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
The lucid water of the river Guadiana forms a natural border which divides Portugal from Spain. Nearly identical in their elegant and dazzling white exterior, the villages of Alcoutim and Sanlucar de Guadiana sit face to face on opposing river banks, making it hard to believe that they belong to different countries. Nestled upon the
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
If you’re jetting off to Crete this summer then you may just want to check align your diary with one or two of these fantastic Cretan festivals for the lovers of culture and wine. Between the months of July and September you can catch any of the following festivals: 01 July until 15 September –
The Peloponnese is a huge peninsula on the southernmost tip of mainland Greece. It has a history that dates way back to the Bronze Age and is an incredibly popular destination for those of you looking for a little ancient culture. It was once the heart of Sparta and is home to a large amount
Did you know that Costa Brava has 24 protected areas of natural beauty? Crammed with fauna and thousands of species of wildlife these areas are a must for birdwatchers, adventurers and those who want to see some of what the best of what Costa Brava has to offer. Here are our top three, but for
Costa Brava has an extensive and fascinating history, the most interesting age being medieval times when towns and villages sprung up all along the coast. Today you’ll find ancient monasteries, independent earldoms, castles, Romanesque and Gothic churches and a whole lot more. We recommend you hire yourself a car and follow the tour below. Give
According to some research just carried out by Opinion Matters on behalf of www.mytravelcash.com, over half of UK travelers are worried about over spending on their holidays. Possibly a hangover from our economy woes, we have all had to watch the pennies a little more closely and hopefully this article will help you do exactly
Today, the Catalan parliament today approved a ban on bullfighting that is due to come into force on 1st January 2012. It was deemed cruel by the parliament, 68 of whom were in favour of the ban and 55 against. If you are not aware of what bullfighting is, it’s when a matador (or bullfighter)
