Traveling from home is possible thanks to soundscapes
When we must stay at home, a great way to discover new places, landscapes and sites is using the many possibilities offered by the Internet. Would you like to try travelling from home? Have you heard of soundscapes? What is a soundscape? As you probably imagined, it could be defined as a landscape of sounds, a wonderful immersive experience. For example, if you live in the city and you want to get away from and spend some time in contact with nature, you can listen to wonderful sounds of rain, the sound of water or the singing of birds. If, […]
Meddy stands as the goalkeeper during half time of the Girona FC – Albacete match
After MedPlaya and Girona FC confirmed a close collaboration and sponsorship agreement, the two entities have celebrated a special event during one of its games awarding “A weekend at MedPlaya Hotel Calypso“. Being chosen through the official social networks of the hotel chain, 2 couples were invited to the official League match that the local team faced this Saturday against Albacete. The winners, who also received an exclusive pack of products, were challenged during half time to score a goal with Meddy, the MedPlaya mascot as the goalkeeper! The two participating couples successfully passed the “MedPlaya Gol” skill game and […]
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 […]
Altea in a day
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 in Spain, don’t miss out on it!
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 […]
Costa del Sol hotels: winter sun lovers
There are several hotels on the Costa del Sol that do not close their doors before the end of the summer season. They welcome families who wish to get to know the area without the hustle and bustle of summer and in its authentic atmosphere. Far from seeming like towns in hibernation, Benalmádena and Torremolinos offer wonderful activities and places to visit. Torremolinos and Benalmádena: family holidays Benalmádena and Torremolinos are municipalities united by their promenades. You can walk from one to the other. In Benalmádena, the Castle of Colomares is a must to visit. It is a recent and […]
MedPlaya promotes CoE in Tourism Innovation
Any change requires new challenges to respond to the needs of society. At MedPlaya, as a relevant company in the tourism sector, we want to propose solutions for this constantly changing reality and realize them in each of our 17 hotels. For this reason, together with other private and public sector entities, MedPlaya has promoted the creation of the CoE in Tourism Innovation: an organization that has the mission of promoting innovation and sustainability through the sharing of knowledge. The tourism sector is one of the most prominent in the Catalan economy and over time it has been presenting new […]
Discover a country through its gastronomy
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 […]
MedPlaya wins the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at CaixaBank Hotels & Tourism Awards
Since 2008 MedPlaya has implemented an environmental policy that follows the key global principles and criteria required for a sustainable tourism programme. Thus, the hotel chain, with 17 hotels spread throughout the peninsula, has been working and reviewing all its processes for more than a decade, constantly reducing its ecological footprint as a company and trying to take part in the environmental fight. And, after all these years of work, MedPlaya has been recognized with the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at CaixaBank Hotels & Tourism Awards. In the second edition of the award, organized by CaixaBank, a leading financial institution […]
MedPlaya wishes you a happy holiday
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 […]
