| 5 Unique Locations On The Costa Blanca in Spain |
| The Costa Blanca (White Coast) lines the Mediterranean coastline of Alicante Province in the Valencian Community of Spain. Running from Denia and the Costa del Azahar in the north, to Pilar de la Horadada in the South, the 200 km coast is popular for beach holidays. However, there are many less usual attractions along the coast and inland from the Costa Blanca. Here we explore a Moorish Queen’s bath, a Roman town, a fascinating museum, a street of mushrooms and a startling pink lake. |
| Take a tour of the Costa del Azahar next summer |
| Among Spain’s more than 4,828 km (3,000 miles) of coastline, one sometimes overlooked destination is the Costa del Azahar, or Orange Blossom Coast. This gorgeous area lies along the province of Castellón in Valencian Community, Spain and stretches 120 km (75 miles) from Vinaròs to Almenara. Let's explore some of the beauty of this lovely piece of coastline, including some of the best beaches, towns worth visiting and activities available during your stay. |
| 3 Of The Most Charming Villages In Mallorca, Spain |
| Mallorca is one of the most popular of the Balearic Islands of Spain. The island is famous for its sheltered coves, beautiful beaches, stunning scenery and Roman and Moorish ruins. Mallorca also features many quaint and lovely villages, dotted all over the island. Here we briefly explore Pollensa, Fornalutx and Soller... |
| Rural
Retreats In Spain: 5 Of The Best |
| As a student looking for
a rural retreat to give you the best serene environment to relax and finish
your holiday assignments, Spain has a lot in store for you. Most students
want to get away from town during the holidays and have fun while learning
about the culture and history of people as well as complete any assignments
they have... |
| Majorca
- sunny, rural destination in the Balearic Islands |
| Majorca, destination of
choice, is one of the romantic and popular Balearic Islands off the coast
of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. Natively named "Mallorca", the
island is famous for wonderful scenic views and lovely beaches... |
| A
day trip to Ojén from the Costa del Sol in Spain |
| The tiny traditional pueblo
blanco or white village of Ojén is tucked away on a hillside within
an easy drive from Marbella on Spain’s Costa del Sol. A place of
white-washed and beautiful houses, flowers and birdsong, this quaint village
is worth a visit.... |
| Visit
the Magical Painted Forest of Oma in Basque Country, Spain |
| Hidden away among the Basonda
and Oma Valleys close to the mouth of the River Oka in the Urdaibai Biosphere
Reserve, is the perfect and magical place for a gentle stroll. In
this UNESCO listed area, a Basque artist has created a colourful landscape,
quite unlike any other.... |
| Mijas,
a great combination for your Costa del Sol holiday in southern Spain |
| Whether you are seeking
sun and sand, golfing, or quaint villages, you can get it all in the Mijas
area on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain,,, |
| Golf
Holidays in Spain |
| As many experts know, Spain
is one of the world's most highly ranked destinations for golfers, with
hundreds of excellent, top-class golf courses countrywide, including the
top ten golf courses in Europe as a whole.... |
| Family-friendly
holidays on the Costa del Sol in Spain |
| The family needs a break
from everyday life and it’s time to take the children away on holiday.
Now to find the ideal location that is both family-friendly, but also great
for mum and dad .... |
| Meet
charm and tradition in the heart of rural Mallorca in Fornalutx |
| When visiting the charming
island of Mallorca (or Majorca) in the Balearic Islands of Spain, it would
be worth visiting this delightful town in the heart of the rural area of
the island.... |
| Activity
holidays in Spain |
| Spain is a really versatile
country, offering quite literally something for everyone - no cliche intended!
Whether your interests lie in beach holidays, skiing, mountain climbing
or exploring historic cities, you are totally spoiled for choice... |
| Find
Your Ideal Rural Retreat On Lanzarote |
| Lanzarote, the popular holiday
island located in the Canaries, is home to three main tourist resorts and
this is where the majority of visitors book their breaks. But away
from these destinations lies an island that is almost totally unspoiled,
offering lots of options for those in search of a more peaceful rural retreat... |
| Specialist
Vacations - Horse Riding in Spain |
| Pony riding on holiday has
gained immense popularity in Spain in recent years. Few better ways exist
to combine balmy weather, gorgeous scenery and horseback riding into one
vacation. Pony trekking holidays draw equine fans from all over the world
to sunny Spain... |
| Spanish
Cycling Holidays |
| For many tourists in the
past a week or two in Spain or her islands has meant beaches, clubs and
bars, but as holidaymakers become more environmentally aware and wanting
more from their holidays, cycling is becoming more popular as a way to
see a different part of the country.... |
| Experience
A Spanish Holiday Your Way |
| Spain shares the Iberian
peninsula with Portugal. It is one of the most popular destinations in
Europe and is considered to be the mother country for all the Spanish speaking
world. Many go to visit the family roots of their ancestors and many develop
roots there after visiting.... |
| Golfing
in Spain |
| Spain is considered as world's
top ranked golf destination. Literally, there are many high class golf
courses in the country and some of them have been also enlisted in Europes
first ten quality golf courses... |
Holidays
in Gran Canaria - a must visit for a complete Canary holiday
Situated in Atlantic Ocean,
Gran Canaria is one of those 7 islands that complete Canary Islands. With
lively nightlife, beautiful beaches, superb coastline activities and great
family attractions to enjoy... |
| Spain
- Tips For A Yacht Charter |
| The primary sailing areas
in Spain are the Balearic Islands in the east, Costa del Sol in the south
and La Coruna in the northwest. The Canary Islands is also a renowned sailing
destination. The islands of Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza are called
the Balearics. This is a great sailing area with Mallorca as the focal
point... |
| Red
Wines vs White Wines |
| Most of us know that wine
comes from grapes that are aged. But have you ever wondered what helps
the grape age properly and why red wines need more time to age than white
wines? ... |
| Spain
- El Camino de Santiago |
| If the idea of exploring
Europe is met by a "been there, done that" response, think again. There's
a unique option whose concept started long before the advent of those whirlwind
package tours. You can walk all or part of the Camino de Santiago across
northern Spain for an intimate, at-your-own-pace exploration ... |
| Spain
- UNESCO World Heritage Cities |
| Magnificent, unique monuments.
Streets that carry you back in time. In Spain you will find unique places
where you will live art and history at each step. These are UNESCO World
Heritage Sites. Exploring them you will enjoy a privileged journey back
in time, where you can discover Spain's important cultural heritage.... |
| The
Best Beaches in Spain |
| We all want something different
from a beach. Whether you prefer facilities, peace, privacy or entertainment
here are a few Spanish beaches which come highly recommended. |
| Unusual
destinations in Spain: The Route of the Faces |
| Close to the dam at Buendía
in the Cuenca province of Castilla la Mancha lies a fascinating hiking
route, unlike any other in Spain. Sculpted into the natural façade
of the rocks and dotted among the beautiful landscape in the area are 18
carved faces and bas-reliefs. This is the Ruta de las Caras, or in English,
the Route of the Faces.. |
| Visit
a Roman iron mine in Cueva del Hierro, Cuenca Province in Spain |
| Located in the upper Serranía
de Cuenca, approximately 80 kilometers from Cuenca in Castilla-la Mancha
can be found Cueva del Hierro, a small town with many antiquities from
the Celtiberian and Roman ages. The town is a quaint and friendly place
to visit, but its principal attraction is the Roman Mine, where small guided
groups can tour and learn much about the strip mining of iron back in those
days.. |
| City
Travel Guides: |
| A
Whistlestop Tour of Madrid, Spain |
| Madrid is a modern, world-class,
but also historic city - the capital of Spain - located almost centrally
in the heart of the country. A contrast of old and new, Madrid is
a beautiful and vibrant city with great architectural interest.... |
| A
Whistlestop Tour of Barcelona, Spain |
| Visiting Barcelona, with
limited time? There is so much to see in this fascinating city, which would
normally take at least a week, but it is possible to see the major highlights
in a couple of days too... |
| Granada's
Alhambra Palace |
| If the magnificent and mighty
walls of the Alhambra Palace in Granada could speak, what a tale they would
tell! For historians and scholars, Christians and Muslims, not to mention
millions of sightseers, touring this vast and complex edifice is a breathtaking
and enlightening experience... |
| Malaga
- Historic and Beautiful City on the Costa del Sol, Spain |
| Malaga city - capital of
Andalucia and a city of great history. Most tourists think of Malaga
as a place to fly into to start their holidays on the Costa del Sol, but
few actually take the time to explore this fascinating city ... |
| The
Background to Santiago de Compostela, a World Heritage Site |
| Spain has a wealthy and
varied legacy that is very much a product of the long and quite convoluted
history that as a country it has had to undergo. As you travel around
the country you can see glimpses of a past wealthy in the legacy of former
conquerors be they the Moors, medieval Spaniards themselves ... |
| Albarracín,
historic and beautiful city in Teruel province, Aragón |
| Albarracín is a picturesque
and historic town located in the province of Teruel, in the Aragón
region of Spain. The capital of the mountainous Sierra de Albarracín
Comarca, Albarracín is located in a meander of the Guadalaviar River.... |
| The
city of Cuenca and the Hanging Houses - Spain |
| Located in the autonomous
community of Castilla-la Mancha in Central Spain, this historic city sprawls
across a steep spur, the slopes of which go down into the deep rocky gorges
of the Huécar and Júcar rivers. If you can even imagine
living in a house that quite literally hangs over the edge of a very steep
cliff, then you should visit Cuenca and its fascinating "Casas Colgadas"
or Hanging Houses.. |
