Spain is in full crisis and no matter how government ministers try to re-label the issues Spain faces nobody inside or outside the country can deny it, at least, not with a straight face. The Spanish economy has shrunk for five consecutive quart... Read more
Modern travelling needs have changed quite dramatically – and quite quickly. Since the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, the security requirements of airlines (which are still one of the most popular forms of long haul travel) have... Read more
The name Andalusia traces back to the Arabic language Al-Andalus. As well as Muslim and Romani influences, the region’s history and culture have been influenced by the earlier Iberians, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans, Vandals,... Read more
With the Palma International Boat Show sadly (wisely?) called-off in 2012 due to a lack of interest from exhibitors, and a similar lack of Government funding, the Balearic Island intends to come back with a bang in 2013. Not only are public and... Read more
Spanish cuisine consists of a variety of dishes, which stem from differences in geography, culture and climate. It is heavily influenced by seafood available from the waters that surround the country, and reflects the country’s deep mariti... Read more
If you’ve holidayed on the Spanish mainland before, but fancy a change, then try the Canary Islands. Packed with stunning scenery, beautiful flowers and amazing wildlife, there’s so much to see. If you head away from the tourist area... Read more
The Sierra Nevada, which means “snowy range” in Spanish, is a mountain range in the region of Andalusia, provinces of Granada and Almería in Spain. It contains the highest point of continental Spain, Mulhacén at 3478 m (11,411 ft.) a... Read more
Like the other Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Formentera and Minorca, Majorca is a highly popular holiday destination, particularly for tourists from the United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland , Poland and the Scandinavian countries. Majorca or Mallorca i... Read more
