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If you think Mallorca is just Magaluf and high rise monsters, then think again according to The Guardian newspaper which reports that the popular resort is going through something of a facelift. “Mallorca is the Madonna of the tourist world, constantly reinventing itself. Right now it’s all about style: hotels that ooze glamour, restaurants that […]
If you go to Seville, don’t miss the Isla Magica - one of the best family day outs in Andalucia. Its bascially a huge theme park that recreates the Spanish conquest of South America in the 15th and 16th centuries. Amongst the features are the Amazon, the Quetzal trail, a pirate’s lair and you can […]
The Fogueres de Sant Joan is the biggest festival in Alicante’s calendar and pays homage to Saint John as well as celebrates the summer solstice with bonfires and fireworks. The festivities begin with the pregón (proclamation) where giant satirical artistic monuments of papier mâché and wood are set up all over the city on the […]
Carnival fever hits Alicante from 23rd February to 5th March as it marks Lent and Ash Wednesday with its own unique brand of celebrations. The festivities begin with the Don Carnal and Doña Cuaresma plays followed by wild street parties. Saturday, known as Sábado Ramblero, sees the main streets - La Rambla and El […]
Its party time all over Spain and the Cadiz Carnival starts on the 23rd February featuring an extravanganza of pilgrimages, parades and satirical cabarets. The carnival marks the traditional Catholic celebration of 40 days of Lent. The Cadiz carnival is the biggest but most Andalusian towns feature a similar type of celebration with dances and […]
Just a short drive from Seville is the Cañada de los Pájaros Biological study centre for aquatic birds which offers an interesting insight into how young birds are raised in capitivity. Its even possible to stay in the reserve overnight for longer study visits - a popular option for schooltrips and bird lovers. The […]
If you are in the Costa Blanca, don’t miss a vist to the quaint town of Almudaina which today celebrates the feast of St Canuto. Located close to the Sierra de Almudaina, the town is surrounded by almond and cherry trees which is typical of the Alicante mountain area. The name Almudaina dates back to […]
Funny Beach in Marbella is an ideal family day out with go-karts, bumper boats, electric bikes and crash cars. You can also hire a motorboat for a trip around the coast or for those who are less active, there are indoor video games and pool tables. The beach where the amusement park is located also […]
31 December 2005
Fancy doing something a bit different for New Year? Then head on down to Seville for some of the wildest, and warmest, celebrations in Spain. Every year, hundreds gather in La Plaza Nueva to eat the customary 12 grapes with each chime of the clock. The party in the square carries on all […]
Want to learn Spanish in Malaga but don’t fancy the classroom? Then catch onto the latest buzz in this part of Spain by doing an intercambio in a cafe. According to the article below, “The system is economical, easy on the brain and often fun. Many language students in academies all over Malaga City are […]
