The Costa del Sol is probably one of the first things that come to mind when talking about Andalusia, as this is one of the most popular beach destinations in Europe. It was here where the first big hotels were built in Spain and the coastal area developed with tourism in mind. The Costa del […]
A brief history and travel guide to Madrid
Madrid, Spain is one of the world’s most important centers of culture and the arts. With an area of almost 8 million square meters and with a population of over 6 million people, Madrid is the home of beautiful architecture, priceless pieces of art and the setting of some of the world’s most significant events. […]
Marbella’s Reservoir of Conception
An utterly incomprehensible mass of words have been expended on Marbella. I don’t mean the words themselves are incomprehensible, just that the sheer amount of information is mindboggling. Every angle has been exhausted; Marbella as a luxury destination; Marbella as a gastronomic paradise; Marbella as a nightlife capital; Marbella as a golfer’s greatest fantasy; and […]
Tucking In, In Tenerife
Given the Canaries reputation as a party paradise you could be forgiven for thinking that Tenerife is all about fried eggs and French fries. There is however, a traditional Canarian cuisine lurking behind the Brit-style pubs, fast-food joints and international eateries serving up Chinese to Italian and everything in between. You just need to know […]
Malaga airport transportation tips and guide
Malaga city and Malaga airport are very well situated among the major tourist resorts along the Costa del Sol, such as Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Marbella and Estepona. Only a little bit further away are the cities of Granada and Gibraltar, Cadiz and Seville. How is the transfer situation along the Costa del Sol from Malaga […]
Romantic Weekend Breaks in Europe
A weekend break to one of Europe’s beautiful and romantic cities is an ideal way to spend time with a loved one. The options are much better now than they have ever been, with cheap flights to Paris – city of the Seine and some of the most inspiring architecture in the world – and […]
Transcending Typecast in the Mediterranean
Even if it had wanted to, the letter M could not have done anything to prevent the greasy stigma that it has been lumped with. Whenever ‘sun, sea, sand and sambucas’ are mentioned, the poor letter M is maimed. It began with the Mediterranean Sea, before Marbella, Malia and Mallorca all waded in on a […]
Malaga Travel Guide
Malaga is a major Southern Spanish city which is magnificently located facing the beauty of the Mediterranean. Travelers with a Eurail pass will find it is a convenient hub for exporing the Costa del Sol, Gibraltar and the great cities of Andalucia. History of Malaga Malaga’s history dates back to about 2,700 years ago. The city […]
Viva Barcelona
Barcelona: The gaudy jewel in the Spanish architectural-crown; a bustling Catalonian city thrumming to Flamenco, tapas and tide; a beautiful seaside resort, hemmed-in by the mountainous Serra de Collserola ridge. As a holiday destination, Barcelona is all things to all men – providing almost every possible attraction for the full gamut of travelers and tourists. […]
3 classic Spanish cities
Madrid The capital of Spain is a cosmopolitan city and business centre with spectacular cultural and artistic heritage, which also boasts fantastic nightlife. Madrid offers excellent shopping, exclusive restaurants, luxury hotels and friendly people in some incredible surroundings. ‘Palazio Real’, located a few minutes away from the Opera metro station, is the spectacular Royal Palace […]
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