For many people, living in Spain is a pleasant fantasy. They imagine the easy lifestyle, the coastal views, the beautiful palaces, the delicious regional cuisine, the afternoon siestas, and the long nights of clubbing with fashionable Spaniards. But living in Spain is quite different than visiting while on a cruise and stay holiday. For those interested in living in Spain, the first obstacle may be finding a job. Those from Read More ...
Often when people think of Spain, they think of bullfights and the impressive castles built by the Moors, but it is that and much more. Spain is a tourist’s paradise, with wonderful museums, beautiful beaches, modern cities, and wild nightlife. No matter if you are flying into the country or arriving on a Mediterranean cruise ship, you will want to begin your touring from where you are; Spain is a Read More ...
While much of the recent past has seen football dominating Spanish sports, the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Carlos Sastre’s Tour de France win, and Rafael Nadal’s triumph at Wimbledon have added to the sense that Spain is larger than football. Nevertheless, football wins, like the victory in the UEFA Euro 2008, are still much appreciated by the sports-watching public for whom football is still the most popular sport. Cycling Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Spain is one of the warmest countries in all of Europe. For most of Spain, the climate is Mediterranean, with dry summers, mild winters, and lots of sunshine. Spain gets an average of more than 3,000 hours of sunshine annually. July and August are the hottest months, with average high temperatures hovering around 32 C. degrees in Granada, in the south. In winter the average low temperatures are just above Read More ...
