01 April 07

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What could €500,000 buy you abroad?

HOUSE IN MALTA Ghasri, Gozo This house boasts a swimming pool, as well as a roof terrace and a courtyard. The three bedrooms are all ensuite, and there are unobstructed views of the countryside from the garden.
MANSION IN ITALY Marendole, Veneto This eight-bed, 17th century villa is set over three floors, and includes two outbuildings and a central courtyard. It also has the potential to be converted in to apartments.
VILLA IN SPAIN Belgica, Empuriabrava This four-bed villa has landscaped gardens, a swimming pool, covered and open terraces and views over the Bay of Roses and the surrounding countryside. All properties supplied by www.property-abroad.com

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THIS MONTH... b

It’s issue two of Ryanair Magazine so predictably we’re on to the letter “b” in our alphabetical tour of Europe

April in Seville means it’s time to bailar (or dance, if you don’t speak Spanish). La Feria de Abril (24-29 April) sees a host of round-the-clock flamenco parties under the cover of colourful marquees, lit with paper lanterns.

From the grand midnight opening ceremony El Alumbrado (the lighting of half a million lights) to the adrenaline rush of the bullfights (we don’t necessarily support these, but they do take place), all you need is a glass of chilled rebujito in one hand and a plate of Andalucian tapas in the other, and you’ll be all set to join in the revelry. www..turismo.sevilla.org

Brussels Jazz Marathon (25-27 May) is perhaps the most insane weekend of jazz anywhere in the world, with more than 450 musicians filling the streets, squares and theatres of the city. And, it’s totally free, so you can spend your spare change on moules frites and a mind-boggling array of Belgian beers. www.brusselsjazzmarathon.be

It’s all about boats at Palma de Mallorca, as the island paradise’s port area Moll Vell hosts the International Boat Show (28 April-6 May). Even if you can’t afford any of the beautiful ocean-going craft, looking, as they say, is free, (or €5 for a ticket to get up close and personal). Best bet is to linger at one of the many quayside bars and soak up the atmosphere.