What is happening in June?

When June comes, Festivals, Concerts, Exhibitions will begin from all around the world. So lets look at the events which will happen in June.

Lisbon/Portugal, Feast of St Anthony

12th - 14th June 2011

Lisbon Festival is also known as the feast of Saint Anthony festival is celebrated throughout Lisbon, notably in the Alfama district and on the Avenida da Liberdade where there is a huge parade. The festival consists of food and drink with the locals putting up lanterns and streamers, dancing and singing, in the streets. Fado music can be heard throughout the city and grilled sardines are eaten in huge quantities. During this festival, it is a tradition to offer a small pot of basil to loved ones.

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Zurich/Switzerland, Zurich Festival

17th June - 10th July 2011

The Zurich Festival will once again be presenting a unique combination of opera, concerts, dance, drama and fine art, thus demonstrating the rich variety offered by Zurich's cultural institutions this year.

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Basel/Switzerland, Art Basel

15th - 19th June 2011

The previous one (Art 41 Basel), 62,500 people attended the last edition of this favorite rendezvous for the global artworld, including art collectors, art dealers, artists, curators and other art enthusiasts.

The world's premier international art show for Modern and contemporary works, Art Basel features nearly 300 leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. More than 2,500 artists, ranging from the great masters of Modern art to the latest generation of emerging stars, are represented in the show's multiple sections. The exhibition includes the highest-quality paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, photographs, video and editioned works.

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Hafnarfjörður/Iceland, Viking Festival

16th - 20th June 2011

On 16 June 2011 on the soutwest coast of Iceland in the small port town of Hafnarfjörður will begin an international festival of Vikings.

The Viking Festival 2011 is from 16th to 20th of June. The opening is on the 16th at 16:00. The festival activities are fight shows, storytelling, glima, archery, music and much more. You don't want to miss The Viking Festival this year. The markets open at 13:00 and until 21:00. In the evening there will be viking feast at Viking restaurant and stays until 4 in the morning.

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London/United Kingdom, Wimbledon Championships

Qualifying: 13rd - 16th June 2011
The Championships: 20th June - 3rd July 2011

You will have chance to see the best players from 60 countries compete in the five main Championships events in 2011. Nadal, Federer, Djokovic, Roddick, Clijsters, Williams, Sharapova ,you will see these players joined by Veteran, Juniors and Wheelchair competitors in the second week of the Tournament, playing in their own events on the Championships lawns.

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It is time to go IBIZA

Ibiza is much more than an ordinary island. It is very popular destination through its wonderful beaches, clear blue seas and excellent nightclubs. Ibiza surface is 541 22 km² and the population of island is 75000 inhabitants. The length of costline is 200km / nearly 125 mile with many small coves and over 50 stunning beaches. In June, The clubs start to open with cool parties and the music scene comes alive.So it is time to go Ibiza.

The most popular beaches are Talamanca Beach, Figueretas Beach, Playa d'en Bossa Beach, Es Cavallet Beach, Las Salinas Beach , Cala Jondal Beach, Sa Caleta Beach.

Caleta Beach Bossa Beach

There are many hotels on the island which are in the range from convenient Ibiza budget lodging to luxury accommodation, both on the seafront and inland. Especially during the peak tourist season (July to August), If you go there without making any reservation, finding resort accommodation can be difficult and therefore you should be quick to book your hotel in Ibiza with GalaHotels.

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MALTA: THE HEART OF THE MEDTERRANEAN

The island of Malta is a small but heavily populated island located 90 km south os Sicily, with 1.2 million tourists every year. Tourism infrastructure has increased dramatically over the years and a number of good-quality hotels are present on the island. The ratio of inbound tourists to outbound tourists is decreasing.  Consisting of seven islands, Malta is a popular tourist resort with the sea proximity, exciting night life and a history dating back thousands of years.

  

Everywhere you go, a different historic sight awaits.  Temples, palaces, cathedrals, as well as forts provide a history you can almost touch. Sound plays an important segment in the life of the islands. The mix of fireworks and village band marches transforms a summer night into a special memory.   The advantage of a stay on the Maltese Islands is which you can experience several holidays in one.

  

The Maltese Islands aren’t very large. The public bus services on Malta and Gozo is a good way to get around. The longest bus journey takes about fifty minutes and the normal ride is between twenty   and thirty minutes. But bofore you go there, you should know that the traffic drives on the left as in UK.

Do Not Back Before Do These!

Participate the local village festivals, such as Malta International Fireworks or Art Festival, in summer with fireworks and horseracing in the streets of Malta and Goza.

Go snorkelling or scuba-diving, it is possible all year-round. The best sites are Cirkewwa and Qawra Point. The Wied Iz-Zurrieg is being popular for night dives.  On of the most popular place in Gozo is  Dwejra Point.

Go to the beaches on the north coast. The best beaches are at Golden Bay, Paradise Bay, Armier Bay, Mellieha Bay and Ghajn Tuffieha Bay. Il-Qawra is better known as the inland sea, with the crystal-clear water, secluded bathing pool and sheer cliffs. For an unspoilt sandy beach, attempt Ir-Ramla il-Wamra.