Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with two million residents, and it is the capital of the region of Catalonia. Barcelona gained international recognition by hosting the Olympic games in 1992 which brought a massive influx of tourism to the city. Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate with mild, humid winters and warm, dry …
Playa Blanca is one of the most popular resorts on the Canary Island of Lanzarote. It first sprung into life during the late 1980’s, transforming what was once a small and sleepy fishing village into a modern tourist destination boasting a fine selection of accommodation, including some of the best hotels and villas in Lanzarote. …
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Torrevieja This is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the southern part of Costa Blanca. It is located 40 minutes away from Alicante airport to the north, or 20 minutes away from the Murcia airport. Torrevieja is a busy tourist hub and has been so for many years now, thanks to the 2 …
A Lesson in Living Life to the Fullest A traveler to Spain should first take great steps to shed off the fast paced lifestyle that has come to dominate most people s lives. Spain is best if you relax and do everything slowly, this includes meals, strolls, trips to the beach or just after dinner …
Say Mallorca to young people or British tourists and the first thing they think of is the raging nightlife. After all we’re talking about throngs of tourists on holiday and looking to party. This is the Daytona Beach of Spain, but with a lot classier and more authentic feel. In general, Palma and the southern …
One of the ever-popular Balearic Islands, Mallorca is the perfect location for a quiet romantic holiday or full-on family fun. Where is it? Mallorca is the middle, and largest, of a set of islands set in the Mediterranean off the east cost of Spain. It has a varied terrain, which means that although the majority …
Ibiza is the most extreme of the islands, in landscape and visitors. The Greeks called Ibiza and Formentera the Islas Pitiusas (Islands of Pine Trees). The landscape is harsh and rocky, and the island receives little rainfall. Alongside the hardy pines, the most common crops are olives, figs and almonds. Perhaps surprisingly, about half the …
One of the best parts about living in Europe is the ease and affordability of travel. Even those working full-time for minimal wages can budget in weekends in Berlin, Amsterdam, Prague and Paris. It obviously helps to have friends waiting for you on the other side who can provide comfort and accommodation, but either way …
