La Nochevieja is Spanish for ‘the old night’, to which the English refer to as ‘New Year’s Eve’. La Nochevieja in Barcelona sees families gather to eat a meal together, followed by a party that typically goes on until the early hours. The traditions begin by trying to swallow twelve grapes at every stroke of
Tuscany is renowned as being one of Italy’s main tourist destinations during the summer, famous for hot days, olive groves and ancient hillside villages. But winter in Tuscany offers something very special. The mountains laden with crisp white snow attracts skiers and snowboarders from all over the world.
If you don’t like sharing a beach with thousands of others, being jostled in tourist venues or having to wait in a queue at restaurants, then take a winter break to the Algarve. You’ll have more time to talk to the locals, explore the area and actually relax.
Epiphany is celebrated around the world, but in Spain it takes on somewhat more importance. Although Santa Claus has made recent inroads, the ‘Three Kings Day’ has been a part of Spanish culture, celebrated since the end of the 2nd century, in one form or another. On January 6th the Spanish celebrate the visit of
It’s Christmas time again, is it going to be like previous years, or something different? Why not get away for a few days during the festive period? You could jump on a ferry and end up someplace where everything is new and exciting. The perfect destination could be Rennes, the capital of Brittany, which is
If you are a young gun, born-again biker or in love with two wheels, this may be just for you. Following the concept of the famous Paris – Dakar endurance race, the annual Lanzarote-Fuerteventura Mototrans aims to challenge riders in navigational and endurance qualities, along with the ability to work as a team.
With its sandy beaches, upmarket marina, pretty waterfront promenade, picturesque old town and busy nightlife, it’s not difficult to understand why the Algarve town of Albufeira is a popular tourist destination. Though the appeal of this coastal town isn’t confined to the summer months. On the contrary, Albufeira attracts holidaymakers throughout the year and none
Dubrovnik in Croatia is a wonderful place to be at Christmas. With stalls set up in the town square, traditional festive customs and homes twinkling with lighted decorations, it’s safe to say that Christmas in Dubrovnik is well worth experiencing.
On the south side of the island of Crete is a wonderful expanse of beach that lies at the foot of the Siderotas Mountains. Known as Triopetra Beach this beautiful stretch of sand is fringed by olive groves. Even the drive to Triopetra is beautiful, as you pass through rustic landscape and catch glimpses of
It’s Christmas Eve ‘Noche Buena’, not Christmas Day, when the serious festive eating starts in Spain and it will usually go on till the early hours. So if you are planning a Spanish Christmas dinner, where do you start?
