The sustainability and care of Spanish beaches
Sustainability does not have holidays, which is why the cleanliness of Spanish beaches is something that concerns the authorities 365 days a year. In fact, although coasts are most visited during the summer, in order for them to look spotless in July, it is necessary to work on awareness, environmental education and, specifically, on cleaning the beaches throughout the year. Cleaning the most popular beaches on the Spanish coast Thanks to organizations like Bandera Azul (Blue Flag) and the work of thousands of volunteers throughout Spain, the beaches look cleaner every day. The environmental and civic education of those who […]
Experience Halloween in MedPlaya
The Night of the Dead is approaching. On October 31 the Halloween festival arrives and at MedPlaya we really look forward to celebrating it. Witches, ghosts and pumpkins are ready to scare whoever needs it. At MedPlaya we invite all our guests to experience and celebrate this great international festival. Costume parties, themed decorations, shows and themed activities to celebrate and have a great time with this tradition. MedPlaya Benidorm The night will begin with a thematic and very special gala dinner. Everything will be prepared to enter the interiors of the Halloween. Later, feeling energised, comes the costume contest […]
Spain in April – where to go?
Although April is famous for its rains, it can be a great month to enjoy the early summer sun. Today we bring you the best destinations in Spain to visit in April. Barcelona Barcelona is a mosaic of architectural styles, from dark and Gothic facades to colourful modernist buildings. A day to admire them can be completed with a sunset on one of the seven beaches of the city before dining at gastronomic temples with Michelin stars or at the humble tapas bars. Barcelona has a relaxed pace, months of endless sunshine, unbeatable food, with the cultural and design influence […]
5 alternative plans around Barcelona with children
Although the Catalan capital offers incredible attractions for family tourism, we often forget that we can also take a break from our own holidays and go out and discover with our children what lies beyond the great city and its crowded attractions. Today we will learn about some ideal plans to do with children in the province of Barcelona. Cim de Les Aligues in Sant Feliu de Codines If you want to disconnect from the cities and be more in touch with nature, take a trip to Sant Feliu de Codines, 45 km from the Catalan capital. There we find […]
Meet the Festa Major de Gràcia
Summer brings good weather, peace and quiet, and lots of outdoor parties! If you visit Barcelona in August you can’t miss one of the most important neighbourhood festivals in the Catalan capital. As every year, during the week of 15th August, the Gràcia district of Barcelona hosts one of the most eagerly awaited events of the season for all Barcelona residents. For seven days, Gràcia fills its streets with colour, music and culture – a perfect opportunity to learn about Catalan traditions for free! The decoration of the streets of Gracia is always the strong point of the party and […]
Are you planning to spend a day in Barcelona?
Barcelona can not be seen in a single day…. nor in two or three! But this guide will help you to have a first contact with the Catalan capital and you will surely want to come back a few more days to continue discovering it. Follow our route from the sea to the mountain. Ready to go? You have a day and a lot to visit! The route starts in Barceloneta, an old sailors’ quarter (Barceloneta metro station). Enjoy the views and browse the harbor, where you can probably see impressive and imposing boats. Follow the coast until you see […]
How was Barcelona some years ago?
Where there are now cars, people and shops a few years ago there was none of that. The big city of Barcelona has changed a lot in recent years, especially since 1992, when the city hosted the Olympic Games. Today we will see how, in the last 150 years, the city has changed its image and its streets. Are you ready for this journey through time? In 1929 Barcelona organised the Great Universal Exhibition and the city needed a modernisation which involved the creation of the station of France, the Plaza de España and the urbanisation of Montjuïc mountain. (Photography: […]
8 amazing Instagram images from the Catalan coast
Although for many tourists Catalonia is limited to Barcelona, the Catalan coast has a lot to offer with its beaches, good climate, vegetation, villages with history and people who welcome all visitors with open arms. We bring you eight photos of Instagram from the Catalan coast that you will love! ⚓️ PLATJA D’AIGUABLAVA • BEGUR • BAIX EMPORDÀ • COSTA BRAVA ⚓️ 75 dies… A post shared by MARIONA CADAQUÉS (@mariona_cadaques) on Nov 21, 2017 at 1:56am PST Droneshot Tossa #catalunyaexperience #loves_hdr #kings_alltags #kings_hdr #raconsdecatalunya #catalunya #travel #loves_united_hdr #hdr_addiction #tossaturisme #catalunya_experience #global_beautiful_pictures #bellashots #hdr_beautiful_landscapes #worldprime #splendid_shotz #spain #got_greatshots #wonderful_places #wonderful […]
Hidden pearls in Barcelona
Barcelona is much more than beach, the Sagrada Familia and the Camp Nou. Apart from the traditional sightseeing tours of the city we can find secrets only known by its inhabitants that allow us to learn about the city’s history and to understand why the city is as it is today. That’s why today we propose a route through the most magical corners of the city that do not appear in tourist guides. Fancy joining us? The city’s Roman aqueducts Studies have shown that in Roman Barcelona there were two aqueducts to bring water to the city. Both reached the […]
