by Marie FRANCHI | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog-en
Why “AC + Pool” Is No Longer Optional There was a time when air conditioning was a luxury and a pool was a bonus. In 2026, with temperatures exceeding 35°C for weeks across the Mediterranean, they’ve become the bare minimum for a decent holiday. The...
by Marie FRANCHI | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog-en
Why Not Stay in Barcelona Barcelona is unmissable. But sleeping there in summer is expensive (€150-300/night), noisy, hot (urban heat island with no breeze) and stressful (impossible parking, pickpockets, crowds). The alternative: stay 45 minutes south in Cubelles, in...
by Marie FRANCHI | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog-en
Why It’s Called the “Golden Coast” The name says it all: long stretches of golden sand between Sitges and the Ebro Delta. Unlike the Costa Brava (rocky, narrow coves) or overcrowded resort beaches, the Costa Dorada offers wide, accessible and...
by Marie FRANCHI | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog-en
The European Summer Has Become a Problem It’s no longer a freak event — it’s the new normal. Heatwaves across Europe are more frequent, longer and more intense. Athens at 44°C, Rome at 40°C, inland Spain at 42°C, the Netherlands at 36°C. Even sunny...
by Marie FRANCHI | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog-en
France in Summer: A Heatwave on Repeat Toulouse, Montpellier, Marseille, Perpignan — southern French cities regularly hit 38-42°C in summer. No sea breeze, limited air conditioning in many rentals, and tropical nights above 25°C that make sleep impossible. The result:...
