Posts written by John Kramer
San Sebastian voted as having the best food in the World
September 10th, 2012 by John Kramer
San Sebastian in Northern Spain has been voted as the greatest gastronomic destination in the World.
According to a panel of food experts, travel writers and critics, San Sebastian is the place to be if looking for gastronomic delights.
It came out top for its food culture, the quality of its restaurants and the quality of the food on offer.
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Gran Canaria walking festival
September 10th, 2012 by John Kramer
The island of Gran Canaria is getting for its annual 5-day walking festival.
The five day celebration takes in some of the island’s most beautiful hikes. It starts on the 15th of September and runs until the 22nd. There are five different walks across five days.
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Top 5 river pools in Andalucia for families
September 6th, 2012 by John Kramer
Andalucia is a natural paradise.
Over 18% of Andalucia’s surface area is protected. It is blessed with some of Europe’s most beautiful and most diverse Natural Parks. From the ‘tropical jungles’ of the Alcornocales in Cadiz, to the deserts of Las Tabernas in Almeria – Andalucia has it all.
With so much choice and so much diversity. Where to go? Where could you and your family go to spend a day in nature? How about somewhere next to a gorgeous river, with plenty of deeper pools for swimming…..maybe a waterfall or two? sound nice? Let’s take a look.
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Getting dirty in Granada – the Festival of Cascamorras
September 5th, 2012 by John Kramer
Spain is home to some pretty strange and wacky festivals. From baby jumping to celebrating near death experiences by carrying each other round in coffins – Spain has the lot!
The Festival of Cascamorras in the town of Baza is certainly up there with the strangest. Certainly the dirtiest.
Now classed as National Tourist Interest, it takes place yearly on the 6th of September.
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New markets for Malaga’s new port area – Muelle uno
August 24th, 2012 by John Kramer
Malaga’s new port area, known collectively as Piers one and two or (Muelle Uno y dos in Spanish) is turning into a hive of activity.
It has has been particularly popular during the summer months, with more and more Malaguenos making their way down to the port area to enjoy a quiet stroll along the sea front and to enjoy a drink or a bit to eat in one of the many bars/restaurants that line the walkway.
Slowly but surely its turning into the place to be in Malaga!
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The five best tapas bars in Granada
August 23rd, 2012 by John Kramer
Granada is known for its tapas. It is one of the few remaining cities in Southern Spain that still serves a free/customary tapa with a drink.
Granadinos are also quick to point out that Granada has more tapas bars per capita than anywhere else in Spain.
With so much choice available – where do you go? Where can you get the best tapas in Granada? Here are five of our personal favorites. They all come very highly recommended.
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3.3% increase in Spain’s tourism numbers
August 22nd, 2012 by John Kramer
According to figures just released today by Spain’s tourism ministry, 2012 is proving to be a great year for Spanish tourism.
Over 32,8 million international tourists arrived on Spanish shores in the first seven months of 2012. An increase of 3.3% over the same period last year.
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The water parks in Malaga, Costa del Sol
August 20th, 2012 by John Kramer
Over the years, water parks have become an integral part of Malaga’s summer scene attracting many thousands of visitors.
Popular with both residents and holiday makers alike, a visit to a one of the water parks makes a fantastic day out for all the family.
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Spain’s official Olympic uniform
July 18th, 2012 by John Kramer
Yes it really is as bad as expected.
The picture below has been causing quite a stir in social media circles with many people asking how Spain – a country full of great designers and home to the likes of Zara – could have outsourced the design of their official Olympic uniform to Bosco (that’s right Bosco…), a Russian company.
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The sea cliffs of Barbate – Acantilados de Barbate
June 18th, 2012 by John Kramer
If in the area, one of the most spectacular views, is from the sea cliffs just outside of the village of Barbate, on the Costa de la Luz.
On a clear day the views are spectacular, with the mountains of Morocco and the surrounding beaches providing a breathtaking backdrop.
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The Science Park, Granada – Parque de las Ciencias
June 6th, 2012 by John Kramer
The science park, known as the Parque de las Ciencias in Spanish, is based just outside the center of Granada. It makes a fantastic day-out for all the family.
It is one of Andalucia‘s largest and best museums.
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The human body exhibition starts in Marbella
May 28th, 2012 by John Kramer
The World famous human body exhibition is getting ready to start in Marbella. Starting on June 15th and runs until September 15th.
Controversially using real body parts to show the inner workings of the human body, it is hoped to promote a healthier lifestyle among the attendees. Over 20 million people Worldwide have seen the exhibition.
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The Iberian Lynx
May 24th, 2012 by John Kramer
The Iberian Lynx has recently been classified by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as the world’s most endangered feline species.
It is set to be the first cat species since the sabre toothed tiger to go extinct (which happened over 10,000 years ago)
Saving it is proving to be an authentic race against time.
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Sunday June 3rd – a special Charity Family Fun Day
May 22nd, 2012 by John Kramer
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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Organic food markets in Malaga
May 21st, 2012 by John Kramer
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 by John Kramer
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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Family picnic spot; the river pools in La Resinera, Granada
May 13th, 2012 by John Kramer
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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Best beaches on the Costa del Sol – Playa de la Rijana
May 10th, 2012 by John Kramer
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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Zoo de Castellar – a different kind of zoo
May 8th, 2012 by John Kramer
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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Embalse de Los Bermejales – Bermejales lake
March 19th, 2012 by John Kramer
The Embalse de Los Bermejales is another one of those spots in Andalucia that you really have to know to fully appreciate it. Far from the usual tourist circuit, you couldn’t hope for a more peaceful or beautiful place to spend a holiday and/or weekend. We often go in the summer months to escape the crowds and to spend a few (quiet) days in nature.
It’s hard to believe that you are less than an hour’s drive from the Costa Tropical, 40 minutes from Granada and with some of the region’s prettiest white villages right on your doorstep.
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