Tamariu on Spain’s Costa Brava – A unique, tranquil and traditional treasure with an air of glamour! The small fishing village of Tamariu on Spain’s Costa Brava possesses a unique blend of tradition and tranquillity with an air of sophistication and glamour. No sooner than you are likely to see an old Spanish widow ambling along the
‘Romeria de Jabalcon’ – A serious and ancient yet headily enjoyable Andalucian ritual! Andalucia is a province of Spain steeped in tradition and what may seem to be a completely bizarre and crazy custom to visitors has been practised for centuries in this deeply ritualistic region of Spain and consequently the locals don’t bat an
According to the Spanish National Airports Authority (AENA), in 2011, approximately 22.7 million tourists flew to Palma Airport throughout the year, a 7.6% increase compared to 2010. Given this significant rise in the number of travellers visiting the island of Mallorca in the last 12 months, it stands to reason that tourism in Majorca is thriving.
The ‘world’s biggest chocolate bar’ – Yet another reason to visit Cordoba! From ‘chorros’ to ‘chocolate caliente’, ‘carbon dulce’ to ‘turron’, Spain certainly seems to have an insatiable appetite for sweet delicacies, and with the country’s seemingly collective sweet tooth, chocolate is big business in Spain. Spain’s enthusiasm for chocolate reached record-breaking new heights recently
There is rarely a month that goes by when the cities, towns and villages of Spain aren’t hosting some kind of celebration or fiesta. And whilst many other nations are still nursing a post-Christmas and New Year hangover, Spain in January and February is gearing up for yet another memorable celebration. Whilst it would be
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
The ‘Mitja Marato de Barcelona 2012’- Experience Barcelona in Style. Barcelona is an energetic, exciting and buoyant town all year round. Being the ‘art capital of Spain’ and even beyond, being home to some of the best tapas chefs in the whole of Spain, and with a pulsating events scene that caters for every taste,
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
Capture the essence of Galician history – Three great things to do in Galicia. With its rolling and verdurous hillsides, gushing and mighty rivers and curiously rocky coastline, with a landscape this diverse, adventurous and, one could say, unlike the rest of Spain, there is plenty to see in Galicia before you even consider the region’s
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,
