Fun family activities on the Costa Brava
The Costa Brava is a wonderful holiday destination for families. It has everything: great weather, lovely beaches and coves, unspoilt nature, vibrant fiestas and traditions, historical sites and villages, ancient castles and picturesque towns. 1. The beaches The beaches of the Costa Brava must without a doubt be first on this list when it comes to enjoying a family holiday here together. In most coastal towns, you can choose between both large sandy beaches close to the centre, with all the facilities and services, and cute little coves hidden between pine forests and cliffs. If you are especially looking forward to relax and read a book on the […]
Packing tips
Whether you’re packing for a weekend city break or a two week beach holiday, these are some of the tips you’ll ever need for stress-free packing. Always start with a packing list This is such a ‘mom’ tip, but there’s a reason why moms are always right. Especially in the stressful few days before a trip, it’s all too easy to forget items you need. Know your limits Baggage allowance varies from airline to airline. Make sure you’re aware of your limits before you reach the airport. Some carriers will allow you to check in two bags, but not all, […]
Golf holidays on the Costa del Sol
Costa del Sol is one of Europe’s top golf destinations attracting many golfers from all over Europe. With the Malaga Airport as a gateway to over 60 courses, Costa del Sol became an ideal place for golfing weekends and a golf breaks. The most tourists are coming from northern Europe who make the most of the budget airline and head down to the south of Spain for a few days where they rent a car and play several courses over a few days or book a hotel for a couple of days. With over 300 days of sunshine a year […]
Horse Fair in Jerez de la Frontera
Southern Spain is known for its festivals, fairs and celebration. Jerez de la Frontera is a city located in the province of Cadiz. Jerez is a city where sherry, flamenco and horses compete for top billing, but over these seven days in May the horses have no competition (even if the fair does also involve plenty of sherry and flamenco). One of Andalusia’s biggest festivals, the Horse Fair attracts more than one million visitors and features music, dancing, bullfights and all kinds of horse competitions, from dressage through to polo. This year the fair will be held from May 11 until May 18. […]
Travel tips you need to know before visiting Spain
Despite the diversity (the cultures, food and even languages) a few rules hold true, no matter where in Spain you’re planning on visiting and indeed, it doesn’t matter if it’s your first or tenth visit, Spain always manages to find brilliant ways to surprise and impress you. Spain isn’t just Spanish There’s an amazing amount of diversity in Spain – this is a country made up of 17 semi-autonomous regions, each of which clings fiercely to a unique culture. From the Basques in the north to the Andalusians in the south, the Catalans in the east to the Leonese in […]
