One of the best places to get lost in the Costa Blanca is, without a doubt, the town of Altea. Located 15 minutes from Benidorm, this fishing village invites you to discover its streets and landscapes and breathe deeply its marine air. It is also an ideal place to disconnect from the stress and saturation of routine and connect with the beauty of the landscape and the magic of its corners.  Being so close to Benidorm, it is an almost obligatory visit. Getting to Altea from Benidorm is easy, as there are several means of transport and a good range […]

Carnival is one of the most lively traditional festivals in Spain. Fancy dress parades are held in every town and city and it is one of the annual must-see events for children and adults alike. In some places, the parades incorporate the chirigotas, a group of musicians who prepare humorous choral songs.  To end the carnival, the burial of the sardine is traditionally celebrated. It consists of a carnival parade that parodies a funeral procession and ends with the burning of a symbolic figure, usually representing a sardine.  In Costa del Sol:   At the Hotel Bali and Balmoral at the […]

Gastronomy is the art of turning food into palatable, attractive and desirable dishes. It is an experience to eat and drink well and, above all, to enjoy it. In addition, the cuisine of a region is also a way of learning about part of the culture and history of that area. Eating is a necessity of all mankind since its existence and the local cuisine is a legacy of past generations. For this reason, we recommend that you walk the streets and visit the monuments of cities and towns, but also do not forget to discover their gastronomic culture. Some […]

When New Year’s Eve approaches, it is time to assess this year and draw conclusions. At MedPlaya, one more year, we can affirm that we have achieved our main objective: that our hotels are home to thousands of people, while they discover the country’s charms. For this reason, we want to thank all our guests for the trust placed in our work and wish them a happy holiday and a happy new year. Throughout our 40 years of history and experience, we have always tried to adapt to customer needs and new trends. And, in addition, make it as accessible […]

What is Mindfulness? We could say that Mindfulness is much more than a practice: it is a philosophy of life. Also called “Full Attention” or “Full Consciousness,” it is the ability to consciously pay attention to the present moment. In our day-to-day life, we are constantly attending to thoughts, obligations, routines and concerns. Precisely, Mindfulness has the goal of freeing you from anything that is not the present moment, accepting reality, flowing with our being and calming our mind, without judging. Travel: disconnecting and connecting Many people travel in order to disconnect from the routine and connect with themselves. Entering […]

We all dread packing to go on a trip and, once we’ve managed to do it, we have the feeling that we’re forgetting something important. Before leaving home, we go over everything that’s essential and shouldn’t forget. But the feeling of missing something is almost inevitable. Anyway, we are going to mention 10 things that you must have in your suitcase, to make it a bit easier. –Clothes: essential for your day to day and, obviously, for any trip. Take some time to choose your clothes, of course, as depending on the season, the place you’re visiting and the kind […]

For years, MedPlaya and Girona FC have been closely linked. The hotel chain has always been close to the sport, territory and society of Girona. This season it was not going to be less so, but rather the opposite: the two entities have officially strengthened their sponsorship relationship, and MedPlaya is now considered one of the main sponsors of Girona FC. This league season, Girona FC has the ambitious goal of returning to the First Division. After two years in the First Division, the Girona club aspires to repeat the success of the historic ascent in the 2016-2017 season, after […]

The potato omelette is a classic of Spanish cuisine. There is a wide variety of recipes for this dish, but all must coincide in one thing: its delicious flavour. The Spanish tortilla is made from three ingredients: eggs, potatoes and a good olive oil. Each home cooks it in a particular way or introduces new ingredients to the original recipe, such as onion or courgette. Next we will show you how to prepare an authentic Spanish omelette. We could start by discussing whether we make it with or without onion. This time, we will make it with onion, since in […]

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard was first launched at Gatwick Airport in May 2016 and has quickly grown into the most widely accepted Hidden Disabilities scheme in the UK. It has now been adopted by most of the major UK airports, supermarkets, local authorities and railway companies, as well as in the NHS and many other organisations. Many people have disabilities that can’t be seen, such as Autism, Dementia, Chrone’s disease and deafness, amongst others, and as these disabilities are often unnoticed, this can mean that support is not offered when it is needed. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower offers a […]