Stunning Spanish Cities – Ronda
Continuing with our up close and personal look at some of the most stunning Spanish cities. Recently we covered Cádiz and the best reasons to visit that city of light for a Spanish holiday with a...
View ArticleA Town in Almería – Laujar de Andarax
It’s not, as someone playfully mentioned today, the birthplace of cute advertising puppies, but instead, Laujar de Andarax is a prosperous town situated deep in Almería. If you like good cheese, soft...
View Article12th October – On This Day
In Spain today? Then you’ll notice an air of festivity and frivolity. Today is – yet another – day off on the Spanish calendar of little work. And the reason? Several, actually! Let’s see what’s so...
View ArticleGhosties and Ghoulies in Spain
Ghosties and Ghoulies and things that go bump in the night – wah! It’s almost Hallowe’en – we used to love dressing up and going out in the dark to scare….well, ourselves usually! Witches and devils,...
View ArticleOctober Event: Posh Spice in Spain
Sugar and spice and all things nice….what’s on your spice shelf? Rather, what’s the most expensive spice there? Saffron is widely seen as the most expensive spice in the world and if you’re fond of...
View ArticleCatch an October Film Festival in Spain
It seems to be the month for cinema in Spain, with plenty of film festivals to attend this October. If you have a penchant for popcorn and perhaps have a tuxedo, or little black dress hiding in the...
View ArticleStormy Weather? Try the Blue Skies of Spain!
Whew, are you still there? The storms that battered Britain last night and this morning are certainly depressing. As befits the day , it’s the feast day of St Jude too, the patron saint of lost causes....
View ArticleShaken but not Stirred – Visiting Lorca
Not Federico García Lorca the poet – one of my absolute favourites – but the place itself, a town that suffered an earthquake just 2 years ago, but despite the damage has remained elegant and full of...
View ArticleCartagena and the Warm Coast
We’re sticking with Murcia for a bit – having visited Lorca and toured that historical town, we’re feeling a little like some warm coastline to rest up on. How about a mix of city-life and beach,...
View ArticleTaking the Gold – Wines from the Contraviesa
What’s that you said? Where’s the Contraviesa? The lower slopes of the Alpujarras are home to the rolling foothills, known as the Contraviesa. It’s a lovely spot for many reasons – well, I live there,...
View ArticleHallowe’en in Spain – It’s More than Sweet…
It’s Hallowe’en! If you’re lucky enough to be in Spain, it’s Dia de las Brujas! The spooky night before All Saint’s Day. Two nights before All Souls or the Day of The Dead, commemorated, of course, by...
View ArticleA Warm Holiday Place to Retire to in Winter
The clocks went back last weekend, tomorrow is November, and the nights are getting a little chilly. You’re just about to click the thermostat up a notch or two, and your eye catches the...
View ArticleNovember in Spain
So, it’s almost the end of the year, the tail end of 2013 already and Spain is still the top destination for a holiday. Just because it’s late in the year is no reason NOT to think of sunny days and...
View ArticleBag a Trip To Barcelona in November
Thinking of a city trip to Spain this month? Then consider Barcelona, a city of art, it’s bohemian, bustling and just brilliant. A city of intense light, of nearby sea and coastal cliffs of the Costa...
View ArticleTop Tasty Tapas in Spain
We all love it – Tapas – that little saucer of something tasty to nibble on and soak up your drink. Spain is really such a civilised place! A trip to Granada of course means that the tapas is also...
View ArticleInteresting or Odd? Facts about Spain!
Did you know..? I’m a sucker for odd facts, blame it on an unhealthy thirst for that programme years ago ‘Ripley’s Believe It Or Not’ with the husky and raspy voiced Jack Palance. Do you remember it?...
View ArticleChristmas? Bah Humbug! Better in Spain…
Look, I hate to mention this, I really do… but it’s edging ever closer…you know, the festive season. It’s almost upon us, Christmas. What will yours be like? Will it be all you imagine? Truthfully,...
View ArticleA Walk in the Park – Retiro Park in Madrid
City breaks are great fun, a weekend away to catch up with a little of the bustling city scene: Shopping, sightseeing and of course, when in Spain – eating out! But make time for some down-time to –...
View ArticleVisiting Valencia for a day
Valencia is fast becoming the city where everyone wants to travel to and being Spain’s third largest city, it offers several attractions suitable for the visitor or holidaymaker. Many travellers to...
View ArticleThe 3 Villages of the Poqueira Valley
Introducing one of the most picturesque sights in all of Spain. If you’re looking for dramatic mountain views, snow capped mountains and like to live life a little on the high side then look no...
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