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Callander

Callander is a small town in Stirlingshire in the Central Belt of Scotland. Tourist publicity calls it "The Gateway to the Highlands" and for once that over-used term is correct: the town sits right on the lowland-highland fault line, with crags looming just north of town, and streams racing out of the mountains to form the River Teith. Gaelic was spoken here until about 1900. The main reason to come is to see The Trossachs, the eastern part of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

Callander had a population of 3080 in 2020. To older visitors, it will always be "Tannochbrae": it was the location for the 1962-71 BBC series Dr Finlay's Casebook, with the theme music dancing over the view of the River Teith bridge.

Visit Callander is the tourist office, mid-town at 55 Main St, open daily 9:30AM-4PM.

Get in
By car: the usual approach is M9 past Stirling, exit at Jcn 10 for A84 west through Doune.

By bus: First Scotland East Bus 59 runs from Stirling hourly M-Sa (every 2 hours Su) via Blair Drummond and Doune to Callander, taking 45 min.

Bus 978 runs daily from Edinburgh, taking just under two hours via the airport, Grangemouth, Stirling and Doune. It continues to Crianlarich, Tyndrum, Dalmally, Taynuilt and Oban.

On the first and third Saturday of the month, two buses 160 & S60 run between Stirling, Callander, Crianlarich and Tyndrum.

By train: the railway closed in 1965, so get off at Stirling and take Bus 59. Dunblane station is closer if you have a bike, but there's no onward public transport. Some of the torn-up track was recycled into the transit system for Mexico City's 1968 Summer Olympics.

By bike: Callander is on National Cycle Network Route 7 Glasgow-Inverness. The cycle track northbound follows the disused railway towards Kilmahog and Strathyre.

Get around
You need a car or bike to reach the Trossachs or Lake of Menteith.

As of Dec 2022, no taxi firm operates here. You probably have to hire from Dunblane or Stirling.

See

 * are where the Keltie Water tumbles over the Highland Boundary Fault: Breac Linn is Gaelic for "speckled pool". A circular walk from the village is 3 miles, but in 2022 the bridge has again been damaged so you have to come back the same way.
 *  The Trossachs are the main reason to come here: follow A84 then A821 west. It's a longer drive to reach the shores of Loch Lomond, either via Drymen to Balmaha, or via Aberfoyle east on B829 to Inversnaid.
 *  The Trossachs are the main reason to come here: follow A84 then A821 west. It's a longer drive to reach the shores of Loch Lomond, either via Drymen to Balmaha, or via Aberfoyle east on B829 to Inversnaid.
 *  The Trossachs are the main reason to come here: follow A84 then A821 west. It's a longer drive to reach the shores of Loch Lomond, either via Drymen to Balmaha, or via Aberfoyle east on B829 to Inversnaid.

Do

 * Climb Ben Ledi 4 miles west above Kilmahog. It's 879 m (2884 ft) high, so it's a Corbett. Just south of Loch Lubnaig, turn off A84 onto the track signed "Strathyre Forest Cabins" to reach the car park (which fills up on fine summer weekends). The path is obvious enough. Near the top are two grassy false summits; the rocky true summit is marked by a cross for Sgt Harry Lawrie of the Mountain Rescue Team, killed nearby in a helicopter crash in 1987.
 * Callander Highland Games were usually held in late July at Lagrannoch Field. But they haven't happened since 2018 and it's not known if they'll return in 2023.
 * Jazz & Blues Festival is held in late Sep or early Oct.
 * Jazz & Blues Festival is held in late Sep or early Oct.

Buy

 * Tesco Express west end of Main St is open M-Sa 6AM-11PM, Su 10AM-6PM.
 * Co-op Food is east by the Toy Museum.
 * Dreadnought Filling Station is on A84 east side of town by the caravan park. It's open daily 7AM-10PM.

Eat

 * Main street going west has Puddingstone Place, Back Bar, Bruno's fish & chips, Frying Dutchman, Luti's Pizza, Fat Jack's Diner, Old Bank Restaurant (below) and Poppies Hotel (see Sleep).

Drink

 * Lade Inn is at Kilmahog, junction of A84 and A821, open daily noon-9PM.
 * Trossachs Distillery two miles east of town produces McQueen Gin. There's a distillery shop but no tours.
 * Trossachs Distillery two miles east of town produces McQueen Gin. There's a distillery shop but no tours.

Sleep

 * B&Bs line Main St and the slopes behind, some seasonal. Westbound as you enter town they include Abbotsford Lodge, Glengarry, Ben A'an, Auld Forge, Dalgair House, Heather House, Crags Hotel, The Waverley (see Drink), Annfield House, Arden House, The Knowe (below), Crown Hotel, Southfork Villa, Old Rectory and Lubnaig.
 * B&Bs line Main St and the slopes behind, some seasonal. Westbound as you enter town they include Abbotsford Lodge, Glengarry, Ben A'an, Auld Forge, Dalgair House, Heather House, Crags Hotel, The Waverley (see Drink), Annfield House, Arden House, The Knowe (below), Crown Hotel, Southfork Villa, Old Rectory and Lubnaig.
 * B&Bs line Main St and the slopes behind, some seasonal. Westbound as you enter town they include Abbotsford Lodge, Glengarry, Ben A'an, Auld Forge, Dalgair House, Heather House, Crags Hotel, The Waverley (see Drink), Annfield House, Arden House, The Knowe (below), Crown Hotel, Southfork Villa, Old Rectory and Lubnaig.

Connect
Callander has 4G from all UK carriers. As of Dec 2022, the signal extends into the lowlands east towards Stirling, but soon cuts out as you go north or west into the Highlands. 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * Doune nearby to the east has an imposing castle, and Dunblane has a fine cathedral.
 * Stirling is a miniature Edinburgh, with its castle perched on a crag. Bridge of Allan is its university quarter.
 * A84 north from Callander leads into the Highlands, via Crianlarich either west to Oban for ferries to the Hebrides, or north to Glencoe, Ben Nevis and Skye.

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Caloocan

Caloocan or Kalookan is a city in northern Metro Manila. Caloocan is a large suburb of Manila, and is predominantly residential, mostly home to people relocated from Manila's slums. There is also a noticeable lack of tourist attractions.

Understand
Once a large municipality of Rizal, Caloocan today is divided into two non-contiguous areas, urbanized South Caloocan and suburban North Caloocan (also known locally as Bukid as it used to be countryside of rice paddies), a result of the absorption of its several barangays (then barrios), most notably Novaliches, into Quezon City, established to be the capital of the Philippines.

By plane
The city, like the rest of Metro Manila, is served internationally by NAIA.

By train
Take the LRT Line 1 and alight at either 5th Avenue or Monumento stations. You can also take the MRT and transfer to a bus at North Avenue and continue onward to Monumento, or take the LRT from Roosevelt or Balintawak stations up to Monumento.

Philippine National Railways (PNR) operates commuter trains between Tutuban or FTI stations (in Manila and Taguig respectively) and Governor Pascual station in Malabon. Trains call at 5th Avenue, 10th Avenue (Asistio) and Caloocan (Sangandaan).

By bus
Caloocan is the terminus of the EDSA Carousel bus rapid transit line from Parañaque via EDSA. Other city bus routes also pass through Caloocan, originating from Bulacan or Parañaque via MacArthur Hwy, Rizal Ave and C-4 Road.

Victory Liner, which is headquartered in the city, has provincial services to its terminal near Monumento, and is the only provincial bus company serving the city. Other companies now only serve Cubao or Bocaue.

By jeepney
Jeepneys connect Caloocan with Manila, Malabon, Quezon City and Valenzuela. Many of these take Rizal Ave to Monumento or M.H. del Pilar St across the old town. They are also the predominant way to reach North Caloocan.

By car
Caloocan is served by EDSA and MacArthur Highway (Hwy 1), and C-4 Road (Rte 120). From Manila, it is connected via Rizal Avenue (Rte 150). The nearest expressways are North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) and the elevated Skyway. It takes about 40 minutes by driving to reach Caloocan.

North Caloocan is served by road via Novaliches in Quezon City or Valenzuela.

Get around
If you need to use public transportation try sakay.ph, it will show you the right type to your destination.

Small but convenient and very affordable tricycles ply around the city. Just say where you are going and they will bring you as fast as possible. Fares are at the range of (for single person payment) to  (if you want to ride the tricycle on a "special" basis - meaning you and your companions are the ones that will ride.)

Jeepneys also ply around with their own respective fixed routes. Metro Manila fares of a minimum of is applied. The city is geographically divided in to 2 parts, Caloocan City North and South. Taking a tricycle from Bagong Barrio, for example, is a big no-no among drivers. And besides, it is also not allowed by the local government.

See

 * Gubat sa Ciudad Resort - features several swimming pools and other water facilities for the whole family.
 * Gubat sa Ciudad Resort - features several swimming pools and other water facilities for the whole family.
 * Gubat sa Ciudad Resort - features several swimming pools and other water facilities for the whole family.

Budget
All these are around the Andres Bonifacio National Monument:

Stay safe
Northern Caloocan has a bad reputation for giant slums; exercise caution and stay away from any obvious slum area if you travel alone. Illegal drugs and petty crime is a major concern, so better stay away from those areas.

Women travelers must avoid walking alone, especially near run-down areas. Rape cases are all too common in the city, though most cases involve local females. After a controversial ordinance was signed, wearing skimpy shorts in public locations, including city streets, can lead to a fine.

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Calpe

Calpe (Valencian: Calp) is a town in the Costa Blanca region of Alicante, Spain. It is a very popular tourist resort, especially with British and German tourists, and also has a large expat community.

Understand
The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and the first permanent dwellings were built by the Iberians. Subsequently the Romans, Visigoths, and Arabs controlled the area, until the arrival of the Christian reconquista in the 13th century. From the 15th to 18th centuries the town and nearby coastal areas were ravaged by Barbary pirates; in a particularly egregious event in 1637 a large portion of the town's population was kidnapped by pirates and held hostage in Algiers for five years.

Mass tourism began in the 1970s, leading to the rampant development of tracts of holiday homes, with high-rise apartment buildings built right on the main beaches. Since the financial crisis of 2008 the building boom has largely ceased.

By plane
Alicante has the nearest international airport.

By car
From motorway AP-7, which connects Valencia with Alicante, take Exit 63 onto N-332 toward Calpe.

Beaches and water sport
Calpe has two urban beaches. (Playa del Arenal-Bol), to the west of the Penyal d'Ifach, is characterised by over a kilometre of fine sand and is has a pleasant tree-lined promenade. (Playa de Levante / Playa La Fossa), to the northwest, is somewhat smaller, also with a promenade. In the summer both beaches have lifeguards, first-aid stations, showers, toilets, and disabled access, loungers and umbrellas (for rent), and a range of shops and restaurants.

Further west is the smaller and quieter (Playa Puerto Blanco), with pebbles and coarse sand. Facilities here include toilets, foot washing stations, and lifeguards, as well as a nearby dive centre.

Eat
The main concentrations of restaurants are around the junctions of C/ Pintor Sorolla and C/ Blasco Ibanez in the town centre; at the harbour (to the east of the rock); and along the beachfront (to the north of the rock).

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Drink
There are some bars and discos at Calpe's La Fossa-Levante beach, which are well frequented by tourists during summer season.

Go next
Dénia, Altea, Benidorm and Alicante can all be reached via the Tram, which clings to the coast for most of its picturesque journey. You usually have to change in Benidorm if you're continuing to Alicante.

It's also possible to take a boat from the harbour to Dénia, Altea and Benidorm.

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Caltabellotta

Caltabellotta is a hilltop village in Sicily.

Get in
Local bus from Sciacca.

It is 60 km (37 mi) south of Palermo and about 45 km (28 mi) northwest of Agrigento.

Get around
Walk, but remember how to find a bus stop if you go downhill!

See
The whole of the top is fascinating; there's no waste of space and the tunnel under the crest has hugely different weather and outlook on each side. There is an interesting church at the east end.

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Caltagirone

Caltagirone is a town in central Sicily, Italy, most famous for its ceramics and long ceramic-decorated staircase. The city is one of the eight world heritage listed "Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto".

Get around
The adjacent train & bus stations are in the new town about 20 minutes walk from the centre of the old town. Some buses may also stop in the old town.

There are a few connecting buses linking the old and new towns. Alternatively, you could take a taxi or walk.

See

 * La Scala - the famous 142 steps staircase up to Santa Maria church, with each stair riser decorated with different ceramic tiles. Good views from the top.
 * St Francis Bridge (Ponte San Francesco) - an impressive ceramic tile decorated bridge at the entrance to the old town.

Buy

 * Ceramics of course. From one of the many shops lining La Scala. Specifically suggested is to see the Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art realized inside the beautiful Palazzo Ceramico. Located aside the monumental "Scala SS. Maria del Monte" it's a concentration of typical Sicilian food and ceramic articles of more than 20 exhibitors. Remarkable is the permanent show of sicilian muppets of the "Antico Teatro dei Pupi Siciliani". Inside there are available all the principal services you would need (WC, Internet connection, etc.)

Go next

 * The bus ride to Piazza Armerina gives a good view of Sicily's rugged interior and views across to Mount Etna.

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Caltanissetta

Caltanissetta is a medium-sized city in central Sicily, Italy. It features a rich and long history, the first settlement dating to the 19th century BC.

The city still has traces of the different cultures which followed one another in Sicily: its current structure dates to the 10th century AD and is due to the Arabs, while many additions were made during Norman times and under the Aragonese rule of the Moncada family.

During the 19th century, the city grew in wealth thanks to the extraction of vast nearby sulphur deposits. With 88 mines in its territory, Caltanissetta was nicknamed the world's sulphur capital.

During the third decade of the 20th century, there was a period of intense cultural activity — so much that famed writer Leonardo Sciascia called it a "little Athens".

After the Second World War the city started a slow decline and is now one of the provincial capitals with the highest unemployment rates in the country.

It is particularly famous for its Easter rituals, which take place from Palm Sunday to Easter Monday. Because of the similarity in their Easter traditions, Caltanissetta is twinned with the Spanish city of Seville.

By bus
The bus station is in front of the train station and a ten-minute walk from the city centre.

Many companies operate routes to Caltanissetta, linking it with other cities in Sicily and the rest of Italy. The main Sicilian destinations served with the highest frequency are:

 * Palermo circa 10 times per day, with a stop at Palermo's central railway station, in turn connected by train with the airport.
 * Catania circa 15 times per day, including an intermediate stop at Catania's airport and a final stop at the central railway station.
 * Agrigento circa 15 times per day. Due to the fact that the Catania-Caltanissetta line continues on to Agrigento, this route benefits from the same high frequency.
 * Enna circa 6 times per day to "Enna bassa" (the modern part of the city) and circa 8 times per day to "Enna alta" (the ancient part).
 * Gela circa 7 times per day.

The companies operating services to and from Caltanissetta include SAIS Autolinee, Interbus, SAIS Trasporti, and Astra.

By train
The city is served by two train stations: the central station and the Xirbi station, which lies outside the city. The central station is a stop in the Caltanissetta-Gela-Syracuse, Caltanissetta-Agrigento, Catania-Agrigento, and Caltanissetta-Palermo lines. Xirbi station is also important, as it lies on the most trafficked Sicilan line: the Catania-Palermo line.

Trains from Catania to Palermo stop at Xirbi and passengers directed to Caltanissetta can then transfer to a shuttle train, whose departure times are synchronised with the Catania-Palermo timetable.

All train passenger traffic is handled by Trenitalia.

By bus
The only form of collective public transport available in the city are buses, operated by the SCAT local company. All lines start and end at the central station, making it easy to transfer to trains or to intercity buses. There are six main lines, plus a special school line, a special line to the monumental cemetery, and one to the street market organised each Saturday.

A single ticket costs €1.20 and is valid for 75 minutes. Bought in bundles of twenty, they only cost €2 each. A day ticket costs €3, while weekly passes are available for €15.

By taxi
There are only a few taxis in the city and the only permanent taxi stops are at the central station and at the intercity bus terminal.

Religious architecture

 * See of the bishopry of Caltanissetta, is in the central square Piazza Garibaldi. It was built from 1560 to 1622 and features frescoes by the Flemish painter Guglielmo Borremans and a wooden statue of Saint Michael by Stefano Li Volsi. The interior, in Baroque style, is impressive and its blue dome is easily spotted from many parts of the city, providing an easy to follow landmark.
 * Just in front of the Cathedral, with its characteristic red-and-blue facade in an eclectic style.
 * At a short walk from the Cathedral, it is possibly the most impressive Baroque church in the city. Its interior is rich in marble and golden stuccoes. Attached to the church is the ancient It is nowadays used by the municipal library (biblioteca Scarabelli) and the conservatory.
 * It is a Norman church built on a pre-existing Arabic farmstead in the outskirts of the city.
 * A church deconsecrated since the late 19th century and renovated during the 2010s.
 * A baroque church with a crypt.
 * It serves as the city's cemetery. It is adjacent to the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli and conserves the remains of many illustrious citizens. Some of the tombs and chapels are richly decorated, including with statues of Francesco Biangardi and Michele Tripisciano.
 * It serves as the city's cemetery. It is adjacent to the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli and conserves the remains of many illustrious citizens. Some of the tombs and chapels are richly decorated, including with statues of Francesco Biangardi and Michele Tripisciano.

Palaces

Most of the palaces of note are located in the city centre, nearby Piazza Garibaldi. They include, among others:
 * The current city hall.
 * An incomplete palace, whose construction was interrupted because its owner Guillermo de Moncada was named Viceroy of Valencia and moved back to the Iberian Peninsula. Nowadays it hosts a movie theatre and the municipal art gallery.
 * The former city hospital.

Other

 * Probably built already during the 10th century, it was largely destroyed by an earthquake in 1567. Its two remaining towers can be seen just behind the monumental cemetery.
 * It was built during the 1900 jubilee, on top of San Giuliano mountain. It is a popular evening destination, especially during the hot summer months, due to the temperature usually being around 5 degrees lower than in the rest of the city.
 * Located in the central Piazza Garibaldi, it is probably the most iconic monument of the city and is often used as its informal symbol. It has been renovated and its lighting system creates suggestive effects during the evenings.
 * Surprisingly, one of the most known features of the city is its radio transmitter, due to it being the tallest structure in Italy.
 * The most interesting public parks are located in the city centre and are the elegant Villa Amedeo and Villa Cordova.

Museums

 * Opened in 2006, is in the outskirts of the city, just behind the Abbey of the Holy Ghost. It features numerous artefacts from prehistoric and historic times, from all-over the province. The museum host some copies of the artefacts exposed, which are free for the public to touch, so that blind or sight-impaired people can experience them.
 * It contains a rich collection of fossils and more than 5000 minerals. Opened in 2012, it hosts a permanent exhibition on the technological, scientific and social aspects of the sulphur mines of central Sicily.
 * Contains works from local artists, including the famed sculptor Michele Tripisciano, and temporary exhibitions with loans from all-over the world.
 * Hosted in an old underground anti-aerial bunker in the very centre of the city, it was opened in 2017. It doesn't have a permanent collection, but it hosts temporary exhibition of contemporary national and international artists.
 * Its permanent exhibition of sacred art and miniated books testifies to the artistic ferment characterising the city during the 18th and 19th centuries.

The Easter week

The central moment in the life of the city is the This is a period spanning from Palm Sunday to Easter Monday.

During this period the city fills with tourists and emigrants who come back to participate in the celebrations. It can be hard to find accommodation, unless it is reserved far in advance.

Theatre and cinema

 * Built in 1873, during the second half of the 20th century the theatre was closed for a long time. It was renovated and finally reopened in 1997 and it has since been the main theatre of the city. Tickets can be purchased via LiveTicket.

Visits to archaeological sites

 * An archeological park with excavations, roughly 8 km east of the city. The excavations unearthed remains from the bronze age, the Greek period, and the Roman one. Of particular value is its necropolis.
 * The site is marked by the passage of different civilizations: the Castelluccio culture, the Siceliotes during the bronze age, and the Greeks.
 * Originally a bronze age village, it flourished during the 7th century BC as a fortress. Presumably built by the Sican culture, it was then inhabited by the Sicels, the Greeks and the Romans. The presence of early Christian tombs testifies its importance at least up to the 1st century AD.

Industrial archaeology and visits to inactive sulphur mines
Central Sicily and the Province of Caltanissetta in particular are scattered with many former sulphur mines (Zolfare). Some of these have been turned into industrial archaeological sites and are open to visits. In the following, we list the closest to the city proper. The Mines Touristic District website contains extensive information on most of the mines in the provinces of Caltanissetta, Agrigento and Enna.

 * One of the oldest, deepest, and most profitable mines. Mining activity in the area was recorded already at the beginning of the 18th century. It was the theatre of many accidents in which hundreds of miners lost their lives. The most notable is probably the 1881 accident in which 65 miners died, including 19 children. Because of their agility and small size, children (known in Sicilian as Carusi) were used extensively in the mines. Those who died at work were buried in a nearby cemetery, the Cimitero dei Carusi, which is nowadays open for visits.
 * It is one of the earliest mines to open and, again, one of the deadliest ones. It is particularly famous for the many strikes organised during the 20th century by the local Miner's League and the Caltanissetta section of the Communist and Socialist party, to claim humane working conditions for the miners and the suppression of minor labour.

Natural and geological parks

 * A natural reserve managed by the association Italia Nostra. It is a birdwatcher's paradise, with more than 150 species passing through the reserve during the year, 60 of which nest there. In the reserve it is possible to spot birds of prey (kestrels, kites, Bonelli’s eagles) and birds that rest there during their long migrations (herons, cranes, marsh harriers). Guided tours are free of charge, but must be reserved in advance via email or phone call.
 * These mud volcanoes are located in the outskirts of the city and offer the view of a landscape almost from another planet. They are still active and are often off-limits to the general public, due to safety concerns. Their last large eruption in 2008 damaged various buildings in the nearby Santa Barbara village.
 * A natural reserve managed by the association Legambiente. It is noteworthy for its geological formations, its flora, its typically Mediterranean fauna, the prehistoric necropolis, and the picturesque landscapes. Visits can be reserved via email or phone.

Sport events

Caltanissetta hosts many sport events of regional, national, and international renowns.

It can be difficult to find accommodation during the periods when the events take place.

 * It is a racing hillclimbing competition, whose first edition took place in 1922. Because it is part of several national championships towards which it accrues points, it sees a massive participation of drivers from all over the country.
 * This rally, which starts in Caltanissetta and goes through San Cataldo, Marianopoli, Villalba and Serradifalco, is part of the national championship Coppa Italia Rally and of the regional one.
 * A tennis tournament, part of the ATP Challenger Tour international competition, played on outdoor red clay courts.

Festivals and exhibitions

 * A yearly musical competition and series of concerts for students of the secondary education cycle, coming from allover Italy and from some European countries. The event usually takes place in May and the students perform in various museums and landmarks of the city, while the final gala evening is held in the Regina Margherita theatre. Due to the high number of participants (they were 2500 in the 2017 edition) it might be very hard to find accommodation in the city and in nearby towns during the event dates.
 * The main event for contemporary pop music in the city, the competition started in 1989 and has been held yearly ever since. It usually takes place in the early summer and, since 2019, the final evening takes place in the Rosso di San Secondo theatre.
 * An international short film festival. The movies are presented in locations throughout the city, but the final gala event is held in the Regina Margherita theatre.
 * The only exchange of minerals organised in Italy south of Rome, it was started in 1978.

Buy

 * A typical street market with many shops selling fruit, vegetable, and other food products. Its name means "Leaf Street", as the market started in the 1500s with poorer peasants selling wild herbs they collected in the surrounding lands. During the nights it transforms into a food district, with many restaurants, pubs, and street food stands.
 * Historical nougat artisan laboratory and shop founded in 1870.
 * Wine shop with a wide selection of local wines and liquors. It also sells beers from local micro-breweries.
 * The main roastery of the city, selling speciality coffees roasted locally.

Street food
Street food can be purchased basically all-around the city. The following is a list of the most popular venues selling this type of food.

Restaurants

 * Gourmet food from the local tradition for a reasonable price.
 * Peculiar oval pizzas in a rustic environment on top of a hill overlooking the city.

Drink

 * Pub with a good selection of drinks and draughts, and simple food. From time to time there is live music.
 * Taproom with a selection of bottled and draught beer, including many Sicilian ones. They also have speciality soft drinks from the region.

Go next

 * Agrigento and its They are a 40-minute car drive from the city. The Greek temples are a Unesco World Heritage Site.
 * Another Unesco World Heritage Site is the  It is a mosaic-laden Roman villa in Piazza Armerina. It takes roughly 50 minutes to drive to the villa.
 * Palermo is just a hour drive and is well connected to Caltanissetta via both trains and buses.
 * Catania is also a hour's drive and the connections via train and bus are equally frequent.
 * Just one hour driving from Caltanissetta is the town of Caltagirone, famous worldwide for the quality of its ceramics and for the Infiorata event, during which many of its long steps are covered with flowers. Together with other late-baroque cities in the Noto Valley, Caltagirone is a Unesco World Heritage Site.

In the province of Caltanissetta many smaller towns are worth a visit:
 * Mussomeli and its well-preserved
 * The city of Gela, despite having undergone a chaotic and rapid demographic expansion starting from the 1960s and due to the discovery of massive oil fields in its sea, used to be one of the main excavation sites in the island, revealing Phoenician and Greek settlements. It is still possible to visit its archaeological park and the archaeological museum.
 * A few km from Gela is the small medieval town of Butera. On its territory is located the Falconara castle, an impressive structure a few metres from the sea.

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Caltanissetta (province)

Caltanissetta is a province in Sicily in Italy.

Cities

 * (Nissa or Cartanisetta) — the capital
 * — one of the most important old Greek cities, archaeological centres and sea resorts on the south coast
 * (Santa Catarina)

Eat
Other than common central-western Sicilian food, Caltanissetta Province has a very unique pastry-making tradition, in large part based on the use of ricotta cheese. Typical pastries not found anywhere outside of the Province and its capital city are:

 * and They are two types of pastries traditionally prepared by the nuns of the monastery of the Holy Cross in Caltanissetta. Their recipes were lost in 1908 and have been rediscovered by a local artisan, who keeps them secret and has only shared them with four pious women belonging to the Holy Cross parish.
 * and They are two types of pastries traditionally prepared by the nuns of the monastery of the Holy Cross in Caltanissetta. Their recipes were lost in 1908 and have been rediscovered by a local artisan, who keeps them secret and has only shared them with four pious women belonging to the Holy Cross parish.
 * and They are two types of pastries traditionally prepared by the nuns of the monastery of the Holy Cross in Caltanissetta. Their recipes were lost in 1908 and have been rediscovered by a local artisan, who keeps them secret and has only shared them with four pious women belonging to the Holy Cross parish.

Common street food found in many places around the province:

Furthermore, the famous Cannolo (a fried tube of pastry dough filled with ricotta cheese cream) was invented in Caltanissetta, although its origin is debated. Historian Pino Correnti claims it was first produced by some nuns in a monastery in the city, while the tradition predates it to Arabic times and claims it was invented by the women in the harem of the city Emir, who were living in the Pietrarossa castle. Nowadays it's possible to taste this delicacy in most pastry shops in all towns of the province.

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Calvert City

Calvert City is a city in the Kentucky Lake region in Kentucky's Western Waterlands.

Do

 * Calvert City Country Club, 199 Country Club, +1 270 395-5831. 18 Holes / Semi-Private.

Eat
A variety of national chains are available and also:

 * China Wok, 1458 E 5 Ave., 395-0099.
 * Mr Dillon's Black Angus Steak, 3924 US 62, +1 270 395-0120.
 * Willow Pond Catfish Restaurant, 3425 US 62, +1 270 395-7802.
 * Willow Pond Catfish Restaurant, 3425 US 62, +1 270 395-7802.
 * Willow Pond Catfish Restaurant, 3425 US 62, +1 270 395-7802.

Drink
Marshall County, including Calvert City, is now fully "wet", allowing package alcohol sales. Before the county changed its laws, Calvert City had allowed alcohol by the drink in larger restaurants.

Sleep

 * Kentucky Dam Motel, 4020 US 62, +1 270 395-5633.

By phone
Most telephone numbers in Calvert City consist of +1 270 plus a seven-digit number, but the entire Purchase area is now served by an overlay complex of two area codes, with +1 364 as the second. A local or in-state telephone call now requires all 10 digits of the local number be dialed (omitting just the leading +1 from a local landline call).

Signage on many established businesses may still display the original seven-digit numbers; dial 270 before these if no area code is indicated.

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Calvi

Calvi is a city on the French island of Corsica and the biggest tourist centre of the island, despite not having much to see or do. Because of the Corsica's strategic location, Calvi has a rich and chequered history.

History
The earliest found remains of settlers in Calvi date back to the Neolithic period, in one of its many caves.

The first real recorded history of the settling of Calvi was around 1000BC, when the Romans brought agriculture to the land. Since then, Calvi has been invaded many times, giving rise to the popular saying souvent conquis, jamais soumis (often conquered, never enslaved). Until 1729, Calvi was part of the Genoese empire, leading to the claim that Christopher Columbus came from there (there is a large statue at the foot of the citadel that commemorates this legend).

The anarchist uprising against the Genoese led by Pascal Paoli from 1729 to 1768, and the shortly independent Corsica as a whole, was not supported by Calvi, which retains a very cosmopolitan feel, as opposed to the strictly Corsican feel of the old capital Corte, even today.

Admiral Nelson lost his right eye at Calvi during the siege of the citadel.

By plane

 * You can also fly to Bastia and then make your way to Calvi; this is often necessary as there are rarely many flights direct to Calvi. Flights to Bastia are typically much cheaper. During the summer a bus runs daily from Bastia to Calvi, taking around 2 hours and costing €20, or you can always take a taxi.
 * You can also fly to Bastia and then make your way to Calvi; this is often necessary as there are rarely many flights direct to Calvi. Flights to Bastia are typically much cheaper. During the summer a bus runs daily from Bastia to Calvi, taking around 2 hours and costing €20, or you can always take a taxi.

By boat
There are no longer any ferry routes to Calvi port as of 2021. The closest is to Île-Rousse which is about 25 km away and connected by train.

Get around
There are no buses, but there is a small red train that runs along the coast from Île Rousse to Calvi, and a blue one that runs from Calvi to Bastia.

There is no need to hire a car or a scooters to get around Calvi as it is quite a small and densely-packed town. If you wish to get around Corsica as a whole, it is worth checking the 'Get Out' section below.

See

 * The Citadel is worth at least one visit. It is very hard work, especially during the 12:00-15:00 period, with many steps and seemingly unendless cobbles, but there are some restaurants and shops to ease you and an art gallery halfway up. It is hard to recommend the citadel for its contents (though the 2nd Bn. Parachutistes of the Foreign Legion put on a show every year, discussed below, which is worth going to), but the views are simply amazing, especially at sunset.
 * Come during the 15 Août, and you will be treated with the best fireworks show you have ever seen. Go to the main beach and you will see the show proper; each year has its own theme. In the daytime, the Parachutistes put on a show and do a jump from 4500 m (15,000 ft), landing in the sea. Best viewed from the bar U Cornu Marinu, if only under the pretense of avoiding flying boots.
 * L'Eglise Santa Maria is worth a visit; you can't miss it, it's the 'Big Pink Church'. It is a lovely old-style Catholic church evocative of the Orthodox style.

Do

 * Take the train to Île Rousse or Bastia.
 * Take the 4hr round trip to Scandola by boat, which can be booked on the Marina (you can't miss it). Scandola is an island, now a nature reserve, that boasts, among other things, coral, birds, and '450 seaweeds'. Best to book the afternoon trip to avoid being hit by Calvi's infamous winds, which tend to make the trip less than pleasant.
 * Go diving around Calvi's corals (can be booked on the Marina, look for the boat with all the diving suits hanging off it, toward the eastern side). Three spots of free-diving are around Calvi:
 * B17 plane wreck : 500m north to the citadelle at 25-28m deep, crashed during the second world war. No streams
 * Saint François : nice diving accessible from the beach (at 3km of Calvi toward Galeria)
 * "La revellata" : Stop at the parking up there and walk into the beach. From the beach, dive in the direction of the peninsula in the sea
 * Hire kayaks or dinghies or jet skis on the beach.
 * Hire catamarans from the Marina.

Buy
Almost every shop in Corsica will sell dried meats (you'll smell them before you see them) and also offer an amazing variety of honey, olive oil, spices and herbs (from the bushes that litter the mountains, called maquis). For those of you who are a little more adventurous, it may be worth buying some chestnut flour (farine de châtaignes), which is a local speciality used in crêpes, cakes, etc.

If you want to be a little more touristy, on the Rue Artisanat you will find everything from hats (check out the Chapellerie, nearer the citadel, for every kind of hat you have ever imagined) to Watches (there is a shop selling everything from Breitling to Swatch opposite the Eglise Santa Maria, or the Big Pink Church) and t-shirts (Bianc' & Neru) sell some fantastic shirts, and gifts) and of course knives, of which there is a rather disturbing prevalence here (Opinel knives are sold in the tabac opposite the Grand Hotel on Boulevard Wilson, fantastic quality and super cheap—great for campers).

Eat
There are plenty of restaurants along the marina and the streets running parallel to it in the old town.

Budget

 * Bar du Golfe is perhaps the only 'budget' restaurant on the marina, but serves honest-to-goodness French food, such as steak haché and pizzas, with no frills attached. It is at the very end of the marina, so the views and happenings are not as exciting, but you can't really complain at the price. Has an extensive cocktail list and seems popular with tourists and locals.

Mid-range

 * A Casetta is a shop selling Corsican specialities such as cheese and sausage. They also have some restaurant tables overlooking the bay, where they serve sausage and cheese platters. Good for a light but delicious lunch.
 * U Casanu, 18 Boulevard Wilson, serves authentic Corsican food and is run by a couple seemingly out of their front room; friendly service and a cosy feel only make it better. Try the Stufatu as a main course and Fiadone for dessert (but be careful how much eau de vie you put on!) Prices are quite reasonable. Remember to book ahead, as its small size and popularity ensure that walking in and finding a place is not likely.
 * Café L'Orient, also on the Marina, and distinguishable by its yellow parasols, is excellent for a pre-beach lunch. Super-friendly service and banter from the two young waiters is guaranteed, and a great selection of cheap (for Calvi, at least) food and drink (including 1664 en pression) is served. The low-down seats are very comfy and the view over the marina is great; especially recommended are the Milkshakes (deux boules de choix) and the Croc Monsieurs ('crocs' for short). If green is your thing, the salads are also superb. L'Orient is also a cybercafe, so you can either go inside and buy some time on the 8 computers or bring your laptop for Wi-Fi access.
 * Via Marine, 18 Rue Georges Clemenceau—the road running parallel to the marina, which you can reach by mounting the great staircase beside Café L'Orient, and find Via Marine to your left—serves fantastic Italian food, including an extensive pasta menu and good pizzas. Try the lasagnes a la bolognaise, which is fantastic. Pizzas are OK, but nothing to write home about; desserts are simply gorgeous. Prices here are reasonable, as it appears to be somewhat forgotten due to its proximity to the marina, however arguably this location is much better due to the extensive people-watching and shelter from the wind. Probably not a good idea for those who would be perturbed by people walking right past them eating, unless you are a couple, in which case you can sit on the balcony overlooking the marina.
 * U Pescadore, Place Bel'Ombra, beside the three-star Hotel St. Christophe (but attached to the Christophe Colomb, **), offers fantastic seafood and a great location with lovely atmosphere both at night and at breakfast. The view of the citadel and sound of the sea are very relaxing, without being too exposed to the wind. This place is favoured by the locals—always a good sign—who you will see playing pétanques on the sand that surrounds the restaurant. Make sure to play with Pescadore's daft dog, Benjamin (Benj), who is a bit of a minor celebrity due to his wanton road-crossing. He likes playing with pebbles, so throw one for him if you find one.
 * Cappucino on the Marina is an efficient pizzeria distinguishable by its brown parasols. The dark parasols give it a lovely coolness in the evening, and the food is not bad (though asking for the dessert menu for the first time often results in somewhat bewildered faces). The pizza sauce found on every table is probably the best in Calvi. Service is efficient and delivered by very French shirt-and-tie waiters, most of whom look like ex-legionnaires, though not particularly friendly, as such. Enjoys a very healthy reputation with the 'boat people', who are easily distinguishable. You are likely to encounter poseurs here, though aside from its classiness and position, its reputation is somewhat befuddling.

Splurge

 * Hotel St. Christophe, Place Bel'Ombra, has a restaurant which non-guests may use (though it is wise to book ahead, as every other night most guests pack the place out due to half-board agreements), though in all honesty it is probably not worth it. Couples can sit on the balcony outside, enjoying a great view overlooking either the citadel or the Place Bel'Ombra, but are subject to the elements somewhat (the wind is felt most in this part of town). Service is particularly English-friendly as all of the waiters and waitresses are foreign, mostly from Slovakia but also from Senegal and other French ex-colonies, so a good choice for those who speak no French at all.
 * Grand Hotel, Boulevard Wilson, serves decent food at a high-price; but the view from its 8th-floor restaurant panoramique is simply amazing, and may well be worth it if you are not on a strict budget.
 * La Signoria near the airport has one Michelin star.
 * A Casa di Ma is a 10 minute drive from the centre and has one Michelin star.

Drink
A romantic place to have a bottle of wine is Chez Tao in the cittadell. The cheapest bottle of red wine costs €30.

Budget
There is a youth hostel up the hill from the beach a couple of kilometers towards I'lle Rousse, up from a supermarket and small shopping centre. However it is difficult to find and you would probably need some French to be able to locate it and get a room.

Splurge

 * Hotel St. Christophe, Place Bel'Ombra, is a 3-star hotel just up from the citadel with some great views and good service to boot. Rooms are clean, if a little small, with the newly renovated first floor being somewhat bewildering in its layout. A good choice for couples, but slightly too small for a 3-person family, and almost impossible unless booking multiple rooms for 4 or more. Through most companies (Corsican Places, Holiday Options) you are entitled to eat at the restaurant every other day (or thereabouts), though by the end of the holiday this frequently becomes a chore rather than a pleasure. The breakfast, however, is simply amazing and is served until 10:00 and is constantly replenished. There are plenty of gizmos and gadgets to keep you occupied while you wait for your egg to boil; particularly the orange juice machine, which is a source of wonderment to all. In terms of food at breakfast, there is something for everyone, from cheese to waffles to (obviously) croissants. The coffee here is not excellent, so it is probably better to order chocolat (which is superb) or nab a paper and go down to U Pescadore for a coffee afterwards. Staff all speak good English and are friendly, though the maids have a disturbing tendency to burst into your room regardless of what you hang on the door. The clientele is mostly English and Scottish, which is superb for Brits who prefer to have a native base, though because of this you should not expect to get a sunbed by the small pool; towel antics abound, and '30 minutes only' rules have not eased this at all. However, due to Calvi's simply astounding main beach, there is no real need to frequent it. Prices are pretty expensive, though cheaper than rivals nearer the marina. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, including in your room, though prices are absolutely ridiculous (€4 for 30 minutes, €8 for an hour).
 * Grand Hotel, Boulevard Wilson, is a somewhat neglected late 19th-century monolith of a building situated in a good position not far from the marina. Views from the rooms are not particularly astounding, but views from the 8th-floor restaurant panoramique more than make up for it. Restaurant is OK, but you will want to be eating out more often than not. Breakfast is simple but satisfying, with a selection of bread, croissants, yoghurts, and jams available. Service from the reception staff is good, though the night watchman is leering, unpleasant and generally quite frightening. Rooms are enormous generally, with grand features belying their age and spacious balconies with proper awnings. However, there seems to be a very bad mosquito problem not encountered elsewhere in Calvi. Perhaps the ventilation system or lift sumps are harbouring them. Prices are expensive.

Stay safe
Calvi is, on the whole, a very safe place to be. Locals leave their keys in their cars, ignition running and the doors wide open, with apparently no fear of car theft. Pickpocketing is almost unheard of, and general theft more so. Violent crime against tourists is likewise rare. However, 80% of France's violent crime occurs on the island of Corsica, so it is worth taking several precautions. It is probably best not to discuss the Mafia, the FLNC or FNLC (Fronte di Liberazione Naziunale di a Corsica, Front de Libération Nationale de la Corse), Napoléon or refer to Corsica as 'France' or 'French' when talking to natives.

 * The FLNC used to direct their actions on tourists, but nowadays there is little to worry about in this regard, especially in Calvi.
 * It is a tradition at Corsican weddings to fire rifles into the air as a form of celebration. If you are invited to such an event, bear in mind the possible dangers of mixing powerful firearms with drink.
 * Calvi has a very high mafia presence, though this is probably not likely to affect you unless you own a business or make substantial money from the place.
 * Driving in Calvi is probably not a good idea unless you are used to French or Italian driving standards. Most of the cars here have dents or scratches, and people will rarely stop at crossings or slow down for you if you step out into the middle of the road. Motorbikes are everywhere, though in all honesty it is probably safer to ride one in Calvi than it is to drive a car.

By train
There is a red train that runs several times daily to Île Rousse, also running by the beach at Calvi and affording wonderful views. Be careful which carriage you choose to sit in—the smaller one has windows that do not open properly and it gets incredibly hot in there. There is also a blue-and-white train to Bastia which appears to be fairly regular.

By car or motorcycle
It is possible to rent motorcycles and cars from several places in Calvi, the most notable being Locations Auto-Moto on the Marina (you will most likely notice this company by the two Porsche 911s parked out front). Aside from the more expensive vehicles, they also rent family cars, dual-purpose bikes, etc. All vehicles seem to be in great condition and prices are pretty reasonable.

Corsica's road network leaves a lot to be desired outside of the main tourist centres, with roads either lacking markings, being extremely narrow or having no guard rails over mountains and cliffs. If renting a motorbike, hire a vehicle that is not averse to a bit of rough terrain; Ducati 999Rs, while lovely, are probably not best suited to the Corsican road system (though this does not stop the Italians trying!)

Also, many of the road signs are in Corsican only, the French having been scrubbed out by FLNC or other nationalist sympathisers, so make sure you have a map that covers both.

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Calvià

Calviá is a municipality in Mallorca, one of the Balearic Islands. It is the busiest part of the island in where resorts like Magaluf or Santa Ponça provide the tourists with major services and infrastructure. There are long and neat beaches, hotels and hostels and a wide range of nightclubs, restaurants and shops all over, and also live shows.

Understand
It is the second most populated area of the entire archipelago Balearic after Palma, with about 50,000 residents (2016). It has the largest number of tourists in the islands. Its population is scattered around the different urban centres created as a result of tourism development and 20th-century urbanisation.

Climate
Calvià has a mild Mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature of 19 °C and an average annual rainfall of 410 mm (16 in). It has a hot, dry summer with occasional rainfall, and a cool, wet winter. The coldest month is January, with temperatures from 3.5 to 15.1 °C, and the hottest is August, with temperatures from 18.2 to 31.0 °C.

See
Among other things, you can book yourself in a submarine trip, hire parachutes, pedalboats, waterbikes, slide through the waterfalls of two different waterparks or enjoy a night out with dinner show at the casino..

El Toro
 * Port Adriano, Urbanización el Toro, s / n. Marina.
 * Mirador Isla del Toro, Avinguda de la Mar. Lookout point.

Santa Ponça

Santa Ponsa

 * Hotel Casablanca is opposite Reverence Life at C Gran Via Rei Sanxo 6.
 * Plazamar Serenity Resort is central, at Av del Golf 4.
 * H10 Casa del Mar is midway along the bay at C Gran Via Puig Major 2.
 * Playas del Rey is a simple hotel on Av del Rei Jaume I 76.
 * Plaza Santa Ponsa is a large adults-only hotel at Plaça Santa Ponça 2.
 * Punta del Mar is 100 m west of Iberostar on the headland.
 * Punta del Mar is 100 m west of Iberostar on the headland.
 * Punta del Mar is 100 m west of Iberostar on the headland.

Paguera

 * Valentin Somni was refurbished in 2024 but they've overdone the minimalism, eg no privacy for toilet. It's at C del Peral 3.
 * Valentin Park Club is adjacent at C Eucaliptus 20.
 * Cupido is basic but clean, in mid-village at C Eucalipus 5.
 * Neptuno is similar, next to Cupido at C Roser 2.
 * Bordoy Don Antonio is 200 m further north, at C Bonavida 11.
 * Cupido is basic but clean, in mid-village at C Eucalipus 5.
 * Neptuno is similar, next to Cupido at C Roser 2.
 * Bordoy Don Antonio is 200 m further north, at C Bonavida 11.
 * Bordoy Don Antonio is 200 m further north, at C Bonavida 11.

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Calw

Calw, the birth place of the writer Herman Hesse, is a little town in the Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.

Understand
Situated in the Nagold valley, close to the eastern edge of the Black Forest, it is a wonderful example of a traditional town in the Swabian region of Southern Germany.

By plane
Stuttgart is the closest main airport.

By train
Calw can be reached indirectly from Frankfurt main train station in around 2 hours and 20 minutes. From Stuttgart train station, the journey takes just over an hour with one change. For train journey information in English, check out the German national railway site.

By car
About 30 km from the A5 or the A81.

In Calw
The town has many timber frame buildings. Some were newly built after the large town fire in 1692.

Go next
From Calw, explore other areas of Baden-Wurttemberg, or head south by train or car to Lindau on Lake Constance.
 * Pforzheim

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Camagüey

Camagüey is a relatively modern capital of Camagüey Province and Cuba's third largest city. Although has some beautiful old churches and colonial buildings, it is not usually considered as a tourist stop. Nevertheless, it is a great city to visit if looking for the "real" Cuban experience.

Understand
Adelante, is the local periodical.

By bus

 * Viazul provides service to Havana, Sancti Spiritus, Santa Clara, Santiago de Cuba, Trinidad, and Varadero from the . Viazul tickets are purchased from an office right in front of where the buses stop near the far end of the terminal. For a fee, it's possible to leave the baggage at the storage room.

By train

 * Camaguey is near the midpoint on the Havana to Santiago train line (about 10 hr from Havana). In addition to the daily overnight train running in both directions, there is also a daytime train running to/from Havana and Santa Clara on alternate days and another daytime train arriving from Santiago de Cuba on Thursdays and Sundays and returning on Mondays and Fridays.

By road
Carretera Central, Cuba's major highway passes through.

By plane

 * about 7 km from the city center. Cubana offers scheduled service from Havana, Port-au-Prince, Toronto and Montreal. Air Transat and Sunwing also serve the Canadian market, while Neos offers direct flights from Milan. Many American carriers now fly direct from Miami.

Get around
There are a few local buses running, but they tend to be infrequent and overcrowded. Some taxis are available, and there are many bicycle-taxis. The historical centre is small enough to walk around, but you will need about 20 min to get there from the bus station.

See
The historic centre of Camaguey is the largest in Cuba. There are several museums, including

You can climb the tower at the off of.

The park just over the river is Cuba's largest urban park and has plenty of shade.

The local market is on the banks of the Rio Hatibonico at the south end of the historic centre.

Do
Walk around the historic centre, with its seemingly randomly oriented streets and dozens of nooks and crannies.

Sleep

There are several casas particulares, private houses licensed to offer lodging services, in town.

Go next

 * Florida (Cuba)
 * Playa Santa Lucia

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Camaguey (disambiguation)

There's more than one place called Camaguey or Camagüey:

Cuba

 * Camaguey - capital city of Camaguey (province)
 * Camaguey (province) - Cuba's largest province

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Camalu

Camalu is a beach town of 8,600 people (2010) in Baja California, Mexico. Surfing, dune buggy riding, sailing, fishing, clamming and crabbing are activities.

Climate
Though its considerably south of San Diego, water temperatures range from lows nearing 10°C (50°F) to highs approaching 21°C (70°F). 3mm/2mm wetsuits are recommended for surfing on all but the warmest of days.

Get in
Camalú is one of several 'beach towns' between Colonet and El Rosario, about 2 hours south of Ensenada.

Get around
At the stop light, a dirt road takes you 3 km (2 mi) west to the beach and a unique restaurant and hotel, Cueva de Pirata (Pirate's Cove), on a bluff above the ocean. The hotel has a glass wall and patio that overlooks the beach and mountains, and serves wonderful seafood entrees at a reasonable price.

Do
To the south of here along the beaches are a few local fishermen and a few camping tourists with some expectations of surfing. Most of the better surfing is just to north at Shipwreck (Punta San Jacinto), and Quatro Casas.

North of town is the turnoff to San Pedro Martir National Park, with the highest point in Baja. There is an observatory open to visitors, great hiking, a condor preserve, pine covered hills and meadows--not your usual Baja scenery.

Camalu offers great fishing for large white sea bass, ling cod and red cod. Commercial fisherman sell to the local restaurants as well as trucks that deliver to the United States daily. You can hire a local fisherman to take you out in a panga, and then have the fish cooked at the Cueva de Pirata restaurant.

There is a coastal dirt road that many dune buggies and motorcycle enthusiasts enjoy traveling for the beautiful views and plush ride.

Due to the serenity, beauty, wonderful people, and close proximity to Highway 1, developers are starting to provide power and water to the beaches for an influx of residents. Several American communities have sprung up, including Playa de Arena, Brisas del Mar, and El Encanto Al Mar.

Buy
Some of the few things for sale are produce from local farmers and beach front lots.

Eat

 * The Pirate's Cove hotel/restaurant has great food and sweeping vista of the beaches. The fish taco plater is a great deal for US$7.95.
 * Las Brisas restaurant in town has very good food at very reasonable prices. Octavio is the owner and extremely helpful to all visitors with questions about the area.

Drink
The Pirate's Cove has an extensive bar of many very good tequilas and capable of mixing up most cocktails. You can have top shelf drinks at cheaper than American well drink prices. They also have cold Mexican beers for your enjoyment.

Sleep

 * Pirate's Cove Hotel has rooms with queen beds for $30 per night, and can add an additional single bed at your request. Rooms at the end of the hotel are ideal for fishermen looking for a place to sleep. Each has two sets of bunkbeds and two showers in the bathroom. They are in the process of adding a second storey with nice size rooms with balconies, a pool is being built with an ocean view as well.
 * Villa Margarita. 22 rooms at budget prices, $25 double.

Other hotels in town include Hotel California.

Go next

 * Sierra de San Pedro Martir National Park
 * Ensenada

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Camaná

Camaná is a city in Peru's Southern Coast. La Punta is a town that has some beaches. However, at the end of March the place is completely deserted.

Get in
By bus from Arequipa it takes 3 or 4 hours, for S/10 (soles), S/12 for the other way.

Camaná is a small town so you can easily walk through town but there are also a variety of transportation options available. Trici-taxis are tricycles that have a little bench in front that easily fit two people. The cost is usually S/1 or less (about 30-35 cents) for a ride. There are also moto-taxis which are like the trici-taxis except that they are motorcycles trikes. The cost for these is usually S/2 or less. There are also taxes or collectivos (taxis that a variety of people get into that are not in the same party), prices for the taxis range from S/2-10, depending on how far you are going.

There are several things to do around Camaná. The most obvious is go to the beach. The water is beautiful but quite cold. It's a very refreshing place to be on hot summer days. There is also the "Mirador del Inca" just a little north of the town's center that looks out over the valley and the river. A path from the mirador takes visitors through an Incan cemetery that has been grave robbed so the bones are out in the sand. Of course, the plaza is a must in any Latin American city and it is no different here, especially since many restaurants are located around the plaza as is the cathedral.

A short distance from Camaná there are a number of less crowded beaches including Chira, la Caleta de Chira, la Miel, San Marino and many more. All are easily within a half hour drive.

Buy
Camaná is fortunate to have a river with delicious fresh water shrimp and the ocean for a lot of seafood. In Camaná, you must eat fish, shell fish, and shrimp. There are a number of options. Ceviche is declicious but many travellers have problems with this dish if their stomachs aren't well-acclimated. Jalea is a variety of fried fish served with lime and fries and allows you to test an assortment of seafood.

Sleep
The most popular place to go out is to the beach, but this is only an option during the summer. There are not many options for going out during the rest of the year as Camaná is a fairly small town and can't support a lot of night clubs without tourists. During the summer la d'Pamel is on the plaza and is open on Friday nights. La Miel is also near the plaza but isn't nearly as popular. The best option for a Saturday night is to go to la Punta (the beach) and there are a variety of bars and dance clubs.

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Camargue

La Camargue encompasses the Rhone River delta in the southeast of France. It is one of the best places in Europe for birdwatching; also great for biking and horse riding.

Landscape
The Carmargue is western Europe's largest river delta, with an area of 930 sq km. A vast plain of large brine lagoons (known locally as étangs), cut off from the sea by sandbars and surrounded by reed-covered marshes.

Flora and fauna
The Carmargue has over 400 species of birds. The brine ponds are a habitat of the greater flamango. Camargue horses (Camarguais) roam these marshlands, together with Camargue cattle.

Do
Drive around the marshes and stop at viewing platforms or side of the road to look for flamingos and other large seabirds. White horses and herds of bulls can also be seen, more likely by following the smaller side roads.

Bike along the Digue de Mer. There are also many beaches in the area but the roads are not paved and very rough (many potholes). Planning your route and taking enough water and food is vital as the distances can be substantial.

Local specialty foods
Specialty foods of the Camargue include:
 * Bouillabaisse
 * Anchoïade
 * Anguilles au four
 * Gardiane de Taureau
 * Salade Camarguaise
 * Aubergines aux anchois et aux capres
 * Barbouillade d'artichauts
 * Brandade de Morue
 * Canard aux figues
 * Moules en Brasucado
 * Hachis camarguais
 * Fougasse d'Aigues Mortes
 * La Broufado

Finding a good dinner
When staying in a touristy city like Saintes Maries de la Mer, it can be difficult to find a place for a good dinner with anything beyond fried chips and over-grilled meat.

However, if you have a car, here are some tips for finding a good place serving local cuisine. Internet connection can help in your research. You should look for:

 * Restaurants out of town, even in remote locations. Minus the convenience factor of an in-town location, many countryside restaurants rely on local customers and fidelity to regional cuisine which attracts enough clientele despite remote location.
 * Menu that lists mostly or exclusively local specialties (see the list above)
 * Ferme Auberge (farm inn), an official government program. Members usually show good fidelity to local cuisine, though limited menu selection.
 * Membership in Conservatoire des Cuisines de Camargue, society for the preservation of true Camargue cuisine
 * Table d'hote (guest table), a kind of intimate restaurant. Often a bed and breakfast which prepares dinner with advance reservation. Don't confuse it with table d'hotes in a regular restaurant in a big city where it is more for solo diners to share a communal table—and more common at lunch.
 * Ask at the local tourist information office. They are not allowed to give opinions, but you can ask what restaurants serve local dishes in the list above or if there are any table d'hote or ferme auberge in the region.

Here are some restaurants that look promising per above recommendations as of Sept 2010:

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Sleep
There are numerous hotels on way from Arles to Saintes Maries de la Mer. Some of them worth considering include:

Further information
More information on the Camargue can be found on wikipedia -Camargue.

Go next

 * Arles
 * Aigues-Mortes
 * Saintes Maries de la Mer
 * Le Grau-du-Roi

Other National Parks including Calanques National Park.

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Camarillo

Camarillo is a city in Ventura County, approximately 54 miles (86 km) north of Los Angeles. Camarillo would be just one of the numerous small cities along the 101 Highway, if it weren't the host to one of the biggest outlet malls in Southern California.

Get in
Camarillo is served by frequent Amtrak California and Metrolink Commuter Rail service from San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley to the south and San Luis Obispo to the north. The station is at the intersection of Lewis Road and Ventura Road at one end of Old Town. It is near many restaurants, a wonderful Saturday morning farmer's market and approximately 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the famous Camarillo Premium Outlets. Most visitors however arrive by car as the US 101 Freeway runs directly through the center of Camarillo. Camarillo Airport is a big general aviation hub.

Get around
Camarillo has the CAT (Camarillo Area Transit) bus service. The fixed routes are limited, but they have a dial-a-ride service that will pick you up and take you anywhere in the city for $2. A car or bicycle are the only practical ways to get around, however. Walking Camarillo's wide boulevards is nice if you want to experience the city that was rated number 2 in the world for weather, the clean air and numerous parks but you won't get very far in the spread-out city.

Eat

 * Rolling Pin Donuts, 2153 Las Posas Rd.
 * Rolling Pin Donuts, 2153 Las Posas Rd.

Drink
Camarillo is generally a suburban bedroom community and what bar scene there is generally dominated by locals. Chuy's Restaurant is probably your best bet with The Clubhouse also an option. Don't bother with the lone nightclub in Camarillo which has gone through multiple name changes and is still unpopular with anyone over 22.

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Camarines Sur

Camarines Sur, often shortened to CamSur, is the largest of the six provinces of the Bicol peninsula. It is rich in nature, history, and culture, from the heritage churches of some small towns, to the smallest commercially-bred fish to the pink and black sand beaches of the Partido region.

Regions
While there is little in the way of geographical boundaries, CamSur has many distinctive cultures defined by the local variety of the Bikol language being spoken. A rough division of the province for travel purposes is:

Metro Naga (Naga, Pili, Bombon, Calabanga, Camaligan, Canaman, Magarao, Ocampo) - The capital region, where most of CamSur's population is concentrated. Within the region is the mighty Isarog volcano, and the province's only airport.

Northwest Camarines Sur (Del Gallego, Gainza, Libmanan, Lupi, Pamplona, Pasacao, Ragay, San Fernando, Sipocot, Milaor) - A largely rural area with small towns, and a mix of Tagalog and Bikol speakers.

Partido (Caramoan, Garchitorena, Goa, Lagonoy, Presentacion, Sagñay, San Jose, Siruma, Tigaon, Tinambac) - Encompassing the whole Caramoan Peninsula, it has black sand beaches protected by coral reefs.

Rinconada District (Baao, Balatan, Bato, Buhi, Bula, Iriga, Nabua) - A region bordering Albay, it is known for the Rinconada variety of the Bikol languages, Lake Buhi (and the smallest commercially-bred fish) and Mount Iriga.

Partido and Rinconada regions are considered traditional regions, also marked by welcome arches at the highways. Another way of dividing the province is into a western part and eastern part, which is largely based on the degree of Tagalog influence and the dominant local political families holding positions in Congress, the Villafuertes and the Fuentebellas. There has been a proposal to split the province as a remedy to a long-running political feud between the two.

The Naga region is where a lot of business centers are found. Usually the Naga region is known for rapid urbanization, long history, the Bicol river, mount Isarog and Peñafrancia festival. The Naga area also has Calabanga Port, Camarines Sur watersports complex, Ateneo De Naga, Bangko Central ng Pilipinas, Naga Global Business Park, Magsaysay Avenue, Camaligan River Park, Nordia Sports Complex Canaman, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, IBM, Concentrix, SM City Naga, Robinsons Naga, S&R Naga and large high rise hotels with the tallest one reaching 20 storey.

The Northwest Camarines region is mostly Tagalog-speaking, laid back and rural, with vast plains and hills in its center. Tourist attractions are mostly in Libmanan, Minalabac and Pasacao. The south portion of the region however is different. Municipalities in the southern part of northwest Camarines Sur are becoming bedroom communities of Naga.

Cities and municipalities

 * — The provincial capital since the 1950s, it houses CamSur's only airport, and is known for its nuts and nature.
 * — With fishing grounds and the vast agricultural area
 * — Historically named Nueva Cáceres after the city in Spain, it is the largest city, and the province's center of trade and education.
 * — Historical commercial town.
 * — Center of the Rinconada District.

Other destinations

 * Caramoan - A beach town known for its pink and black sand beaches.
 * Mount Isarog - An high extinct volcano which rises above the Naga region.
 * Nabua - A former historical city in the south with many museums and churches.

Understand
With a population of over 2 million and a land area of about, CamSur is the largest and the most populated of the Bicol provinces. Most of its population is concentrated around Naga, the largest city and commercial center, and the rest on the only other city, Iriga, and the province's many municipalities.

The province is largely flat and dotted with volcanoes like Mount Isarog. Most of Camarines Sur is at the large plain at the center of the Bicol Peninsula. The southwest has Mount Iriga, another volcano, and three lakes, Baao, Bato, and Buhi, all starting with the same name and has lend the name of their respective municipalities. The Partido (or Caramoan Peninsula) has pink or black-sand beaches, rugged terrain, and rainforest.

While CamSur is mostly Bicolano culturally, lingustically and ethnically, some Negrito (Agta) tribes still inhabit the mountains, and Tagalog speakers live near the border with Quezon to the northwest. The Agta were the inhabitants of the province until the first Bikol speakers arrived; now, many of them either live in the forests (especially at Mount Isarog) or have assimilated into the dominant Bicolano culture.

Camarines Sur (along with Camarines Norte) used to be part of a single province. When the Spaniards arrived, they first referred to what is now CamSur as Tierra del Camarines (after the many kamalig or nipa huts), which became part of a larger Partido de Camarines, which would give the common local name of the Caramoan Peninsula. Partido de Camarines was split, soon rejoined as the Ambos Camarines, and during the American era, was again divided into the two present provinces. CamSur's capital used to be Naga (then the city of Nueva Cáceres during Spanish times, after the historic city of the same name in Spain), but has since been moved to Pili to the southeast.

Talk
CamSur is home to two major varieties of the Bikol languages: Central Bikol and Rinconada.

Central Bikol, or simply Bikol, the most widely spoken variety of Bikol, is native to the Naga metro area, northwest Camarines Sur, and Partido, and is widely understood throughout the province.

Rinconada Bikol, another major variety, is spoken in the Rinconada District to the southeast, and at the provincial capital at Pili. It is somewhat a blend of southern Tagalog dialects, Waray and Aklanon to the unfamiliar ear, but it has its own alphabet and some sounds not found in most Philippine languages like the schwa (ə), long vowels, and the ɣ (also found in Aklanon, and pronounced similarly to an alternate pronunciation of Spanish g before a, o and u). There are two major Rinconada dialect groups, but there are also dialects in each town, which are not mutually intelligible to each other.

The Agta (Negrito) population had their own languages which are mutually intelligible to the Bikol languages, but have been supplanted by them. Most Agta now speak dialects of Bikol or Rinconada.

Tagalog, usually Tayabasin, is spoken on the border towns to the northwest, and has influenced Bikol spoken in the northwest and Naga.

Albay Bikol, a Bikol variety related to Rinconada in most aspects, is spoken in the eastern parts of the province bordering Albay.

By plane
From Manila, Cebgo and PAL Express have two flights a day to Naga Airport, at Pili about east of Naga). The trip takes 45 minutes, and uses turboprop planes.

By bus
Philtranco and DLTBCo. runs buses from their Manila terminals to Naga and several small towns throughout CamSur. Philtranco operates both air-conditioned and non-AC ("ordinary" class) buses, while DLTB runs completely on AC buses. Other companies with buses from Manila are Bicol Isarog, Eaglestar Transit, Peñafrancia Tours, Raymond, and Superlines. Fares are, varying by company and travel class, and may be higher during peak season. Restrooms may be available on the bus.

From within Bicol region, there are buses coming from Legazpi, Tabaco, Sorsogon City and Matnog. Most are on smaller companies running non-AC buses, but there are also operators using regular AC buses.

By car
The main highways to CamSur the Maharlika Highway (Route 1/Asian Highway 26), which traverses about from the boundary with Camarines Norte to Albay, and the Andaya Highway (Route 68), a  two to four-lane highway which connects with Maharlika Highway near the Quezon-Camarines Sur boundary and passes through the rural northwest part of the province. From Albay, an alternate route is the scenic Sagñay-Tiwi Road (Route 630) from Tabaco.

Until the completion of a future extension of South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) from Lucena to the town of San Fernando, it takes around 6-9 hours to drive from Manila to Camarines Sur.

By train
Train service from Manila has been suspended indefinitely (as of December 2017).

From Albay, you can take the daily Bicol Commuter train (#1720) from Legazpi to Naga, but is only available on weekdays. The trains are not as crowded as the buses, but are slower, with the trip taking over 1-2 hours.

By car
The main highway through CamSur is the Maharlika Highway (Route 1/Asian Highway 26), which passes through Naga. Other highways are the Partido Highway (Route 630), which includes a scenic section leading to the "Riviera of the Partido Region" and Baao-Iriga-Nabua Road through the inner parts of the Rinconada District. Andaya Highway links the rural municipalities of northwest CamSur up to the boundary with Quezon Province.

Construction is ongoing for CamSur's first expressway, the Camarines Sur Expressway (CAMSUREX), which will connect the towns of San Fernando and Pili, bypassing Naga. It is planned to connect with the SLEX extension to the province, and another extension to Albay and Sorsogon.

By jeepney
There are some jeepney services between cities and towns, with routes from Naga to Baao, Iriga, Goa, and Sabang port, and from Iriga to Balatan port via Nabua. Naga City has a local jeepney network.

By van
UV Express passenger vans connect Iriga, Sabang port, Nabua, Goa, and Lagonoy with Naga from the Eastbound Van Terminal. There are also services to northwest CamSur from the Westbound Van Terminal in Naga.

By train
Philippine National Railways (PNR) operates the Bicol Commuter train service emanating from Naga, with one daily service to Legazpi (with stops at Pili and Iriga) and two to Sipocot (stopping at Pamplona and Libmanan). Services are available only, however, during weekdays, and the trains are uncomfortable and slower than the bus as they use tracks located further inland from the highway.

On foot
Naga City can be easily explored by foot, especially at the downtown, but tricycles and jeepneys are also available. The same can be said on most municipalities.

By tricycles
Tricycles and pedicabs (trisikad or padyak, bicycle rickshaws) are widely available within cities or town centers.

See
The closest beach to Naga City is located in Pasacao, a primary destination for Nagauenos during the weekend. Pasacao Beach is a very popular beach to the landlocked residents of Naga City.

For those seeking a more isolated places, this would be the Caramoan Peninsula, also known as “Partido”. From Sabang in San Jose, it will take you two hours by boat to Caramoan port, a 30-minute jeep or tricycle ride to the barangay of Bikal on Caramoan's northern coast and from there you must take another boat to visit various beaches and resorts. Gota beach resort is a project of the provincial government and has played host to the shooting of two seasons of Survivor in 2008 and 2009.

 * Mt Isarog National Park The Malabsay Falls is just inside the Mt Isarog National Park, after taking the path to the right after passing the entrance hut the visitor will drop down into a spectacular gully where the 20-metre falls are located. The crystal clear waters offer opportunities for rock jumping and relaxing in nature. Also check out Nabontolan Spring - located near Malabsay Falls and close to the National Park and Wildlife Preservation center.
 * Itbog Falls - a twin waterfalls cascading amidst verdant vegetation in Sta. Cruz, Buhi. It can be reached by means of a banca ride from the town proper, then a 30-minute trek.
 * Mt. Iriga - this distinct volcano has an elevation of about, the eruption in 1611 caused the existence of Lake Buhi in the province, an inland lake where wild ducks habituate, a choice site for wild duck hunters.
 * Culapnitan Cave - found in Libmanan, it contains innumerable stalactites and pillars ranging from massive to extremely delicate.
 * Sabang Beach - this coastal barangay of San Jose sees the connection of the river and the sea and has various options for accommodation as well as serving as the main stopover for tourists heading to Caramoan Peninsula. Every year during the last week of April, Sabanga hosts the "Malasagui Festival" (Blue Marlin) which plays host (among other things) to fishing competitions involving fastest and biggest catch.  The Blue Marlin has been known to grow as big as 600 kg!  Though don't expect to see this size on show.
 * Atulayan Island - a cinema-like paradise of an island, you can easily pull your heart down and complete your collection of rare shells and stones. Once the site of the French-Italian movie Mutiny in the South Seas. Its ivory-colored beaches provide the best setting for the movie.
 * Nato Beach - its beach is long with clear and gradual sea-depth.
 * Omang Cave - situated in Barrio Paniman, Caramoan, its entrance is about 30 feet (9 m) above sea level and the interior is architecturally designed.
 * Lake Buhi - where one of the smallest commercial fish species (tabios) in the world is found, and also La Roca Encantada - an enchanting island on the lake
 * Gota Beach - a project of the provincial government, Gota beach resort is steadily becoming one of the most attractive resorts for Filippinos who are not attracted to the over-developed Boracay. It is surrounded by jagged mountains, interesting rock formations, secluded white beaches and surprisingly, other like-minded tourists.  A less pricey option is to stay in one of the many home stay or other accommodation options and hire a boat to take you wherever you choose to enjoy nature without expensive resorts.
 * Rose Islet - the small islet near the town of Presentacion, it has a white sandy beach good for swimming and snorkeling. Rose Islet or the Aguirangan Island is found between Maangas and Adiangao.
 * Kapungkulan Spring - a crystalline spring, located in Brgy. San Juan, Naga City.
 * Bayagin Falls - located near the Barit River where the movie OG was entirely filmed for its natural location.
 * Sabang and Tubigan Falls - found in Waras River in sitios Tubigan and Sabang in Brgy. Sta. Maria, Iriga City. Cascading at a magnificent height of 4.5 m, it is 15 km from the main poblacion. Tubigan Falls is 2 km away and its tiered waterfalls cascade 7.5 m.
 * Leaning Tower of Bombon - Camarines Sur's replica of the very famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy
 * PNR Markers Park - located in Del Gallego, the site where the late Pres. Manuel Luis Quezon had driven a golden nail during the inauguration of the North and South Railroad tracks which connected Manila and Legazpi.
 * Plaza Quince Martires - a place constructed at the heart of Naga City, built in honor of the 15 Bicol martyrs.
 * Alatco Terminal - site of the oldest transportation company in the country founded by Albert L. Amman in 1914. Amman built a passenger bus on two cylinders truck, Grabowsky and hired Max Blouse (who later became president of Batangas Transportation and Laguna-Tayabas Company) as chauffeur and started operation in this area. This became the first passenger truck operated in the Philippines. Amman was later acknowledged as the Father of Bus Transportation in the Philippines.
 * Kinuwartelan - located in Brgy. Perpetual Help, Iriga City, this place was made a Spanish garrison camp where Filipino insurrectos were kept and force to do hard labor. Hence, the name "kinuwartelan" meaning "place of incarceration".
 * Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Marker - located at the northeastern corner of Rizal Park (Iriga City), constructed and inaguarated last March 3, 1985 to give honor to Filipinos, particularly Bicolanos living and deceased, who fought the Japanese Imperialist Army during world War II unpaid Guerrilla Remnants, 6th Army USAFFE and PHILCOM Bicol Area.

Festivals

 * Tinagba Festival - it is the harvest offering on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes every 11th of February in Iriga City. During the festival all the different barrios join the celebration by making a well-decorated cart drawn by a carabao.
 * Bowa-Bowaan Festival - held evey May 2, coinciding the town fiesta of Nabua. The highlight of the affair is the re-enactment of the 13th century pagan rites which is enriched by colorful costumes. The rite is dramatic revival of the traditional boa feast during the pre-Spanish era where pagans believed that the chains of coconut embryos called "Boa" are offered to their old deities.
 * Feast of Our Lady of Buenviaje - the town fiesta of Sabang, held every last Saturday of May, highlighted by a fluvial procession.
 * Peñafrancia Festival - every year on the third week of September, the most awaited celebration of Bicol is being held in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. Her centuries old image becomes an object of a stirring religious event which is the ceremonial fluvial procession.
 * Lagonoy Festival - every 1st day of May Lagonoy celebrating the town fiesta in honor to the patron saint's St. Phillip and St. James.The highlight of the affair is to promote the town's best products and native foods.
 * Kamundagan Festival - Naga City open its doors every December in commemorating of their charter anniversary and the birth of Jesus Christ. Highlights of the festivity are: Kiri-kiti, Pastoras, Beauty Search, Agro-Industrial Fair, Cultural Presentation, Civic Parade, Bikol Song Festival.
 * Voyadores Festival - a street dance reenactment on the transfer of the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia from the Basilica to the Metropolitan Cathedral. Named after the male devotees (voyadores) who accompany and carry the Virgin's image in a procession called Traslacion for a novena at the Metropolitan Cathedral.

Eat
Bicolanos are noted for their gastronomic appetite in fiery or chili-hot dishes. Unlike people from other regions in the entire country, a Bicolano can relish every meal which has for its recipe anything spicy.

Here are some of the list of recipes which are notably pure Bicolano.

 * Gulay na natong (laing) – This Bicolano recipe is made of finely shredded natong or taro leaves flavored with bangut (anak shrimps) or balaw (small crabs). Sometimes ground pork with a little amount of fat is added; for an appetizing aroma, a few pieces of whole native black peppers are added just before removing the cooking vessel from the fire.

 * Langkang palusag – Jackfruit, bangut, garlic, onion are placed in the coconut milk and brought to a boil then allowed to simmer until the jackfruit is tender. Stirring of the ingredients need not be done.

 * Bicol Express – Made of balaw, with a little amount of ground pork and small red chilies (siling labuyo). The amount of pepper placed in the recipe depends upon the capacity of the consumer to savor hot and spicy food.

 * Pinangat – Diced lobster meat mixed with the meat of young coconut (lukadon), lemongrass (tanglad) and ground garlic, diced onions are added. All these are mixed together in coconut milk. Each lump of this mixture is wrapped in two layers of well-wiped, clean taro (gabi GUH-bee) leaves and pairs of these wrapped lumps are tied together with strips of the paklang (skin of taro stalks). All of these paired wrapped lumps of the flattened mixture are cooked in coconut milk just enough to cover all the packages. Bring the milk to a boil, allow it to simmer until the cooked aroma is smelled.

 * Ginuygoy – Tender taro leaves (natong na piniripit) are cooked in little water, flavored with dinaelan, and when cooked is seasoned with lemon juice.

 * Inon-on – Round scad (Bikol: sibubog, Tagalog: galunggong) or any saltwater fish cooked with vinegar or lemon juice, garlic, onions with generous amount of oil and as little water as possible.

 * Ginaring - Appetizing roast skewered mudfish (talusog).

 * Gulay na bayawas - Ripe guavas (Bikol: bayawas) chopped into small slices and cooked in coconut milk with melted peanut brittle (sangkaka). Santan is cooked from the coconut mil, peanut brittle is melted to bring the right consistency and pili but is added for making it.

 * Ibos - Sticky rice (Bikol: pulutan) which is allowed to stand for a couple of hours in coconut milk then wrapped in coils of coconut leaves and then cooked. It is usually dipped in chocolate or eaten with santan.

 * Sinuman (pronounced see-NOOH-mahn) – sticky rice cooked in melted peanut brittle and coconut milk cooked in the same manner as rice is cooked.

 * Tabog-tabog – The Bicolano version of buchi, a snack similar to mochi, but filled with sweet potato.

 * Linubak – mashed unripe bananas which are sweetened with scrapings of peanut brittle.

 * Olog-olog originally pronounced with an H) – small balls of sticky rice flour cooked in boiling water sweeted with peanut brittles.

Go next

 * Albay

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Camballin

Camballin is a small town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. It is located just off the Great Northern Highway, otherwise known as the Savannah Way, midway between Derby and Fitzroy Crossing.

It services the Aboriginal settlement of Looma (closed to visitors) and the vast Liveringa Station, but is best known as a step off point for the best Barramundi fishing within the Fitzroy River.

The Western Australian government dammed a section of the Fitzroy River in the 1960s as a means of irrigating the areas surrounding Camballin for rice cultivation. The weir created is known locally as The Barrage.

Oh, and the area is also very well patronised by freshwater and estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles.

Get in
Leave Derby and travel approx 110 km south-east along the Great Northern Highway until you arrive at the Camballin turnoff. Camballin is approx 22 km by unsealed road inland.

Get around
It is almost certain that you will need a well-equipped four wheel drive with high clearance to get past the town of Camballin and into the Fitzroy River area.

See
The Barrage Camballin Irrigation Scheme (follow main track from Camballin to Morawa Crossing). You can camp under the old weir control room and sit back and watch the fresh water crocodiles bask on the opposite bank of the Fitzroy River.

Throughout the region you will see where the local Looma community residents have been with campfires (usually located next to a pile of feathers) where a recent meal of bush turkey has been consumed.

Do
Fishing is the main pastime, as is the taking of freshwater crayfish or Cherrabin. You will need a dinghy which can be launched from areas downstream of the Barrage.

Eat
Barramundi are found in abundance along the river system as are other fresh water fish species. For those who like wild boar hunting, camballin region has a healthy supply of wild boar roaming the vine thickets of the river banks. Otherwise no cafes, restaurants etc.

Sleep
As you might have gathered, it is required that you bring your own accommodation, namely tents or an off road caravan or camper trailer.

Connect
As of March 2024, there is no mobile signal in town, nor on the highway once you get east of the Derby turn-off.

Go next
Liveringa, Looma, New Looma, Upper Liveringa Pool, Fitzroy River, Six Mile Creek, Uralla Creek, Great Northern Hwy

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Camberley

Camberley is a town in Surrey. Camberley is an up-and-coming and expanding town, which is known for being close to the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst. The main part of the town is north of the M3 with the older villages of Frimley, Frimley Green, Deepcut and Mytchett that have merged into the town south of the Motorway.

Understand
The settlement which grew up adjacent to the Staff College, was first named Cambridge Town after a local hotel, but this name proved unfortunate for officials of the Royal Mail. They were concerned that much of the Cambridge Town's post might end up in an ancient university city on the edge of the Fens in eastern England. Thus, the name of the Victorian upstart was quickly changed to Camberley, to match older local place names such as Frimley, Hawley and Yateley.

Get in
Camberley is 30 miles (50 km) away from central London and quite convenient to reach the M3/M25 corridor and Heathrow airport.

By bus
Camberley is served by many bus routes from Woking, Farnborough, Aldershot and Farnham.

By plane
Camberley is well served by London's collection of airports. For travellers coming directly to Camberley, the most convenient (in reducing order of convenience) are:
 * Heathrow Airport is about 25 minutes drive along the M25 motorway and the M3.
 * Gatwick Airport is about an hour's drive away via the M23 (northbound), M25 (anti-clockwise) and M3 (southbound) roads.

By train
is not on a main line and services to London operate via Ascot station. Services run from London Waterloo via Ascot (change trains at Ascot) but run quite slowly, with journey times taking at least an hour. Direct services run to Guildford every 30 minutes and take about 45 minutes to reach the centre. There are also direct services that run to Reading and Gatwick Airport via Blackwater station (about every 30 minutes, with a journey time of about 20 minutes) which is roughly 1½ miles south west of the town centre heading in a straight line along the London Road.

By car
Travelling from central London, Heathrow or Gatwick airports, Camberley can be reached via the M25 at Junction 12 heading on the M3 in the direction of Southampton and the South West. Leave the motorway at Junction 4. Travelling by car is by far the best option for getting around Camberley and the surrounding area. Richmond, Hammersmith and Chiswick and most other parts of West London can be easily accessed via the M3 and the journey will take 30 - 45 mins. Camberley is also very convenient for reaching Southampton and the south west coast, with journey times of 45 minutes very achievable.

If entering Camberley from the west on the A30, look out for the concrete elephant on your right, which has guarded the entrance to Surrey from Hampshire and Berkshire since 1963.

Get around
All parts of Camberley town centre are easily reached on foot, and taking taxis or buses is unnecessary in the centre.

The outlying regions of Camberley such as Frimley, Heatherside and Mychett may need to be reached by bus.

Buses departing and arriving to all major routes outside of Camberley town centre depart from either side of the road which runs Parallel to the main train station. Buses cover all the major routes to and from Farnborough, Aldershot, Guildford and London.

Frimley Green is in close walking distance to Farnborough.

See

 * There are several old buildings to be seen around the village of Frimley Green including an old thatched barn dating back to 1500, featured on the village sign.
 * There are several old buildings to be seen around the village of Frimley Green including an old thatched barn dating back to 1500, featured on the village sign.
 * There are several old buildings to be seen around the village of Frimley Green including an old thatched barn dating back to 1500, featured on the village sign.
 * There are several old buildings to be seen around the village of Frimley Green including an old thatched barn dating back to 1500, featured on the village sign.

Golf courses
Golf courses are in abundance in the Camberley area due to the vast open spaces compared with central London.

Buy
Camberley has most of the normal high street chains popular in most towns and cities throughout the UK.

Nightclubs

 * Coach Trips to Ministry of Sound and Pacha London London Coach run night coaches to the top London night clubs which depart from Camberley town centre every month or so.
 * Coach Trips to Ministry of Sound and Pacha London London Coach run night coaches to the top London night clubs which depart from Camberley town centre every month or so.
 * Coach Trips to Ministry of Sound and Pacha London London Coach run night coaches to the top London night clubs which depart from Camberley town centre every month or so.

Connect
The dialing code for Camberley is 01276 in the centre and 01252 in some of the outlying areas. Reduced cellphone coverage can be experienced in some of the more rural areas outside the centre of Camberley.

Free Wi-Fi is available at many of the cafes and pubs in the town.

Go next

 * London is 31 miles away and Heathrow airport is approximately 19 miles away.
 * Windsor is very close to Camberley, about 15 minutes drive away. Once here you can visit the towns many attractions including the castle.
 * Guildford is also very close about 20 minutes drive away. Once here there are many attractions on offer to the visitor.
 * Reading is about 30 minutes drive away and about 20 minutes by train from Blackwater Train Station which is south of the main centre. Reading offers the visitor a very rich mix of shopping and nightlife.
 * Sandhurst
 * Farnborough
 * Woking

Theme parks
There are three very good theme parks all within 30–45 minutes drive of Camberley:
 * Chessington World of Adventures Just off M25, Junction 10 Great theme park and zoo that is aimed at kids and younger teenagers. Tickets: £29 adults, £19.50 kids, although there are many 1/2 price offers going on around the year.
 * Legoland Windsor near Windsor, Good theme park, aimed at younger children, with fewer rides, although it has many lego towns. Tickets: £30 adults, £23 kids.
 * Thorpe Park Just off M25, Junction 12, The big theme park in the South! Thorpe Park is aimed squarely at adrenaline junkies (although there are plenty of rides to suit others!) and is well worth a visit. Be sure to go on all the rides, especially Colossus (world's first 10-loop roller coaster), Nemesis Inferno (fast and fun!), Stealth (0 - 80 mph in 2 seconds!) Tickets: £28.50 adults, £20 kids.

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