Winter Holidays in the Sun
Winter is approaching and soon we’ll be getting dressed up in our winter outfits. That’s OK but for those who hate winter we’ve got a few more options to avoid the cold weather at least for a week, two or maybe more. Can you imagine sunbathing in the middle of winter? This is possible if you choose Spain, especially the always warm and sunny Costa del Sol or Benidorm. Here at the Medplaya Hotels on the Costa del Sol and Benidorm we regularly offer great winter deals and special offers that suit every budget. So with a little thinking and flexibility, […]
The Origin of the Paella
The origin of paella goes back to its main ingredient: rice. It came to Europe from Asia around 330 BC and then took a long trip to reach the Spanish eastern coast. The container for preparing paella called patella is older than the dish itself and dates back to the time of the occupation of Spain by the Roman Empire. The name paella proceeds from the container in which the dish is cooked. The Valencian word paella means frying pan and has been introduced to Valencia from the French language in the late sixteenth century. The word paella was synonymum […]