, TEL: +33 (0)1 5309 8282,
WWW.MOULINROUGE.FR. SHOP THE MOULIN ROUGE STORE
ONLINE AT WWW.MOULINROUGESTORE.COM
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BON APPETIT!
THIS MONTH’S SNACK ATTACK: PASTÉIS DE NATA
Comfort food that’s immediately evocative of
Portugal, there’s nothing like one of these warm
custard tarts to beat the winter blues, wherever
you are in the world. Ironically for a snack so
indulgent, pastéis de nata are said to have been
invented here by Catholic nuns, some time before
the 18th century. It’s a sin to eat them cold – these
tarts need to be enjoyed fresh from the oven, with
cinnamon and sugar on top, washed down with a
coff ee or a glass of local Douro wine.
TEXT BY CHRIS BEANLAND
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I KNOW A LITTLE PLACE
THIS MONTH: FIGARI
WHERE AGAIN? On the French island of Corsica.
INSIDER’S VERDICT: Figari itself is little more than a village, but it puts you right
in the thick of the southern nib of the island. And what a spot – mountains,
pine forests, endless beaches, as well as one of the island’s most chic cities,
Porto-Vecchio, which is minutes from the airport. The area is a mecca for
holidaying French fi lm and TV stars.
TRY IT IF YOU LIKE: Rugged scenery, golden sands, the smell of sea air and the
sense of being somewhere really rather diff erent.
MUST DO: Visit the coastal town of Bonifacio, which is perched on dazzlingly
steep cliff s and dates back more than 1,000 years. Look across the waters
and you can see the Italian island of Sardinia.
TEXT BY MIKE PEAKE
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Drop what you’re
doing and answer this…
Which of these
is the fl ag of
Lanzarote?
A
B
C
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UNTIL 20 DEC
RIHANNA
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Between now and Christmas the European leg of the star’s arena
tour (supporting current album Loud), will bring a slice of Caribbean
sunshine and her own brand of hip-pop to destinations including,
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VENICE, ITALY
UNTIL 27 NOV
GLASSTRESS
Venice is famous for its elaborate
blown-glass creations, but for a truly
cool and thought-provoking take on a
traditional art form, attend Glasstress.
This contemporary glasswork
exhibition showcases installation
works, sculptures, design objects and
more from a host of creative talents,
such as architect Zaha Hadid and the
late pop artist Richard Hamilton. The
event takes place at three venues: the
Berengo Centre for Contemporary Art
and Glass (on the island of Murano),
the Istituto Veneto di Scienze Lettere
ed Arti, and Wake Forest University.
Catch it now before it closes.
WWW.GLASSTRESS.ORG
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PHOTO: REX FEATURES; VISIT BRUSSELS
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
30 DEC- 1 JAN
EDINBURGH’S HOGMANAY
Edinburgh’s legendary three-day Hogmanay celebrations
make it one of the world’s best cities for seeing in
the New Year. This time around the band headlining the
annual Concert in the Gardens will be Scottish 1980s
indie survivors Primal Scream (pictured), performing
Screamadelica. And there will be the usual mix of events,
including a torch-lit procession and a vast street party.
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MADRID, SPAIN
UNTIL 8 JAN
YVES SAINT LAURENT RETROSPECTIVE
Spanning the 50-year career of
seminal fashion designer Yves Saint
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alongside Jerry Hall and a very beardy
Mick Jagger), this free exhibition is
one not to miss if you’re in Madrid.
The evolution of the Frenchman’s
design is presented through drawings,
photographs and fi lm, as well as
an impressive archive of clothing,
including both haute couture and
ready-to-wear garments. Come and
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become one of the favoured designers
of the rich and famous, and why his
iconic brand’s popularity has endured.
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
25 NOV- 1 JAN
WINTER WONDERS
A mammoth tree isn’t the only thing transforming
Brussels’ city centre this Christmas. Head to the Grand
Place, Bourse, Place Sainte-Catherine and the Marché
aux Poissons and you’ll fi nd such festive treats as a big
wheel, ice rink and 240 wooden chalets selling gift s.
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NOV-JAN
OPEN-AIR ICE RINKS
One of the best things about London in winter is the ice rinks that appear
outside many of the major cultural venues. Perhaps the most beautiful is
the rink at Somerset House sponsored by Tiff any & Co, who decorate its
Christmas tree in style. Open 22 November–22 January (pictured; Strand,
tel: +44 (0)20 7836 8686, www.somersethouse.org.uk), it hosts everything
from calorie-burning workouts, to skating sessions to “tea-dance music”
and open-air clubbing. Meanwhile, over in Kensington, the Natural History
Museum’s popular ice-skating spot is set against a backdrop of tall trees
festooned with fairy lights. It’s open from now until 8 January (Cromwell
Road, tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5000, www.nhmskating.com).
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BARCELONA, SPAIN
UNTIL 1 DEC
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF JAZZ
By now something of a Spanish
institution, Barcelona’s 43rd annual
International Festival of Jazz promises
several weeks of performances. Music
lovers can get lost in the sounds of live
jazz in venues including the elegant
Palau de la Musica, and the low-key
JazzSí Club. Ticket prices are available
for most pockets, ranging from €5
to €85. The festival concludes with
a performance by renowned Italian
jazz man Paolo Conte, performing at
L’Auditori de Barcelona.
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17-20 NOV
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If you happen to be in Riga during
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will be no danger of you suff ering
from the winter blues. Some of the
city’s fi nest buildings — including
the Latvian National Opera house,
pictured above — will be illuminated
by light projections and videos, and
the festival always draws big crowds.
Around town you’ll fi nd about 100
light-based creations, playing off
bridges, monuments, streets and
squares. Latvia also celebrates its
independence day on the 18th, so
expect a party atmosphere all round.
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PLEATED PARTY DRESSES
After last year’s body-con and bondage dresses,
this season’s trend for pleats has us heaving
a sigh of relief. Especially given it’s the party
season, with its endless canapés, booze and
general indulgence. If you end up putting on an
inch, the pleated dress’s more forgiving cut is
just what the tailor ordered.
Like colour blocking and maxis, pleats is one
of those trends that was seen in spring/summer
collections and has continued into autumn/
winter. It’s a real winner. From Mango to H&M,
pleats feature on everything from cute minis
to mid-length hems and pavement-skimming
maxis. Check out Kirsten Dunst working the
look at Cannes in a saff ron dress by Chloé
(pictured, right).
They come in a couple of versions: either
single pleats that run parallel, or knife pleats that
start small at the top and widen towards the
bottom to give the dress shape a bit of a kick-out.
Both are super-fl attering. But what is common to
all is the lightness and sheerness of the fabrics.
Brrr, yes, we know!
Got a hot pair of pins? Show ’em off at festive
house parties by pairing a mid-length pleated
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€50 €78
WILL IT TRAVEL?
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“A er a day at the
beach, pleats for
a fancy dinner.”
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NO
“UK winters don’t do o
fl oaty pleats. Not
without thermals
underneath anyway!” y!”
SAM OSTROUCHOW, RADIO
JOURNALIST, STOKE-ON-TRENT, T,
ENGLAND
New
trend
dress with cute over-the-knee boots and a
statement belt. Pleated skater dresses, perhaps
with a Peter Pan collar, are just right for leggy
girls too. Another option to complete the outfi t is
to pair some coloured opaques and ankle boots,
and maybe add one of this season’s jewelcoloured
tailored jackets. Should work a treat at
the offi ce do.
However you mix and match, the trick is to
wear your dreamy, gauzy pleats with something
more structured. Go for extreme contrast, if you
dare! Try your maxi with a biker jacket, blazer,
textured knitwear, boho faux-fur or chunky
boots. You can also strike that contrast with
sculptured hair – wear it up in a topknot or
down in a sleek ponytail.
If you’re still not convinced by this one – even
after all those beautiful pleated gowns that
were sent down the catwalk by Fendi, Lanvin,
Mulberry, Alexander McQueen, Gucci and, well,
almost everyone – then you can mimic the eff ect t
of pleats without the pleats with a well-placed
vertical line or a bit of micro-draping in a sheer or r
jersey fabric.
Now, party hard Europe, it’s been quite a year!
€69
A pleated
skirt puts this
two-tone
dress from
Mango bang
on trend.
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LUCILLE HOWE SPLASHES OUT ON THE LATEST COSMETICS
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Nothing says “I think
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FRANKFURT, GERMANY
It’s not half bad, the
Frankfurt skyline
(pictured). View from
the water at night, with
eyes half-closed, and
bingo – you could be
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completed it will be the
tallest in Europe and
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Empire State Building.
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VALENCIA, SPAIN
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European alternatives
to New York
FOR THE STATUE
OF LIBERTY
PARIS, FRANCE
When France gave
the Big Apple that
lady-shaped slab of
copper to stick in New
York Harbor, they kept
a copy for themselves.
This mini-version now
stands in the Jardin
du Luxembourg, but a
mildly diverting day’s
entertainment can
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replicas at the Pont de
Grenelle, Musée des
Arts et Métiers, and
Pont de l’Alma tunnel
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DUBLIN, IRELAND
It’s said that Irish
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New York – even now
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far in the city to fi nd
somewhere painted
shamrock green and
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we’ll let you in on a little
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WHO NEEDS THE BIG APPLE WHEN YOU’VE GOT THESE CITIES, SAYS MIKE PEAKE
FOR THE YELLOW
CABS
BARCELONA, SPAIN
Well, yellow and
black, really, but it’s
a pleasingly familiar
look and if your driver
refuses to go more
than a few dozen
blocks north after
dark, you really could
be in Manhattan.
“Follow that car!”,
should you need it, is
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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
You’re never more
than a kilometre or
two from the water
in Manhattan, and
the same can be
said of Stockholm,
which embraces its
geographical wetness
with all the fervour
of Venice. The city’s
stylish Gondolen bar
off ers breathtaking
views of sea and sky.
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Great-value
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This renovated apartment in
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BOHO IN BERLIN
BERLIN, GERMANY
It’s easy to live like a local at this
stylish apartment, which boasts
an elegant master bedroom and a
large living room with a sofa bed.
Located in the vogueish Mitte
district, it’s airy and modern, with
mod cons like TV, internet and
a washer/dryer to help you feel
right at home. Cook in the smart
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glass of wine on the cute balcony.
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OLD-WORLD ELEGANCE
BORDEAUX, FRANCE
For a touch of old-fashioned
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THE BAKERY
PARIS, FRANCE
When it comes to trendy
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to beat. Stay at this stylishly decorated
former bakery, whose gorgeous vaulted
stone ceilings, slick kitchen and HD TV
make it the perfect Parisian hideaway.
Another cool touch is the bed, which
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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
With views of Stockholm’s lake
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sunset, this apartment is ideal for
a relaxed stay. You’ll share with
the friendly Swedish couple who
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LA MORRA, ITALY
Restaurants with
truffl e menus
Owned by the Bovio family, among
the best-known restaurateurs
in Piedmont, this rustic kitchen
is located amid the picturesque
vineyards of the Langhe region. Large
windows overlook a rolling landscape,
and the local prized Alba white
truffl e is used generously in delicious
Piedmont dishes such as cardoons
with truffl e fondue, and sweet
chestnut and truffl e parfait.
SIX-COURSE TRUFFLE MENU, EXCLUDING DRINKS,
€170. 17 VIA ALBA, TEL: +39 0173 590303, WWW.
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REFETTORIO
LONDON, ENGLAND
Revered Italian chef Giorgio Locatelli
runs this smart, friendly hotel refectory
with a menu featuring the superior
Alba white truffl e – available only from
mid-November to mid-December. Try
it in scrumptious radicchio and fontina
cheese ravioli, or with pan-fried fi llet of
beef, grilled polenta and red wine sauce,
alongside excellent Italian wines.
FOUR-COURSE ALBA WHITE TRUFFLE MENU WITH
COFFEE AND AMARETTI, ABOUT £120 (€137).
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, 19 NEW BRIDGE STREET,
TEL: +44 (0)20 7438 8052, WWW.REFETTORIO.COM
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RESTAURANT
BRUNO
LORGUES, FRANCE
This charming restaurant with
rooms claims to use an astonishing
4,000kg of truffles a year! The “edible
diamonds” are liberally added to
dishes like Tournedos Rossini (beef
filet mignon), and roast duckling with
sautéed mushrooms and port jus.
MULTI-COURSE TRUFFLE MENUS €65–€300.
CAMPAGNE MARIETTE, TEL: +33 (0)4 9485 9393,
WWW.RESTAURANTBRUNO.COM
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SEJAL SUKHADWALA DIGS FOR TRUFFLES, IT BEING THE SEASON AND ALL
RESTAURANT ZIGANTE
HRVATSKA, CROATIA
This award-winning restaurant run by
a well-known Croatian culinary brand
is located in the heart of Istria, a region
renowned for truffl es. It off ers a seasonal
truffl e menu, and includes the likes of
shrimp-tail ravioli in white truffl e sauce
with port wine and pumpkin mousse.
The valuable tubers even grow right
outside their courtyard!
THREE-COURSE TRUFFLE MENU WITH A GLASS
OF WINE, FROM ABOUT HRK374 (€50) FOR BLACK
TRUFFLES. 7 LIVADE-LEVADE, TEL: +385 (0)52
664302, WWW.RESTAURANTZIGANTE.COM
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The Foodies’
Column
TRUFFLE EXPERIENCES
TRUFFLE HUNTERS
DOG SCHOOL
WITCOMBE, ENGLAND
A brilliantly quirky gift
for food lovers with
dogs, this one-day
course is run by dog
trainer and truffl e expert
Marion Dean. Dogs
are taught how to seek
out truffl es around her
Somerset farm, while
owners learn all about
this rare winter treat.
TEL: +44 (0)1935 824316,
WWW.TRUFFLEHUNTERS
DOGSCHOOL.COM
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GRAND MARCHÉ
TRUFFES ET
GASTRONOMIE
ROGNES, FRANCE
The best known of
Provence’s winter truffl e
markets, this annual fair
is held on 18 December
in the village of Rognes.
Buy and taste fresh
truffl es and truffl e
products, and look out
for special menus at
local restaurants.
WWW.FESTIVITES-ROGNES.FR
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Feeling hungry?
Turn to our food
menu on page 134.
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SEJAL SUKHADWALA SAMPLES SOME BUBBLY BEVERAGES
Places to drink
great Prosecco
ENOTECA NUNZIA
LEEDS, ENGLAND
Located above an acclaimed
Italian restaurant, this bar’s
vintage decor includes a
Seeburg Matador jukebox,
as seen in Goodfellas.
There’s a good selection
of Prosecco from the
Veneto, like Santo Stefano
DOC Ruggeri, as well as
Prosecco-based cocktails.
115/107 OTLEY ROAD, HEADINGLEY,
TEL: +44 (0)113 275 5017, WWW.
SALVOS.CO.UK/ENOTECANUNZIA
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LA BOTTEGA DEL PROSECCO
VALDOBBIADENE, ITALY
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CANTI PROSECCO
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AL PROSECCO
VENICE, ITALY
Located near an ancient
church, this characterful
Santa Croce bar specialises
in regional Italian
biodynamic wines. There’s
an exciting selection of
Prosecco (try the Barichel
Extra Dry), as well as some
hard-to-fi nd numbers like
the cloudy, still Prosecco.
SANTA CROCE 1503, CAMPO SAN
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BERGER’S SPORTHOTEL
SAALBACH, AUSTRIA
Who would have thought
that a traditional, family run
hotel, popular with skiers,
would house a thoroughly
bling bar? This neon-lit
watering hole serves up
the famous fi zz and cool
cocktails like the signature
“Sporthotel” (Prosecco,
Curaçao blue and sliced
oranges).
33 DORFPLATZ, TEL: +43 (0)6
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BISOL PROSECCO
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VALDOBBIADENE, ITALY
Serious about Prosecco?
The winery of arguably
the world’s most famous
Prosecco brand leads
hour-long guided tours
twice a day, almost
every day. Learn about
the history of the drink,
the richness of the area,
production methods,
and fi nish with a tasting
of three wines, including
a superior Prosecco
from their 1875 cellar.
33 VIA FOLLO, TEL: +39 0423
900138, WWW.BISOL.IT
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FRIZZENTI
AROUND THE UK
Ever tried Prosecco on
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mobile Prosecco
company imports Italian
sparkling wines in kegs,
and tours festivals and
events around the UK.
It also sells delicious
classic Prosecco-based
cocktails, and the van
is available for hire as a
mobile bar too.
TEL: 0800 9775 113 (UK
ONLY), WWW.FRIZZENTI.COM
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IRISH ACTRESS RACHEL TUCKER PLAYS WICKED WITCH ELPHABA IN THE HIT MUSICAL WICKED, ON NOW IN LONDON
The Wicked Witch of the West
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“I DO EIGHT PERFORMANCES A WEEK AS
the Wicked Witch, working from Monday to
Saturday. With that kind of schedule, if I don’t
eat healthily I get run down. I drink a litre and
a half of water a day, have very little coffee,
and eat all my greens. The Wicked Witch is an
iconic role and I love playing her. I’m so lucky
to do this for a job. I think sometimes the
Wicked fans forget that it is a job.
“I don’t get a lot of free time in which I
can leave London. When I can, I go home to
Belfast to see my family. One of the things I
love about Ireland is that it’s so easy to drive
to the coast and get out into nature.
“If I had more time off I’d like to go on
some winter city breaks to places like Berlin,
Stockholm and Oslo. I know there’s a lot
going on in Berlin in terms of museums and
theatre. I like to do something different to the
typical summer holiday. I feel very at home
in cold climates. I don’t really like the sun or
sunbathing, although I sometimes give it a go.
“My favourite
restaurant in Edinburgh is
called The Witchery by
the Castle”
It doesn’t matter if I get tan lines because I’m
always green on stage.
“Before I was in Wicked I toured the UK
when I was in the musicals Tommy and
The Full Monty. I particularly liked visiting
Edinburgh on tour. My favourite restaurant
there is called The Witchery by the Castle
[Castlehill, tel: +44 (0)131 225 5613, www.
thewitchery.com]. It’s incredible. I go up for
the Edinburgh Festival when I can, too.
“One of the things I love about Wicked
is seeing how much children get out of the
show, but it also asks a lot of big questions,
such as whether anyone is ever born evil or if
a society makes you that way. It’s a powerful
piece of work. It takes a story you think you
know and turns it on its head. Brad Pitt and
Angelina Jolie brought their children to see
the show earlier this year. They’re Hollywood
royalty so it was incredible knowing that
they’d come to see us perform. I hope to go to
the States to act on Broadway one day.”
INTERVIEW BY SOPHY GRIMSHAW
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ILLUSTRATION: SPENCER WILSON / SYNERGY ART
THERE ARE CERTAIN ETERNAL TRUTHS:
toast will always land butter side down, you
will always join the slowest-moving queue at
airport security, and put two British people
together and they will always talk about the
weather. A stereotype it may be, but the
Brits – myself included – seem obsessed
with stating the glaringly obvious about our
meteorological conditions.
“It’s colder than yesterday.” No shizzle
Sherlock! “It’s raining again.” Really? And there
was me thinking I was standing under a flock of
incontinent geese. We’re not alone in being so
fixated though. Grumbling about the weather
is one of the few things that bonds Europeans
together. Certainly, my Swedish in-laws are
always going on about it, and on a recent trip
to Lithuania I discovered the country’s name
apparently means “Land of Rain”. How’s that
for being both obsessed and a bit pessimistic?
Disappointingly, it was lovely and sunny
Comment
COMEDIAN AND TRAVEL CHANNEL PRESENTER DANNY ROBINS ON MAKING THE MOST OF THE WEATHER
for my whole visit. Conversely, I went to
Sunderland once and didn’t see the sun at all.
I have a theory: the worse the weather is in
your country, the more you want to talk about it.
People in hot countries don’t say: “It’s nice and
warm again.” No, in Europe (the non-sunny bits
at least) we look at the weather the way we’d
look at an unpredictable drunk man on a latenight
bus – watching it very closely because
we’re never sure what will happen. And, as the
rain metaphorically throws up on our shoulder,
we can tut and say we saw it coming.
The American novelist Charles Dudley
Warner (heard of him? Me neither) once said:
“Everybody complains about the weather but
nobody does anything about it.” Of course,
these days, we can do something about it. Just
hop on a plane.
If you’re going on holiday at this time of year
you’ve got two options: get some traditional
winter sun (try the Canaries), or embrace
the fact it’s winter and head somewhere even
colder (Sweden, Finland, the Alps). As we all
know, cold, rainy weather is no fun but totally
freeze-your-bits-off snowy weather is sexy
and cool. What could be more romantic than
visiting a traditional Christmas market, then
jumping on a snowmobile, racing off to an ice
hotel and getting snuggled up under the fur of
a recently deceased yeti?
We all know that freeze-your-bits-off snowy weather is sexy and cool
Whether you go hot or cold, I hope it’s an
improvement on where you’ve come from. That’s
the point of a holiday; it’s meant to be nicer than
home. Unless, of course, you live somewhere
really nice, in which case a holiday is the one
chance you get to complain about the weather.
Go on, give it a go, it’s actually quite fun.
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Loving Lanzarote
The beautiful Jameos del
Agua is one of the locations
our cabin crew loved visiting
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Lanzarote is the sizzling
setting for Ryanair’s
2012 charity calendar.
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CALENDAR SNEAK PEEK
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n what’s become an annual
tradition, members of Ryanair
cabin crew have once again
posed for the now-legendary
staff charity calendar, The Girls
of Ryanair. It’s available to buy
aboard your Ryanair flight today.
Our previous calendars have raised
hundreds of thousands of euros for charity,
and with the support of our passengers, the
2012 edition can do the same. So please
let our staff know their pouting and posing
wasn’t in vain, and buy a copy for €10 or
£10 to help support Debra (www.debra.org.
uk), which works on behalf of people in the
UK with the genetic skin-blistering condition
Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).
For the 2012 calendar the cabin crew
members and a styling and photography
team flew to one of our sunniest
destinations, Lanzarote.
The team had a fantastic time on the
shoot, with Hotel Vik San Antonio in Puerto
del Carmen (www.vikholidays.com) providing
the perfect base from which to explore the
island. This supremely comfortable fourstar
is right on the seafront of Playa de los
Pocillos in Puerto Del Carmen. Picking up
some rental cars from Ryanair’s partners at
Hertz made it easy to zip around, too.
BEACHY KEEN
. Clockwise from this im-
age: Papagayo beach; team
bonding; Jameos del Agua.
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Lanzarote has a spread of picture-perfect
world-class beaches as well as a uniquely
beautiful volcanic landscape, which has
protected status as a UNESCO Biosphere
Reserve site. César Manrique, an architect
and artist, established many of Lanzarote’s
cultural attractions.
The team enjoyed checking out Los
Jameos del Agua, a lava cave transformed
by Manrique into a unique subterranean
theatre and garden with pool. The crew
also loved Playa de Papagayo, a beach set
in a national park on the island’s south-east
tip, and Formara beach which is great for
kite-surfing. g
Lanzarote has a spread
of picture-perfect world
class beaches as well as a
uniquely beautiful
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johnrowley co uk;
hair: DonnaRoberts at James English Productions; s;
make-up: Betty Lou using Mac; styling: Nena
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David Chambers; graphic design: Pegasus. Shot
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SOUTHERN SPAIN
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For a winter city break, southern Spain
is hard to beat. Our writers’ hot spots for
the cooler months are Seville, Malaga
and Alicante – and here’s why
SEVILLE
ORANGE TREES AND
LANGOUSTINES
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When you think
about it, it would
make sense for
Seville to be the
capital of Spain.
Residents of
certain other cities
might not agree (the residents of the actual capital, Madrid, spring
to mind). But some of Spain’s greatest exports, like tapas and
flamenco, are emblematic of Andalusia and the province’s capital,
Seville. In this city you’ll see children on the street practising
the complicated clapping rhythms of flamenco, not as a show
to entertain tourists, but just for fun, and because it’s part of the
culture. And despite the fact that Seville, with its Arab-influenced
architecture and orange trees, could have been built expressly to
sell postcards, it’s actually not a touristy city. That’s especially true
in winter, when you have fewer international visitors to share it
all with. The weather’s beautifully mild, too, making this a brilliant
time of year to soak up Seville.
walk and drink
The Plaza de España
Merchants Malt House

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WHERE TO DRINK
If nightlife in Seville starts with tapas it
certainly doesn’t end there. More often it
ends, some time after the sun’s come up,
with eating chocolate con churros (fried
batter dipped in hot chocolate) direct from
one of the many stalls or cafés around the
city centre. Before that, though, the evening
might get going with a drink at Café Central
(64 Alameda de Hércules, tel: +34 954
385 492). The Alameda de Hércules used
to be the kind of place that decent people
would avoid after dark but it’s now Seville’s
coolest square, and sitting at one of the
tables that spill out of Café Central is a
good way to plan the evening ahead.
This might involve a trip to Merchants
Malt House, (12 Calle Canalejas, tel: +34
WHERE TO EAT
Foreign visitors to Seville have an advantage.
Because most of us come from cultures
where we eat earlier than they do in Spain,
we stand a chance of getting a table at many
of the best restaurants without booking. You
have to arrive very early indeed, though, to
get a table at tapas bar La Eslava (5 Calle
Eslava, tel: +34 954 906 568). There are
only a few tables tucked away at the back
but even if you’re rammed up against the
bar, the food, especially the pork cheeks, is
ludicrously good considering you can eat
well, with a drink, for about €10.
Even better value is another tapas bar,
Bar Ambigu (47 Calle Feria, tel: +34 954 381
015), in the Macarena barrio (where the girl
in the song was from). It doesn’t look much
but the set menu for €7.50 during the day is
paradise for the stingy gourmet.
954 214 500, www.merchantpub.com) an
Irish-owned pub that’s more than your typical
expat “Irish pub”. They’ve captured the spirit
of a genuine, good old Irish boozer and given
it a Spanish twist.
For something a bit more exotic, there’s
El Garlochi (26 Calle de los Boteros) which
is so stuffed with religious iconography that
it appeals simultaneously to lovers of both
God and camp irony. Try the absolutely
sacrilegious Blood of Christ cocktail, made of
whisky, champagne and grenadine.
Another essential Seville experience is the
flamenco at La Casa de la Memoria (28 Calle
Ximénez de Enciso, tel: +34 954 560 670).
For more familiar thrills, the Jackson club
(21 Calle Relator) will have you dancing to
funk and disco till dawn – or till it’s just too
crowded to dance any more.
If you’re really determined to spend money
you could try La Azotea (31 Calle Jesús del
Gran Poder, tel: +34 955 116 748, www.
laazoteasevilla.es), which has an innovative,
modern approach to tapas. The filo triangles
with langoustines and cheese are particularly
enticing. Even at this upmarket spot, it’s
hardly expensive, especially as you can buy
wine at their shop across the street and drink
it with your meal.
With this kind of competition you have to
feel sorry for anyone attempting to open a
high-end restaurant, but famous Basque chef
Martin Berasategui has taken the plunge, and
his Santo at the EME Catedral Hotel
(29 Argote de Molina, www.emecatedralhotel.
com) won its first Michelin star last year. The
glass floor that looks down to the Roman
ruins below is highly symbolic of a cuisine
that doesn’t let anything obscure the fresh
and simple, locally bought flavours.
Let’s dance
See essential fl amenco at
La Casa de la Memoria
Seville style
Eat posh nosh at the Santo at the
oh-so-swanky EME Catedral Hotel
Try some fab local langoustines
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The ‘Island of Eternal Spring’ is just waiting for you all year round. Spend unforgettable holidays by enjoying yourself at
Loro Parque, an astonishing diversity of fauna and flora which will leave you speechless and in Siam Park, the Water
Kingdom, the most spectacular water park in the world.
La isla de la eterna primavera le espera en cualquier época del año. Disfrute de unas vacaciones inolvidables divirtiéndose
en Loro Parque, una maravillosa diversidad de fauna y flora que le dejará boquiabierto y en
Siam Park, the water kingdom, el parque acuático más espectacular del mundo.
Make your dream holiday come true | Viva unas vacaciones de ensueño

SEVILLE
WHERE TO SLEEP
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The Santa Cruz part of Seville, with its maze
of streets, whitewashed buildings gleaming in
the sun and tiny, perfect squares, is famously
easy to get lost in. If you’ve managed to
make your way through to Las Casas de la
Juderia (5 Calle Santa María La Blanca, www.
lascasasdelajuderiaseville.spainhotels.it;
doubles from €88), then its own labyrinth of
romantic courtyards, fountains and corridors
should hold no fear. It’s like a little Santa Cruz
in miniature.
The Casa del Maestro (5 Niño Ricardo, tel:
+34 954 500 007, www.lacasadelmaestro.
com; doubles from 126), captures some of
the city’s spirit, too: in this case via flamenco.
It used to be the home of celebrated guitarist
Niño Ricardo and each room is decorated in a
style inspired by one of his songs.
The Santa Cruz part of Seville, with its maze of
streets, white-washed buildings gleaming in the
sun and tiny, perfect squares is easy to get lost in
A little further out from Santa Cruz the
Boutique Hotel Holos (8 Calle Uruguay,
41012, tel: + 34 954 29 60 69 www.
hotelholos.com/es; doubles from €89) offers
a more relaxed take on Seville, with arty but
comfortable design and a covered terrace.
It’s a 30-minute walk from the centre but as
much of that’s through the beautiful Maria
Luisa park that’s not so bad. If you want to
sleep in style
The comfy but stylish
Hotel Holos
The Holos’s rooms and
covered terrace
combine tranquility with being in the heart of
things, though, Casa No7 (7 Calle Virgenes,
tel: +34 954 221581, www.casanumero7.com;
doubles from €177) is the place. It’s right on
the edge of Santa Cruz but they’ve banned
TV and radio in a valiant attempt to achieve
what might seem impossible: a quiet holiday
in Seville.
Words by Trevor Baker
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SOUTHERN SPAIN
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MALAGA
POP-UP BARS AND
FLAMING FISH
Folk down on the Costa del Sol say they can
tell what sort of person you are whether
you hang a right from Malaga airport –
towards the main sun-drenched strip of
Benalmádena, Fuengirola and Mijas – or a
left to the quieter eastern side of the costa.
There’s more than enough to see and do in
Malaga itself, though.
Authentically Spanish, warm and
welcoming, Malaga is a truly fun city
inhabited by the party-minded malagueños
who revel in their Mediterranean lifestyle,
superb food and enviable climate.
At its heart is the quaint old part of the
town, where Picasso grew up, and where
local boy-made-superstar Antonio Banderas
often makes an appearance. Great shopping
streets line the southern part of this compact
city as does a nice chill-out zone in the
form of the Paseo del Parque gardens. From
there you are minutes away from the city’s
beaches and famous chiringuitos – beach bars
with flame-cooked fish, some of which are
open year round, as Malaga is blessed with
generally mild winters.
For a grandstand view head up to the
Moorish castle, the Gibralfaro, which
overlooks the city and the port. Beneath
this is the Alcazaba palace where the
intricate geometric designs are said to have
inspired parts of Granada’s Alhambra, while
charming, hidden-away squares filled with
orange groves ooze style. Just like this
beautiful capital of the Costa del Sol.
WHERE TO DRINK
Malaga’s Moorish-infused old quarter is both the prettiest and
liveliest part of the city come nightfall. You’re spoilt for choice with
a multitude of tapas bars but any of the establishments in Pasaje
Chinitas makes for a good starting point. The classy Gorki (6 Calle
Strachan, tel: +34 952 221 466, www.gorki.es) is a hip place to drink
fine wine, watch the animated locals and enjoy some of the best
tapas in the city. Hugely popular Bar El Pimpi (62 Calle Granada, tel:
+34 952 228 990, www.bodegabarelpimpi.com), with a courtyard
and maze-like interior, is packed to the gunnels with Malaga’s trendy
set before the clubs open. It’s good any time, though. Metal and rock
fans should find Bar Lemmy (9 Calle Mariblanca, www.myspace.
com/barlemmymalaga) hits the loud button from 9pm till 3am.
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Authentically Spanish, warm and
welcoming, Malaga is a truly fun
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WHERE TO EAT
Malaga, being thoroughly Spanish in its
eating habits, sees groups of gregarious
locals enjoying delicious seafood and salads
throughout the day. The city really begins
to buzz in the evening, however, when the
malagueños hit the tapas before tucking into
some serious eating later on.
The chiringuitos – pop-up bars and food
shacks – are hugely popular and perfect
for soaking up the winter sun while filling
your tum. Try Chiringuito La Malagueta
(Malagueta beach) where you can see tasty
skewered sardines and other treats from the
sea being cooked on an open fire.
Nearby, the upmarket Adolfo Restaurant
(12 Paseo Marítimo Pablo Ruiz Picasso, tel:
+34 952 601 914) serves delicious Andalusian
meals. Its speciality is a lobster porra – a very
moreish regional dish somewhere between
gazpacho and pâté in consistency.
In town, the tiny street Pasaje de Chinitas,
off Constitution Square (Plaza de la
Constitución), is a foodies’ paradise. Battered
fish, especially the rosada, at Taberna
Rincon Chinitas is always mouth-wateringly
good and ultra fresh (Pasaje de Chinitas).
ALL WHITE
Homes on the hillside
in Malaga
Tapas await you
The Picasso
Connection
Pablo Picasso was
always fi ercely proud
of his Malaga roots; he
was born into a poor
neighbourhood by Plaza
de la Merced. It’s the
area where you’ll now
fi nd the Museo Picasso
Malaga, which realises
Picasso’s wish that
his work be shown in
the city. Housed in a
16th-century mansion
in the old quarter, it
houses an extensive
collection of the artist’s
colourful, amusing and
revolutionary work, and
also currently features
a brilliant retrospective
exhibition of the work of
Swiss artist and sculptor
Alberto Giacometti.
A free guided tour (in
English) is included in
admission price.
Museo Picasso Malaga,
8 Calle San Agustín, tel:
+34 952 127 600, www.
museopicassomalaga.org
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WHERE TO SLEEP
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The centrally located four-star Hotel Molina
Lario offers a little luxury and seclusion in its
a tasteful garden terrace. It’s also good value
with rooms and views of Malaga’s cathedral
from €95 (20-22 Calle Molina Lario, tel: +34
952 062 002, www.hotelmolinalario.com).
Another good four-star option is Hotel
Ms Maestranza where you’ll get cava and a
warm reception on arrival. Ask for an upper
floor room for views over the bullring. ¡Olé!
Double rooms €100 if booked online
(1 Avenida Canovas del Castillo, tel: +34 952
213 610, www.msmaestranzamalaga.com).
For something with a beautiful Moroccan
theme, and also a great location, get yourself
booked into the cosy El Riad Andaluz (24
Calle Hinestrosa, tel: +34 952 213 640, www.
elriadandaluz.com). Double rooms, each
unique, start from €55 in the low season.
Words by Fergal MacErlean
WHATEVER FLOATS
YOUR BOAT
El Riad Andaluz, a retreat
from Malaga’s hot streets
The town’s bull ring
Hit the beach for winter
sun at nearby Nerja
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A SEDUCTIVE CITY
Enjoy the squares
of the old town
The view from the
Hospes Amérigo hotel
ALICANTE
FAKE TOMATOES AND
FAIRYTALES
Alicante has been the starting point for a
lot of happy holidays on the Costa Blanca.
Just get a bus or a taxi and you can be in
Benidorm, Santa Pola or Torrevieja in less
than an hour. But Alicante itself has now
stepped decisively out of the shadow of
its famous neighbours. The splendid town
hall square, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, has
been given a makeover, and cash has been
injected into the award-winning museums
and art galleries. There are spruced-up
parks, plazas and open spaces. The Casco
Antiguo, or old town, winds its way up
towards the castle through brightly coloured
streets festooned with flowers.
If you fancy a change from Postiguet
beach you can now take a slick, modern
Students have poured
into the city and many
end up staying, seduced
by the nightlife and
romantic possibilities
tram along the coastline to the shining
beaches of San Juan. Erasmus students
have poured into the city in increasing
numbers and many of them end up staying,
seduced by the heady nightlife and romantic
possibilities. The terrace bars of El Barrio,
the party district, are crammed even in the
mild winters and the nightlife doesn’t peak
until the early hours.
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Facilities include spa, private parking, restaurant serving
Mediterranean cuisine, cafeteria and a beautiful terrace
- garden and a warm and quiet atmosphere make the
Hotel Areca the ideal place for business and for a short
break. There are 72 double rooms and 11 junior suites
and two meeting rooms which can seat up to 120
people. Special offers are available all year round.
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Areca 4 Star Hotel
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located just two kilometers
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ALICANTE
WHERE TO EAT
When it comes to eating in Alicante, there’s
a lot more than paella on the menu. In
fact Silvia Castelló, owner of the Alicante
institution the stylish Nou Manolín (3
Villegas, tel: +34 965 200 368, www.
noumanolin.com), and its sister restaurant
Piripi (30 Oscar Esplá, tel: +34 965 227 940),
says that paella is not a word they use much
here. In Alicante, the dish is traditionally
just called “rice” with whatever it happens
to come with. You’ll find Nou Manolin is
refreshingly laid back for a place where they
take the quality of the food – traditional
Alicante specialties such as salted fish, as
well as the best ham – so seriously. Piripi
has a similar layout, with a friendly tapas bar
downstairs and a grand dining room upstairs.
Dishes are simple and based on quality
seasonal produce.
For Basque food, try a light bite at
L’Ambrossía (8 Calle Argensola, tel: +34
966 270 255). Chef Oscar’s huevos rotos con
bacalao al pil-pil (scrambled eggs with fried
cod) will set you back just two euros. This
place is relaxed and cool – they were playing
American alt-rock band Modest Mouse when
I dropped by.
Another Basque dining phenomenon
that has sailed down to Alicante is Katagorri
(35 Calle Rambla de Méndez Núñez, tel:
+34 965 153 517 and 29 Calle Portugal,
tel: +34 965 926 008, www.katagorri.com).
Regular visitors to Spain will probably have
tried similar pinchos (tapas on sticks) before,
but Katagorri is a cut above.
You shouldn’t miss Cerveceria Sento,
either (Calle Teniente Coronel Chapuli, tel:
+34 965 211 453). It’s a bit of a squeeze,
but that’s the fun of it, with about 12
stools, a bar and some danger of spilling
owner Pedro’s wonderful but slightly
messy montaditos (sandwiches) over your
neighbour. At weekends crowds spill out
onto the street.
While Pedro seems to be in no hurry
to expand, La Barra de César Anca
(1 Calle Ojeda, tel: +34 965 201 580, www.
cesarancahosteleria.com) has recently had to
add another room to cope with the demand
for its unique take on tapas. The most eyecatching
is their menu of “innovations”.
These include el tomate falso – a scoop of
green cheese which has been sculpted to
look like tomato. It’s nicer than it sounds!
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rice to see you
A table at Monastrell and,
below, what you might be
eating there.
Sister establishment La
Taberna del Gourmet.
Obama’s
favourite
One Alicante chef who
is not afraid of the word
paella is María José San
Román. Her fi rst Alicante
restaurant, Monastrell
(7 Rafael Altamira, tel:
+34 965 146 575, www.
monastrell.com), earned
such a reputation for
its saff ron rice, among
other things, that she
was invited to the White
House to share her
expertise with Obama’s
chefs. She’s probably
better known in the
city itself, though, for
Monastrell’s less pricey
sister restaurant La
Taberna del Gourmet
(10 Calle San Fernando,
+34 965 204 233, www.
latabernadelgourmet.
com/taberna). And this
has now been joined
by two new siblings, La
Terraza del Gourmet (2
Explanada de España)
and a delicatessen at a
branch of El Corte Inglés
(1-3 Calle Federico Soto,
tel: +34 965 204 110).
And you don’t need to
be as rich and famous as
a US president to get a
table here.
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WHERE TO SLEEP
Drink UP
Desdén
Bar Soho
In Alicante you don’t have to pay a lot of
money to stay somewhere with character. In
fact it almost seems as though – unless you
go for the beautiful five-star Hospes Amérigo
(7 Rafael Altamira, tel: +34 965 146 570,
www.hospes.com/amerigo), where doubles
go from €105 – the less money you pay the
ALICANTE
WHERE TO DRINK
In El Barrio – the most popular part of the
city to go out in – the atmosphere is always
enormously lively, friendly and fun, with
tables outside almost every bar. The streets
between la Rambla and the Castle are packed
with tables and bars like Desdén are just as
popular with locals as visitors, while the many
students are drawn to the dancefloors of bars
like Goa (Calle Labradores), where there’s still
a possibility of hearing Whigfield’s forgotten
classic Saturday Night.
Some of the most interesting bars are
tucked away. Coscorrón (9 Calle Tarifa) is just
behind the central Calle de los Labradores.
Step cautiously through its tiny door – the
name Coscorrón means “bumped head”.
With a jazz soundtrack, the atmosphere
somehow feels smoky despite the smoking
ban, while the relaxed and low-key Pixies bar
(10 General Primo de Rivera, tel: +34 965
140 828), named after the American band, is
very much a rock bar. Elsewhere the stylish
more character you get. Try the wonderful
Les Monges Palace (4 Calle San Agustin, tel:
+34 965 215 046, www.lesmonges.es) in the
old town, with its homely charm and haunted
castle-style stone walls. Doubles from €45.
Cheaper still is the Boutique Hostel de Sal
(9 Calle Carmen, +34 965 211 720, www.
hostaldesal.com) which has a terrace with
views of the castle and a shared living area
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PRIVATE HIDEAWAY
Enjoy your own apartment
at El Palmeral de Madaria
Mono (18 Calle Cienfuegos) is all about
geek-chic, with 60s pop playing and a curious
blue light illuminating proceedings, as though
someone’s left a fridge door open.
On the other side of La Rambla, you can
tell that The Globe (22 Calle Castaños) is the
cheapest place on the street (€1 a caña) by
the fact that it’s almost impossible to get a
table outside. It’s equally difficult at Bar Soho
45 Calle Rambla Méndez Núñez, tel: +965
147 143), probably because the romantic,
ancient trees give this terrace bar a secluded,
fairytale glade feel, even on the main drag.
with a film projector. A bed in a shared dorm
will cost you €18. Private rooms from €49.
You’ll soon spot the Tryp Gran Sol (3
Rambla de Méndez Núñez, tel: +34 902 144
440, www.solmelia.com) in the centre of
the city, with its mural that looks like a giant
wobbly starfish sliding down one side. From
its balconies the views over the sea, castle
and city are unbeatable. Doubles from €69.
If the view you’re interested in is the
start of the Volvo Ocean Race (the roundthe-world
yacht race that starts here on 29
October), the Meliá (3 Plaza del Puerto, tel:
+34 965 205 000, www.meliaalicante.com)
has the prime position, slotted between
Postiguet beach and the marina. Doubles
from €99 (rising in the week of the race).
Conveniently close (2km) to the airport, is
Hotel Areca (2 Calle Limón, tel: +34 965 685
477, www.hotelareca.es), a four-star with a
free spa. Rooms start from less than €60.
El Palmeral de Madaria (15 Calle
de la Encina, +34 649 021 484, www.
elpalmeraldemadaria.es) offers holiday
apartments, a pool surrounded 60 varieties
of palm tree from around the world.
A true oasis.
Words by Trevor Baker
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SHOP H
ON ON ON
Our correspondents across Europe
share their favourite stores for gift
buying in some of the world’s best
shopping cities. From the big and
bold to the cute and quirky, we’ve got
bags of ideas for you…
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Grab a slice of Scandinavian
style, with a raft of cool shops
for gifts for everyone from
babies on up, says Jonna
Dagliden. Photography by
Christopher Hunt
FOR THE SWEDISH EXPERIENCE
PUB
Founded in 1882 on Hötorget square,
PUB is Stockholm’s oldest department
store. After being refurbished in 2007,
the much-loved shop is now the home to
both established and new, up-and-coming
designers. On the first floor you’ll find
international brands such as Burberry
and Hugo Boss mixed with Swedish labels
such as Acne, Minimarket and Filippa K.
Swedes are well-known for being lovers of
functional yet beautiful interior design, and
two flights up and you are in a mecca of
home styling. The staff at R.O.O.M., Himla
and House Doctor will make sure you find
the kind of homeware gifts that you’re
looking for.
9 GAMLA BROGATAN, TEL: +46 (0)8 789 1930, WWW.PUB.SE
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FOR THE RETRO DISCOVERY
GRANDPA
Visiting Grandpa is like discovering your
grandparents’ forgotten attic. Retro glass
jars, a vintage ruler and a timeworn trunk
are just some of the treasures you may
come across. Alongside this you will also
find carefully chosen men’s and women’s
fashion items – all with that old-school
appeal. Boys: don’t miss the Grenson
brogues paired with vintage Levi’s. And
girls: look out for the Swedish Hasbeens
clogs alongside pretty frocks from House
of Dagmar.
STOCKHOLM STORES AT 21 SÖDERMANNAGATAN, TEL: +46
(0)8 643 6080 AND 43 FRIDHEMSGATAN, TEL: +46 (0)8 643
6081, WWW.GRANDPA.SE
FOR THE FAMILY
GRANIT
“It was really easy to find nice things
but never anything to store them in,” the
founders of Granit write on its website.
They therefore decided to open a shop
with trendy storage solutions. With
branches all over Sweden, Granit has
created a trademark with its stripped down,
industrial-looking design. Besides boxes
and baskets, you can also find kitchen
utensils, flowerpots, jars and lights.
Help your family get organised by
giving them the perfect gift: a funky
blackboard with chalk.
BRANCHES INCLUDE 31 GÖTGATAN, TEL: +46 (0)8 642 1068,
WWW.GRANIT.SE
FOR FRAGRANCE
BYREDO
If you want someone to smell nice this
Christmas, pop into fragrance house Byredo
while you’re in Stockholm. Founded in 2006
by fine artist Ben Gorham, Byredo focuses
on craft and quality, and manufactures all
its fragrances in Sweden. The full set of
perfumes are available in the Stockholm
store, including Sunday Cologne with hints
of cardamom and lavender, and Rose Noir
smells of grapefruit, rose and musk.
42 MÄSTER SAMUELSGATAN, TEL: +46 (0)8 5250 2610,
WWW.BYREDO.COM
FOR THE INDIVIDUAL GIFT
TSHIRT STORE
With new prints every week, this is the
perfect shop to find an individual gift with
an individual message. Created in 2006 in
Malmö, the same successful concept has
expanded across Sweden, forming new
collaborations with artists, illustrators and
designers for T-shirts as it goes. Produced
in 100% organic cotton, these include
anything from funny characters to quirky,
off-beat slogans.
BRANCHES INCLUDE 28 GÖTGATAN, TEL: +46 (0)8 640 0131,
WWW.TSHIRTSTOREONLINE.COM
FOR THE LITTLE ONES
RÖDBROKA
If you’re tired of buying mass-produced,
plastic toys at Christmas, the Rödbroka
independent toy shop is for you. Founded in
1976, it’s located on the famous “hump” on
Hornsgatan, the higher part of the street that
runs across Södermalm. Rödbroka has lots
of unique and educational toys for babies
and toddlers, in materials such as wood,
fabric and even sheet metal. The red wooden
tea sets for kids are particularly cute.
48A HORNSGATAN, TEL: +46 (0)8 642 1689,
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FOR SOME CLEVER DESIGN
DESIGNTORGET
Every time you visit DesignTorget we
can guarantee you will find a product that
you have never thought of before, but
now suddenly feel you can’t live without.
From sleek kitchen gadgets to cool office
accessories and even some bits and bobs
for the garden (such as a stylish birdhouse),
a host of different products to smarten up
your home are sold here. The toy selection,
which includes some traditional toys like
animal glove puppets, is ace too. For a
Scandi design store prices are refreshingly
accessible and staff are warm and helpful.
They update the space every week by
adding more hot new designs, so keep
checking back. We particularly like the
yellow plastic banana holder.
BRANCHES INCLUDE 16 NYBROGATAN, TEL: +46 (0)8 611
5303, WWW.DESIGNTORGET.SE
Retro glass jars, a vintage
ruler and a timeworn trunk
are just some of the treasures
you may come across
good vintage
Grandpa keeps up
with the cool kids
TSHIRT STORE’s designs
Eclectic Snickarbacken 7
FOR INSPIRATION
SNICKARBACKEN 7
Snickarbacken 7 is a new hub for art, design,
fashion and coffee. The building has never
previously been open to the public and dates
back to the late 1800s, when horses were still
stabled on the lower ground floor. Visit the
art gallery, test basins in the bathroom shop
Badrummet or check out the Van Deurs Et
Al fashion store. If you are after a small gift,
buy a bag of freshly roasted coffee by the
Swedish roastery Da Matteo from the coffee
shop, Kaffeverket.
7 SNICKARBACKEN, TEL: +46 (0)70 738 8394,
WWW.SNICKARBACKEN7.SE
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MADRID
From a teddy bear to a
vintage jukebox, Madrid’s
shops are brimming with
original gifts, says Pablo
Carballo. Photography by
David Cabrera
FOR SOMETHING EDGY
ROTUNDA WARNING
Shop here for the hipster in your life.
There’s a wide choice of urban clothing and
cool jewellery by local designers, as well as
original, sometimes risqué gifts. Being on
the edge of Madrid’s popular gay district of
Chueca, the store even has a section aimed
squarely at gay and lesbian shoppers.
29 C/HORTALEZA, TEL: +34 915 234 234,
WWW.ROTUNDAWARNING.COM
“There are all these new
and out-of-proportion
dolls advertised on TV.
Ours are simpler, and
playing with them is a
tradition kept generation
a er generation”
Ángela Simón, owner of Así
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FOR TRADITIONAL TOYS
ASÍ
If you’re after computer games or techy stuff
for kids then better look elsewhere – this is
the place to come for traditional presents.
Wooden toys, doll’s houses, teddy bears
and so on are all stocked here. Así also
manufactures its own dolls, which are very
much in demand come Christmas time. You
may even see a queue spilling out onto the
pavement come December.
47 GRAN VÍA, TEL: +34 915 482 828, WWW.TIENDAS-ASI.COM
FOR A GIFT-SHOPPING BLITZ
EL CORTE INGLÉS
This has been Spain’s favourite department
store for more than a century now, and El
Corte Inglés (pictured, left) stocks a vast
selection of mid-range to upmarket branded
clothing, electronics and more. Perfect if
you’ve left everything to the last minute
and need to shop for several people’s gifts
at once. The planta joven (“young floor”)
sells high-end brands such as Ralph Lauren,
Diesel and G-Star, but also look out for
pieces by Spanish designers such as Roberto
Verino, Victorio & Lucchino and Florentino.
If you need to keep your blood sugar levels
up while shopping, visit the superb deli
counter at the in-store supermarket. The
oldest and most central of the multiple
Madrid locations of El Corte Inglés is beside
the Puerta del Sol.
1 PRECIADOS, TEL: +34 913 798 000,
WWW.ELCORTEINGLES.ES
FOR A NEW LOOK
EL TINTERO
A shop that sells one product and one only:
T-shirts. And they have been selling well
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printed with eco-friendly ink on cotton only,
can make for a rather unique souvenir of
Madrid for kids or adults.
5 C/GRAVINA, TEL: +34 913 081 418, WWW.ELTINTERO.ES
FOR SOMETHING FUNNY
REVOLUTUM
You need never buy anyone a predictable
Christmas gift again. At this gift shop near
the Bernabéu stadium there is something
willfully silly about every item. Browse
gifts like a clock that runs anti-clockwise
(someone must want one), a microphoneshaped
shower radio or what appears to be
a cereal packet but is actually a security box
made of steel.
28 DOCTOR FLEMING, TEL: +34 914 570 337,
WWW.REVOLUTUM.COM
FOR A BIT OF COLOUR
AGATHA RUIZ DE LA PRADA
With her tirelessly imaginative and colourful
creations, this celebrated Madrid designer
puts her stamp on everything from bed
spreads and cooking utensils to children’s
clothes and womenswear. You’ll find her eye-
poppingly bright shop along what the locals
call Madrid’s “golden mile” of great stores.
27 C/SERRANO, TEL: +34 913 190 501,
WWW.AGATHARUIZDELAPRADA.COM
FOR GOOD TUNES
TONI MARTIN DISCOS
In the era of the MP3 and music streaming,
here is a shop that’s a true survivor from
another era. Remember the days when you
went to the record store for the atmosphere,
and to browse in the hope of finding some
obscure CD or a piece of vinyl you wanted
just for the B-side? Then you’ll love this place.
18 C/MARTÍN DE LOS HEROS, TEL: +34 915 425 020,
WWW.TONIMARTINDISCOS.COM
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vital signs
Cultural collectibles
at Futuramic
El Tintero’s
tempting t-shirts
If you are looking for a
1950s jukebox or an old
Pepsi advertising sign, this is
your place
FOR A PIECE OF THE PAST
FUTURAMIC
A vintage pop-culture paradise, full of all
kinds of authentic memorabilia from the
1930s onwards, particularly Americana. If
you are looking for a 1950s jukebox,
an old Pepsi advertising sign or a pin-up
girl poster, this is your new place. Don’t
get too excited though, not absolutely
everything is for sale: the rare nature of
some objects means that they are for rental
only. Customers here often include those
who are sourcing props for feature films, as
well as general fans of retro kitsch.
5 C/VÁLGAME DIOS, TEL: +34 915 316 357,
WWW.FUTURAMICS.COM

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ship shape
Liberty is famous for its
wooden facade
Books are at Magma
LONDON
From the fashion mothership
stores of Regent Street to the
quirky boutiques beyond,
London shops have it all,
says Sophy Grimshaw.
Photography by Tim White
FOR A BIT OF EVERYTHING
LIBERTY
Founded in 1875, Liberty – with its
floorboards, rugs and wood-panelled lifts
– is perhaps the world’s most characterful
department store. The wooden beams of the
building’s famous exterior were salvaged from
two great ships. Inside, you can not only shop
for designer clothes, shoes and accessories
from European labels such as Dries Van
Noten and Comme des Garçons, but also for
Diptyque candles, Nars make-up and Rococo
Chocolates. Don’t miss London’s other
iconic department stores, including the more
contemporary Selfridges.
REGENT STREET, TEL: +44 (0)20 7734 1234,
WWW.LIBERTY.CO.UK
FOR BOOKS AND MORE
MAGMA
Covent Garden boats two branches of
Magma: one selling books only, and the
other selling a range of gifts. For the latter,
head to 16 Earlham Street, where you’ll
find everything from a Moomin origami kit
to novelty homewares such as a ceramic
notepad. T-shirts and cushions are by
hot designers like Donna Wilson. In the
bookstore at 8 Earlham Street, read up on
everything from Russian criminal tattoos to
fashion icon Isabella Blow.
ALSO AT 117 CLERKENWELL ROAD. WWW.MAGMABOOKS.COM
FOR JAPANESE GENIUS
MUJI
A place to pick up everything from
stationery to candles, soap, toys, clothes
and furniture, Londoners have taken
this minimalist Japanese chain to their
hearts. Muji sells a host of beautiful
stocking stuffers for Christmas, too. The
do-it-yourself dioramas with little wooden
animals are a favourite.
STORES ACROSS LONDON, INCLUDING 187 OXFORD STREET,
WWW.MUJI.EU
FOR MAKING MOUTHS WATER
FORTNUM & MASON
The street-level food shop at this upscale
department store really comes into its own
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in the run-up to Christmas. This is quality
food in pretty packaging that you can give as
a gift – from a tin of florentines or marzipan
fruits to ribbon-wrapped German stollen cake
or a box of rose and violet cream chocolates.
The own-brand honey comes from beehives
on the roof of the store.
181 PICCADILLY, TEL:+44 (0)207 734 8040,
WWW.FORTNUMANDMASON.COM
FOR BATH AND BODY
KIEHL’S
Founded in New York’s East Village in 1851,
this high-quality bodycare brand is stocked
in some of the bigger London department
stores – but you can’t beat a visit to the
cosy Covent Garden HQ, complete with
a vintage motorbike and model skeletons.
Attentive staff will find the right product for
you or your loved one. You can have a gift
beautifully wrapped in store, ready to pop
under the tree. Buy someone the Creme
des Corps moisturiser: an iconic Kiehl’s
product because it’s so darn good! Look for
the bottles with limited edition packaging,
which has included the art of Jeff Koons.
29 MONMOUTH STREET, TEL: +44 (0)20 724 0241,
WWW.KIEHLS.CO.UK
FOR FASHION FANATICS
TOPSHOP FLAGSHIP STORE
Fashion fans can’t exit Oxford Circus Tube
station for a shopping spree without finding
themselves sucked into the mammoth
Topshop opposite. It’s literally the world’s
largest fashion store. Stars including Beyoncé
have been seen shopping here, and there’s an
in-store café, nail salon and even a blow-dry
bar so you can leave with perfectly styled hair.
The accessories floor is perfect for hunting
for gifts.
36–38 GREAT CASTLE STREET, TEL: +44 (0)844 848 7487,
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FOR SOMETHING PRETTY
LUNA & CURIOUS
New at the Sanderson hotel is the Luna &
Curious boutique. It’s the second branch
for the brand, whose original location is in
Shoreditch. Products range from tableware
to womenswear and baby accessories, such
as a cute knitted sleeping bag that looks like
a mermaid’s tail. There’s exotic jewellery, too
– co-founder Rheanna Lingham incorporates
hand-dyed feathers in her necklaces. Prices
range from £6 into the hundreds.
SANDERSON, 50 BERNERS STREET, TEL: +44 (0)20
7300 1400, WWW.SANDERSONLONDON.COM;
WWW.LUNAANDCURIOUS.COM
FOR SOMETHING OLD-FASHIONED
CHURCHILL WAR ROOMS SHOP
The shop at this museum near Buckingham
Palace is packed with interesting gifts, many
of which are recreations of World War II-era
products. Shop for a stylishly old-fashioned
looking radio, telephone or teapot. For
children, the sweets (newly made from
old recipes), games and wooden toys are
surprisingly timeless in their appeal. Slogans
like “Eat Less Bread” and “Keep Calm
and Carry On” are printed on a variety of
products, and you can shop online too.
CLIVE STEPS, KING CHARLES STREET, TEL: +44 (0)20 7930
6961, WWW.CWR.IWM.ORG.UK
“We host in-store events, raise
money for charity, and know all our
regular customers. There’s a real
community feel to working here”
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FOR SMELLING SWEET
L’OLFATTORIO
It looks like a high-end bar, but the only liquid
on sale here is perfume. The glass vials lining
the floor-to-ceiling shelves of L’Olfattorio –
located in Excelsior Milano, the city’s newest
shopping emporium – contain handmade
scents from all corners of the Earth. An
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them to create your own unique fragrance.
EXCELSIOR MILANO, 4 GALLERIA DEL CORSO,
TEL: +39 02 8907 0546, WWW.EXCELSIORMILANO.COM,
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FOR THE TOY BOX
CITTÀ DEL SOLE
This colourful shop has an unrivalled
selection of educational and made-to-last
toys: a welcome antidote to computer
gadgetry. Brands like Brio and Galt vie for
your attention with lesser-known names.
The helpful and patient staff, many of
whom speak English, are happy to gift-wrap.
BRANCHES INCLUDE 13 VIA OREFICI, TEL: +39 02 8646 1683,
WWW.CITTADELSOLE.IT
FOR FEEDING THE MIND
HOEPLI
This six-floor monument to reading is the
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biggest bookshop in Italy. Its 500,000 titles
include a good range of English and German
texts and, this being Milan, design and
fashion tomes galore. In addition, Hoepli’s
labyrinthine corridors and staircases will
take you on lots of unexpected reading
adventures: a 1904 edition of the Divine
Comedy, anyone?
5 VIA ULRICO HOEPLI, TEL: + 39 02 864871, WWW.HOEPLI.IT
FOR SOMETHING TASTY
PECK
Combine Italy’s flair for design with its
passion for food and drink and you get Peck
– an upscale delicatessen that has been
tickling Milanese taste buds since 1883.
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Stationery Vila Vita Parc cave makes Fabriano a
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Design goodies at High Tech
hazelnuts in acacia honey and expensive
white truffles from Piedmont.
9 VIA SPADARI, TEL: +39 02 802 3161, WWW.PECK.IT
FOR LABEL LOVERS
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If you love all things Giorgio, you will
probably want to move into this gargantuan
store, which sells everything from the
designer’s high-fashion creations to its own
chocolates at Armani Dolci. You could well
spend an afternoon here flicking through
the rails, sipping coffee in the café, browsing
the well-stocked bookshop and trying out
the latest perfumes – before popping to the
on-site florist’s. Armani Casa, its homewares
brand, is just a few doors down.
31 VIA MANZONI, TEL: + 39 02 7231 8600,
WWW.ARMANI-VIAMANZONI31.IT
FOR DESIGN DELIGHT
HIGH TECH
It’s not easy for an interiors store to stand
out in this capital of design, but High
Tech does just that. Located in a former
ink factory, the shop sells everything from
candles and cutlery to bags and bathroom
accessories. In short, more present ideas for
the design-conscious than you could throw
an Alessi corkscrew at.
12 PIAZZA XXV APRILE, TEL: +39 02 624 1101,
WWW.HIGH-TECHMILANO.COM
FOR STATIONERY
FABRIANO BOUTIQUE
Selling linen pencil cases, perfumed paper,
origami sets, drum-dyed calf leather wallets,
traditional Venetian rulers and hand-bound
notebooks, this high-end stationer’s is packed
Since it opened two
years ago, this
chocolatier has taken
Milan by storm: no
mean feat in a city
whose cup
overfl oweth with
chocolate houses
to the rafters with stocking-fillers. Everything
is made in Italy, so this is a great place for a
gift or souvenir from your trip.
17 VIA PONTE VETERO, TEL: + 39 02 7631 8754,
WWW.FABRIANOBOUTIQUE.COM
FOR CHOCAHOLICS
CIOCCOLAT ITALIANI
Since it opened two years ago, this
chocolatier has taken Milan by storm: no
mean feat in a city whose cup overfloweth
with chocolate houses. The centrepiece of
the urban cool interior, also home to an icecream
parlour, is the open-plan laboratory
where you can see the shop’s trademark 1kg
ingots of chocolate and spiced bonbons as
works in progress.
6 VIA SAN RAFFAELE, TEL: +39 02 8909 3820,
WWW.CIOCCOLATITALIANI.IT
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FOR GOURMET TREATS
LA GRANDE EPICERIE
Sure, rival department stores like Printemps
or Galeries Lafayette are famous for their
spectacular holiday window displays, but
the food hall of Le Bon Marché – La Grande
Epicerie – is an unmatched emporium of fine
wines, exquisite sweets and fare from around
the world. So get ready to do a bit of heavy
drooling. And should you discover you’re
hungry for fashion you can always have
a whirl upstairs through the store’s killer
selection of clothing and accessories.
38 RUE DE SÈVRES, TEL: +33 (0)1 4439 8100,
WWW.LEBONMARCHE.COM
FOR SUSTAINABLE CHIC
CENTRE COMMERCIAL
This warm, handsome space – the
brainchild of the people behind French
fair-trade trainer brand Veja – offers a tight
selection of ethical and environmentally
friendly fashion for men and women,
made in France, the UK and Denmark. It
encompasses labels such as Leaf, Grenson,
and Knowledge Cotton Apparel. Also worth
checking out are its second-hand bikes,
vintage furniture and cool DVD and book
collection. Fiercely green French actress
Marion Cotillard is a fan.
2 RUE DE MARSEILLE, TEL: +33 (0)1 4202 2608,
WWW.CENTRECOMMERCIAL.CC
FOR A BIT OF CULTURE IN
YOUR LIFE
OFR.
Discreetly nestled in a corner of the Marais
is Ofr., a library/gallery that showcases
art, fashion, architecture and photographic
coffee-table books, as well as magazines
pretty in pink
Antoine et Lili’s
fashion boutique
Cool hub Merci
As you walk along the Canal
Saint-Martin you’ll inevitably
come across Antoine et Lili
with plenty of panache. Equally eye-catching
are the fashion accessories by emerging
designer labels regularly on display. Sundays
are extra sweet with tea and cake on offer.
20 RUE DUPETIT-THOUARS, TEL: +33 (0)1 4245 7288,
WWW.OFRSYSTEM.COM
FOR AN ELEMENT OF SURPRISE
MERCI
This breathtaking mega concept store
keeps notoriously fickle Parisian shoppers
coming back in droves courtesy of its
expertly sourced selection of so-trendy-ithurts
fashion and interior design. It also
has an uncanny ability to continually
renew itself through rather spectacular
temporary in-store events – so expect
the unexpected. And don’t forget to
check out the mind-boggling selection of
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Discreetly nestled in a corner of the Marais is
Ofr., a library/gallery that showcases art,
fashion, architecture and photographic
coff ee-table books
second-hand books in the library, the fun and
fabulous baubles at the jewellery stand, and
the funky vintage furniture. Those who’ve
shopped till they’ve dropped will enjoy the
respite of the scrumptiously organic Cantine
Merci. Definitely worth a visit.
111 BOULEVARD BEAUMARCHAIS, TEL: +33 (0)1 4277 0033,
WWW.MERCI-MERCI.COM
FOR IMPRESSING THE LITTLE ONES
ANTOINE ET LILI
As you walk along the Canal Saint-Martin
you’ll inevitably come across the trio of iconic
candy-coloured boutiques housing Antoine et
Lili’s outlets for clothing, interiors and children’s
goods. Although all three exude an unabashed
bohemian charm, it’s the latter that’s the most
magical – so magical in fact that you don’t
even need to have a child to fall under its spell.
There are costumes, animal masks, cute but
not overly cute clothes for toddlers and babies,
and toys galore. An unbeatable treasure trove
for wannabe Santa Clauses.
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FOR COOL MUSIC AND CLOTHES
KITSUNÉ
It seems rather fitting that Kitsuné’s logo
should be a fox, because this creative duo
has proven wily enough to win over the
Parisian hipster crowd with their music label
(which brought us Klaxons and Hot Chip),
as well as a prep-tastic clothing line. Their
shelf life
Feed your mind at Ofr.
Centre Commercial offers
a slice of eco-chic
mini fashion boutique is currently a very
male affair. No doubt the smart Kitsuné boys
will soon be conjuring up some chic casual
womenswear to make girls’ hearts go zing.
The top HQ for urban dandies.
52 RUE DE RICHELIEU, TEL: +33 (0)1 4260 3428,
WWW.KITSUNE.FR
FOR CATWALK LOOKS AT
AFFORDABLE PRICES
MAJE
Despite its international success –
including two new stores in New York –
the French little-label-that-could
remains the very paragon of contemporary
Parisian style. The bywords here are rock
and roll, glam and chic. So make like
a local and grab the sexy leather skirts,
trousers, jackets, statement-print dresses
and cool motorcycle boots. Give them
to a loved one as a gift, or simply ensure
you’re the bold belle of the ball at all those
end-of-year parties.
STORES INCLUDE 267 RUE SAINT-HONORÉ, TEL: +33 (0)1
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in search of everything from its historic railways to its wild
wolves. Photography by Greg Funnell
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It’s 1968, and the last-ever train leaves
the station at Karuse in western
Estonia. With the line closed, the
station master packs away his
uniform, whistle and flags for good, while
standing around the tracks are some of the
men who laid the original rails three decades
earlier. Many have tears in their eyes.
Fast forward 43 years and today new life
is being breathed into the old station. I’m
here to meet Meelike Naris, who bought the
building in 2003 and set about restoring it to
its former splendour.
She welcomes me on the lawn outside, a
thin autumn sun glinting through the shades
of yellow and orange of the trees around us.
“I saw it advertised on a roadside hoarding,”
she says. “At first I found the restoration idea
totally overwhelming, but this place is so
magical that I just had to save it.”
What makes Estonia such an exciting
place to visit are the unexpected people
you run into. People like Meelike, who is
meticulously re-plastering the walls of this
dilapidated building using clay mixed with
her own hands, as well as using reclaimed
and recycled materials elsewhere. Keen to
explain her project to locals and visitors
alike, she has filled the rooms with an
amazing array of memorabilia connected to
the railway and the people who were once
its lifeblood.
The walls of the former waiting room
are adorned with posters and photos from
a bygone age, and Meelike hosts film
screenings here. The old Soviet propaganda
newsreels show courageous mine-workers
and superhuman athletes flexing their
muscles for the Communist cause.
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People leave
baskets of apples
outside their
gates for
passers-by to
help themselves
free of charge
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Estonia was once criss-crossed by
railways, but today the best option for
exploring the country is by car. Driving here
is a real joy, with well-maintained roads and
hardly any traffic outside the main towns.
After flying into the capital, Tallinn, and
picking up a hire car from Hertz, I drive
westwards through a mellow landscape
of woodland, interspersed with fields,
traditional wooden farmsteads and orchards
heavy with fruit. People leave baskets of
apples outside their gates for passers-by to
help themselves free of charge.
I’m heading for the county of Lääne, well
known to Estonians for its natural beauty but
less familiar to outside visitors. I’m curious
to see the coastal resort of Haapsalu, but on
the way there I stop at a crossroads where
place to reflect
The old railway station
at Karuse, restored by
enthusiast Meelike (below)
See the romantic setting
of the Kuursaal
a crowd of people have gathered around
a man and a van. He’s busy selling fish he
caught that morning in the local river. From
perch to pike, you take your pick and pay
your money – simple. I’m starting to like
rural Estonian life.
With a fish in the back of my car I carry
on towards Haapsalu, which first hit the
headlines in the 1820s thanks to the local
mud. Huge, foul-smelling piles of the stuff
were found to have health-giving properties
and wealthy Saint Petersburgers flocked
here to “take the cure”. Such was Haapsalu’s
popularity that a dedicated railway station
was built here, complete with an ornate
private pavilion for the Russian tsar and his
family and a roofed platform long enough to
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train. It’s no longer a working station, but
worth a visit for the architecture and the
steam-train soundtrack (look for the push
button on the wall).
A century ago, Haapsalu was the place
to be seen in summer. The composer
Tchaikovsky visited and many of the
painted timber buildings and Baltic villas
he knew are still here today, some now
lovingly restored as part of the town’s recent
renaissance. Right on the water’s edge is the
Kuursaal, an elaborate pavilion constructed
in 1898 for Haapsalu’s glittering elite to
meet for tea dances and catch up on society
gossip. Stylishly renovated, it now hosts one
of the town’s best restaurants.
There’s also an engaging museum here
(Museum of the Coastal Swedes), where
Staying,
eating and
drinking
For the best location in
Haapsalu, stay at the
Baltic Hotel Promenaadi
(www.promenaadi.
ee). Most of the rooms
look out over the water
and it’s possible to see
thousands of ducks
and geese from the
windows, as well as
passing eagles! The
restored Kuursaal is a
great place to eat (www.
haapsalukuursaal
.ee), and for snacks
and drinks there’s
nowhere better than
the Müüriääre Café
(www.muuriaare.ee).
Outside Haapsalu, the
Roosta Holiday Village
(www.roosta.ee) off ers
accommodation, a
restaurant and a range
of outdoor activities.
you can discover the curious history of
the so-called Estonian Swedes. Several
thousand of them lived in local villages from
the 13th century until 1943 when, in the
turmoil of World War II, they were forced to
flee back across the Baltic with little more
than the clothes they were wearing. They
had worked mostly as farmers, living in
close-knit communities that maintained the
Swedish language and traditions. Intrigued
by what I’ve seen in the musuem, I set off
for the village of Noarootsi, once a Swedish
stronghold known as Nuckö.
The village church in Noarootsi has a
graveyard full of tombstones bearing Swedish
and Estonian names. It also contains the
more elaborate tombs of another part of the
local ethnic mix, the prosperous German
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Here the forests are full not only of bears
and wolves but also moose, wild boar and
even fl ying squirrels
gentry who also once lived here. I notice a
group of people looking at some overgrown
graves in the corner. Among them is an
elderly man, who tells me that as a boy he
had fled to Sweden with his family and has
just returned to his native village for the first
time in 67 years.
Before long my attention is drawn
skywards by a series of loud, clanging
calls. “Cranes!” someone shouts out, and
suddenly the sky is full of large birds moving
in V-formation. Knowing this area is famous
for its birdlife, I have already planned to
talk with a local expert, Ivar Ojaste, to learn
more. When we meet, he explains how
these 1.8m-tall birds are migrating south to
wintering quarters that may be as far away
as Ethiopia. The west of Estonia is located
on the flyway of millions of birds, including
ducks, geese and swans that breed on the
Arctic tundra and flood south in autumn.
One of the best places to check out this
amazing spectacle is Matsalu National Park
(www.matsalu.ee), easily accessible from
the town of Lihula. My visit there coincides
with the final evening of the annual Matsalu
Nature Film Festival (www.matsalufilm.ee)
and I watch the 2011 winning entry – one of
206 films from 54 countries – which features
breathtaking footage of bears and wolves
cavorting in the forests of Finland. “We have
them here, too,” says Kaja Lotman, regional
head of Estonia’s Environment Board,
“especially further east.”
Intrigued by what I’ve heard, I drive east
via Tallinn to Alutaguse, one of the wildest
parts of the country. Here the forests are
full not only of bears and wolves but also
moose, wild boar and even flying squirrels.
I meet ecologist Bert Rähni, who has built a
hide overlooking a clearing in the forest. By
putting down corn and oats,
sky’s the limit
Migrating birds are a
beautiful sight
Local fi sh for sale
Time out
in Tallinn
As the main point of
arrival for most visitors,
Estonia’s capital is one
of the most attractive
of all the Baltic cities,
despite suff ering heavy
damage during World
War II and neglect
during the Soviet era.
The many historic
buildings have since
been restored and
the narrow streets
of the charming Old
Town are bustling
with bars, cafés and
stylish shops. Explore
on foot and enjoy the
narrow alleyways and
striking architecture.
History fans should
check out the antiques
stores selling Soviet
memorabilia, including
military uniforms, fl ags
and Red Army hip fl asks.
Tallinn is also a place
to buy excellent quality
knitwear, glassware and
ceramics. Also buy some
local food to take home,
although the tins of
bear meat may not be to
everyone’s taste!
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We set off on foot late one
starry night, into a wild area
just a few kilometres from the
Russian frontier
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Bert is able to attract bears and other
creatures to within 30m of the hide. But his
real skill is his ability to find wolves – as I
soon find out first-hand.
We set off on foot late one starry night,
into a wild area just a few kilometres from
the Russian frontier. Bert stands looking
across the dark valley beyond, and suddenly
lets rip with an extraordinarily realistic
howl. We wait. Nothing. But then, slowly
welling up in the gloom, comes a hesitant
reply, a lone wolf responding to Bert’s call.
It’s a unique and thrilling moment, but not
entirely unexpected in this most surprising
of countries.
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animal
magnetism
Warning: do not
cuddle the bear
Bert has an uncanny
ability to attract
wolves and bears –
kind of dangerous!
Bear
essentials
Estonia has one of the
highest populations
of brown bear for a
country of its size.
Some 700 of the shaggy
beasts roam its forests
and the population
is slowly increasing.
Bears are never easy to
see, however. They are
largely nocturnal and
always wary of people,
their acute sense of
smell and hearing giving
them a head start when
they sense danger. One
of the best chances of
seeing one is in spring,
when they emerge
from their winter
hibernation and start
looking for food and
potential mates. Another
opportunity to spot
them comes in autumn,
when they forage for
berries and other
fruit, raiding orchards
and even ransacking
beehives to get at the
honey inside.
Fast facts
GETTING THERE
You can fl y to Tallinn from 11
destinations, and pick up a
car at the airport from Hertz
(www.hertz.com), Ryanair’s
exclusive rental partner,
off ering special rates for
passengers when you book
your fl ight. The county of
Lääne is just a 1.5-hour
drive from Tallinn. Check out
www.westest.ee for more
information on the area.
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graham bell
Five-time Olympic skier, and presenter
of BBC TV shows Ski Sunday and
High Altitude
FAVOURITE RESORT: GRESSONEY-LA-
TRINITÉ, AOSTA VALLEY, ITALY
WHY GRESSONEY? “It’s an unspoiled
village famous for its superb food, on
the Italian side of Switzerland’s highest
mountain, the Monte Rosa. But the reason I
go is the amazing off-piste runs. It’s also the
best place to heliski – that’s skiing on pistes
Mayrhofen, austria
where you’re dropped off by helicopter.
You can be picked up on the mountain and
dropped with a guide at over 4,000m. Calling
something the best-kept secret in the Alps
is something of a cliché, but in the case of
Gressoney it really is true. Plus, it has the
best on-hill coffee in Europe.”
WHERE’S GOOD TO STAY? “The Hotel
Dufour (www.hoteldufour.it) is a very
reasonable family-run hotel; or alternatively
beside the lifts in Stafal there is the newly
renovated Chalet du Lys (www.chaletdulys.
it). Abandoned until very recently, the place
has been restored to its former glory and
you won’t find better views of the Monte
Rosa anywhere in the Alps.”
WHERE’S GOOD TO EAT AND DRINK?
“You have to seek out Rifugio Guglielmina
(www.rifugioguglielmina.com). At 2,880m
between Gressoney and neighbouring resort
Alagna, it serves miaccia, a local batter-style
delicacy filled with cheese and meat. Just
the thing to put those calories back on.”
ANY OTHER TIPS? “Heliskiing here is not
the same as in the US or Canada, it’s a little
more like ski mountaineering, so a lot harder.
Not for beginners!”
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“The Zillertal Valley in Austria is
packed full of resorts, but
Mayrhofen takes the prize thanks
to a brilliant mountain and an
equally exciting town”
Jenny Jones
Three-times Winter X Games
snowboarding gold medallist
FAVOURITE RESORT:
MAYRHOFEN, AUSTRIA
WHY MAYRHOFEN? “There is so much
to do at Mayrhofen: steep slopes, beginner
trails, tree runs, off-piste and a really fun
terrain park. Plus, the season is really long
which is perfect for me. In October I ride up
on the glacier with the British snowboarding
team, and then from January to April I ride
the Mayrhofen fun park lower down in the
resort. The Zillertal Valley in Austria is
packed full of resorts, but Mayrhofen takes
the prize thanks to a brilliant mountain and
an equally exciting town.”
WHERE’S GOOD TO STAY? “My favourite
place to stay is the Mountain & Soul hotel
(www.mountainandsoul.at). Healthy food
and spa facilities nestled in the valley with
fantastic views.”
WHERE’S GOOD TO EAT AND DRINK?
“Head to ex-pro snowboarder Thomas
‘Beckna’ Eberharter’s family restaurant at
Hotel Landhaus Carla (www.landhaus-carla.
at) for traditional Tirolean cuisine with a
high-end twist. Or if après-ski is more your
thing, try out Ice Bar (www.facebook.com/
pages/Ice-Bar-Mayrhofen/47302433980)
and Scotland Yard Pub (www.scotlandyard.
at), the local seasonaire hot spot to down
shots and get plugged into the party scene.”
ANY OTHER TIPS? “If you’re all skied out,
try the local sport of ‘rodelling’, long-distance
tobogganing where you sit in a big sled with
two skis attached to it. Hold on tight, because
these things are fast!”
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Cortina d’Ampezzo,
Italy
chemmy alcott
Britain’s number one female downhill
skier and three-time Olympian
FAVOURITE RESORT: CORTINA
D’AMPEZZO, ITALY
WHY CORTINA D’AMPEZZO? “There’s
so much undulating terrain, and I scored my
first Ski World Cup top 10 placing there, so
it’ll always be special. The views over the
Dolomites are epic, and when I’m racing all I
can see are these fantastic mountain ranges.
Cortina is the type of ski resort that you can
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imagine James Bond frequenting. Indeed,
he did in 1981’s For Your Eyes Only. Little
has changed since then either, so expect
luxurious hotels and some demanding slopes
on the spectacular Dolomites.”
WHERE’S GOOD TO STAY? “I always
stay at the family run Franceschi Park Hotel
(www.franceschiparkhotel.com). I love the
relaxed family vibe there. Watch out for
dinner though if you’re on a diet – it usually
covers 10 very decadent courses.”
WHERE’S GOOD TO EAT AND DRINK?
“If you have some cash I love the fine dining
at the Michelin-starred Tivoli restaurant
(www.ristorantetivoli.it), and for drinks check
the Clipper bar (www.cortinadampezzo.it/
virtualtour/clipper). You’ll recognise it by the
full-size bobsleigh hanging from the ceiling.”
ANY OTHER TIPS? “Try out Cortina’s
Olympic bobsleigh track; take in an ice
hockey game with the local Cortina team;
and visit the fascinating Lagazuoi World War
I tunnels. Oh, and my favourite piste is the
Tofana. It’s not for the faint-hearted, because
you’ll go from 0 to 70mph (113km/h) in
three seconds.”
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Three-time Olympian and the only
British snowboarder to have led the
half-pipe World Cup standings
FAVOURITE RESORT: LIVIGNO, ITALY
WHY LIVIGNO? “It’s tucked away in the
Italian Alps, nestled right between Austria
and Switzerland, and is an Italian tax-free
area. This means that Livigno is not only
great for going snowboarding, it’s also
brilliant for a bit of shopping too. The terrain
around here is perfect for snow action, with
“A trip to Livigno is
a real adventure
— you have to access
the resort through a
tunnel, and it feels
like a long way from
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a mixture of steeps and cliffs and great
off-piste. There’s also a first-class snow park
with some of the best jumps in the Alps.
A trip to Livigno is a real adventure – you
have to access the resort through a tunnel,
and it feels like a long way from anywhere.
But once you’re there, a world of duty free
and fantastic skiing awaits.”
WHERE’S GOOD TO STAY? “Lovely
small hotels in quaint chalet style are the
norm. There are plenty of B&Bs and cheap
apartments to rent. Personally, I’d stay at the
Hotel Möta (www.hotelmota.com) because
the staff are so welcoming.”
WHERE’S GOOD TO EAT AND DRINK?
“It’s all about pizza! My absolute number one
place to eat is pizzeria La Rusticana (www.
livignoitaly.com/larustican/rustican.htm).
The pizzas are of a knock-out quality in all
the restaurants here, though. Make sure to
add a little of the region’s delicious chilli oil.”
ANY OTHER TIPS? “Livigno is a
snowboard-friendly resort with a fantastic
fun park. They’re also very safety conscious,
meaning that if you want to ride at the fun
park you’ll need to wear a helmet.”
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Livigno, Italy
ed leigh
Former pro snowboarder, presenter
of BBC TV show Ski Sunday and
Olympics commentator
FAVOURITE RESORT:
BAQUEIRA-BERET, SPAIN
WHY BAQUEIRA-BERET? “It’s one of those
resorts that not many people know about,
tucked away in the Spanish Pyrenees. And
what’s lovely is that you are getting a dose of
rural Spanish culture on a snow holiday – not
something you get at most resorts built purely
Baqueira-Beret, Spain
for skiing. For the skier/snowboarder, the
mountains offer a fantastic variety of excellent
beginner slopes, and you can tour huge
areas without fear of encountering a red run.
But equally it has some of the best off-piste
terrain I have seen anywhere in the world.
Its speciality is short, steep pitches that will
challenge any level of rider.”
WHERE’S GOOD TO STAY? “If you want
value for money, stay at Hotel La Bonaigua
(www.hotellabonaigua.com), which offers a
great family welcome. Or, for luxury, try out
La Pleta (www.lapleta.com).”
WHERE’S GOOD TO EAT AND DRINK?
“There’s great food at the hotels, but if
you want to venture further afield, Vielha,
14km away, provides more of a selection of
restaurants and bars. You could also start
your trip in Barcelona, spending a day or two
partying there first, before coming here.”
ANY OTHER TIPS? “Take the Teso Dera
Mina chairlift, the best chairlift I’ve ever
ridden. It takes you along a 1km ridge that
allows you to pick your favourite off-piste
run down, and find your point of entry easily
thanks to the well numbered lift poles.”
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Hotel Dufour and Hotel Nordend are situated at the end
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Just behind the hotels, the lift brings you into the heart
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Property guru Jonny Benarr checks
out the sunny Algarve, with tips on
how and where to buy. Photography
by Hannah Lucy Jones
THE PLACE
The Algarve is a summer paradise, but its
plentiful sunshine and beautiful landscapes
beckon visitors all year round. Off-season,
average temperatures are about 19 -22˚C, the
beaches are quieter and you can enjoy some
incredible coastal walks.
“Algarve” is derived from the Arabic “Al-
Gharb”, which translates as “The West”, and it’s
a favourite destination for holidaymakers from
across Europe, particularly British and Irish
tourists. And it’s not difficult to see what attracts
so many people here – the fine seafood, Blue
Flag-standard sandy beaches, high-quality golf
courses, and that all-important weather all play
a part. The population actually trebles in size
during the peak summer months.
As with any location that offers so much
while still retaining its natural beauty, you can
expect the properties to come at a premium.
And they do. Starting prices for a moderate
one bedroom apartment weigh in at around
€225,000, while a 2,000m² plot of land to build
your own lakeside property will set you back at
least €5 million.
However, there are opportunities for buyers
with more modest budgets too. Sharedownership
properties are available, and on my
recent trip I saw one in particular that seemed
like a great deal: in Quinta do Lago, €135,000
will buy you a half-share of a 88m² one
bedroom ground-floor apartment. It will allow
you six bundles of four weeks annually, to be
used as you please. The attractive property
enjoys its own garden, fantastic lake views, and
use of the communal pool and tennis courts.
You can easily obtain a rental licence to let the
property when you are not using it, and get at
least €500 a week.
Although there are 16 municipalities in the
Algarve region, we concentrated our search in
Lagos, an area renowned for being clean, safe,
and family friendly.
THE PROFESSIONALS
“The market in the Algarve is very stable,” says
Kerstin Buechner Dias, one half of the siblingowned
Quinta Properties (www.quintaproperty.
com). Multi-lingual, extremely knowledgeable,
and passionate about property, you will be hard
pushed to find a better agent and adviser in the
Algarve. ““Recession-proof’ is a strong term
but we certainly haven’t experienced the sort
of price falls seen in other parts of Europe.”
THE PROCESS
Once you have successfully negotiated a price
for purchase, the agent will prepare a letter
of intent for both buyer and seller to sign,
including details such as the price, date of
exchange and completion. This is then passed
on to the legal representatives of both parties
as a reference for the main purchase contract.
“Ensure you are represented by a local
lawyer,” advises Kerstin. “Your lawyer will
prepare a promissory contract, which is legally
binding, and is signed by both parties in front
of a notary/lawyer.”
Upon signing, the buyer usually pays 10% of
the price to the seller. This is non-refundable
if the buyer changes their mind. If the vendor
changes their mind then they are liable to pay
back double. Costs associated with a purchase
usually equate to about 10–12% of the
purchase price, although a full in-depth buyers’
guide is available from Quinta Properties.
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On the market
Entry level
WHAT? A first-floor two double
bedroom apartment within a twostorey
building. It features an open
plan layout, simple yet elegant
decor and a good-sized kitchen.
Paradoxically for a property as
spacious as this, it feels incredibly
cosy and inviting.
WHERE? Encosta do Lago
(pronounced “Encoshta”), a small
village development within Quinta
do Lago made up of villas and
apartments. There’s a communal
pool, two tennis courts, a gym, bar
and restaurant – all within walking
distance of the beach, so you
won’t need a car if you live here.
HOW MUCH? A veritable bargain at
€285,000. There are good deals
to be had in this area too – the
properties are over 10 years old,
and many owners have been here
since the start and may be keen for
a change of scenery.
CAN I RENT IT OUT? Absolutely, and
you’re looking at €700 a week
during the peak summer season.
WILL IT MAKE ME RICH?
Due to the competition
at this price range, buyers
can negotiate themselves
some good deals, and
when the good times
return you will be well
placed to generate some
serious equity.
Mid-level
WHAT? A luxurious semi-detached villa that has recently been
refurbished to create a sleek, chic and trendy property. Set over two
floors, it offers a south-facing terrace, private swimming pool, roof
terrace and two bedroom suites. The open-plan living arrangement is
spacious and social.
WHERE? Lakeside Village in Quinta do Lago, a development that
was established in the mid-1990s and provides all the required local
amenities. It’s also situated within walking distance of the beach and a
lake featuring watersports.
HOW MUCH? A quirk of the Algarve is that some properties are marketed
in euro, others in sterling. This one is available for £675,000 (€772,000
at time of going to press), although as with all properties in the area, all
reasonable offers will be considered.
CAN I RENT IT OUT? During peak season this property will achieve €1,400
a week, reducing to €800 off-peak.
WILL IT MAKE ME RICH? This property has been purchased,
renovated and re-marketed, so the scope for growth
is limited. But some strong negotiating could earn you
some immediate equity.
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Executive level
WHAT? This outstanding four-bedroom
detached villa boasts a large roof terrace,
huge veranda, private swimming pool, and an
outdoor kitchenette that’s perfect for parties.
It also features luxurious bathrooms, a kitchen
fully kitted out with high-end appliances, and
an enormous basement primed for adapting
into a games room and sauna.
WHERE? On the Ponta da Piedade peninsula
outside Lagos. A luxury development of villas,
apartments and a five-star hotel and spa under
the stewardship of Cascade Resort (www.
cascade-resort.com). Fancy some tennis?
Stefan Edberg is buying a property here.
Football? Sven-Göran Eriksson is part of the
sports academy.
HOW MUCH? €1.4 million. Prices are negotiable,
but the initial offer has to be realistic to allow
discussions to start.
CAN I RENT IT OUT? You’ll need to enquire with
the agent, but rental may be an option.
WILL IT MAKE ME RICH? As with any new
luxury development, get in early and
reap the rewards later. With such a
fantastic location, an exquisite array
of amenities and beaches on your
doorstep, there won’t be many better
resorts to live in.
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If money’s no object
WHAT? A vision of glass, stainless steel, whitewashed walls, geometric
lines and pure, unadulterated style. This property is beyond the wow
factor. This is A-list celebrity territory, with triple-height windows, a
circular open-plan living arrangement, four bedroom suites and an
incredible pool – all retained behind a secure gated driveway.
WHERE? On the Vale do Lobo resort’s Ocean golf course – a fantastic
links that affords the property jaw-dropping sea views straight over the
sandy beaches, barely 50m away. You will be hard pushed to find better
views anywhere in the Algarve.
HOW MUCH? A snip (ahem) at €12.5 million, although that buys you
430m2 of living accommodation on a plot of 1,092m2 – a view that
money can buy!
CAN I RENT IT OUT? Expect people to pay about €10,000 a week to stay
here, minimum.
WILL IT MAKE ME RICH? I don’t think that’s too much of a
concern if you are considering buying this property.
Although, if you have cash and your offer starts with a
10 (followed by six zeros) then you may get a bit off the
asking price.
Fast facts
GETTING THERE
Faro airport is just 4km
from Faro, and bus
services operate from
outside the terminal
(www.ana-aeroportos.
pt). Journey time is
about 15 minutes.
Alternatively, a taxi will
cost you about €10.
Quinta do Lago, Vale
do Lobo and Lagos are
all driving distance
from Faro. For car hire
at the airport contact
Hertz (www.hertz.com),
Ryanair’s exclusive
rental partner, which
offers special rates to
Ryanair passengers.
STAYING THERE
Our writer stayed at
Cascade Resort on
the west coast of the
Algarve, just over an
hour from Faro. Dubbed
a “wellness and lifestyle”
resort, the hotel offers
a serene and relaxing
stay, thanks to the range
of health and beauty
treatments on offer.
Other great reasons to
bed down here include
the private beach, and
swimming pool with
terrace. For more details,
visit www.cascaderesort.com
ABOUT OUR EXPERT
Jonny Benarr is a
property investment
consultant for the UK
and Europe. For more
details, visit www.
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NUMBER CRUNCHER
The ratio of people
to saunas in Finland
3 to 1
LAHTI
STAY: OMENA HOTEL LAHTI
The receptionless concept hotel that
has taken Finland by storm has opened
its newest outpost in downtown Lahti
(pictured). Rooms are smart and modern
and booking and check-in is all done
online and with access codes. The best
deal in town. Doubles from €45.
14 RAUHANKATU, TEL: +358 6001 8018,
WWW.OMENAHOTELS.COM
EAT: TAIVAANRANTA
At this popular and casual restaurantcum-brewery
dishes include sautéed
reindeer fl avoured with the in-house
brewed Teerenpeli Lazy James beer
and served with mashed potatoes and
lingonberry. Settle in for the evening...
13 RAUTATIENKATU, TEL: +358 4292 5230,
WWW.TAIVAANRANTA.COM
LISTEN: SIBELIUS HALL
Set at the lakeside in a gorgeous hall, the
home of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra
is known for its acoustics. The current
season sees concerts including work by
Liszt, Bartok and – naturally – Sibelius.
7 ANKKURIKATU, TEL +358 3814 2803,
WWW.SIBELIUSTALO.FI
VISIT: SKI MUSEUM
Lahti’s three parallel ski jumps are a
defi ning feature of the landscape. Down
below is the slanting Ski Museum, whose
nostalgic exhibits include outfi ts from the
early years of competitive skiing.
SPORTS CENTRE, 8 SALPAUSSELANKATU,
WW.LAHDENMUSEOT.FI
FLY TO LAPPEENRANTA FROM BRUSSELS
(CHARLEROI), DUSSELDORF (WEEZE)
AND MILAN (BERGAMO)
TAMPERE
STAY: SCANDIC ROSENDAHL
Only a few kilometres west of the city
is this luxury lakeside spot just inside
Pyynikki park. The 100-odd rooms are
in a modern style and many off er views
out to the lake. Enjoy use of a pool and
several saunas. Doubles from €81.
13 PYYNIKINTIE, TEL: +358 3244 1111,
WWW.SCANDICHOTELS.COM
EAT: WISTUB ALSACE
This quaint harbourside spot serves
generous portions of Alsatian food. Mains
include smoked pork, young lamb shank
and whole quail. For dessert, it has to be
the tarte fl ambée, an Alsatian speciality.
6B LAUKONTORI, +358 3212 0260,
WWW.WISTUBALSACE.COM
UNITE!: LENIN MUSEUM
This is the only permanent museum
dedicated to Lenin anywhere in the
world. He lived in Finland from 1905 to
1907 in hiding from the Russian Tzar, a
time recorded here through black-andwhite
photographs, letters, newspaper
cuttings and more.
28 HAMEENPUISTO, TEL: +358 3276 8100,
WWW.LENIN.FI
STEAM: MIINAN SAVUSAUNA
Ever entered a unisex sauna at the crack
of dawn, slopped peat mud onto people
you don’t know, swatted them with birch
leaves and then jumped together into a
freezing cold lake? It’s a fantastic Finnish
ritual (pictured) and this waterside,
rustic cottage is the perfect place for it.
318 MIHARINTIE, SASI, +358 5036 46052
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INCLUDING BREMEN AND MALAGA
LAPPEENRANTA
STAY: GASTHAUS KANTOLANKULMA
Next to the city theatre, this longstanding
guesthouse features a range of
accommodation from one-room studios
to larger four-room apartments, all of
which have cooking facilities. Use of
the communal sauna is free of charge.
Apartments from €90.
19 KIMPISENKATU, TEL: +358 5032 8757,
WWW.GASTHAUSLAPPEENRANTA.COM
EAT: OLE
An extremely popular, traditional
Spanish restaurant, Olé serves solid (and
amazingly low-priced) paellas, pescados
and pechugas. Go all out for their
Matador Magnifi co – grilled pork ribs
doused in BBQ sauce and hamburger
dressing, with cabbage salad and fries.
18 RAATIMIEHENKATU, TEL: +358 5415 6004,
WWW.RAVINTOLAOLE.FI
LEARN: SOUTH KARELIAN ART
MUSEUM
After strolling the charming cobbled
streets, head over to this engaging
museum (pictured) and enjoy its diverse,
multi-media collection.
8-10 KRISTIINANKATU, TEL: +358 5616 2256,
WWW.LAPPEENRANTA.FI
DRINK: OLD COCK
One of the best-known British pubs in
Finland, you’ll soon spot it thanks to the
brightly coloured wooden cockerel on the
roof. Enjoy draught Guinness and more.
54 VALTAKATU, TEL: +358 5437 7732,
WWW.OLDCOCK.FI
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(CHARLEROI), DUSSELDORF (WEEZE)
AND MILAN (BERGAMO)
Experience the history of winter
sports in a fun way! Educational
activities for children and adults alike
The Lahti Ski Museum is situated
next to the three world famous
ski jumping hills in Southern Finland.
* Winter sports exhibitions
* Ski jumping simulator etc.
* Museum Shop * Auditorium
* Café and Restaurant * Free parking
LAHTI SKI MUSEUM
Sports Centre / Salpausselänkatu 8
15111 Lahti, Finland
Tel. +358 (0)3 814 4523,
+358 (0)50 398 5523
hiihtomuseo@lahti.fi
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NUMBER CRUNCHER
17,000
PARIS
SLEEP: HOTEL DE L’EMPEREUR
Off ering amazing views (from some
of the rooms) of the golden dome
of Napoleon’s Tomb, this hotel was
completely renovated in 2010 and is in
sparkling condition. Doubles from €130.
2 RUE CHEVERT, TEL: +33 (0)1 4555 8802,
WWW.HOTELEMPEREURPARIS.COM
SEE: EDVARD MUNCH,
THE MODERN EYE
Head to the Centre Pompidou to take
a fresh look at the work and infl uence of
Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, shown
here in a decidedly new and diff erent
light. Until 9 January 2012.
PLACE GEORGES POMPIDOU, TEL: +33 (0)1
4478 1233, WWW.CENTREPOMPIDOU.FR
EAT: J’GO
It’s pronounced “wee-go”, a play on the
word gigot, which is a leg of lamb, which
is one of the many excellent dishes
served here. The atmosphere, and the
menu, is southwestern French, with topgrade
pork, lamb, and poultry from the
Bigorre, Quercy and the Landes regions.
4 RUE DROUOT, TEL: +33 (0)1 4022 0909,
WWW.LEJGO.COM
GO OUT: LE PETIT BAIN
Spend an evening on a barge on the
Seine. Docked in front of the François
Mitterand Library, this three-level fl oating
performance space (pictured) includes a
450-seat concert space, a restaurant, a
bar, and an “aquatic garden” on the roof.
7 PORT DE LA GARE, TEL: +33 (0)1 8048
4981, WWW.PETITBAIN.ORG
FLY TO PARIS (BEAUVAIS) FROM 43
DESTINATIONS INCLUDING PARMA AND PORTO
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NANTES
EAT: SONG – SAVEUR ET SENS
A sensational mix of fl avours and cultures
is on the menu at this Franco-Southeast
Asian restaurant, whose chef grew up
in Vietnam, Laos and Thailand before
landing in France. The result is beyond
fusion food: try the octopus ravioli with
shrimp and mango, Thai steak tartare,
or chicken baked in almond paste with
coconut-lemongrass sauce.
5 RUE SANTIEUL, TEL: +33 (0)2 4020 8807,
WWW.RESTAURANT-SONG.FR
SHOP: PASSAGE POMMERAYE
The local hotspot for Christmas
shopping, this sumptuous 19th-century
arcade has a pitched glass ceiling and
three levels of boutiques.
PASSAGE POMMERAYE,
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STAY: L’HOTEL
Clean and contemporary, these centrally
located lodgings off er 21st-century
style right around the corner from a
Renaissance castle. Ask for a room with a
view of the château. Doubles from €79.
6 RUE HENRI IV, TEL: +33 (0)2 4029 3031,
WWW.NANTESHOTEL.COM
SEE: LA FABRIQUE
This huge new “artistic laboratory”
(pictured) encompasses music, dance,
and multi-media, as well as conferences,
workshops, and networking events.
Check the website to fi nd out which
performances are on during your stay.
ILE DE NANTES, TEL: +33 (0)2 4041 9000,
WWW.LAFABRIQUE.NANTES.FR
FLY TO NANTES FROM FIVE DESTINATIONS
INCLUDING DUBLIN AND EAST MIDLANDS
GRENOBLE
EAT: LE 5
Oh so much more than a museum
cafeteria, this elegant eatery (pictured)
in the Musée de Grenoble is a full-service
restaurant with a hip bistro menu.
5 PLACE LAVALETTE, TEL: +33 (0)4 7663
2212, WWW.LE5.FR
SLEEP: HOTEL SPLENDID
Splendid by name and splendid by
nature, this hotel is fresh and colourful,
and conveniently located in the city
centre, close to the train station and the
Bastille tramway. Doubles from €75.
22 RUE THIERS, TEL: +33 (0)4 7646 3312,
WWW.SPLENDID-HOTEL.COM
SEE: BASTILLE AERIAL TRAMWAY
Seated in one of these bubble-shaped
cable cars, you will see why Grenoble is
a mountaineering mecca. Starting from
the centre of town, you take in views of
the three mountain ranges that encircle
the city, up to the Bastille fortress, where
you can get out and enjoy the Alpine air.
QUAI STEPHANE JAY, TEL: +33 (0)4 7644
3365, WWW.BASTILLE-GRENOBLE.FR
GO OUT: MC2 – MAISON DE CULTURE
Can’t make up your mind where to go?
With four performance spaces and
a full season of dance, theatre and
music, there’s sure to be something
going on here that will tickle your fancy.
Everything from Patti Smith to Chekov
is on the programme, with a few detours
into experimental theatre and dance.
4 RUE PAUL CLAUDEL, TEL: +33 (0)4 7600
7900, WWW.MC2GRENOBLE.FR
FLY TO GRENOBLE FROM DUBLIN AND
LONDON (STANSTED)
Starry Night
For further information visit:
www.munch.museum.no
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The number of Pirate Party members elected
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EAT: KIMCHI PRINCESS
Ultra-cool in design, from the catwalk
lights to the shipping container-panelled
walls, this two-storey loft is usually
crammed with hungry patrons eager to
sample the best Korean BBQ in the city.
36 SKALITZER STRASSE,
TEL: +49 (0)16 3458 0203,
WWW.KIMCHIPRINCESS.COM
DRINK: LUZIA
This bustling café-bar in the West Berlin
neighbourhood of Kreuzberg is adorned
with graffi ti murals and artfully torn
wallpaper. A hipster favourite.
34 ORANIENSTRASSE, TEL: +49 (0)30 8179
9958, WWW.LUZIA.TC
KARAOKE: MONSTER RONSON
ICHIBAN KARAOKE
Not your run-of-the-mill Karaoke bar,
Monster Ronson’s off ers individual
booths named after dead rock stars for
groups of six to 16, an outlandish song
selection and a fully loaded bar for those
who need a little courage.
34 WARSCHAUER STRASSE, TEL: +49 (0)30
8975 1327, WWW.KARAOKEMONSTER.DE
VISIT: COMPUTER GAMES MUSEUM
Opened in 1997 as the fi rst of its kind
in the world, Berlin’s Computer Games
Museum (pictured) invites visitors to
interact with rare original exhibits and
classic games.
93A KARL-MARX-ALLEE,
TEL: +49 (0)30 6098 8577,
WWW.COMPUTERSPIELEMUSEUM.DE
FLY TO BERLIN (SCHONEFELD) FROM
EIGHT DESTINATIONS INCLUDING
EDINBURGH AND OSLO (RYGGE)
MUNICH
EAT: DER PSCHORR
Named after the famous brewer Joseph
Pschorr, credited with introducing chilled
beer to the city during the hot summer
months, this traditional restaurant
(pictured) is overfl owing with local
specialities such as boiled beef from the
renowned Murnau-Wurdenfelser cattle
and tasty mountain trout.
15 VIKTUALIENMARKT +49 (0)89 4423
83940, WWW.DER-PSCHORR.DE
STAY: HOTEL STADT ROSENHEIM
This hotel has cool, 1970s-inspired
design, but all mod-cons in the rooms,
and the customer service is great.
Doubles from €89.
6A ORLEANSPLATZ +49 (0)89 448 2424,
WWW.HOTEL-STADT-ROSENHEIM.DE
SEE: CHRISTKINDL MARKT
Bavaria’s most famous Christmas market
has some extra surprises this year, plus
the Christkindltram, a festive public
tram that off ers commuters Lebkuchen
biscuits and drinks while being shuttled
around town.
MARIENPLATZ, TEL: +49 (0)89 2338 2804,
WWW.CHRISTKINDLMARKT-MUENCHEN.DE
TOUR: ERDINGER
Erdinger claims to be the largest wheatbeer
producer in the world; it is certainly
one of the tastiest. Take an informative
three-hour tour around the brewery in
Erding, a short train ride from Munich. It
costs €10 per person. Book in advance.
ERDING, 1-20 FRANZ-BROMBACHSTRASSE,
TEL: +49 (0)81 2240 9421, WWW.ERDINGER.DE
FLY TO MEMMINGEN (MUNICH) FROM 17
DESTINATIONS INCLUDING TRAPANI
LEIPZIG
EAT: ZILLS TUNNEL
With its traditional atmosphere which
once inspired a German folk song to be
penned on the premises (Das Wandern
ist des Müllers Lust – know it?), Zills
Tunnel is one of the oldest inns in the city.
9 BARFUSSGASSCHEN, TEL: +49 (0)341 960
2078, WWW.ZILLSTUNNEL.DE
STAY: STEIGENBERGER GRANDHOTEL
HANDELSHOF
Next to Leipzig’s town hall and the
historic Naschmarkt is this reasonably
priced fi ve-star hotel (pictured), with its
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SEE: MAX BECKMANN
Leipzig-born artist Max Beckmann
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art, the Leipzig Museum der Bildenden
Künste has acquired a telling collection
of his portrait work. Until January 2012.
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216990, WWW.MDBK.DE
VISIT: ZOO LEIPZIG
There are big plans to build the zoo
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NUMBER CRUNCHER
72,000
DUBLIN
EAT: CAFE EN SEINE
This ornate, Parisian-style cafe-bar spans
three fl oors and features a decorative
glass ceiling and art nouveau touches.
An excellent bistro menu includes
mussels and lots more.
39-40 DAWSON STREET, TEL: +353 (0)1 677
4567, WWW.CAFEENSEINE.IE
STAY: BEST WESTERN ASHLING
Smart, attractive and surprisingly
reasonable, this stylish four-star hotel
(pictured) has become a city-centre
favourite since reopening in 2009. Upper
fl oors have spectacular views across
Dublin. Doubles from €79.
10 PARKGATE STREET, TEL: +353 (0)1 677
2324, WWW.ASHLINGHOTEL.IE
SEE: BOOK OF KELLS
Dating from 800, this remarkable
hand-drawn manuscript of the four
Gospels is one of Ireland’s most
celebrated treasures. Housed today in
Trinity College’s Old Library, the book’s
jewels, elaborate scripting and colourful
illumination are quite simply timeless.
TRINITY COLLEGE, COLLEGE GREEN, TEL:
+353 (0)1 896 2320, WWW.BOOKOFKELLS.IE
DRINK: THE GEORGE
You don’t have to be gay to have a
brilliant night out at this gay-friendly
bar. Catch live pop from the likes of
The Saturdays, see a cabaret show, play
Sunday-night bingo, or just kick back,
chill out and have a drink.
89 SOUTH GREAT GEORGES STREET, TEL:
+353 (0)1 478 2983, WWW.THEGEORGE.IE
FLY TO DUBLIN FROM 62 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING MALTA AND NEWCASTLE
The number of Irish people who
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EAST CORK
STAY: BALLYNATRAY HOUSE
This magnifi cent 18th-century Georgian
house overlooking the Blackwater river
(pictured) is the last word in opulence.
Extensively renovated in the late 1990s,
the sprawling estate includes a boat
house, love nest and farmyard buildings.
Doubles from €165.
BALLYNATRAY, YOUGHAL, TEL: +353 (0)24
97460, WWW.BALLYNATRAY.COM
EAT: CAPRI BAY LA TRATTORIA
An authentic Italian trattoria. Owner
and chef Gerald Esposito has a strong
culinary pedigree – his father is from
Naples and his mother is from Lyon. Be
sure to try the fabled Capri Bay tiramisu.
55 SOUTH MAIN STREET, YOUGHAL, TEL:
+353 (0)24 90262, WWW.CAPRIBAY.COM
VISIT: PERKS ENTERTAINMENT
CENTRE
If it’s old-school fun you’re after, check
out one of Ireland’s largest indoor
funfairs. There’s entertainment for all
the family with everything from ten-pin
bowling and video games to a piratethemed
soft-play area.
SEAFIELD, YOUGHAL, TEL: +353 (0)24 92438,
WWW.PERKSFUNFAIR.COM
DRINK: THE NOOK
This lively bar in Youghal’s historic centre
has been in the Treacy family since 1901.
The décor has retained the pitch pine of
the original premises and it’s still a great
spot for a song, a dance and a pint.
20 NORTH MAIN STREET, YOUGHAL, TEL:
+353 (0)24 92225, WWW.FINDTHENOOK.IE
FLY TO CORK FROM 10 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING GRAN CANARIA AND LIVERPOOL
WEXFORD
VISIT: IRISH NATIONAL HERITAGE
PARK
Journey through 9,000 years of Irish
history at this eye-opening heritage park
(pictured). The recreated Celtic farm
features ancient animal breeds, while
each weekend Viking re-enactments
show what life was like 1,000 years ago.
FERRYCARRIG, TEL: +353 (0)53 912 0733,
WWW.INHP.COM
STAY: KELLY’S RESORT HOTEL
The picturesque village of Rosslare is
home to Kelly’s, one of Ireland’s most
popular beachside hotels. There’s fi ve
miles of glorious strand, but if a stroll on
the sand isn’t your thing, you’ll also fi nd
tennis courts, a swimming pool and
spa facilities to enjoy.
ROSSLARE, TEL: +353 (0)53 913211,
WWW.KELLYS.IE
SHOP: KILTREA BRIDGE POTTERY
Michael Roche and his wife Johanna
have been keeping Enniscorthy’s pottery
tradition alive since 1980. At their shop
you can watch potters at work and pick
up some hand-thrown plant pots and
attractive tableware.
ENNISCORTHY, TEL: +353 (0)53 923 5107,
WWW.KILTREAPOTTERY.COM
EAT: THE YARD
Head chef Peter Murphy’s exciting,
innovative menu has made The Yard one
of Wexford’s most popular restaurants. It
doubles as a live music venue, too.
3 LOWER GEORGE’S STREET, WEXFORD, TEL:
+353 (0)53 914 4083, WWW.THEYARD.IE
FLY TO DUBLIN FROM 62 DESTINATIONS,
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NUMBER CRUNCHER
The number of dresses on display at La Venaria Reale palace in
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200
BERGAMO
EAT: DA MIMMO
Serving up delicious homely cuisine
(and the town’s best pizza), this familyrun
restaurant in the Upper Town is a
Bergamese institution. Housed in a
14th-century building, its exposed stone
walls and wooden beams create the
perfect romantic ambiance.
17 VIA B COLLEONI, TEL: +39 035 218535
DRINK: VELVET PUB
Join a young, studenty crowd at this
buzzing bar in the heart of Bergamo.
The dimly lit venue in the Lower Town
features expertly mixed cocktails,
karaoke, disco and a host of live bands
performing on the small stage.
32 VIA CAMOZZI, TEL: +39 035 240998
STAY: HOTEL EXCELSIOR SAN MARCO
Situated near the boutiques of
Bergamo’s Lower Town, this elegant
four-star (pictured) also lies within
easy reach of the airport. Rooms are
decorated in fi ne fabrics, and feature free
wi-fi . Doubles from €110.
6 PIAZZA REPUBBLICA, TEL: +39 035 366111,
WWW.HOTELSANMARCO.COM
SEE: LA ROCCA
Take a stroll up to this incredible
14th-century fortress, set in gardens
with sweeping views over the rooftops of
Bergamo. A Venetian-built section of the
castle houses a local history museum.
PIAZZALE BRIGATA LEGNANO, TEL: +39 035
247116, HTTP://FONDAZIONE.BERGA-
MOESTORIA.IT
FLY TO MILAN (BERGAMO) FROM 69
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BARI AND KOS
TRIESTE
EAT: TRATTORIA DA GIOVANNI
Offi ce workers mix with artists and
students at this friendly trattoria. Drop in
and feast on simple but delicious dishes
like stuff ed squid, meatballs and lasagne.
14 VIA S LAZZARO, TEL: +39 040 639396,
WWW.TRATTORIADAGIOVANNI.COM
DRINK: CAFFE SAN MARCO
Dark mahogany, large mirrors and
a grand piano all create a nostalgic
atmosphere at this 100-year-old café,
which once entertained writers like
James Joyce and Italo Svevo. Pop in for a
taste of Triestine coff ee culture.
18 VIA CESARE BATTISTI,
TEL: +39 040 363538
STAY: GRAND HOTEL DUCHI D’AOSTA
On the city’s vast seafront square, this
grand four-star (pictured) was built in
1873 and has long been a favourite of
VIPs. Rooms have a stately feel, and
there’s a Roman-themed wellness centre
for guests’ use. Doubles from €129.
PIAZZA UNITA D’ITALIA, TEL: +39 040 760
0011, WWW.DUCHI.EU
SEE: MITTELEUROPA MAIL AND
TELEGRAPH MUSEUM
Travel back to a world without email at
this authentically recreated Hapsburgera
post offi ce, housed in the original
building. Not just for stamp collectors,
it’s surprisingly engaging.
1 PIAZZA VITTORIO VENETO,
TEL: +39 040 676 4264
FLY TO TRIESTE FROM SEVEN
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BRUSSELS
(CHARLEROI) AND DUSSELDORF (WEEZE)
TURIN
EAT: RISTORANTE MINA
Try white truffl es from Alba and regional
wines at this restaurant, which features
a menu of Piedmontese favourites.
Warming winter dishes include cheese
fondue, and chicken with artichokes.
36 VIA ELLERO, TEL: +39 011 696 3608,
WWW.RISTORANTEMINA.IT
DRINK: CAFFE FIORIO
Once a haunt of intellectuals, noblemen
and general ice-cream lovers, Fiorio is
one of Turin’s famous literary cafés, fi rst
opened in 1780. Sip your cappuccino
amid the glorious old-world interiors.
8 VIA PO, TEL: +39 011 817 3225,
WWW.FIORIOCAFFEGELATERIA.COM
STAY: ALL’ ORSO POETA
With its two cosy rooms overlooking
Parco del Valentino, this two-room B&B
(pictured) feels like a home from home.
It’s well placed for the lively riverside
bars of the Murazzi district nearby.
Doubles from €110.
10 CORSO VITTORIO EMANUELE II,
TEL: +39 011 517 8996,
WWW.ORSOPOETA-BED-AND-BREAKFAST.IT
SEE: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ITALIAN
UNIFICATION
Tales of dashing dukes and rebel armies
abound at this museum, whose rich
paintings and antique uniforms give you
an insight into the birth of a nation.
5 VIA ACCADEMIA DELLE SCIENZE,
TEL: +39 011 562 1147,
WWW.MUSEORISORGIMENTOTORINO.IT
FLY TO TURIN FROM 11 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING BRINDISI AND IBIZA
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POLAND
NUMBER CRUNCHER
The number of recognised
shades of amber
256
KRAKOW
EAT: HARD ROCK CAFE KRAKOW
The famous international chain
restaurant is always handy if you fancy
quality burgers and fries with friends. Set
over two fl oors, this branch (pictured)
showcases memorabilia including Jimi
Hendrix’s poncho.
9 PL. MARIACKI, TEL: +48 (0)12 429 1155,
WWW.HARDROCK.COM
DRINK: PIEKNY PIES
“The Beautiful Dog” is a bohemian
bar, accessed via an inner courtyard
downtown. Once in, you fi nd a busy main
bar and a lounge space where sparky
young locals socialise over vodka. A DJ
spins pop and disco until the early hours.
6A SLAWKOWSKA, TEL: +48 (0)12 421 4552
STAY: ART HOTEL NIEBIESKI
Set in leafy Salwator, with riverside views,
and a short hop to the city centre, The
Vanilla Sky contemporary restaurant is
worth a visit in its own right. Rooms from
300zl (€67).
3 FLISACKA, TEL: +48 (0)12 431 1858,
WWW.NIEBIESKI.COM.PL
SEE: MARKET UNDERGROUND
The latest tourist attraction in Krakow
has taken years to put together. It’s
an impressive underground museum
showcasing authentic medieval fi nds
from beneath the city’s central square.
Original paving stones, tools and coins
complement fi lmed reenactments of
urban scenes from 700 years ago.
RYNEK GLOWNY, TEL: +48 (0)12 426 5004,
WWW.PODZIEMIARYNKU.COM
FLY TO KRAKOW FROM 22 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING BOLOGNA AND EINDHOVEN
GDANSK
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EAT: MALINOWY OGROD
The “Raspberry Garden” is a romantic
venue set in an elegant concert hall.
Surrounded by music-themed decorative
touches, tuck into delicious game, Baltic
cod and soups such as venison broth
with forest mushrooms.
1-2 LAKOWA, TEL: +48 (O)58 326 0603,
WWW.MALINOWYOGROD.PL
DRINK: BROVARNIA GDANSK
The only establishment in town to brew
its own beer, its micro-brewery produces
three types of ale, light, dark and wheat,
all served in a former granary dating
back to the late 1600s.
9 SZARFARNIA, TEL:+48 (0)58 320 1970
STAY: PODEWILS
This impressive fi ve-star lodging
(pictured) was constructed by a talented
stonemason during the reign of the
Teutonic Knights in the 1700s. Many
period features remain, alongside more
contemporary ones such as whirlpool
tubs. Doubles from 440zl (€100).
2 SZARFARNIA, TEL: +48 (0)58 300 9560,
WWW.PODEWILS.PL
SEE: AMBER MUSEUM
Gdansk is known for its amber
production. In this well-presented museum
set inside a medieval torture tower,
you can see how amber has been used
over the centuries. Some examples have
insects perfectly preserved inside.
26 TARG WEGLOWY, TEL: +48 (0)58 301 4733,
WWW.MHMG.GDA.PL
FLY TO GDANSK FROM NINE
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BIRMINGHAM
AND LEEDS BRADFORD
WROCLAW
EAT: DWOR POLSKI
Set right on the main square, this
prominent venue serves hulking platters
of game, pork and boar amid historic
surroundings comprising three halls: the
Royal Restaurant, the dynasty-themed
Piast Inn and the Banquet Room. The
Royal Restaurant has a fi ne view of the
market square.
5 RYNEK, TEL: +48 (0)71 372 4896,
WWW.DWORPOLSKI.WROCLAW.PL
DRINK: MLECZARNIA
Common consent has it that this is the
best bar in Wroclaw – it is certainly one of
the most popular (pictured). Tucked away
in a little street, the “Dairy” attracts a cool
clientele who love its unusual cocktails.
5 WLODKOWICA, TEL: +48 (0)71 788 2448
STAY: HOTEL MONOPOL
They’ve all stayed here: royalty, leaders,
Hollywood stars. Built at the turn of the
last century, the Monopol off ers a
sumptuous spa, top-class restaurant,
and even a shopping arcade. Doubles
from 550zl (€126).
2 HELENY MODRZEJEWSKIEJ,
TEL: +48 (0)71 772 3777,
WWW.MONOPOLWROCLAW.HOTEL.COM.PL
SEE: ROYAL PALACE
The must-see sight in town, the Royal
Palace was the home of the Prussian
kings for 200 years. It now functions as
the main city museum, covering a
millennium of local history.
35 KAZIMIERZA WIELKIEGO, TEL: +48 (0)71
391 6940, WWW.MMW.PL
FLY TO WROCLAW FROM 15 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING ALICANTE AND DUBLIN
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SPAIN
NUMBER CRUNCHER
1,370,000
IBIZA
EAT: EL AYOUN
You can’t miss El Ayoun when you drive
into San Rafael. It’s the restaurant with
the giant bronze camel outside. It’s
a pleasure palace straight out of the
Arabian Nights, with belly dancers, exotic
décor and equally exotic food from
France, Morrocco and Thailand.
CARRETERA EIVISSA-SANT ANTONI KM6,
SAN RAFAEL, TEL: +34 971 198335,
WWW.ELAYOUN.COM
DRINK: JOCKEY CLUB
There are plenty of bars along Las
Salinas beach but Jockey Club is one of
the best for hanging out and watching
the rich, famous and beautiful. Enjoy
cocktails and sushi at your sunbed.
PLAYA DE LAS SALINAS, S/N, LAS SALINAS,
TEL: +34 971 395788,
WWW.JOCKEYCLUBIBIZA.COM
STAY: ES CUCONS
Hidden in a valley in the north-west of
the island, El Cucons (pictured) couldn’t
feel further from Ibiza’s club scene. There
are only seven double rooms and seven
suites so you’ll need to book early to
get in there before Kate Moss and other
devotees. Doubles from €195.
110 CALLE CAMI DES PLA DE CORONA,
TEL: +34 971 805501, WWW.ESCUCONS.COM
SEE: ATLANTIS
The beach known as “Atlantis” is a cove
opposite Es Vedra Island on the east
coast, where a quarry fi lls up with water
at high tide, creating a magical lagoon.
EAST COAST OF IBIZA
FLY TO IBIZA FROM 28 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING MADRID AND MANCHESTER (T2)
The number of tons of olive oil produced in
Spain in 2010 – more than any other country
MALLORCA
EAT: LA TABERNA DEL CARACOL
La Taberna Del Caracol means “the
snail tavern” but this friendly tapas
bar also does great versions of all the
island’s specialities, including simple but
delicious pa amb oli (bread with oil) and
arros brut (dirty rice). Like snails, they’re
both much nicer than they sound.
2 CALLE SAN ALONSO, TEL: +34 971 714908,
WWW.TABERNA.NAME
DRINK: VIRTUAL CLUB
The Virtual Club sounds like a place to
party via the internet. In fact it’s a natural
cave on the west bay and one of the
coolest clubs on the island.
60 PASSEIG DEL ILLETAS, CALVIA, TEL: +34
971 703235, WWW.VIRTUALCLUB.ES
STAY: SON BRULL
Son Brull (pictured) used to be a
monastery and it still has a touch of
sternness in the heavy front door and
grand architecture. The monks would
have been shocked by its modern-day
decor and plush bedrooms, though.
Doubles from €120.
CTRA. PALMA-POLLENSA KM50, POLLENSA,
TEL: +34 971 535353,
WWW.SONBRULL.COM
SEE: CUEVAS DEL DRACH
(DRAGON’S CAVE)
The dragon may not be immediately
visible in these very popular caves, unless
your imagination stretches to seeing its
shape in the many stalactites.
AS S/N – 07680 PORTO CRISTO, TEL: +34
971 820753, WWW.CUEVASDELDRACH.COM
FLY TO PALMA FROM 31 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING BILLUND AND BRATISLAVA
VALENCIA
EAT: ARROP
The Moorish palace wall still visible as
part of Arrop’s décor is a neat metaphor
for chef Ricard Camarena’s stylish
combination of the old and new. At the
forefront of Valencia’s culinary boom,
his restaurant is all about old classics
reinvented. Booking recommended.
14 CALLE ALMIRANTE, TEL: +34 96 315 5287,
WWW.ARROP.COM
DRINK: EL LABORATORIO
The grungy El Laboratorio is the kind
of place where you’d almost expect to
see Frankenstein’s monster lurching
about, but only after one of their fancy
dress parties, or a few too many. It’s a
cool, studenty hang-out with bar food
including a plate of samosas for just €4.
3 PLAZA CORS DE LA MARE DE DEU,
TEL: +34 96 392 6193
STAY: LA CASA AZUL
The charming but bonkers three-room
hotel is not for those who are looking for
simplicity or practicality. One room has
its own piano. Another has 61 orangesqueezing
jugs as part of its elaborate
décor. Doubles from €89.
7 CALLE PALAFOX, TEL: +34 96 351 1100,
WWW.LACASAAZULVINOSANDROOMS.COM
SEE: THE OCEANOGRAPHIC
At Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences
is Europe’s largest aquarium (pictured)
and it’s phenomenal. Don’t miss the
lugubrious walruses in the arctic zone.
5 AUTOPISTA DEL SALER, TEL: +34 902
100031, WWW.CAC.ES/OCEANOGRAFIC
FLY TO VALENCIA FROM 34 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING LANZAROTE AND MARRAKESH
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NUMBER CRUNCHER
The year that Blakes hotel was created
by designer Anouska Hempel
1978
BRISTOL
EAT: THE CLIFTON SAUSAGE
For good old British comfort food in a
cosy setting, look no further than the
Clifton Sausage. As you might expect,
this restaurant serves a variety of great
locally-sourced sausages served with
quality mash and gravy.
7-9 PORTLAND STREET, TEL: +44 (0) 117 973
1192, WWW.CLIFTONSAUSAGE.CO.UK
STAY: CLIFTON HOUSE
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range of plush bedrooms (single, double,
triple or family rooms) at competitive
prices and there’s also the option of a
serviced studio. Doubles from £70 (€81).
4 TYNDALL’S PARK ROAD, TEL: +44 (0)117
973 5407, WWW.CLIFTONHOUSEBRISTOL.COM
DRINK: HERMANOS CAFÉ BAR
Known as Manos by locals, this bar/
café-is a great place to savour some
good cocktails. On weekends, live DJs
play from 10pm.
55 QUEEN’S ROAD, TEL: +44 (0)117 929 4323
WWW.HERMANOS.CO.UK
VISIT: AT-BRISTOL
For a learning experience so fun that
the kids won’t even notice it’s
educational, visit Bristol’s popular
interactive science centre, At-Bristol
(pictured). Children can learn about the
universe in the planetarium, become
an animator for the day, enclose
themselves in a person-sized bubble and
much more.
ANCHOR ROAD, TEL: +44 (0) 845 345 1235
WWW.AT-BRISTOL.ORG.UK
FLY TO BRISTOL FROM 29 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING LIMOGES AND FARO
LONDON
SEE: DECADES
This new burlesque show (pictured) is an
adventure through the decades, from the
roaring 20s onwards. Book a babysitter
and enjoy! Until 26 November.
1 MARK LANE, LONDON EC3, TEL: 0207 283
1940, WWW.PROUDCABARET.COM
STAY: BLAKES
Fans of Blakes’ seductive style include
Gwyneth Paltrow, thanks to its wooden
fl oors, vintage fi ttings and furniture
handpicked by designer Anouska
Hempel. All rooms have been newly
refurbished, so now is the time to treat
yourself. Doubles from £275 (€313).
33 ROLAND GARDENS, LONDON SW7,
TEL: +44 (0)20 7370 6701,
WWW.BLAKESHOTELS.COM
DRINK: THE LADY OTTOLINE
Open since October, this is a gorgeous,
traditional-style pub in a restored
Victorian building. Dine on refi ned
versions of pub classics such as bangers
and mash and venison pie.
11A NORTHINGTON STREET, LONDON WC1,
TEL: +44 (0)20 7831 0008,
WWW.THELADYOTTOLINE.COM
EAT: DUCKSOUP
This cute new Soho restaurant is small
but perfectly formed. With its strong
eco and seasonal food credentials and
tempting menu, we think it could go far.
41 DEAN STREET, LONDON W1,
TEL: +44 (0)20 7287 4599,
WWW.DUCKSOUPSOHO.CO.UK
FLY TO LONDON (GATWICK, STANSTED
AND LUTON) FROM OVER 100 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING SHANNON AND TALLINN
LIVERPOOL
STAY: BASE2STAY
This hotel, located in the Rope Walks
district (pictured), off ers contemporary
apartment-style rooms with mini
kitchens. The owners’ attention to
detail shows, from providing Continental
as well UK plug sockets, to clearly
labelling the drawer the hairdryer is
hidden in. Doubles from £59 (€67).
29 SEEL STREET, TEL: +44 (0)151 7052626,
WWW.BASE2STAYLIVERPOOL.COM
DRINK: ALMA DE CUBA
This Latin restaurant and cocktail bar
occupies a converted Catholic church
and makes quite an impression –
especially if you’re here after 11pm on
Friday and Saturday nights, when there’s
a petal-drop from the ceiling.
86 SEEL STREET, TEL: +44 (0)151 702 7394,
WWW.ALMA-DE-CUBA.COM
EAT: ITALIAN CLUB FISH
At this fi sh restaurant British and Italian
seafood infl uences come together with
delicious results. Don’t miss it.
128 BOLD STREET. LIVERPOOL,
TEL: +44 (0)151 707 2110,
WWW.THEITALIANCLUBFISH.CO.UK
VISIT: FACT
This combination cinema and art gallery
also has a comfortable in-house café
and bar, and a cool gift shop. All of
which makes it one of the best places in
Liverpool in which to kill time in style.
88 WOOD STREET, TEL: +44 (0)151 707 4464,
WWW.FACT.CO.UK
FLY TO LIVERPOOL FROM 42
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AND TORP) AND STOCKHOLM (SKAVSTA)
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RYANAIR INFLIGHT PROMOTION
The ultimate opera guide
It hasn’t started until the fat lady sings. So book your tickets now at Europe’s top opera venues
Royal Opera House
LONDON, UK
The Royal Opera House is
a resource for the nation and
an international symbol of
excellence: the home of
world-class performances,
a hub for innovation and
experimentation, and the base
for an extensive program of
education projects that encourage
creativity and self-discovery
Opera Theatre
Company
IRELAND
Ireland’s national touring opera
company presents Mozart’s The
Magic Flute. Enchanting and
evocative, Mozart’s masterpiece is
a lyrical love story, set against an
atmospheric backdrop of fantasy
and mischief. OTC is delighted
to celebrate 25 years of touring
opera throughout Ireland with this
through engagement with the
arts. It is home to the Royal Ballet,
the Royal Opera and ROH2, as
well as the Orchestra
of the Royal Opera House and
the Royal Opera Chorus.
COVENT GARDEN, LONDON WC2E 9DD,
TEL: +44 (0)20 7240 1200,
WWW.ROH.ORG.UK
FLY TO LONDON (STANSTED, GATWICK &
LUTON) FROM 105 DESTINATIONS.
WWW.RYANAIR.COM
magical and uplifting opera. Mozart’s
profound yet light-hearted tale will
delight audiences of all ages. Touring
25 November 2011 to 18 February
2012 to Dublin, Kerry, Cork, Limerick
and nationwide. Supported by the
Arts Council of Ireland.
TEL: +353 (0)1 6794962,
WWW.OPERA.IE, INFO@OPERA.IE
RYANAIR FLIES TO SIX DESTINATIONS IN
IRELAND, INCLUDING CORK, DUBLIN AND
KERRY. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Theater Bremen
BREMEN, GERMANY
Innovation is the tradition at the
Theater Bremen. Artists such as
Bruno Ganz, Peter Stein, George
Tabori and Montserrat Caballé
started their careers at this
theatre. Today, Theater Bremen
is proud of its annual world
premieres and vivid repertoire.
Each season it presents more than
45 productions of opera, drama,
Teatro Comunale
di Bologna
BOLOGNA, ITALY
Teatro Comunale di Bologna is
one of the most important cultural
venues in Italy. Celebrating its
250th anniversary in 2013, it’s
also the oldest in Italy. The 2012
season will open with Turandot,
followed by opera, ballet and
symphony concerts. Bologna’s
opera is famous for its outstanding
dance and youth theatre, and it’s
the biggest cultural institution
in north-western Germany. Be
sure to visit this truly outstanding
venue in the heart of the city of
Bremen, and enjoy a exciting and
entertaining evening that you’ll
never forget.
WWW.THEATERBREMEN.DE
FLY TO BREMEN FROM 23 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING FUERTEVENTURA, LONDON
(STANSTED) AND RIGA. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
orchestra, excellent conductors
and choir, and enjoys a wide opera
repertoire including new music.
Bologna is a UNESCO City of
Music, and the Teatro Comunale
di Bologna offers a unique
experience of artistic excellence.
TEL: +39 051 529958,
WWW.COMUNALEBOLOGNA.IT
FLY TO BOLOGNA FROM 31 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING BARI, KOS AND LONDON
(STANSTED). WWW.RYANAIR.COM

Season’s
feastings
It’s time to eat, drink and be
merry – and what better
way to get into the spirit
than with these lavish
Christmas dinners and
traditional feasts?
Dunne & Crescenzi
DUBLIN, IRELAND
Dunne & Crescenzi was established in
1998 with a view to creating a place
where people could have a delicious meal
and a glass of wine without pretentiousness
– no white tablecloths or hovering waiters,
but rather a place for family and friends
to feel completely comfortable. The restaurant
uses locally sourced ingredients and focuses
on wines, coffee and supplies from small,
specialist producers. From the kitchen to the
table service, it’s all about quality and passion.
With delicious breakfast menus and
authentic Italian lunch and dinner fare, Dunne
& Crescenzi caters to anything from intimate
evenings to fun with friends. Owners Eileen
Dunne and Stefano Crescenzi take pride in
their ‘slow food’ credentials, and believe a
meal should be an experience – with a great
atmosphere and genuine customer care.
14 & 16 SOUTH FREDERICK ST, DUBLIN 2,
TEL: +35 316 773815, WWW.DUNNEANDCRESCENZI.COM
FLY TO DUBLIN FROM 59 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING
CARCASSONNE, GDANSK AND ROME (CIAMPINO).
WWW.RYANAIR.COM
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Sample Menu
Starters
Platter of bresaola, rocket and
parmesan shavings, or
platter of toasted breads with
classic Italian patés
Main
Mushroom lasagna with Italian
guanciale and fresh tomato
Dessert
Chocolate profi teroles with
freshly whipped cream and
chocolate sauce

Flash Flash
BARCELONA, SPAIN
Flash Flash restaurant caters
to everything from gourmet
meals and burgers to coffees
and drinks. Open 11am to 2am.
25 CALLE LA GRANADA DEL PENEDES,
08006, TEL: +34 93 237 09 90,
WWW.FLASHFLASHBARCELONA.COM
FLY TO BARCELONA (EL PRAT, GIRONA
AND REUS) FROM 45 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING PESCARA. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Il Giardinetto
BARCELONA, SPAIN
With décor by architects Federico
Correa and Alfonso Mila, Il Giardinetto
offers a relaxing environment, ideal
for a business lunch at noon or a
romantic dinner by candlelight.
22 LA GRANADA DEL PENEDES, 08006
TEL: +34 93 218 75 36,
FLY TO BARCELONA (EL PRAT, GIRONA
AND REUS) FROM 45 DESTINATIONS.
WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Sample Menu
Starter
Omelette layer cake
(eggplant or artichoke)
Mains
‘Flash Flash’ hamburger
(with capers), or
‘Cadillac’ hamburger
(with cheese)
Desserts
Fresh fruit salad marinated in tea
Drinks
Coffee, tea, gin & tonic
Sample Menu
Starters
‘Aumm Aumm’ rigatoni, or
burrata with roasted almonds,
sun-dried tomato and lettuce
Main
‘Roast beef ’ of salted tuna with a
tomato and basil vinaigrette
Dessert
Finaletto (cup of dark-chocolate
liqueur and cream)
Drinks
Coffee, tea, gin & tonic
Restaurante El Trillo
& Restaurante
El Rescoldo
MALAGA, SPAIN
Located in the historic centre of
Malaga, these two restaurants
have become gastronomic icons.
4 DON JUAN DIAZ, 29015, TEL: +34 952 60 39 20,
AND 7 BOLSA, 29015, TEL: +34 952 22 69 19,
WWW.GRUPOTRILLO.ES
FLY TO MALAGA FROM 48 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING PISA. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Casa Salvador
VALENCIA, SPAIN
This outstanding restaurant
was opened 60 years ago by
the Salvador family, who look
after every detail to ensure
an authentic and memorable
dining experience.
L’ESTANY DE CULLERA, TEL: +34 96 172 01 36,
WWW.CASASALVADOR.COM
FLY TO VALENCIA FROM 34
DESTINATIONS. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Sample Menu
Starter
Selection of Iberian jamón and fried
Camembert with mango & marzipan
Main
Fillet of cod or dorada, or beef
entrecôte with Diabla sauce
Dessert
Selection of desserts
Drinks
Includes a bottle of wine (between
four), coffee and cava
€37
Valencian specialties
Paellas
Paella with pork and
red pepper
Mixed paella with chicken
and shellfi sh
Rice stew with lobster
Paella with pork fat and
black pudding
Drinks
A stunning range of
over 1,300 bottles from
famed denominations

The Medina
MDINA, MALTA
Winner of an International
Hospitality Award for excellence,
this fi ne-dining restaurant enjoys
roaring fi replaces in winter which
beckon guests into the romantic,
candlelit chambers.
7 HOLY CROSS ST, TEL: +356 21 454004,
INFO@MEDINARESTAURANT.COM
FLY TO MALTA FROM 22 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING BRISTOL. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Casa Roja Restaurant
& Papa Tapa Wine &
Tapas Bar
PUERTO DEL CARMEN, LANZAROTE
In the Old Town by the inviting
harbour, these two eateries serve
delicious, traditional Canarian
and Mediterranean cuisine.
TEL: +34 928 51 58 66,
INFO@CASAROJALANZAROTE.COM
FLY TO LANZAROTE FROM 28
DESTINATIONS. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Sample Menu
Starter
Oak-smoked salmon, marinated
tuna and octopus carpaccio served
with a lime sorbet. €9.85
Main
Honey-glazed magret of duck,
served with a puy lentil ragout
and relish. €20.50
Dessert
Warm nut tart served with a sticky
toffee sauce, vanilla-scented ice cream,
medley of forest fruit. €6.40
Special Offer
Chef’s surprise tasting menu
Creative fi sh carpaccio
Baked wild sea bass stuffed with
Mediterranean vegetables
Canarian citrus and
cava sorbet
Casa Roja beef fi llet
Granny Smith green apples in sweet
Lanzarote Listan Negro red wine
Five courses for
€35
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Restaurant Góshò
PORTO, PORTUGAL
The Góshò Restaurant presents a
unique combination of traditional
and contemporary Japanese
cuisine, including sushi, teppan
yakki and a surprising selection
of Japanese amuse-bouches.
1277 AV. DA BOAVISTA, 4100-130
TEL: +351 22 6086708, WWW.GOSHO.PT
FLY TO PORTO FROM 31 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING NANTES. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Pizzeria
Casavostra
ALMANCIL, PORTUGAL
Home-grown herbs and vegetables
make for the best pizzas and pastas
in town. Present your Ryanair
boarding pass for a free glass of
Prosecco with your meal.
302 AV. 5 DE OUTUBRO, TEL: +351 289 397 565,
WWW.PIZZERIACASAVOSTRA.COMM
FLY TO FARO FROM 31 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING BRISTOL. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Sample Menu
Amuse-Bouche
Yaki Hotategai (grilled scallops
with eucalyptus-leaf air)
Sushi
Slices of fi sh, nigiri, hosomaki
& uramaki
Teppan Yaki
Gyu niku (grilled Barrosã DOP beef)
Dessert
Crème brûlée trilogy with
Japanese plum liqueur, ginger and
black sesame seeds
Sample Menu
Starters
Rocket salad, or
crostini Casavostra
Mains
Pizza prosciutto e funghi, or
penne rigate al pesto
Desserts
Tiramisu or
pannacotta
Plus a half bottle of
house wine
€24

Brasserie 27
WROCLAW, POLAND
This trend-setting brasserie in the
stylish Europeum Hotel carries the
torch for Wroclaw’s reputation for
outstanding food, with a tantalising
menu inspired by the best produce
from around the region.
27 KAZIMIERZA WIELKIEGO,
TEL: +48 71 371 44 71, WWW.BRASSERIE27.COM
FLY TO WROCLAW FROM 21
DESTINATIONS. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Trattoria del Mar
IBIZA, SPAIN
Neapolitan cuisine with a twist
is what you’ll fi nd at the Trattoria
del Mar, and brothers Lucio,
Antonio and Alessandro welcome e
you with fantastic service.
PUERTO DE MARINA BOTAFOC,
TEL: +34 971 193 934,
WWW.TRATTORIADELMARIBIZA.COM
FLY TO IBIZA FROM 27 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING DUBLIN. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Sample Menu
Starter
Chilli & ginger spiced cream of
pumpkin soup with oven-baked
parsnip shavings
Main
Slow-roasted veal shank with
Duchess potatoes and carrot
& celeriac purée
Dessert
Chocolate souffl é with a rich dark
Belgian chocolate sauce
zł100 approx.
Sample Menu
Starters
Gratinated aubergine with
tomato, mozzarella & parmesan,
or chickpea soup with seafood
Main
Home-made pappardelle
with lobster, or Paccheri
pasta with lobster,
prawns and scampi
Dessert
Millefoglie with Chantilly
cream & cherries
Mamma Rosa
TENERIFE, SPAIN
Enjoy perfectly prepared food
served without pretentiousness.
An extensive international menu
pairs with wine selected from
Antonio Banderas’s vineyard!
APTOS. COLON 2, 13 AVENIDA RAFAEL PUIG,
PLAYA DE LAS AMERICAS, +34 922 797 823,
MAMMAROSA@MAMMAROSA.COM
FLY TO TENERIFE FROM 34
DESTINATIONS. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
La Passion du Vin
POZNAN
Having trained at the Institute Paul
Bocuse and Parisian restaurant Le
Pergolèse, chef Arthur Skotarczyk
serves up stunning culinary
creations at this restaurant and
wine shop. Reservation only.
42 UL. PÓŁWIEJSKA, STARY BROWAR 61-888,
TEL: + 48 61 859 6505, WWW.LA-PASSION.PL
FLY TO POZNAN FROM 11 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING BRISTOL. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Sample Menu
Starters
Salmon and spinach terrine, or
country paté and Cumberland sauce
Main
Fillet of beef with duck foie gras,
caramelised potato gratin
and ruby port sauce
Dessert
Brandy-infused fi gs with
vanilla ice cream
Coffee & liqueur
€39
Tasting Menu
Amuse-bouche
Risotto with celery purée and
fresh black truffl e
Fresh fried scallops, served in
a cream of white beans ‘Coco’
Slow-braised veal cheek on
butternut squash purée
Fried saddle of venison served on
chestnut purée with glazed beets
Chocolate walnut cake & petit fours
£30

Vino Pasta
WICKLOW, IRELAND
Located in Greystones, Vino Pasta
prides itself on good service and a
cosy atmosphere. The restaurant
serves Mediterranean cuisine made
from local, seasonal produce. Open
Tuesday to Sunday, midday until late.
CHURCH RD, GREYSTONES, TEL: +353
12874807, WWW.VINOPASTA.IE
FLY TO DUBLIN FROM 59 DESTINATIONS,
INLCUDING ALICANTE. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Oakwood Arms Hotel
SHANNON, IRELAND
Experience the very best in local,
seasonal produce at the Oakwood
Arms Hotel’s unique dining
experience, Pier 17 Restaurant,
where head chef Aidan McCarthy
serves award-winning cuisine.
SHANNON, CO. CLARE, TEL: +353 61 361 500,
WWW.OAKWOODARMS.COM
FLY TO SHANNON FROM 10 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING WROCLAW. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Sample Menu
Starters
Home-smoked tuna carpaccio,
or home-made duck liver paté
Main
Loin of Wicklow venison
with braised red cabbage and
a red wine jus, or
baked fresh hake fi llet
with steamed fresh mussels
Dessert
Home-made sticky toffee pudding
with vanilla ice cream
Sample Menu
Starter
St Tola’s organic grilled goat’s
cheese salad, or Pier 17 classic
chicken Caesar salad, or
home- made chicken liver paté
Main
Fresh fi llet of grilled sea bass,
or pan-fried magret duck breast,
or chicken Cordon Bleu
Dessert
Choose from a selection
€24
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Capri Bay Restaurant
CORK, IRELAND
“The Italians have a gift for
creating atmosphere. We were
sitting in the Capri Bay Trattoria
in Youghal, but it felt like we could
have been in a side street in Sicily,”
says Lucinda O’Sullivan.
55 SOUTH MAIN STREET, YOUGHAL
TEL: +353 2490262, WWW.CAPRIBAY.COM
FLY TO CORK FROM NINE DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING LIVERPOOL. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
The Railway Tavern
DONEGAL, IRELAND
On the shore of Lough Swilly
near Fahan Marina, the Railway
Tavern’s Firebox Grill restaurant
serves locally sourced produce
cooked to perfection on the
wood-burning fi rebox grill.
STATION ROAD, FAHAN, TEL: +353 74 93 60137,
WWW.FIREBOXGRILL.COM
FLY TO DERRY FROM SIX DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING FARO. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Sample Menu
Starter
Goloso al Granchio
crab meat salad, roasted
potatoes and red onions
Pasta
Ravioli ricotta e spinaci
with gorgonzola and
radicchio sauce
Main
Monkfi sh al latte served
with scampi in butter and
garlic sauce
Sample Menu
Starter
Donegal crab and smoked
salmon cake with beetroot and
lime aioli and wild rocket
Mains
Marinated BBQ ribs from the
wood-burning fi rebox grill, or
caramelised Barbary duck breast
with ratatouille, mustard
grain mash and Madeira jus
Dessert
Apple and raspberry crumble

Restaurant
Caff è Forté &
Restaurant le 5
GRENOBLE, FRANCE
Right in the heart of Grenoble,
Le 5 (the Museum Restaurant,
below) and Caffè Forté (above)
welcome you into their magical
venues with quirky, original décor r
such as wooden shutters, school
book menus, old worn tables and
architects’ lamps. The cuisine
is ‘honest, local and organic’,
and includes oysters and
home-made house foie gras,
the famous steak tartare as
well as ‘Crème Lala’!
CAFFE FORTE, 4 PLACE LAVALETTE, 38000, TEL:
+33 (0)4 76 03 22 83, WWW.CAFFEFORTE.FR,
Specialties
6 ‘N° 3 Yvon Madec’
oysters, €11
House foie gras, €16
Tomato tarte tatin with
goat’s cheese, €9
Spice magret de canard, €16
Confi t lamb shanks, €16
Fillet of Fera with grilled
asparagus, €17
Steak tartare with fries, €14
House hamburger, €15,
Rib steak (450g), €21
LE LE LE 5, 55,
5 5PL 5 PLACE PLACE ACE LAVA LAVALETT LAVALETTE, VALETT
LETTEE, ,38000 3338000,
8000,
TEL: +33 (0)4 76 63 22 12, WWW.LE5.FR
FLY TO GRENOBLE FROM TWO
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING LONDON
(STANSTED). WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Brennan’s Lane
MAYO, IRELAND
Excellent service and a warm,
inviting atmosphere combine with
a seasonal menu created from
fresh, local produce in an open
kitchen. An Olde World bar with
a chic French-style bistro.
GARDEN ST, BALLINA, TEL: +353 (0)96 74971,
WWW.BRENNANSLANE.IE
FLY TO KNOCK FROM 11 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING FARO. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Paperino’s
GLASGOW, UK
As one of Glasgow’s best-loved
eateries, Paperino’s offers great
Italian food at affordable prices,
in the stylish surroundings of its
Sauchiehall Street, Byres Road
and St Vincent Street restaurants.
WWW.PAPERINOS.CO.UK,
INFO@PAPERINOS.CO.UK
FLY TO GLASGOW (PRESTWICK) FROM
22 DESTINATIONS. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Sample Menu
Starters
Killala Bay seafood
chowder, or tomato
& caramelised onion tartlet
Mains
Venison steak & wild boar
sausage, or roast rump of
Irish lamb
Dessert
Rhubarb compote & custard
crumble, or crème brûlée
€35
Sample Menu
Starters
Gravalax served with a
dill dressing, or
goat’s cheese tartlet
Main
Pollo Milanese breaded chicken,
pan-fried to perfection
Dessert
Deep-fried pizza sticks
dusted with icing sugar,
served with fondant
chocolate

Marion’s Gastro
& Diner
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Offering two fl oors of bowling
and 16 full-size lanes, as well as
a gastronomic diner and chic
cocktail lounge, Marion’s has
something for everyone.
37 KUNGSGATAN, TEL: +46 854 611000,
WWW.MARIONSGASTRO.SE
FLY TO STOCKHOLM SKAVSTA FROM
46 DESTINATIONS. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Clayhills Gastropub
TALLINN, ESTONIA
Clayhills is situated in a medieval
house and is only 50m from Tallinn’s
Old Town Square. Mention ‘Ryanair’
to receive a free glass of wine or
beer with your lunch or dinner during
November and December.
13 PIKK, TEL: +372 6419312, WWW.CLAYHILLS.EE,
CLAYHILLS@CLAYHILLS.EE
FLY TO TALLINN FROM 11 DESTINATIONS,
INLCUDING BREMEN. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Sample Menu
Starters
California shrimp cocktail,
with avocado dip and croutons, or
New England clam chowder
with fresh chilli and corn
Main
Topside beef with red wine sauce,
French fries and salad
Dessert
Key lime pie with whipped
cream and strawberries
£39
Christmas Menu
Starter
Christmas Platter: Chicken liver
paté, Estonian blood sausage, black
pudding, smoked salmon
and marinated mushrooms
Main
Confi t of duck with braised red
cabbage, raisins and cowberries
Dessert
Christmas pudding served with
brandy sauce and a glass of cava
€30
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SoHo Restaurant
GOTHENBURG CITY, SWEDEN
With a cosy atmosphere that’ll
make you feel completely at
home, and tantalising aromas of
spices and vintage wine, SoHo is
a unique dining experience.
SOHO VILLAGE, 16 OSTRA LARMGATAN, TEL: +46
031 13 33 26, WWW.SOHOGOTHENBURG.COM,
INFO@SOHOGOTHENBURG.COM
FLY TO GOTHENBURG CITY FROM 14
DESTINATIONS. WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Grill Brazil
VILNIUS, LITHUANIA
Every few minutes, the cooks
serve skewered, roasted beef,
pork, poultry, lamb and more.
It’s a great place for celebrations!
2 VOKIECIU ST (THE OLD TOWN), TEL: +370
(5) 212 4361, AND 9 SALTONISKIU ST (3RD
FLOOR, PANORAMA SHOPPING CENTRE), TEL:
+370 (5) 219 5977, WWW.GRILLBRAZIL.LT
FLY TO VILNIUS FROM SEVEN
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For a holiday with a diff erence, a cruise round the Baltic Sea ticks
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and your family. A land of sights and exciting traditions is just waiting to be discovered
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since its summer is longer than the calendar
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mornings and afternoons for enjoying the
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which there is plenty to do. So whether you are
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from Cambrils, Altafulla and Torredembarra to
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In Salou, an outstanding tourist town,
children will have a fantastic time on the
beaches thanks to the comprehensive
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famous both for its nine sublime beaches
and for its superb gastronomy, which
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new culinary trends. La Pineda, in the
municipal area of Vila-seca, boasts a long
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more, different activities are staged in summer
to make the most of the balmy evenings after
a day spent soaking up the sun.
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Salou, Calafell, Cambrils and Vila-seca (La
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and entertainment facilities suited to family needs.
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PortAventura is a family-oriented theme park split
into different areas, with rides, shops, restaurants,
activities and shows. Bursting with options, it has
carved a name for itself on the Costa Daurada
entertainment scene. This year the park has
ramped up its commitment to families with the
new SésamoAventura theme area, where you’ll
fi nd all the Sesame Street characters along with
rides and shows designed with the younger
members of the family in mind.
THE FIESTAS OF SANTA TECLA
Over a 10-day period in autumn, Tarragona
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saint, Santa Tecla, from September 23,
with a programme crammed with acts and
events, many of them family-oriented, so that
everyone can enjoy this popular and traditional
festive event where participation is welcome.
The fi estas of Tarragona, besides
featuring the involvement of the citizens,
are an institutionally recognised event –
declared a “traditional fi esta of national
interest” by the Government of Catalonia,
and also a “fi esta of national tourism interest”
by the Spanish government.
The most outstanding elements of the
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parade, with all the popular festive fi gures
– many of whom come back every year –
as well as the castells (human towers or castles)
and the correfoc (fi re parade). The streets of
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RYANAIR’S CUSTOMER
SERVICE STATISTICS
Ryanair is committed to publishing its customer
service statistics each month, which showed again
in August that Ryanair is No. 1 for customer service
and the most punctual airline in Europe, beating
easyJet every week since 2003.
CUSTOMER SERVICE STATISTICS
SEPTEMBER 2011 (48,000 FLIGHTS)
On-time fl ights 92%
Complaints per 1,000 pax 0.61
Baggage complaints per 1,000 pax 0.51
Complaints answered
within seven days 99%
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All passengers now check-in online using Ryanair’s
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departure, making it easier than ever before to avoid
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Due to performance limits set down by Boeing, Ryanair
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RYANAIR NO. 1 ON-TIME
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AIRLINE RANKING %
Ryanair 1 93
Lufthansa 2 85
Air France 3 83
British Airways 3 83
Aer Lingus 4 82
Iberia 5 70
easyJet 6 RTP
MAJOR AIRLINES FOR FEWEST LOST BAGS*
AIRLINE RANKING BAGGAGE LOST
per 1,000 passengers
Ryanair 1 0.36
Lufthansa 2 11
British Airways 3 16
TAP 4 17
Air France 5 19
easyJet RTP
Aer Lingus RTP
*Source: Ryanair, Aer Lingus, easyJet and Association of European Airlines
published statistics (2009) RTP = Refused to Publish
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RYANAIR: EUROPE’S GREENEST
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Aviation accounts for just 2% of CO2 emissions,
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Passengers who choose Ryanair are doing
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operates the youngest most fuel effi cient
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recently confi rmed by the Dutch Consumer
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airlines.
As a result of this investment and
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Ryanair has reduced its fuel burn and CO2
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Tickets & Dutyfree
London Attractions: No queues and save up to £19 on tickets (for a family of four)
The London Eye
At 135m the London Eye is the world’s tallest
cantilevered observation wheel! It off ers
40km panoramic views of the capital on a
clear day. Included in the ticket price is the
London Eye 4D Experience and if you buy
your ticket onboard this Ryanair fl ight you
can save up to 30 min of queuing time.*
ONBOARD PRICE WALK UP PRICE
ADULT
£18.00 £18.60
CHILD
£9.50 £9.54
Stansted Express Trains to London
The Stansted Express is the fastest way to get
into the centre of London directly from Stansted
Airport. Trains depart every 15 minutes to London
Liverpool Street via Tottenham Hale. Save up to
£5.00 on each ticket when buying onboard.
ONBOARD PRICE WALK UP PRICE SAVING
ADULT SINGLE
£17.00 £21.00 £4.00
ADULT RETURN
£24.80 £29.30 £4.50
CHILD SINGLE
£8.00
CHILD RETURN
£10.50 £2.50
£12.00 £14.65 £2.65
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The London Dungeon
Experience London’s darkest moments here
with live shows covering the Great Fire, the
Plague, Jack the Ripper and more. Plus see
one of the world’s largest mirror mazes.
Suitable for all ages (with some restrictions),
buy tickets onboard, get Priority Entry and
save time queuing in peak periods.*
ONBOARD PRICE WALK UP PRICE SAVING
ADULT
£20.50 £23.00 £2.50
CHILD
£15.50 £17.00 £1.50
OVER 65’S
£17.50 £21.00 £3.50
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TREVISO
AIRPORT
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TRAPANI
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TRAPANI
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PISA
AIRPORT
(PSA)
ROMA
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Buy on line or onboard!
Sea Life London Aquarium
The Sea Life London Aquarium is one of the
largest aquariums in Europe. It has over
400 different species in over 50 different
displays. When buying onboard passengers
receive Priority Entry with their tickets
which can save them time queuing in peak
periods.*
ONBOARD PRICE WALK UP PRICE SAVING
ADULT
£17.00 £19.00 £2.00
CHILD
£12.00 £14.00 £2.00
OVER 65’s
£14.00 £18.00 £4.00
Take the award-winning City Sightseeing
Dublin Tour for a 90-minute ride through
Ireland’s capital, covering the city’s best
attractions. With commentaries in diff erent
languages and departures daily every 8-15
minutes, buy on board (SELECTED FLIGHTS
ONLY) and your ticket will be valid for two
days, kids go free and you’ll get 10% off
your next City Sightseeing Tour.
ONBOARD PRICE WALK UP PRICE
ADULT
£14.00 £16.00
Madame Tussauds
Want to get up close to your heroes? With a
new fi gure created every month there’s always
someone new to see at Madame Tussauds from
celebrities and fi lm stars to sportsmen and
royalty. Tickets sold on Ryanair are cheaper and
they are priority tickets so passengers can save
time queuing in peak periods.*
ONBOARD PRICE WALK UP PRICE SAVING
ADULT
£25.50 £29.00 £3.50
CHILD
£19.00 £25.00 £6.00
Dutyfree
Dutyfree Spirits
Gordon’s, Bells, Bushmills, Johnnie Walker
Red Label, Captain Morgan
€12.00 for 1 litre
Cigarettes
Marlboro Gold, Marlboro Red,
Benson+Hedges, John Player Blue
€35.00 for 200
Available on selected fl ights, Spirits and Tobacco
products are not available on intra-EU fl ights. Range
varies by aircraft, your crew can confi rm which items are
available to purchase onboard your fl ight. Passengers
under the age of 18 are not entitled to purchase spirits
or cigarettes. Duty Free allowances per person are 200
cigarettes and 1 litre of Alcoholic drinks exceeding 22%.
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