Innovation combined with traditionalism – Five of Barcelona’s best restaurants. During the new millennium many of the food buffs and critics of Europe had acknowledged that the best food is being served in Spain, or in Catalonia to be more precise. For the greater part of the first decade of the 21st century, the Spanish
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
Where is the best place to surf in Andalucia? Read on…! On the exhilarating wind-swept beach three distinct groups of sports men and women zip along the surface of the Atlantic Ocean in a cloud of spray, the rush of adrenalin clearly visible on their faces. Behind the ocean spray you can Tangiers, Morocco forming a
The City of Girona – A must-see cultural diversion when you land at Girona Airport! Lying at the confluence of four rivers, the refreshingly small yet sublimely interesting city of Girona is a city with a rich and complicated history. During its existence, Girona has withstood 25 sieges and has fallen into the hands of
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
Galicia’s Cies Islands – “The best beach in the world”, according to the Guardian! In the mouth of the River Vigo there lies a beautiful, unspoilt archipelago, known in Galicia as the Isles of Cies. This idyllic archipelago consists of three islands, Monteagudo, San Martino and do Faro, and was declared a nature reserve in 1980.
Acrobats that prance about without any trousers; painstakingly prepared celebrity paella and a zealousness for football that under no circumstances ceases, the Catalan capital certainly has a lot to offer! Barcelona is a pulsating city, which manages to combine London’s 24/7 party atmosphere with the laid-back “manana manana” attitude that Spain is renowned for, much
Girona – Possibly the most photogenic city in Spain. When we talk about cities in Catalonia, the region’s capital Barcelona immediately springs to mind. Despite being a significantly less eminent city of Catalonia, Girona is the northeast of the region is certainly a marvel just waiting to be discovered. Part of Girona’s charm is that, compared
Arcos de Frontera and La Soledad – Witness Andalucia at its most fertile! Despite Spain’s phenomenal diversity in its culture, climate and landscape, one thing that ‘knits’ this fascinating nation together is it’s quintessential “pueblos blancos”, scattered sporadically throughout. These dazzling whitewashed villages that stand dramatically perched on the foothills of mountain ranges create a satisfying
