Spain is famous for its nightlife. Spaniards take pride in their wild night time activities, especially in the larger cities like Madrid and Barcelona and in tourist areas like Ibiza and Valencia. Late night dancing and parties begin after dinner, and often end in the wee hours of the morning. Young people are known to party the night away, night after night, although Monday and Tuesday nights are relatively quiet. Read More ...
Spain offers some of the most varied hotels and lodgings in the world. There are seaside apartments in Malaga, modern condominiums in Madrid, rural farmhouses, and converted convents in Granada. As in many countries, hotels are rated by the national government on a scale of one to five stars, determined by the amenities provided, such as private, en-suite toilets, lifts, dining rooms, and air-conditioning. One and two stars denote that Read More ...
Food is very important in Spanish culture. Dining takes on its own rhythm, with the evening meal often stretching into the early hours of the morning. Lunch is the main meal of the day, after which the country shuts down for the siesta, an afternoon rest period, when many people return home to sleep during the heat of the day. Much of the Spanish cuisine comes from the sea, although Read More ...
Where can visitors to the Island of Fire find the best selection of Lanzarote holiday villas? There´s certainly no shortage of choice – as the growth of direct booking online has lead to a rapid expansion in the number of renting out their homes to holidaymakers. Creating a great range of choice in each of the three main resorts on the island. Puerto del Carmen This is the spot where Read More ...
Festival lovers enjoy Spain, as it seems there is always an interesting one to see, such as a festival celebrating the season, a saint, a particular region or a religious holiday. In Brunol, in Valencia, ‘La Tomatina’ is not to be missed. Taking place in late August, this yearly tomato fight dates back to 1945 — and it has been celebrated ever since then on the last Wednesday of the Read More ...
The Canaries are the second most popular holiday destination in Spain after Catalunya. Blessed with great beaches and a year round climate that enables tourists to spend days in the sun even during the winter months. On the eastern most island of Lanzarote the holiday industry first really took off in and around the resort of Puerto del Carmen. Which is located within a sheltered bay on Lanzarote´s calm south Read More ...
Spain has a rich and proud history with inputs from many cultures, including the ancient Roman and Muslim influences. Regional variations are noticeable in the history, language, and cuisine of Spain. Many dialects and regional languages can be heard throughout the country. Castellano, or Castillian, is the main language. Catalan is used in the north, with regional variations, such as Valencia, which is spoken in Valencia, and Galician, spoken in Read More ...
Flying into Spain from the UK is easy these days, with many regular daily flights from Heathrow and Gatwick and several other regional UK airports. The two biggest Spanish airports are at Madrid and Barcelona. Spain’s national airline is Iberia. British Airways, American Airlines, Air France, Delta, Easyjet, and Ryanair are just a few of the airlines that fly regularly to Madrid’s Barajas International Airport. Smaller airlines and charter flights Read More ...
Majorca is a fantastic holiday destination. With an abundance of sunshine and the pleasant waters of the Mediterranean, Majorca offers fantastic beaches and world famous resorts. It has become a major tourist destination for Europeans in search of a well deserved escape, family vacation or a romantic getaway. Majorca offers fantastic cuisine, great nightlife, a wide range of activities and a relaxed and laid back atmosphere. Just off the Spanish Read More ...
British holidaymakers are refusing to be scared off from their summer holidays in Spain despite the recent bombings carried out by the Basque separatist terrorist organisation, ETA, according to travel site Skyscanner. Searches for flights to Spain from the UK on Skyscanner have actually increased by 10% since the start of the August 09, likely due to the Brits wanting to escape the wet British summer, and there has been Read More ...
