The Costa de la Luz is one of Spain’s best-kept secrets. Here you will find some of the best and most unspoiled beaches in Europe: tiny hidden coves and long, pine-fringed stretches of soft white sand, bathed by the sparkling azure waters of the Atlantic Ocean. With a Costa de la Luz holiday, you can
Experience Andalucia like never before with the Andalucia Bike Race 2012. For those who have been to Andalucia in the months of February and March, the region is usally blessed with some fantastic weather. Unlike in the summer months when the temperatures are usually in the 30s and often 40s, late winter and early spring
New research has uncovered that the best value villa holidays are in Portugal and Spain. According to the Self Catering on a Shoestring Report, which was carried out by the Post office and Meon Villas, Spain and Portugal offers the best value for money in terms of purchasing food and drink from supermarkets on self-catering
In his book “Gatherings from Spain”, the 19th century traveller Richard Ford, referred to Spain as being “one big mountain”. Despite the fact that Spain has an average altitude of 660 metres, with 24% being above 1000 metres and 76% between 500 and 100 metres, the knowledge that Spain is the second most mountainous country
Last month, The Sunday Times revealed its top 50 cool villas. Vintage Travel are proud to report that they were featured within the list 3 times. The villas mentioned are listed below. The Sunday Times also made the point that there are too many bogus holiday firms that are ready to take your money for
A very real and passionate re-enactment of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ in Andalucia. Easter will soon be upon us and with it some incredible religious celebrations, which will be taking place across Europe. None could be more incredible than the enactment of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, in the otherwise sleepy Andalucian town of Cuevas
From an idyllic and extremely long walk at Banyoles, to rally racing in Girona, March on the Costa Brava is dedicated to many thrilling and energetic events. Taking a break to the Costa Brava in early spring to participate or watch an exciting Catalonia event can be easily and economically achieved, with many of the
One feature really stands out when visiting the historical Spanish town of Ronda – its dedication and enthusiasm towards bullfighting. With miniature china matadors, postcards boasting pictures of every aspect of bullfighting you could care to imagine, and bull emblazoned tee-shirts hung outside almost every shop, it is hard to imagine that the banning of
Malaga, a modern and cosmopolitan city on Spain’s Costa del Sol, a centre for international trade and commerce, lined with designer outlets and thriving with tourists and life. But despite being home to such comprehensive commercial activity, which ensures Malaga is one of Spain’s more ‘up-to-date’ and ‘in-touch’ cities, Malaga nostalgically clings on to its
The six, huge, white domes of Calar Alto Observatory poised amongst Almeria’s bucolic landscape, are a spectacular example of man’s creativity in harmony with nature. These revolutionary objects are essential entities in the field of astronomy and look like they belong on a science fiction set. In fact when you are up close you half
