Scuba Diving in Tenerife

As a diving fanatic, I thought my dreams had come true when I heard about the tropical island of Tenerife. It has been gaining in popularity in recent years, but isn’t crowded like many of the other popular dive sites you’ve read about. Tenerife offers world-class diving conditions all year long, featuring warm water, clear [...]

Run With the Bulls in Pamplona – If You Dare

The writer Ernest Hemingway put the Spanish town of Pamplona firmly on the map when he visited in 1923 to watch the annual running of the bulls. He returned year after year. Since then millions have descended on this undistinguished Spanish town on the edge of the Pyrenees. Most come to watch the manic, vibrant [...]

The Sitges International Film Festival

The normally quiet Catalan town of Sitges, situated a few kilometres south of Barcelona, becomes the centre of international attention every October when the Festival Internacional de Cinema Fantastic de Catalunya turns Sitges into a mini Cannes. Started in 1967, the film festival is considered the world’s foremost festival for international fantasy and horror films. [...]

Experience Real Flamenco in Seville

Andalusia and flamenco go together and nowhere more so than in Seville, but most tourists are guided towards the type of flamenco floor show that is put on for visitors and is nowhere near as exciting as the genuine article. You will in all probability have a fun evening, but you won’t experience an authentic [...]

5 Best Theme Parks in Spain

Port Aventura Port Aventura theme park is located in Salou along the Costa Dorada and is about an hour’s drive south from Barcelona. This large theme park is part of the Universal Mediterranean Resort, which also includes the spectacular Caribe Aquatic Park and two themed hotels. The park’s theme is that of a journey through [...]

A Shopaholic’s Guide to Spain

For the avid shopper, a Spanish shopping spree will be unlike any other you have experienced. Many of the local shops are small, family-run businesses. Larger businesses such as supermarkets and hypermarkets have also begun to appear. While these larger markets can be found primarily in the expanding Spanish suburbs, the older Spanish neighbourhoods remain [...]

Spain’s Holiday Islands

El Hierro Island For those seeking the perfect underwater diving paradise, El Hierro Island provides warm, transparent waters with one of the best ocean depths in the world. La Palma Island La Palma, also known as La Isla Bonita, is home to the most beautiful natural landscapes. This green island rests quietly beneath an almost [...]

Quick Guide to Madrid

Madrid is full of hidden gems, many of which should be enjoyed during a visit to this magnificent city. Some of the main things to see and do in Madrid include a visit to the Royal Palace, which is the largest Royal Palace in Western Europe. A visit to the Prado Museum and Reina Sofia [...]

Your 2-Minute Guide to Spain

Holidays in Spain offer plenty of options for all types of visitors. You could spend time at ‘Las Fallas Festival’ in Valencia or visit during Carnival time. During the colder winter months, why not come to ski in Spain? Plan a visit to explore the eco-tourism so prominent in the country. There is plenty to [...]

Where to Play Golf in Spain

For golf lovers, Spain is now one of the top destinations in the world. The greens are lush and ready for you throughout the year. Golf tourism is a growing popular option here due to the mild and sunny climate, beautiful landscapes and the increasing popularity of the sport in the country. There is something [...]

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