The beauty of cross-country skiing is that you’re able to admire the stunning scenery around you whilst skiing on crisp white snow, compared to downhill skiing when you move at a much faster pace. Take your time to marvel at the fascinating wildlife, beautiful winter flowers and sky-blue alpine lakes. In some places you can […]
What better way to learn about our walking and cycling holidays in the Algarve than from our reps on the ground – Tony and Ludmilla? This husband and wife team have worked for Headwater since 2001 and we caught up with them on a recent visit to this unspoilt region of Portugal… What do you […]
It’s getting on to that special time of year…already the weather is a little nippier, and the nights are drawing in. When it’s cold, it’s tempting to stay inside. But here’s one fact about the winter: the best places to be are out there in the great outdoors! Perhaps you don’t believe us, but if you […]
Producing over 4.5 million tonnes per year, Italy is the largest producer of wine in the world. And it’s good stuff too! The Italian’s are proud of their wine and when digging a little deeper into the Italian wine scene you soon realise it’s a complex subject that the whole nation, from Piedmont in the […]
We caught up with Headwater’s Tuscany and The Cinque Terre guide, Elisabetta Piseddu, to find out what she loves about this timeless area of Italy… How long have you been guiding Headwater’s Tuscany and The Cinque Terre walk? Three years, although I’ve been working as a guide since 2007 so it’s certainly something I love! […]
Whether it’s powering through the wild Scottish Highlands or exploring quaint Catalan villages, cycling is a great way to get around. Out in the fresh air, cruising at the perfect speed, you feel like there’s nowhere you and your trusty steed can’t go. Until, that is, you hit that stubborn hill or killer extra mile. […]
We caught up with Luigi Esposito, resident guide on Headwater’s Amalfi Coast Walk, to see why working in one of Europe’s most picturesque corners ticks the job satisfaction box… How long have you been a Headwater guide and what made you choose this job? I’ve led Headwater’s Amalfi Coast Walk for the last 5 […]
There are few sights more welcome at a party than a chilled bottle of Cava. One of Spain’s finest exports, this delicious sparkling wine can be found in most supermarkets for a very reasonable price. Of course, like most wines, there is much more to Cava than meets the eye, with all sorts of varieties to choose from.
