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Roadtrip In Spain: Last Stops, La Manga, Cartagena and Murcia

Posted on April 3, 2025 | Leave a comment

On The Way To The Murcia Region

Last stop on this train road trip. We arrived from Madrid late in the day at the superb Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa, the most beautiful hotel of this exciting journey, which began in Barcelona. The grounds, the golf course where we had a lesson, the restaurants where we dined, the room, the spa, the pools… the breakfasts: everything is designed to make you feel happy! Even the weather, with a clear blue sky!

The very next day, we visited the famous Cartagena with a guide who was a fount of knowledge about the history of this maritime city, whose origins date back to antiquity. I particularly enjoyed the Molinete Roman Forum Museum, located on the very site of the Roman forum (photo above and photomontage “Day 2”). Then we went to the Roman theater, dating from the 1st century AD. Allow one to two days to discover the most iconic monuments.

Day three: we meet up with our friendly guide (from the previous day) in the student city of Murcia, whose origins date back to 831 BC. Arriving at the magnificent Plaza Cardinal Belluga, we discover Murcia Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace (with its beautiful painted façade). We visit a few more Baroque churches and monuments, and in the late afternoon, we relax on the terrace of a café located behind the cathedral. Enjoying the pace of the city.

                    La Manga, Cartagena and Murcia in pictures

Day 1 : The Hotel

Day 2 : Golf Lesson And Cartagena Visit

Day 3 : A Walk in Murcia

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés

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Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa, Spanish Tourism Board, Turismo Region de Murcia

Many thanks to the Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa, the Spanish Tourism Board and Turismo Region de Murcia . As always, these are my opinions.

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Roadtrip en Espagne : derniers arrêts, La Manga, Carthagène et Murcie

Posted on April 2, 2025 | Leave a comment

A la découverte de la région de Murcie

Dernier arrêt de ce roadtrip en train. Nous arrivons de Madrid en fin de journée au superbe Hôtel Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa, le plus bel hôtel de cet excitant périple, commencé à Barcelone. Le site, le golf où nous eu une leçon, les restaurants où nous avons dîné, la chambre, le spa, les piscines… les petits déjeuners : tout est fait pour que l’on s’y sente heureux! Même la météo avec un ciel bleu azur!

Dès le lendemain, nous visitons la fameuse Carthagène avec une guide intarissable sur l’histoire de cette ville maritime, dont la création remonte à l’Antiquité. J’ai beaucoup aimé le Musée Forum Romain Molinete, situé sur le site même du forum romain (photo ci-dessus et photomontage “Jour 2”). Puis nous nous sommes rendus au théâtre romain, datant du Ier siècle apr. J.-C. Comptez un à deux jours, pour découvrir les monuments les plus emblématiques.

Troisième jour : nous rejoignons notre sympathique guide, (de la veille), dans la ville estudiantine de Murcie, dont la création remonte à 831 apr. J.-C. En arrivant à la magnifique plaza Cardinal Belluga, nous découvrons la Cathedral de Murcia et le Palais Épiscopal (à la très belle façade peinte). Nous visitons encore quelques églises baroques et monuments, et en fin d’après-midi, nous nous posons à la terrasse d’un café, située derrière la cathédrale. L’art du farniente. 

                    La Manga, Carthagène et Murcie en images

Jour 1 : L’hôtel

Jour 2 : leçon de golf et visite de Carthagène

Jour 3 : promenade guidée dans Murcia

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés

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Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa, Office du tourisme espagnol, Turismo Region de Murcia

Un grand merci au  Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa, à l’Office du tourisme espagnol et à Turismo Region de Murcia. Comme toujours, ce sont mes opinions.

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Corsica, France: From Bastia To Corte (1)

Posted on January 4, 2019 | Leave a comment

An Original Way of Traveling

A Mix of TGV & Ferry

When I was offered to travel to Corsica with a TGV with SNCB International and ferry of Corsica Linea, I was very curious to experience this way of traveling! Departure from Brussels from Gare du Midi around 10 a.m. In the comfort of the first class, I quietly watch the landscape scroll.

Arrived in Marseille at 3:50 p.m. The subway is direct (2 or 3 stations) to the ferries of Corsica Linea which is located in a renovated area, with large modern shopping malls in old warehouses. How to wait before boarding the Pascal Paoli ferry at 6 p.m. for Bastia? Do some shopping : I took the opportunity to buy Detox Kusmi Tea (a soulful memory of the Paris fashion weeks years ago, lololol!).

We had dinner in the ferry restaurant. Everything was really fine: the crew was super pro and the night route allows you to reach your destination early. My only con, some travelers: as a woman, I did not feel comfortable crossing the corridors, alone. 

The spectacle of the sunrise when approaching the port of Bastia is absolutely gorgeous! 

From Bastia To Corte

The Old Port of Bastia

At 7 a.m., we land at Bastia. Early fall, the trees start to slightly become orange under a shy sun. After a long break in an outside cafe, we walk in empty picturesque streets leading to the Old Port. The city wakes up slowly. I like the South, its rhythm.

  

Lunch in Folelli

I fruletti

In the late morning, we leave Bastia for the village of Folleli, where we have lunch at the restaurant I Fulett. Our long table is on a pleasant terrace with enough sun to believe summer is not over. The Mediterranean cuisine with Corsican and Italian influences is delicious. I even took a dessert (my dishes pictured above and below)! 

The Parc Galéa

We take the road towards Taglio Isolaccio to visit the Parc Galéa, where I had a big crush for the cactus gardens (photos above and below). This park allows to discover the natural and cultural heritage of Corsica.Visitors can attend lectures on various topics, or have guided tours and educational workshops. 

  

Corsican Whisky

Domaine Mavela

Surprise: Corsican whiskey! The Mavela distillery produces spirits and has partnered with the Pietra brewery to produce quality Corsican whiskeys under the name P & M. I do not drink alcohol, but I am always curious about terroirs and know-how. After a tour of the distillery, we tasted different liqueurs (like those of Cédrat Natura and Clémentine Natura) and some whiskeys.

Then we leave for Corte, where we sleep tonight. To be continued…

    

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés

Informations  

To go to Corsica by Ferry : www.corsicalinea.com, Sales office in Brussels : T. 02/620 06 76, resa.benelux@corsicalinea.com

To go to Marseille by train : www.sncb-international.com. 2 or 3 connections a day by TGV Brussels-France (duration: 5h10). If you buy your TGV tickects online, you can print them at your home, or download them with the SNCB International mobile appli.

CCI de Bastia et de la Haute-Corse : www.ccihc.fr

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Many thanks to the Corsica Linea, SNCB International and CCI de Bastia et de la Haute-Corse, for this beautiful invitation. As always these are opinions.

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