Beach life….lounging around on Mallorca
May 23rd, 2012
Not too far from my last post on Ibiza, and staying with the Balearic Islands – let´s relax for a while on the magnificent Island of Mallorca.
Nothing makes a person yearn for some Spanish sunshine than a glance at a shot of clear warm blue water and soft white sand on a stunning beach…so why not head for the best and spend some time getting to know the playas of Mallorca.
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Sunday June 3rd – a special Charity Family Fun Day
May 22nd, 2012
A special Charity Family Fun Day is being organized for Sunday June 3rd to coincide with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration weekend in the UK.
Taking place at the Lauro Golf Academy, on the road from Alhaurin el Grande to Alhaurin de la Torre.
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Ibiza Rocks – come to the opening party
May 22nd, 2012
Or come to several opening parties! The big name clubs on this Balearic Island will all put on opening parties during the month of June – come and join in the fun. Rather relax? Ibiza has that too, with a rustic beauty and sunsets like nowhere else on earth. Family friendly? That too – the Spanish Tourism Office have been working hard to promote family tourism in the last couple of years - with results that have put Ibiza on the map as a top Spanish destination for everyone...so come on….join in the party!
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Organic food markets in Malaga
May 21st, 2012
Organic food production in Andalucia is experiencing nothing short of a boom. What was considered by many to be a minor/short-term surge in demand for organic produce in Northern Europe is now also being fuelled by an ever increasing local demand for organic produce.
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Summer holidays in Spain are now cheaper than ever
May 16th, 2012
A recent study by the Post Office Travel Money has confirmed that this year is a great year to travel.
Both the Euro crisis and the relative strength of the Pound Sterling are making travelling abroad ever more appealing. The Sterling has strengthened against 80% of the world’s currencies since the beginning of the year.
Some of the most marked changes have been against the Euro.
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Slimy or delicious – see what´s on the menu in Lleida
May 16th, 2012
Nope. Can´t do it. In over 6 years here in Spain, sampling all kinds of Spanish food, I have run the gauntlet of strange and wonderful food served in a variety of surroundings eating anything from Pigs Feet to Pigs …..well…. parts! But caracoles – snails – I cannot bring myself to eat! I like the sauce, I like the garlicky smell, I even like the first taste, but the texture and – eugh -the idea of the little horns mean a mouthful ends up… in the bin. But Spaniards – and many tourists – maybe even you? – think otherwise, and these little creatures are consumed in Spain with - literally – gusto. Even to the point of having their very own Festival!!
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Fun with the kids in Antequera – near Málaga
May 14th, 2012
Last week my daughter went on a field trip with her school to Antequera. The aim of the day was to explore the Karst or Lime formations of the area known as El Torcal – which used to be under the sea. Listening to her rave about her day and viewing the photos she took – I thought it would be a nice addition to your list of things to do with the kids on your next Spanish holiday.
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With summer fast upon us and temperatures already pushing 30C in southern Spain. People’s minds are naturally turning to beaches, to water and to places to cool off.
There are numerous quiet spots in the countryside, next to crystal clear waters, that make a fantastic day out from the coast.
Most of these places are well off the usual tourist tracks and some are only known locally. The river pools in La Resinera, near the village of Fornes, is one such place.
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Spanish shorts – Sa Riera
May 11th, 2012
A friend remarked at how that when i write about the glory of Spain i can get carried away and write too much. Fair point. I do not set out to writer chapter and verse. It is simply that i allow my enthusiasm to get the better of me. There is so much good to be said about the country at a time when the news headlines about Spain are all doom and gloom.
There is much to celebrate about the country and every reason to holiday here. So stand by for some Spanish shorts. Not the type that would show my legs, they are not a good sight in Spain! But, coming up, some Spanish shorts that are worth noting.
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Best beaches on the Costa del Sol – Playa de la Rijana
May 10th, 2012
Playa de la Rijana, or Rijana beach is situated in the province of Granada just outside of the village of Castell de Ferro. Some 20 kms east of Motril.
The beach has consistently been voted as being one of the best on the Costa del Sol – despite being situated on the Costa Tropical. These minor technicalities apart, for beach lovers, you couldn’t hope for a more beautiful spot.
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An Eastenders Actress, Toledo and the Jewish quarter
May 9th, 2012
Watching the actress June Brown from Eastenders on TV on Monday night – not in her usual Dot- Cotton- fag- in -hand pose, but researching her family on the programme `Who Do You Think You Are?´ which traces the genealogy of famous people and their unknown -sometimes better forgotten! – ancestors. Anyway, turns out her family were Spanish Jews, relegated to North Africa during the Spanish Inquisition, later allowed to Italy and then Holland where she was able to pick up the bloodline. What has this got to do with Spain? Well, read on…put the kettle on…!
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Trains and boats and planes
May 8th, 2012
How do you like to arrive in Spain?
In the traditional fashion, by air? Or by sailing to your destination? Or, perhaps, by train?
First impressions are important and I have been very impressed when arriving at certain distinctive locations.
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Zoo de Castellar – a different kind of zoo
May 8th, 2012
If you are looking for something different and definitely not, your normal, run of the mill zoo or animal refuge – the Zoo de Castellar is well worth a visit.
Situated just outside of the village of Castellar de la Frontera, about ten minutes inland from Sotogrande and not far from the Sotogrande International School, the zoo borders the beautiful Los Alcornocales Natural Park.
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Flaming June in Spain
May 8th, 2012
We always said that years ago – Flaming June…but as I recall there was never anything remotely hot about it! At least not on Northern European shores…this June book a respite from the damp squib of early British `Summer´ weather and come to Spain instead – let´s see what´s on…
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All at sea in Spain
May 7th, 2012
So the sea is the sea. Is that correct? After all, the sea is blue. You can swim in it, sail on it, fly over the top of it. Ideally the waves arrive on a sandy beach in Spain.
That would be the Mediterranean then, would it? Well, yes. And no. It depends where you are. You may be marvelling at the Med.
Or you may be admiring the Atlantic. But which is it?
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Eat Spain
May 2nd, 2012
Those taking a holiday in Spain can be a little bewildered when it comes to eating out in the country. What should they have for breakfast? When is lunch served? And why, oh why, do they have to wait so late to eat dinner. Or, for some, supper!
The whole what to and when to aspect to life in Spain. It takes some getting used to. Especially if you are in the country for only a short time.
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‘Moor’ the merrier in Spain
April 28th, 2012
Are there really religious tourists? That was the question fired at me recently. You better believe it, was my response. I know, I have met them.
And there are many people who want to see more of Spain. And by that i mean they want to learn more about the Moors. The people who once ruled Spain and whose influence is to be seen throughout the country.
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Crossing over to Spain and the Día de las Cruces
April 28th, 2012
The temperature is rising steadily in Southern Spain. The air is getting a little balmier by the day and Spring is well underway. For most that means an early Spanish holiday, a time for relaxing and recharging, a time to start the Summer with a smile and an early suntan. May for most of Spain means the start of the fiesta season, so let´s kick off the party with the floral Festival of the Crosses...
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Every Picture Tells a Story – Chilling Out
April 25th, 2012
The good thing about Spanish summers is that I can have a nap in the afternoon. And not feel guilty. After all, it is too hot to go out. So i place myself in a horizontal position in my dark and cool bodega lounge and have a sleep.
Just like the locals do. In summer they would not dream of letting the light or the heat into their cool houses. Darkness prevails.
But i did come across a man once who could not wait to get home in order to chill out. So he did so under the sun.
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Surf´s up… in San Sebastian
April 24th, 2012
San Sebastian – or Donostia in Basque – can be found in the north of Spain, a friendly, accessible city with the added pleasure of stunning coves, beaches and bays. Art and culture collide with the fun of the surf and the sea to provide an unforgettable holiday with a difference…so come and explore San Sebastian…
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