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The Province of Andalucia in Southern-most Spain is one of the most visited in the country. Millions of tourists fly in from all over the World to experience the beaches, the culture, the history and an ever increasing number come to visit Andalucia's Natural Parks.Natural Parks and protected areas is one thing Andalucia has in abundance, no less than 18% of Andalucia's surface area is protected Natural Park. More so, than anywhere else in Spain. Rural tourism - particularly in Southern Spain - [..] > read more

Mallorca

Published on 2012-02-24 02:04:00

Mallorca is one of the most popular holiday destinations of Europe. The largest island of the Balearic Islands is more than a holiday destination with sun, white sandy beaches and a great nightlife, it is an island rich in architecture and enchanting mountain villages that are blessed with that kind of still tranquillity that can bring you back to your senses.The island has an area of about 3,600 square kilometres, 554 of coastline and a population of less than a million inhabitants. The a [..] > read more

Spanish village reintroduces the peseta

Published on 2012-02-20 11:35:00

The dire straits of Spain's economy is all over the International news.Its of little surprise, that people are trying to everything in their power to revive the local economy. One village in Spain has gone one step further and reintroduced the Spanish peseta!! The village of Villamayor de Santiago, in La Mancha has done just that. Famed the World over as being the birthplace of Don Quixote...La Mancha is now on the map again for very different reasons.Local shops and businesses have begun accep [..] > read more

Upcoming Festivities in Sitges

Published on 2012-02-09 03:14:00

Sitges has the honour to be one of the most fancy and charming little villages in Catalonia. Its only 30 minutes distance from downtown Barcelona and it offers a wide variety of attractions. The first thing that might come to your mind may be the sun and the beach, but Sitges means quite more. Same thing as staying at holiday apartments in Paris does not mean you will see the Eiffel Tower.The village itself has a special charm along its tipycal construction and little streets. You can do some r [..] > read more

Earthquake shakes Southern Spain

Published on 2012-02-01 03:06:00

An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale has shaken various parts of Southern Spain. The Provinces of Jaen, Granada and Cordoba were all affected. The epicenter was reported to be in Quesada in Jaen just after 3.30pm yesterday afternoon. There have been no reports of damage or loss of life > read more

Costa Brava - Dali's home and so much more....

Published on 2012-01-19 04:09:00

Dali is among the most famous and valued painters from Spain, and he was one of the most important figures of the Surrealism movement which took place during the 1920´s. Dali and Girona province (by Costa Brava beach destination) are deeply linked, which gives each visitor a surrealistic touch during their vacations. This is even more noticed when visiting the amazing Dali´s museums. The Dali house-museum in Port Lligat (Cadaqués), the Figueres Dali Museum (where Dali was born) and the Pubol [..] > read more

World Tourism numbers increased throughout 2011

Published on 2012-01-16 09:17:00

A study just published has shown that World Tourism figures increased throughout 2011 - despite the global economic recession. There were close to one billion tourists in 2011.International tourist arrivals grew by 4.4 percent to 980 million in 2011, up from 940 million in 2010, the Madrid-based United Nations World Tourism Organization said in its annual survey. Tourism figures recovered slightly from 2009 - the worst year for 60yrsThe 2011 figure was within the body's 4.0-5.0 percent forecast. [..] > read more

2011 was the hottest year in Spain since records began

Published on 2012-01-03 07:56:00

All end of year figures are pointing to Spain having the hottest years on record since records began in 1961.Although the exact figures haven't been published yet, the yearly average temperature across Spain for 2011 has been 16.7 degrees Centigrade, 0.3 degrees above the previous hottest year of 2006.The average temperatures have been almost 1.5 degrees hotter than normal. Leading to the National meteorological agency to refer to 2011 as "very hot to extremely hot" for nearly all of Spain.Somew [..] > read more

Spanish King's son to face court

Published on 2011-12-29 09:50:00

It has just been announced that King Juan Carlos's son-in-law, Inaki Urdangarin is appear in court on corruption charges. He has been summoned to appear before a judge on February 6 in Palma de Majorca. The announcement has taken the case to a new level. Inaki is going to be formally charged with fraud.The case has been front page across Spain for the last few weeks. With many ordinary Spaniards expressing their disbelief and anger that even the Spanish Royal family can be involved in corruption [..] > read more

Spain's most famous bull to go travelling

Published on 2011-12-19 05:11:00

Probably the most iconic symbol in Spanish marketing history - the Osbourne Bull - is set to go overseas.Without a doubt one of the most memorable sights when travelling in Spain is the huge black bull that overlooks the surrounding landscape.Now found on 94 roads across Spain. They were almost pulled down in the 1990s, with road safety advocates insisting that the 14 metre bulls are too big a distraction for passing motorists.Until recently the only place outside of the Spanish mainland to have [..] > read more

Moraira at Christmas

Published on 2011-12-14 02:43:00

The Spanish Christmas is not the long drawn-out commercial event that we are used to in the UK. The initial festive stirrings commence at the end of November or the beginning of December.Being a predominantly Catholic country, the Spaniards do not lose sight of the religious side of the festivities and every home (and many business premises) features a Belèn – an elaborate nativity scene; in Javea the Belèn is a particularly large work of art featuring a more general biblical scene, includin [..] > read more

New Gibraltar airport to be built.....in Spain

Published on 2011-11-23 06:51:00

Despite the highly publicised problems between Gibraltar and La Linea, it has just been reported that the new airport is going to be built on the Spanish side of the border. A surprising statement to say the least.The extensive of the airport has been on the cards for the long time. The current situation is unmanageable to say the least.It is not entirely clear how the airport is going to be managed and controlled. In theory, it should serve both communities, the reality remains to be seen.The l [..] > read more

Last Minute Ski Holidays

Published on 2011-11-04 09:20:00

Far from being a reliable route to cheap last minute ski holidays, last year bargain hunting skiers and snowboarders found their search for last minute ski deals amounted to little more than a reliably route to frustration and disappointment. So here’s the big question: With the biggest number of last minute ski packages online in recent memory, why are we often left scraping the bottom of the barrel of late ski deals, and how do the successful deal chasers bag the best last minute ski holiday [..] > read more

Private holiday rentals seeing an unprecedented boom

Published on 2011-06-14 04:07:00

Renting a holiday home directly off the owner has been around for a while. It was something that in the 80s and 90s never really took off, people liked the idea, but there seemed to be a lack of trust...a suspicion that everything was not as it seeme > read more

Holiday car rental in Spain

Published on 2011-05-10 09:28:00

Travelling to a new country is always a time for excitement. Discovering new places, cultures and ways of life is something that all but the most seasoned traveller can't wait for. It is also stressful. Not speaking the language, not unders > read more

Learning Spanish in Spain

Published on 2011-04-29 05:32:00

People who speak Spanish as a native language is growing at increasingly fast rate. Numbers vary greatly and are notoriously hard to calculate. But it is widely agreed that Spanish, after Chinese (and possibly Hindi) is the most spoken > read more

Jamon Serrano - a very Spanish delicacy

Published on 2011-04-04 04:16:00

The meat from the Iberian pig has been prized for many years in Spain. There has been an annual Iberian pig market in Plasencia on St Andrew’s day (November 30th) since the 16th century. The best ham is considered to come from the ‘pata negra’ > read more

Traditional African Safaris in some of Africa's most beautiful countries

Published on 2011-02-07 05:10:00

Spanish travellers are becoming less and less trepid, exploring places that until recently would have been unheard of. The travel bug is most definitely arriving in Spain. There are numerous reasons for this. One of the most significant is the availa > read more

Aphrodite's Cyprus

Published on 2011-01-25 09:36:00

There are few places like Cyprus. With a wealth of culture and history, it is of little surprise that the third largest Island in the Mediterranean is also one of its most visited. The Republic of Cyprus joined the EEC in 2004. Its strategic location > read more

Holiday homes in Denmark

Published on 2011-01-24 09:28:00

Denmark is a country that is attracting an increasing amount of tourism. Not only from its Northern European neighbours, but also from further afield. The amount of Spanish visitors is also increasing rapidly. The increasingly availability& > read more

Villanao - a home away from home

Published on 2011-01-19 04:40:00

Holiday property rentals are something that are becoming increasingly common. More and more people are discovering the benefits of renting a private residence for their holidays. The accessibility, convenience (particularly when travelling with child > read more

Live bull fights to be banned on Spanish national television

Published on 2011-01-11 02:28:00

Fans, Matadors and many more besides, are in uproar over the recent banning of one of Spain's most traditional emblems - the bullfight. A series of new laws that are aimed primarily at protecting minors from on screen violence has lead to the ban of > read more

Don Quijote

Published on 2010-12-15 03:52:00

Don Quijote is amongst the most prestigious organisations worldwide for the teaching of Spanish as a second language in Spain and Latin America. Due to many years of experience within this field, the school has created its own teaching method, and we > read more

Holiday rental cars

Published on 2010-12-13 06:50:00

One of the things that people often leave to the last minute, or something they don't spend enough time and energy researching beforehand....is car rentals. Everyone is too excited about their upcoming holiday, packing and planning always take p > read more

Casamundo

Published on 2010-11-16 05:31:00

Weekend shopping trips in Milan, romantic breaks in Paris and sunny getaways in the Canary Islands: thanks to hundreds of budget travel options, travelling around Europe is easier than it has ever been before. But why does value for money have to sto > read more

Budapest Hotel Start

Published on 2010-11-11 04:14:00

Budapest is one of the beautiful cities in Europe. Sitting on the banks of the Danube river, Budapest is a city steeped in history and tradition. The capital of Hungary, it was declared a World Heritage Site and is today one of th > read more

Spanish country properties on the Costa Blanca

Published on 2010-11-05 03:25:00

Living in a traditional and usually newly reformed Spanish country houses - often referred to as Fincas - is something that is becoming increasingly popular. More and more people are seeking that the quiet, age-old, Spanish way of life > read more

Real travel - Hotel recommendations by real travelers

Published on 2010-10-21 03:48:00

With the World gradually 'shrinking' and everything becoming more accessible, people are literally spoilt for choice when it comes to travelling. With so many destinations, so many ways to explore these destinations, it is of little wonder that peopl > read more

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