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Benidorm is a coastal town in the province of Alicante on the Costa Blanca by the Western Mediterranean. It has grown from a sleepy coastal village in the 1950s to one of Europe’s top holiday destinations by the 1970s.

Benidorm saw the construction of a large number of high-rise developments along the coastline in the 1960s, all necessary to house the increasing numbers of visitors to the resort. With the opening of Alicante airport just south of Benidorm in 1967, further construction was required to house the wave of visitors from Holland, Germany and the UK. Construction continued and the resort enjoyed its boom period, peaking at 12 million visitors in 1977. Although that number has never been topped since, Benidorm holidays remains one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world.  Read more »

The City of Almeria is renowned for its charm and roots in the history. The city is situated on the foot of the mountain range which boasts inimitable Alcazaba, the Arab fortress built by Abd ar- Rahman II who was the founder of this city and also the leader of Cordoba. Almeria is well known for its dry and warm weather condition; in the whole country this region has the highest number of cloudless days by getting more than 3000 hours of daylight in a year. The warm temperature of this city is helpful to the city in two ways- one it attracts lot of travelers and secondly it nurtures the agriculture. Spain holidays become pleasurable and enjoyable by exploring the fantastic places in Almeria.

The magnificent Alcazaba

Looking towards the Mediterranean Sea and at the base of the mountain range stands the magnificent Alcazaba. The fortress has undergone three areas of extension and development. The old site has now transformed to a lovely formal garden, this has been built over the earlier medieval building. The second part comprises the later medieval building which consist a mosque, living quarters, aljibes and baths. The third sector is dedicated for defensive reasons with thick walls and solid towers. This is one of the best places to visit during your holidays in Almeria.  Read more »

If you have always dreamt of an unforgettable travel experience in Spain, then you can accomplish this dream by visiting Jerez, Spain. Known locally as Jerez de la Frontera, this city is one of the most ancient ones and boasts of several attractions.

The small city of Jerez de la Frontera resembles Sevilla in many respects. Lying within close proximity to Sevilla, the unique features of Jerez city lies in its horses, sherry and flamencoes. Jerez de la Frontera travel will be virtually incomplete without paying a visit to the Royal Andalusia Equestrian Art School that conducts horse shows annually. To catch a glimpse of the local culture, you can visit the charming gypsy towns of Buleria and San Miguel.

Jerez de la Frontera Attractions

The features that make Jerez de la Frontera superior to other Spanish cities include the well maintained mosque, lush gardens, remodelled ancient baths and the beautiful Alcazar protected by strong walls. Tourists can visit the Baroque Villavicencia Palace near Alcazar to get an aerial view of the entire Jerez city. The Palacio Atalaya is also well worth a visit where tourists can hear the beats of over 300 clocks ringing simultaneously during noon. This is not all. Jerez travel can take tourists to other interesting locales such as towering churches and ancient villages.  Read more »

The Moorish city of Cadiz is encircled by water and is situated on a peninsula which juts out into the bay. The narrow cobbled mesh of pathways ending into the small squares reminds you of the old splendor and gives an intriguing look to Cadiz. Holidays in Cadiz become an enjoyable and worth remembering experience with the dazzling beaches, traditional museums and music while you are in “The Little Silver Cup” of Spain.

The typical marine flavour of the city comes from the seaport alleys, distinct promenades and the easy-going approach towards life which is full of zest also. The picturesque beguile of the city comes from the huge and thick walls aligning the city and the old buildings like cathedrals and churches. The delightful city is an epitome of old world culture purely blended with modern charisma , so this year you should book your Cadiz holiday rentals well in advance to splurge into the beauty and get enchanted by the city.  Read more »

Tenerife is the largest and most popular island of the seven Canary Islands. The Canary Islands also known as the Canaries (Spanish: Canarias) is a Spanish archipelago located just off the northwest coast of mainland Africa, 100 km west of the border between Morocco and the Western Sahara. Daily temperatures on Tenerife seldom fall below 20 degrees Celsius due to the island’s location just off the coast of Morocco and it’s that reliable weather that draws the visitors. Tenerife holidays are incredibly popular with British holidaymakers. Read more »