Exploring Costa Brava
The Costa Brava region of Spain is a popular tourist destination known for its excellent summer climate, pristine beaches, and natural beauty. The coastline is characterized by steep, rocky terrain – the name Costa Brava translates as “rugged coast” – and spans a portion of the coast of northeastern Spain in the province of Girona. The area was recognized as a tourist destination in the 1960s. Some of the most famous resorts include Blanes, Tossa de Mar, and Lloret de Mar. Each resort offers a number of daytime activities, from relaxing at the beach to more strenuous hikes, boat outings, […]
Patron Saint Festivals Benidorm 2013
Once again it is nearly time for Benidorm’s Major Fiestas. This year they are starting on Friday 9th until Wednesday 13th November, and on Thursday 14th the British community will celebrate a Fancy Dress After-Party on the area known as ‘The Square’, which is worth seeing. The festivities date back to March 1740 when a boat appeared on the Benidorm coast dragged in by a violent storm. The boat was burnt to prevent epidemics; however some local boys found the image of the Virgin in the rubble and took her to the church where later they built a chapel. This […]
Calella, the Tourist Capital of the Costa del Maresme
Calella, the tourist capital of the Costa del Maresme, is one of the most important destinations in Barcelona province.Town with has many terraces, restaurants and lively nightlife, along with its beaches, offer an attractive bid to the traveler. The town of Calella extends over three kilometers between the golden sandy beaches of the Mediterranean and the foothills of Montenegre. This unique location makes it a prime coastal destination, awarded on numerous occasions with the European quality label Blue Flag. Water sports and outdoor activities are possible here, thanks to good weather throughout the year and the excellent conditions to enjoy […]
Visit Calella, star destination on the Costa del Maresme
The charming coastal town of Calella, with its Mediterranean climate, slightly less than 20.000 inhabitants and its 3 beaches awarded with the ‘Blue Flag’, is the tourist destination par excellence of the Costa del Maresme. It is ideal for families. It is only 50km from the city of Barcelona and Girona, and is next to the Parque Natural del Montnegre (natural park), tourist attraction for its beautiful pine woods by the sea, dotted with Neolithic dolmens, Iberian remains and medieval churches. Mainly, you should visit the Playa Grande of Calella (Large Beach), of 2.18 km of extension; the Playa de […]
Saint John’s Bonfires Fiesta 2013: Feel the magic and the fun in a Medplaya Hotel!
The Saint John’s Bonfires are cheerfully celebrated in various points of Spain. It was born last century, when residents took old junk to the street to burn it and welcome the summer season. For many, it marks the true beginning of the summer. The fiesta has its epicentre in the city of Alicante, to where thousands of tourists travel to presence the celebration that is officially considered to be of International Tourist Interest. Parades, fireworks, streets decorated with coloured-lights, the beach, ice creams, the sun, bands playing traditional music on the streets, the bonfires, the different barracks with dance music by […]
How to book the cheapest flights: Skyscanner
Most times our Guests are interested in booking direct with Medplaya, but they are used to booking their holidays at a travel agent, normally as a package holiday. Therefore, the fear they experience before booking direct is reserving the flights and transfers separately on the Internet. Today we would like to introduce you to Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.net) It is a free easy-to-use search engine for flights, which helps you find the cheapest ones from your home airport. To spot the best deals, it compares over 1000 airlines and millions of routes. All we have to do is to introduce the departure […]
Today is International Women’s Day
Today we celebrate girls and women, and the tremendous contributions they make to families, communities and the world. International Women’s Day has been observed since in the early 1900’s, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies. The new millennium has witnessed a significant change and shift in both women’s and society’s thoughts about women’s equality and emancipation. Many from a younger generation feel that ‘all the battles have been won for women’ while many feminists from the 1970’s know only too well the longevity and […]
Day of Andalucía in Spain
The Day of Andalucía, also known as Andalucía Day (Día de Andalucía), marks the anniversary of a referendum held on February 28, 1980. A majority of voters supported this referendum for Andalucía to become an autonomous community in Spain. Many people spend the day with family or close friends. However, some people organize or attend private parties with traditional music, dancing, food and drink. Some municipalities hold communal meals with traditional foods, drinks and entertainment. Local politicians may present people with certificates or medals for service to the community. Schools and most businesses are closed or have shortened hours on […]
Saint Valentine’s Day
Saint Valentine’s Day, commonly known as Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine is celebrated on February 14 each year. It is remember in many countries around the world. 141 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second-most popular greeting-card-giving occasion. How much candy, cards, flowers and gifts are we buying each year? We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is gloomy, […]
Best Beach Resorts in Spain
Beaches are the trademark par excellence for Spain along with its great weather conditions and so Spain is an ideal country for holidays. Spanish beaches are amongst the most wonderful in Europe offering more than 3900 km of coasts. The most visited and most famous coasts of Spain are the following: the Costa Brava, the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol. Costa Brava, between the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees, is the popular resort of the littoral of the province of Girona. Its 214 kilometres of coastline stretch between the beaches of Blanes in the south, surrounded by El Maresme and […]
