There is no doubt that Spain is one of the most desirable vacation destinations. Relaxed environment and easy-going atmosphere makes Spain in either place for getting engaged in a number of activities but the experience can turn infuriating if things go wrong or you feel that you have been brought to injustice.Something like getting pick-pocketed or getting scammed can destroy your vacations and turned it into a bitter experience. In other to...more
But when the talk centers on food, you already know that this is the birthplace of the famous saffron and chicken rice or paella.Things to do IdeasValencia is Spain's largest city and is on the mid-eastern Mediterranean coast. Summers are hot and winters are mild. For the summer, this is the place to go. There are beaches galore and festivals. If Valencia is your destination, practice saying horchata and chufas. This is a popular refreshing...more
Spain has much more to offer if you desire a more informative outing. Visitors can enjoy the many historical monuments and landmarks during their vacation in Spain. Historians have the opportunity to explore a lot of this country's history. Many of the most notable civilizations in history have made their mark in the Spanish countryside. Guests are welcome to explore evidences of the Iberians, Phoenicians and Roman settlements. History buffs can also enjoy the Celtic monuments. Visitors should look for excursions to such attractions as:* Avila* Puente Viesgo (Cantabria)* Santillana del Mar (Cantabria)* Benaojan (Malaga)Each attraction offers a spectacular glimpse into ancient times. The UNESCO, also known as the World Heritage Committee, regularly selects important locations that bear much history. This award promises the area will be protected from the destruction of development. Spain has a list of valuable monuments that will keep visitors intrigued and fascinated.Art lovers are also amazed to see the number of native artists and their contributions to their respective field. Salvador Dali is a Spanish artist who gained worldwide acclaim for his unique style. Pablo Picasso is...more
A lot of people dream of retiring or simply moving to live abroad in the sunshine, a lot of people will have specific locations in mind such as the Bahamas, Monaco or a quiet Spanish villa. There have been a lot of people who have made this move whether it is having enough money to purchase a holiday home or even selling up over here in the UK and...more
A part of the Andalusia province, Seville is called the capital of arts and culture. It has great monuments, a combination of different cultures and many industries. Tour operators normally say that if a tourist wants to visit all the places of interest in Seville, then he requires at least about four days. Seville has a great history dating from...more
OverviewThe town, Pollença is also spelt as Pollensa is a municipality located in the northern corner of Majorca Island. It is nearer to Alcudia and Formentor. The Pollenca port lies at a distance of 6 KM from the town. This town is considered as one of the beautiful places in Majorca. There is a strong belief that the origin of tourism in Majorca Island was Pollenca. Its landscape of this town contains – steep mountains, sea with blue waters, green pine trees and grey limestone rocks. The roads here are winding and narrow.Large numbers of foreigners reside in this town and they combined with multi national tourists make this town cosmopolitan. However there are places in this town that are quiet and not affected by tourists. Many tourists try to climb the 365 steps leading to the top of the hill, Calvary.HistoryIt was founded in the 13th century around 6 km from the coast in an effort to avoid pirate attacks.ClimateThe average temperatures in a year are as follows.Maximum – 25 °C in the month of July-AugustMinimum – 10 °C in December to FebruaryArt and CultureA Roman bridge that facilitates crossing a small stream is popular in this town. There is a square nearer to...more
Get away with the family to Murcia in Spain this October half term and make the most of this year's cheap prices for luxury villas in resorts close to the coast. October half term: cheap villa breaks in Murcia, Spain By: Miss Lavender ...more
The capital of Spain Madrid can also be called the capital of tourism. This is one of the largely populated cities of Spain. Being the capital of the country, undoubtedly it has large number of visitors from various parts of the world. At the same...more
A part of the Andalusia province, Seville is popular for its most artistic monuments of historical importance. The uniqueness of Seville is that the more you know it, the more you are interested to visit the place and the more you visit, the more you...more
Costa Blanca is one of the most popular tourist spots of Spain and is normally the first choice of tourists who want to spend their holiday in a beach resort. Villamartin was one of the villages coming under the Alicante province and a part of the...more
Once you enter Spain, you get busy; busy visiting places of interest, relaxing on the beach, visiting historical places, climbing mountains, rejoicing in parks, learning more about the history and culture in the museums and entertaining with popular...more
Cadaques which is a little town on the Costa Brava Cadaques is known to be an astonishing combination of mountains, sea and gorgeous whitewashed buildings that are present just beside a sparkling port. The town is so very beautiful that historically...more