Discover Spain

Hogueras de San Juan in Alicante is the smaller version of Fallas in Valencia

Wood and paper maché structures (hogueras) are erected around the city center and suburbs, and next to each one an open-air cafe is put up, with tables and a stage where bands play. These open air cafes are called barracas, and the local people belonging to one barraca or another contribute money all year round […]

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Gastronomy

From brut to dulce, some Spanish Cava is always a pleasure»

Cava, made by the Champagne method, is a very acceptable alternative to French champagne. Almost all cava is produced in Catalonia, especially in the Penedés region, although eight different provinces are included in the production area.

Nature

A day at Picos de Europa: a day at peace land»

Picos de Europa are the mountains of the northen Spain. Fantastically impressive landscape and it is worth visiting just for the silence, speaking as a south London resident who never hears silence at all.

Monuments

The Cathedral of Seville, Spain»

Here it is, the third-largest church in Christendom (only St. Peter’s in Rome and St. Paul’s in London can claim to be bigger). We’re going to content ourselves today with a slow, leisurely tour of the cathedral’s outer walls – we´ll save the interior for another day. The thing which strikes us as we gaze […]

Art, History & Culture

Castles in Spain»

Castles, forts, walled towns and cities, watchtowers… Spain and Portugal are strewn with mediaeval and later military buildings and structures. The fall of the Roman Empire was followed by centuries of warfare: barbarian invasions; the regicidal reigns of the Visigoths and Suevs; the Moorish occupation of Spain and Portugal; tension and feuding between the bickering […]

Cities

A complet view of Madrid, the Capital of Spain»

Madrid is the capital and the largest city in Spain, as well as in the province and the autonomous community of the same name. It is located on the river Manzanares in the center of the country. Due to its geographical location, wealth and history, Madrid is considered the main financial center of the Iberian […]

Family

Fun beyond theme parks in Spain»

Zoos, safaris, museums, nature trails… Spain has a wide array of leisure and entertainment options for children that goes beyond the big theme parks that have sprung up over the last few years.
In the last decade, more and more theme parks have been built in Spain, with Terra Mítica in Benidorm, Port Aventura in Tarragona, […]

Business

Spain: the perfect destination for conferences and international business events»

Spain’s position as one of the favourite destinations in the international business events market is stronger than ever. The quality and variety of its conference facilities place the Mediterranean country at the forefront of the sector. The recent inauguration of new conference centres proves this positive evolution and Spain’s competitive position in the field of […]

Sports & Health

Playing Golf in Spain: not only sport, but also fascinating landscape»

Golf surrounded by beautiful natural landscape is what complexes offer in Spain. Places where, besides enjoying a sport, you can also enrich your visit by sightseeing in the surrounding areas. A unique opportunity to combine sport and at the same time stroll through a natural environment of great beauty.

Accomodation

Transcantábrico train offers nights in a deluxe suite, and days visiting the North of Spain»

The Transcantábrico train, is a deluxe train that follows the old rail roads in Northern Spain, a seven-days journey where you will sleep in a suite, enjoy the best Northern Spain gastronomy and its restaurants, visit the main museums, discover beautiful resort cities, visit the Picos de Europa, and its towns and beaches…
This train, after […]