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Archive for January, 2006

Mountain Hiking in Malaga

Wednesday, January 25th, 2006

It might not often be associated with mountain ranges but the Alcaparaín mountain range is one of Malaga’s most rewarding attractions. The Grajo peak, sometimes known as Pico Valdivia, rises to almost 1,300 m in height, and crowns a range spanning from the Ardales to the Carratraca districts. A seven kilometre walk from the peak […]

Costa Brava Golf Club

Wednesday, January 25th, 2006

Founded in 1968 and designed by ‘Hamilton Stutt &Co’, the Costa Brava Golf Club is situated just 4km from the inlets and beaches of ‘Platja d’Aro and St Feliu de Guixols. The front nine holes of this beautiful course are flanked by pine and cork trees which, along with undulating fairways, make them fairly challenging. […]

Menorca Nature Centre

Tuesday, January 24th, 2006

The Menorcan section of the Grup Ornitològic Balear (the Balearic Ornithological Group) is an association devoted to nature preservation which carries out awareness campaigns, one of which is a nature exhibition centre in Menorca. The environmental information centre is located in Ferrerias in the heart of Menorca and has been declared a Biosphere Reserve […]

Baviera Golf Course

Tuesday, January 24th, 2006

There are currently some bargain deals in Spain for golfers seeking winter sun with courses around Malaga usually the most popular. Two green-fees and buggy are currently available at Baviera Golf in Caleta de Vélez, Málaga for less than €100. Located on the Northern outskirts of the Parque Natural de sierra Tejeda, it offers a […]

Night Skiing

Tuesday, January 24th, 2006

One of the most unique featurtes of the Sierra Nevada ski range is night-skiing which was introduced in 1994. There is lighting along the El Rio slope - a 3km run and also the Slalom course run. The slopes open in accordance with sunset times and offer skiiers a minimum of at least 2 hours […]

Aquadiver Water Park

Monday, January 23rd, 2006

If you are stuck for something to do with the kids on the Costa Brava, check out the Aquadiver water park at nearby Platja d’Aro, just over an hours drive from Barcelona. A whole day can be enjoyed by the family with waterslides, chutes and pools for all ages. It can also work out surprisingly […]

Madrid By Night

Monday, January 23rd, 2006

Perhaps one of the best places to start looking for nightlife in Madrid is between Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Santa Ana. In particular, Calle Huertas, is usually full of options for revellers with literally hundreds of pubs, theater-cafés and fashionable bars packed into it. Other areas worth checking out for bars are around […]

Platja de Pals Golf Club

Monday, January 23rd, 2006

Platja de Pals Golf Club Golf Club was founded in 1966, designed by FW Hawtree and is situated in the heart of the Costa Brava. It runs parallel with the beautiful white sands of Pals beach and is surrounded by dense green pine forests. ‘Pals’, as it is more commonly known, is used as one […]

The Anxarquía

Friday, January 20th, 2006

Sometimes called the “Sun and Wine” route, The Anxarquía is one of the most pictoresque journeys in the Costa Del Sol, passing through the villages of Torrox, Algarrobo, Sayalonga, Cómpeta, Canillas de Albaida, Nerja and Frigiliana. This route passes close to the Province of Granada taking in a beautiful stretch of coastline with cliffs and […]

Cera Waxwork Museum

Friday, January 20th, 2006

Madrid’s answer to Madame Tussauds, the Cera waxwork museum is one of Madrid’smost visited attractions and is a great day out for adults and kids alike. The museum mainly features historical figures plus famous Spanish and International personalities and also includes a Horror Train, a Virtual Reality Simulator and a Multivision 3D show about the […]