| If you are sick of the touristy resorts and your | | | | hunger. |
| heart desires something quaint and unusual, then | | | | Visit the local market, where you can pick up the |
| spend your holiday in Ayamonte, Spain. The | | | | catch of the day, whether it is fish or seafood, |
| connecting town to Villa Real in Portugal; you are | | | | and grab the freshest f fruit and vegetables to |
| able to get the ferry back and forward, or drive | | | | accompany your meal. Visit local bars to the |
| the short distance over the bridge. Passports are | | | | market, and off the Calle de Cristobal Colon, you |
| not required here, but the police do stop checks | | | | can stop in a little restaurant and eat prawns, |
| every now and again. | | | | friend with garlic and piri piri. It's such a cheap |
| Ayamonte, is a beautiful little port, and is gathered | | | | meal, yet one of the best things you will eat |
| around a little square. The ornate decoration really | | | | when you are there. |
| makes this village, with tiled seats for you to rest | | | | Walk along the waterfront of the river and see |
| in the sun, and statues and small fountains to look | | | | Portugal across the water, as well as watch |
| at. Palm trees grow high, making you feel as if | | | | wildlife and beautiful views of the bridge. |
| you are somewhere far more exotic. The town | | | | Spain is only three hours on the plane, and is a |
| goes off the square in little streets, offering local | | | | gorgeous alternative to an English holiday this |
| produce, fish and tiny little tapas bars, offering a | | | | summer. Make sure you have your passport, |
| selection of mouth watering snacks to quell the | | | | Travel Insurance and go! |