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August is a great time to travel and here are 5 of our top picks for the month.
August is the perfect time to hire a car, and explore the breathtaking scenery of Iceland!
The weather in August is sunny, and the road conditions are perfect for a road trip around
the Golden Circle! From Thingvellir national park, and Vik beach.
To trying local delicacies in Reykjavik, and to exploring the stunning south coast - Iceland
it's an adventure that you’ll never forget with something for everyone.
From August 4th to 6th, Berlin will see over 800,000 visitors from all over the world,
joining in to celebrate the International Berlin Beer Festival! It really is the place
to be, with live international artists playing music on over 19 stages, and did we mention
it’s free?
The last Wednesday of August is when the world's largest food fight descends onto Valencia!
La Tomatina is held in the town of Bunol, 20,000 will participate in the fun of ripe
tomato throwing for one hour! And with an official afterparty it’s definitely worth
a visit.
In the small town of Llanwrtyd Wells is host to the Bog Snorkeling championships! this
August Competitors race along two lengths of a 60-yard
trench cut through the peat bog. There’s even a novelty category where it’s all about
the costume, and just finishing the length! When the championships are over, fear not
because Wales has a lot to offer with beautiful landscapes, and fantastichiking trails.
August in the Algarve is the place to be for sandy beaches, and beautiful weather. However
it’s also a region of hidden delights, and although the beautiful beaches may be busy,
we recommend heading inland to find the simple restaurants where the taste of fresh fish
drizzled with a local olive oil will send your taste buds into a frenzy.
Head east towards Monte Gordo for authentic and rural architecture, and a slower pace
to your holiday.
That’s our top picks for Travelling Better in August!
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