Where is the best place to catfish in Spain? Easy, River Ebro! The Cat-fish is the fresh water monster of Europe and it has to be said that the River Ebro in Catalonia is one of the best rivers in which to try and catch one of these super-large fighting fish. Ever since the Cat-fish
There are certain buildings in and around Barcelona that have a unique and wonderful style, which almost look as if they should be made out of sugar and devoured alongside the cake from where they came. These thoroughly distinct architectural marvels are the buildings of Antoni Gaudi, the maverick Catalan architect. In fact this legendary
The mesmerism of Montserrat: Possibly Spain’s most religious mountain range. Catalonia is home to many impressive mountain ranges but with a unique skyline that represents the teeth of a carpenter’s saw, the mighty Montserrat has to be one of this stunning region’s most inspiring points. On a clear day – and let’s be honest most days
Unparalleled natural diversity and a birdwatchers’ paradise at Catalonia’s Ebro Delta. The Ebro Delta at the mouth of the River Ebro, defining the border between Catalonia and the rest of Spain, is an area of great and unique natural beauty. Boasting several lagoons, numerous walking trails and stunning viewpoints, the calm and serene landscapes of the
Catalonia’s Teula Vella – Breathtaking beauty as far as the eye can see! Stretching from the quant and interesting Catalan city of Girona, to a point between the towns of Palamos and Castell-Platja d’Aro on the stunning Costa Brava, lies the tree-shrew mountain massif of Les Gavarres. This mighty emerald mountain range peaks in height
Girona 2012 – A spellbinding mecca for classical music lovers. The city of Girona, in the northeast of Catalonia, provides for a captivating and memorable visit for many reasons. Being cited as having ‘all the charm of a large city but without the crowds’, this “human-sized” city can be easily ‘accomplished’ in a day, but
2012 February half-term in Barcelona – Make Barcelona your destination for bags of family fun! Want to go to a European city that is both culturally fulfilling for the adults and fun and action packed for the children? Then look no further than the magnificent city of Barcelona, a city where its vivacity, colour, culture,
Just when you thought a place could not look as volcanically-inspiring as Lanzarote, your eyes catch sight of La Graciosa, an island with not many more than 500 inhabitants, just 2 kilometres off the northern tip of Lanzarote. One traveller who recently rested his weary feet after a day cycling, sunbathing and being generally mesmerised
Barcelona is a momentous city and no matter how many times you have been there and how familiar with it you think you are, it is surprising how you always find something new to see and do. If you are off to the Catalan capital, with the perplexing choice of places to see, you may
Lloret de Mar in Catalonia to open a Olympic pool. Being the winners of last year’s World Cup, the champions of this year’s Champions League, having a world class Formula One racing driver and having a tennis player who currently ranks number one in the world, Spain has a lot to smile about when it
