The phrase
"picturesque village" means a small and beautiful village that looks like it belongs in a picture because of its charming and scenic qualities.
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There are a number of
picturesque villages dotted around, so it's easy for visitors to find a cosy local pub or pretty tea room to enjoy.
Situated in the heart of
picturesque village of Alton it provides an ideal base for touring the surrounding areas of the Staffordshire Moorlands and Derbyshire Dales.
Some of these even include stops
in picturesque villages for lunch, making for a day out that encapsulates both the charm of Santorini's landscape and rich culture.
SELF CATERING Holiday Accommodation The fishing village of Alvor, one of the
most picturesque villages of the Algarve, is situated on the estuary of the river, Rio Alvor.
All along the E009 road from Khorug to Langar there are plenty of
picturesque villages on the Afghan side of the Panj River.
The latter is a key inspiration in that while, notionally a platformer, Owlboy spends most of his time airborne, navigating dungeons, dodging enemy projectiles and
exploring picturesque villages suspended in the sky.
The South Valley is a broad countryside area, with forests, agricultural land and
picturesque villages which have maintained a long gastronomical tradition of Cusco's emblematic dishes, such as the Pork Crackling (Chicharrón), in Saylla, and the Oven - baked Guinea Pig (Cuy), in Tipón.
In fact, the southern side of the island has mostly developed in tourism, while the central and the northern side has remained unspoiled and authentic,
with picturesque villages away from mass tourism.
Southern Cyprus is sometimes solely as a party destination for Brits but to dismiss it would be to miss out on everything it has to offer, such
as picturesque villages, the stunning Troödos Mountains, ancient Curium with its Greek theatre and the museums and palace of the capital, Nicosia.
Only about 50 kilometers east of Málaga lies Frigiliana, probably one of the most
picturesque villages along the Costa del Sol just in the foothills of the Sierras de Tejeda National Park.
The Ucassaim village lies just 2 kms from the main town of Mapusa and is a
very picturesque village strewn with paddy fields divided by a small rivulet branching from the Mapusa river.
Nearby there are
many picturesque villages full of beautiful and artistic history: Monticchiello (it can be reached by foot along the paths through the woods), Pienza, Montefollonico, Montalcino, Cortona, etc..
With
picturesque villages scattering the coastline, a unique cuisine and a culture influenced by its European neighbours, as well as mainland Spain, Ibiza guarantees any visitor a holiday to remember.
One of Britain's best - loved mountains, Snowdon, soars above a majestic landscape of lakes, forests and
picturesque villages like Betws - y - Coed and Beddgelert.
Our partner surf camp is located in Tamraght, a quiet,
picturesque village between Banana Village and the popular surf town of Taghazout.
Here, well - off public sector types oozing middle class in
picturesque villages spend much of their time wavering between orange and red.
Epping, N.D., is a
tiny picturesque village of fewer than 100 people on a rail spur with some restored buildings housing a museum and a wheat elevator at the end of the street.
The incredible food is all locally sourced, and the restaurant overlooks a beautiful terrace and a pool, with the
absurdly picturesque village of Les Baux perched on the steep rocky mountain just above it.
It's a living, working area though, with hundreds of bustling towns,
gorgeous picturesque villages and even the bright lights of the city in metropolitan, Derby.
Stroll around
picturesque villages Leura and Blackheath for antique stores, quirky cafés and top - notch restaurants, then spend the night in a luxury lodge or charming B&B.
So if ancient temple ruins are your thing, this province — an expanse of mostly flat land, covered in rice fields and dotted with
wonderfully picturesque villages — begs to be explored.
Indeed the area of Porto, Douro Valley and its quaint
picturesque villages hold such variate gems as breathtaking landscapes, delicious food and warm - hearted people.
It is a rare combination of long arrays of snow capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges, Tibetan monasteries, hot - springs, and
picturesque villages inhabited by simple
Most of the tour consisted of stops in
picturesque villages straight out of a Thomas Kinkade painting, where our group would pile out of the van for 15 minutes, take the obligatory snapshots, and then pile back in to the next stop and repeat.
Yamba, Ballina and Lismore each has its own vibrant arts scene and
picturesque villages complete with fruit stalls, antique stores, boutiques, cake shops and cafes.
This resort offers excellent value for money and a useful base from which to explore the
nearby picturesque villages and scenic coastline, including the famous sand dunes at Maspalomas.
Thimble Islands Bed & Breakfast is within walking distance of beautiful beaches,
picturesque village greens, nature walks, and vibrant cultural life, as well as a short drive from New Haven and only 75 miles from New York.
Cruise out of Ho Chi Minh City to uncover white sand
beaches picturesque villages, visit children at an orphanage, and learn about the sacrifices of soldiers...
The biggest and most notable improvement here are the levels which are easily two or three times as big as Sniper Elite 3's largest examples and cover quite a few varied settings, from a giant bridge holding up a huge railway gun and the surrounding countryside to
picturesque villages overshadowed by fortifications.
A spokesman for the estate agents, Carter Jonas, says: «Beckside is a particularly rare and very viable investment opportunity, with Staithes such a tranquil and
picturesque village noted for its sheltered harbour bounded by high cliffs.