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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
Sierra de Grazelema Natural Park and luxury villa in Llanama – Andalucia at its most inspiring! What has been cited by several revered travel writer’s a being one of ‘Spain’s most ecologically outstanding areas’, the Sierra de Grazelema was given the status of being Andalucia’s first natural park. This area of thoroughly breathtaking beauty was given
For a musical extravaganza like no other head to Barcelona this October! Are you fanatical about Leonard Cohen? Does Lady Gaga send you ‘ga ga’? Or perhaps it’s Dead Can Dance that rocks your boat when it comes to music. If you happen to be a fan of any of the above then you may
What makes the Costa de Marisco so special? When you think of Spain ,bull fighting in Valencia, football in Catalonia and tapas in Andalucia typically spring to mind. The north western region of Galicia is undoubtedly one of Spain’s lesser known treasures, obscured not only by its unobtrusive and less reachable position on the extreme
For three wonderful days the Catalan town of Begur celebrates its historic links with the Caribbean and Latin America by holding a fiesta that is quirky, colourful & great fun! The streets and alleyways throng with visitors & locals attired in traditional 19th century Cuban dress; white shirt/blouse, white trousers/dress & obligatory straw hat. Market
A stony track gently winds into a vast valley dominated by olive trees growing abundantly from a ground that has already been scorched yellow by the harsh May sun. The prevailing presence of Mount Jabalcon stood mightily overhead creates a hint of awesomeness to the view. The bucolic meandering track that is resonant of Spain’s
Between the towns of Begur and Palafrugel on the northern tip of the Costa Brava lies the village of Tamariu, so small and unpretentious that it comprises of a sandy bay and little more and is renowned for its tranquility, beauty and inexplicable resistance to the evolving trends of tourism. And if you are a
Every region of Spain prides itself on autonomy and a cultural-uniqueness that is void from the rest of the country, and none more so than the province of Catalonia. What is commonly known as the most expensive region of Spain, with its capital being widely accepted as the nation’s dearest city, there is an old
Bob Dylan looks set to rock Spain this summer at the Cap Roig Festival 2012! If you are a Bob Dylan fan and a lover of Spain then you could do a whole lot worse than travel down to Jardines de Cap Roig near Palafrugell this July to witness the legendary singer open the Cap
The tremendously unfair tendency to view Spain’s Costa Brava as being synonymous with sky-high buildings, English pubs and fry-ups, could not be further from the truth. Take for example the village of Tamariu, an extraordinarily quaint, picturesque and tranquil seaside village that has remained virtually unchanged for centuries. Tamariu is just one village that is
The Andalucian Provence of Granada has played an essential role in Spain’s spectacular history. In the Provence’s capital, the City of Granada, Arab dominance influenced its culture and created one of the world’s most unique and precious monuments – The Alhambra. Extreme variables of landscapes and climate, flamenco music being played in underground venues with
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,
