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If you’re thinking of Euro railing then you may want to consider including Spain’s excellent high speed rail network. Is it a coincidence that the acronym of Alta Velocidad Espanola is ‘AVE’, the Spanish word for ‘bird’? Or has the high-speed network Spain ambitiously aspires, been aptly titled to personify these trains as birds of
According to statistics taken from the Spanish National Statistics Institute, the Balearic Islands had the highest hotel occupancy in Spain during the month of September. But the island of Mallorca came out on top, with 796,259 tourists staying in hotels and with 77.2 percent of aeroplane seats flying to the island sold. Given this surge
Malaga, a modern and cosmopolitan city on Spain’s Costa del Sol, a centre for international trade and commerce, lined with designer outlets and thriving with tourists and life. But despite being home to such comprehensive commercial activity, which ensures Malaga is one of Spain’s more ‘up-to-date’ and ‘in-touch’ cities, Malaga nostalgically clings on to its
Despite its modest size, Menorca is home to a host of unique and wonderful all-year round events. During the mid-winter the island celebrates its liberation from the Moors with a particularly colourful and vibrant fiesta, whilst in the height of the summer a “full moon party” is performed in the old sandstone quarry Ses Pedreres
The Spanish take religious occasions extremely seriously and none more so than the Procession of the Blessed in celebration of the beautification of Saint Catalina Tomas. Known locally as Colcada de la Beata, the Procession of the Blessed is one of Mallorca’s biggest and most popular annual events. The festival always takes place on the
Andalucia has played an essential role in the most spectacular chapters of Spanish history. It is a region characterised by extreme variables in landscape and climate. But what really makes Andalucia stand out from other Spanish regions, is the tasty snacks they compassionately provide for free in many of the bars when you order a
The Parque Natural de las Sierras de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas, which covers some 214,000 hectares and a staggering fifth of the Jaen province in central Andalucia, is actually more difficult to reach than perceived on the map. With the whole of the park being higher than 600 metres you are forced up bumpy,
There are many highlights to holidaying in Majorca, but one of them has to be the remarkably juicy fruit the island produces, which is notably better than the fruit we buy in the UK. Tomatoes, peaches and melons have to be the fruit which is considerably tastier on the island of Majorca or anywhere else
If you are looking to rent a villa in Andalucia and want to make sure you stay well away from the ‘concrete jungles’, then you may want to consider heading off to Huerta de las Vegas to experience a magical getaway in the most stunning of settings. If peace, privacy, tranquillity and harmony, away from
By discovering a spot of exceptional beauty embraced with unique and unusual wildlife which has remained unbeknown to you for almost five years, makes you realize just how immense, spectacular and extraordinary Spain’s sierras actually are. Situated where the provinces of Almeria and Granada meet to the east of Andalucia, lies the Sierra de Baza,
Tucked away inland behind the costas and a myriad of mountains, lie three of Europe’s most culturally enriching cities – Cordoba, Granada and Sevilla. For many, old Andalucia epitomises Spain: Bullfights, Moors, gypsies and flamenco dancing. For centuries, Andalucia was one of the poorest parts of Spain, but because of its past and deep-founded love
For the last 20 years Catalonia has celebrated its day of national pride on September 11. This historical date refers back to September 11 in 1714, when Barcelona, following a 13-month siege, surrendered to the Castilian and French soldiers. There are many regions of Spain, all of which are distinct in landscape, history and culture,
Andalucia is notorious for its bizarre and wacky festivals and none more so than the Feria de Cascamorras held in the historical market towns of Baza and Guadix, in the province of Granada. The event takes place on the 6th September each year. One extraordinary image that stands out when you visit the town of Baza
In Andalucia (Costa Del Sol) golf is big business and no large holiday complex or new housing estate, it seems, is complete without a golf course attached to it. Golf tourism is one of Andalucia’s biggest prides and despite Spain being on the brink of economic disaster, with unemployment rates plummeting, the tourist industry in turmoil,
Made famous by Salavdor Dali and his description of a “perfect and dreamy town”, the small fishing village of Cadaques, in the north-east corner of Spain, is being recreated 6,500 miles to the east, by Chinese developers in Xiamen Bay, China. For decades Cadaques, with its translucent bay, gentle sea breezes, astonishing light and home
A legacy of long and idle afternoons dreamily dozing the day away after a heavy lunch and too much wine has been part of the Spanish culture for many, many years. Time does seem to move at a different speed in Spain, and for those visiting the country who are used to a faster “9
In 1979, Costa Natura near Estepona on the Costa del Sol – Spain’s first ever nudist beach – was officially opened. Since then nudity has been practised with a vengeance, perhaps as an act of rebellion against a repressive society led by a dictator, which the people of Spain had to conform to for many
