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Costa de La Luz: the not to be missed activities and stops

Thursday 26 April 2012

costa de la luz

The Costa de la Luz (Coast of Light) is a section of the Andalusian coast in Spain extending from Tarifa to the mouth of the Guadiana River. As this area is not discovered yet by mass tourism, but is rather a popular destination for mainly Spanish people, here you will enjoy a truly authentic Spanish holiday, which means having fun, eating and… dancing just as Spaniards do: and we all know how good they are at that…

Spain’s Paradores: luxury accommodation in historic buildings

Friday 13 April 2012

paradores

If you’re seeking for a different and exclusive vacation in Spain, you should try and start from your accommodation. We all know that Spain is a wonderful country, but such beauty deserves a special place to stay in, a place where one can sort out all the thoughts of the day just gone by and get ready for the next in a worthy atmosphere. This is why we would like to introduce you to Paradores, accommodation where you can spend a night (or more!) in an authentic ancient castle or monastery while surrounded in luxury…

Airports around Europe: Madrid-Barajas Airport

Monday 19 March 2012

barajas airport

Madrid is the capital city as well as the largest city of Spain. With its 6 million inhabitants, Madrid is celebrated as Europe’s liveliest city, boasting the presence of outstanding landmarks, dozens of museums and plenty of things to do at any time of the day, and night! The location of the capital is a prime reason why it is a worthy place to visit, as it stands in the center of the Iberian Peninsula. It’s no surprise, then, that the major airport in Spain, is the Madrid-Barajas Airport.

Valencia events: Las Fallas, a warm welcome to spring!

Monday 5 March 2012

las fallas

Spain is a wonderful country even because its regular celebrations make it the ultimate partying place in Europe. Chances are that visiting Spain you will get involved in a celebration at any time of the year. If March is the period of your holidays, don’t miss out Valencia’s Fallas.

The Smurfs Village really exists: it’s Jùzcar, in Andalucia

Wednesday 15 February 2012

smurf village

Once upon a time, there was a region of Southern Spain where almost all the traditional villages were painted bright white. There is actually one exception today, as the settlement of Jùzcar, inland from Malaga, after being chosen as the set of the Smurfs 3D film, has been painted entirely in… blue!

NYE customs around Europe

Friday 16 December 2011

new year's eve

New Year’s celebrations virtually exist in every country in the world. If you choose to be a little cultural this year and celebrate New Year’s in a different way somewhere around Europe, here are some of the most distinctive customs from all over the Old Continent on the 31 of December.

Ski holidays in Spain? Why not?

Wednesday 16 November 2011

ski spain

Gone is the misconception that Spain is solely a summer destination, albeit it remains very caliente all year round. Besides tapas, wonderful beaches, outstanding monuments and amazing people, Spain also offers thrilling winters, during which the best thing is to enjoy some healing mountain air and great fun on skis.

Salamanca travel guide, welcome to the Golden City

Thursday 20 October 2011

salamanca

Global, magnificent, erudite, young and… Golden: Salamanca is located in central Spain, about 200 km from Madrid. This city is one of the most beautiful cities in the Spanish hinterland, which is worth visiting for many reasons. Salamanca is known for its spectacular monuments and palaces, all built of the same glowing sandstone which earned it the nickname “La Dorada”, i.e. the Golden City, as in the midday sun it shines like gold.

Fiestas del Pilar in Zaragoza – full week of festivities

Tuesday 20 September 2011

fiesta del pilar

As for all Spanish cities, even in Zaragoza you can breathe passion and true devotion for parties and celebrations. Zaragoza’s cultural panorama is very rich: amid local and national events and festivities it seems that the city is virtually always in the party.

Obstinate Formentera still knows how to charm!

Friday 19 August 2011

formentera

Formentera is half an hour by boat from the port of Ibiza. The two islands are very close, although very different in their landscapes and lifestyles. Formentera has no airports and no mega hotels and clubs as Ibiza. It’s rather an easy destination for a holiday with friends, in a wilderness marked by stretches of figs, vines, bougainvillea, and flocks of sheep. A place to be explored on foot, by bicycle or scooter, in an atmosphere of absolute calm; the pace is slow and everything goes on in a sort of relaxed joy. This is Formentera.