Headwater's Top Ten Coastal Escapes

    BRIGHTON, ENGLAND, May 22, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The magic of the coast has attracted visitors for centuries: artists inspired by the luminous light; sailors allured by the pounding ocean waves; lovers seduced by leisurely seafood lunches, and families drawn to fun-filled days on wide sandy beaches. Simply taking a deep breath of the crisp salty air feels good!

It's impossible to resist the appeal of Brittany's spectacular Emerald Coast, with its pink granite cliffs, poppy-fringed beaches and deserted little coves. Cycling holidays are the perfect way to pootle around the traffic-free lanes, little harbours and preserved walled towns - and, as it's mainly flat, it's a great choice for family cycling holidays or first timers!

Headwater's Cycling in Catalunya explores the pretty unspoilt coast to the south of Roses, and takes you through olive groves, peach orchards and sun-soaked villages unchanged over the centuries.

The diminutive island of Gozo is possibly not the most obvious cycling choice, yet its lovely tranquil tracks, sleepy sunny hamlets and relaxed little harbours make it perfect for exploring by bike! Guests choosing our Highlights of Gozo Cycling holiday also benefit from luxury **** and ***** hotels throughout!

Sicily's northern coast is home to the Riserva dello Zingaro, one of Italy's most pristine coastal nature reserves, and is a paradise for bird lovers and walking enthusiasts. Customers on the Secrets of Sicily Walking holiday and Secrets of Sicily Cycling holidays will discover coral-lined grottoes, unspoilt sandy beaches, fragrant orange groves and hidden bays lapped by azure seas.

Few tourists venture inland and explore the Heart of Sardinia so this twin centre guided walking holiday week offers the perfect opportunity to combine off-the-beaten-track inland exploring with time on the coast too. We've chosen pretty special hotels here too - with **** luxury guaranteed throughout.

The remote southwest corner of Crete remains totally unspoilt with locals still reliant on boats and donkeys for their daily commute! Most of the walking is on magnificent coastal paths, above deserted sandy beaches, with highlights including the spectacular White Mountains and lush Samaria Gorge.

Our Azores Island Adventure explores one of the worlds' most spectacular and diverse archipelagos, with verdant gorges, thermal pools and stunning green/blue lakes. Your stay is rounded off with an unforgettable whale-watching trip.

Headwater introduces you to the Secret Tenerife, the little-known northwestern corner few tourists ever see. It's a region of lush terraced valleys, cool pine forests, panoramic seascapes and soaring volcanic cliffs. Base for the week is the gorgeous 20-room **** San Roque Hotel on the edge of the Teide National Park and just a stone's throw from the pretty port and cobbled streets of Garachico.

Our ultimate, and possibly most luxurious, coastal holiday is based on a luxury cruising yacht sailing around the Galapagos Islands. The wildlife here cannot be bettered anywhere else in the world and, with visitor numbers strictly limited, visitors today see the same sights as Darwin discovered 300 years ago. A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Order our NEW 2010 brochures to find out more about our extensive range of holidays.
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