GGANTIJA TEMPLES, GOZO 
360 degree panoramic image showing the inner chamber of the Ggantija Temples located near the small village of Xaghra, Gozo, Malta. It was a VERY hot and sunny day, so once again there's quite a bit of over exposure. However, this time I got a bit smarter and used my hat to mask the direct sunlight on the curved lens.

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Provence has long been popular with British travellers and holidaymakers. The Gallo-Roman city of Arles is not only a wonderful place to visit in its own right, but also makes an idea base to explore the western part of the region and the Rhône valley. It is also the gateway to the unique marshlands of the Camargue delta, land of the Gypsies and meeting place of the Camargue cowboys.

Arles was the the key city of the region in Roman times, and its impressive Roman monuments have UNESCO World Heritage status. The major Roman sites, such as the extraordinarily well-preserved Roman arena, Les Arènes, the baths of Constantine and the Théâtre Antique, are unique in that they are integrated into the houses and buildings of the town. Along with its Roman monuments, Arles has also preserved many lovely buildings dating from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. 

Perhaps Arles' main claim to fame outside of France is that for a time it inspired the great impressionist painter Van Gogh, who stayed 14 months between 1888 and 1889 and painted over 200 works of art while in Arles, including the much loved The Night Cafe, the Yellow Room, Starry Night Over the Rhone, and L'Arlésienne. It was also in Arles that Van Gogh's infamous ear-severing incident occurred in December 1888. Perhaps surprisingly given the town's importance to van Gogh, none of his works are on display in Arles!

Today, Arles is a bustling tourist centre that still retains a strong medieval flavour thanks to the narrow streets winding between ancient buildings. Walking (or renting a bike) is a joy in this charming city - and just about everything is within walking distance. Today the very same arena (12,000 seats) which was the scene of the Roman games in the first century now hosts the ferias or bull runs and Provencal-style bullfights (courses camarguaises) in which the bull is not killed - a team of athletic men attempt to remove a tassel from its horns without getting injured.

Sorrento, the key place of the Sorrentine Peninsula enjoys a superb location perched high on the cliffs with a spectacular view across the Bay of Naples to Mount Vesuvius. While many tourists visit Sorrento in its own right, many more use the seaside town as a base for exploring the surrounding area: ferry boats and hydrofoils provide services to Naples, Amalfi, Positano, Capri and and Ischia with its thermal baths and springs, and the famous ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum are a mere 30 minutes away.

Apart from being the subject of the popular song Torna a Surriento (Come Back to Sorrento), Sorrento is famous for its dramatic scenic setting, mermaid legends and abundant orange and lemon groves. There aren't a great deal of actual 'sights' in the town, although there are plenty of panoramic views and pleasant spots. It has a pretty old town, with winding Medieval alleyways filled with tempting trattorias and artisan shops selling things like bottles of limoncello and inlaid wood, leading onto piazzas brimming with delightful restaurants and cafés. The tourist focal point is Piazza Tasso, where tables and chairs crowd the central square which is built over a gorge. An added incentive for holidaying Brits is that thanks to its popularity as a tourist destination, you'll hear the English language everywhere and have no problems finding a reassuringly familiar nice cup of tea!

No wonder it's the most popular summer holiday haunt on the Neapolitan Riviera!

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Known as the Amalfi Coast (Costiera Amalfitana), the 50km of coastline from Sorrento to Salerno is one of Europe's most beautiful. The narrow and winding corniche road (Statale 163) that hugs this rugged coastline is known as the Amalfi Drive, and is justly famous as one of the world's most hair-raising and most scenic motoring experiences.

The winding road twists precariously along the edge of the Lattari Mountains, past picturesque towns clinging vertiginously to the rocks, terraced gardens and bright bays dotting the shoreline, all surrounded by stunning flora such as orange, lemon and olive groves, vineyards and colourful bougainvillea. By car or bus it's an incredible ride, with some of the most spectacular stretches between Sorrento and Amalfi. Every hairpin bend reveals stunning coastal views, though the designated driver will probably be busy concentrating on the tour buses, cars and scooters all jostling for space: John Steinbeck, who used to come here in the 1950s, claimed the Amalfi Drive was "carefully designed to be a little narrower than two cars side by side."

This virtual road trip follows the coast road between Hastings, Eastbourne and Brighton. The estimated drive time is only just over one hour. However, the three main towns have enough attractions to warrant a full day for exploration.

Hastings is a large town located on the South East Coast of England. In recent years the local economy has declined and the town receives regeneration money from the European Union. However, visitors should not be put off from planning a full day to explore a place rich in English historical places to visit and many modern attractions that inform and are genuinely entertaining.

The Eastbourne tourism web site states, "There's plenty of things to do and places to see in and around Eastbourne. Discover 1066 castles, museums, art galleries, parks & gardens, vineyards, children's theme parks, wildlife centre's, boat trips and outdoor sports". I guess they're using the number "1066" to try and get some traffic from Hastings and the the small town of Battle, located just a little westward along the coast.

Brighton is a popular place to visit; welcoming 8 million tourists each year. With its hotels, restaurants, shops and entertainment facilities. A major attraction is the seafront, which has a variety of bars, restaurants, nightclubs and amusement arcades, principally along the strip between the two piers, Brighton Pier and West Pier.

The route along the coast also passes through some smaller seaside villages and spectacular English countryside with many walks and places of interest marked by the ubiquitous "brown" tourist signs.