Gran Canaria originally means ‘Great Island of Dogs’. It is the second most populous island of the Canary Islands. Gran Canaria was populated by the Canarii (Guanches), who may h... Read more
There is more to Spain than beaches and nightclubs. The Costa Del Sol region is full of picturesque landscapes, idyllic villages and fascinating historic sites. Spain is an incredibly popula... Read more
After Peter Smiths excellent post last month about walking in the Axarquia I thought I’d follow his lead and write about a new SGR (Sendero de Gran Recorrido) hiking route recently ope... Read more
Say Spain and we think of beaches and blue sea sparkling in the Mediterranean sun. And that is Spain, but not all of it. Spain is also a great country for a walking holiday and a chance to e... Read more
Mediterranean cruises are an exciting choice for a cruise vacation. The diversity of destinations, cultures, and things to do and see aboard Mediterranean cruises are amazing for such a smal... Read more
Malaga Airport is the closest major airport to Costa del Sol. Málaga Airport is the fourth busiest airport in Spain after Madrid-Barajas, Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca. It is an important... Read more
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. Th... 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... Read more
