Mediterranean Sea

L'Escala

Paul — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:41:22 +0100

About L’Escala
L’Escala is an old fishing village. These days tourism is a major source of income, but every evening the fishermen still launch their boats. They fish using traditional methods, with lanterns and long nets.

Diving L’Escala
Boats regularly depart from L’Escala to the Medes Islands (Iles Medes). Contrary to 'big brother' L’Estartit, you can enjoy perfectly good shore dives from here.

L'Estartit

Paul — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:39:40 +0100

About L’Estartit

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The Medes Islands

Paul — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:37:30 +0100

About the Medes Islands

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Marseille

Paul — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:34:07 +0100

Melting pot
Marseille is a port and the diversity of cultures is great. In the streets you will find a colourful assortment of clothing shops, small bars and restaurants. The typical resident of Marseilles is a product of Southern European culture: hard-working, stubborn and proud. This comes forth in a strong dialect. During the day Marseille is friendliness itself, in the evenings it can become boisterous in parts. Make sure, therefore, that you don’t get lost.

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Bandol

Paul — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:11:50 +0100

Typical holiday village
There is a relaxed, holiday feel to Bandol. The residents take their time and don’t seem to know the meaning of stress. Bandol is a popular holiday destination. It is wise to book a hotel or campground in advance because during the summer the little place is literally bursting at the seams. The peak season is between mid-July and mid-August. After mid-August the crowds gradually decrease and there is plenty of room on the beach again.

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