The Ordesa National Park was recognised as an area of outstanding natural beauty by the Spaniards as long ago as 1918 when it was designated as a protected area. Since 1997 these stunning lands have been awarded UNESCO world heritage status. The original Ordesa valley was known as a national park from the Royal Decree
We have all heard of Gary Lineker. We see him every week on Match Of The Day and he is nearly always tweeting about something or other on the BBC. His brother Wayne, is perhaps more infamous rather than famous, but only in various spots in Europe and certainly not that well known in England.
It is a well-known fact that the people who live in Mediterranean countries generally eat well and can often live for a longer time than their non-Mediterranean counterparts. Much of the world-renowned health and longevity of the residents of the Med is pinned on olive oil. Although it’s not just olive oil that is responsible
A British couple on first arriving in Spain bought a beer apiece in a quaint sunny bar in Granada city centre. Soon after the beer arrived the waitress plonked a delicious plate of prawns on the table. “Take them away. We can’t afford those,” said the thrifty Brits indignantly shaking their heads. The waitress who
La Merce Festival 2013 ~ Every year during the last week of September the city of Barcelona becomes particularly pulsating when it holds its biggest annual street festival, La Merce. Having taken place since 1902, the festival’s intense celebrations last for five days and are held in honour of the patron saint of Barcelona, Mare de
The exquisite Spanish house of La Mar sits comfortably amongst the gently undulating unspoilt countryside of Catalonia close to the medieval town of Begur and some of the most prestigious beaches in Spain. The population of Begur can swell to ten times its normal size in the high tourist season; such is its reputation as
Just when you thought that you had a pretty comprehensive knowledge of all of the European animals, you accidentally stumble across a hamster-sized specimen that looks like it belongs to another world or, at the very least, should be in a South American jungle. You do not find these little furry wonders in England or
Villa Torroelleta, Menorca – Where everyone is made to feel at home. The latest addition to Vintage Travel’s portfolio of luxury villas on Menorca is the sensational Villa Torroelleta, which is situated on the outskirts of the pleasant town of Cala Morell. Nuzzled within a truly mesmerising Menorcan recipe of countryside and the coast, Torroelleta
The Cabo De Gata Natural Park – Andalucia’s greatest tourism asset. When you see the advertisements on television or in magazines for Andalucia, what you are often looking at are photographs or videos taken in the Cabo De Gata Natural Park. With its wide open spaces, dramatic jagged mountain peaks and quaint seaside villages, it
If you are looking for something truly memorable and great to do with the kids – or even without the kids – while you are on holiday in the south of Spain, then you should definitely take a trip to Mini Hollywood. we think the best family day out in Andalucia you can have. The name
