South of Granada and only about 40km (25 miles) from the coast, is the upland area of the Sierra Nevada, a mountain range running roughly east to west. It contains the highest peaks in Iberia; one of these, the Pico de Veleta (over 3400m/11,155ft), is accessible for most of its height by road and coach […]
The passion, hooded men (some wearing chains), flagellation, virgins, the Macarena: what is this? A little kinky fun in an outmoded discotheque? It is Holy Week in Spain (Semana Santa), perhaps the most important event in the religious calendar, more so even than Christmas. It is laically important, as well, as millions of Iberians sniff […]
Valencia is the capital of the Comunidad Valenciana, also known as Region of Valencia and is situated on the Mediterranean/east coast of the country.
Valencia possesses a good, modern shopping center, a pulsating night-life, plus plenty to interest children - Gulliver Park Playground, Botanical Gardens, Zoo, Oceanic Aquarium, etc. The city´s most important fiesta is the […]
From antique shops to the latest fashion designs: furniture, the most prestigious fashion houses, gifts, souvenirs or specialist foodstuffs can be found in the shop windows of the city. Shops, shopping centres and street markets mean Madrid offers almost infinite shopping possibilities.
It is a great temptation for people of all ages to go shopping in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Custo and ZARA are Spain´s biggest fashion exports. But spanish fashion today is so much more, so if you are visiting Spanish cities and you are in a shopping mood, check out small fashion boutiques along the way.
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.
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 […]