Category ‘Costa Tropical’
5 Things to do with Kids in Almuñécar
May 16th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
The Costa Tropical, it has such a natural beauty, Don’t drive on past either, stop and explore such towns as Almuñécar, there’s more to do here than you think. Travelling with kids isn’t always the most relaxing of holidays - ‘are we there yet?’- but you can make it better by filling the days with things to do. Here are a few suggestions of things to do with children in Almuñécar, on the sunny Costa Tropical.
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Wild Spring Plants of Andalucía
May 15th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Go take a hike. Venture into the countryside – the Campo – of Andalucía at this time of year and take a deep breath and and a lasting look.
The countryside, as far as the eye can see, is covered with a colourful and sweet smelling blanket of wild flowers and herbs. A walk in the stunning Alpujarras at this time of year will lower your blood pressure, set your pulse to a slow rhythm and you’ll experience that feel-good factor, in some of the freshest air in Europe.
Take a second look at the wild Spring plants of Andalucía, and their uses.
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Using your 5 senses in Spain
April 9th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
A holiday in Spain will leave you with all sorts of lingering, beautiful memories. Uploading your photographs when you get back home is all part of the pleasure, remembering each sun filled day out, that great Paella, the gorgeous beach you chose when you booked that perfect holiday home. Spain will fill all of your senses, and leave you relaxed and rejuvenated. What are your special memories of your best Spanish holiday?
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A day in the life of… Almuñécar
February 27th, 2013 by vernon
Many a popular Spanish town or city has its special day of the week.
The day when more people visit the place than on any other day of the week. It is often market day. And, at all times of the year, that day in Almuñécar is Friday.
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Spain in black and white
February 22nd, 2013 by vernon
We have grown accustomed to taking colour photographs on our travels. Spain looks great in colour. The vibrancy of the country lends itself to it.
But many people holidaying in Spain grew up in the era of black and white photography. And I have been taking a look at the country through a monochrome lens.
And I can reveal Spain looks great in black and white.
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Too many cooks in Spain
February 20th, 2013 by vernon
Can you have too much of a good thing when it comes to Spain?
No, of course not. And that applies to the wonderful food you can taste on your holiday travels around the country.
When it comes to Spanish food, there really cannot be too many cooks.
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Breakfast in Spain!
January 15th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
What did you have for breakfast? Was it cold outside, the weather shows a blanket of snow for most of the UK today, brrrr. Perhaps you had a bowl of steaming porridge, or a traditional full English – or Irish! – breakfast.
If you are waking up to bright blue sky then you must be on a Spanish holiday - lucky you! The Winter here has been the mildest in years, and Spain has been enjoying long sunny days and blue skies. The Spanish like to eat out for breakfast – and you can do the same on that Winter break that you are just about to book! Let me tempt you….
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Warm winter locations in Spain
December 31st, 2012 by vernon
Not everywhere in Spain is warm in winter. Contrary to popular mythology, some places are actually cold in deepest winter.
But there are several places to go where winter warmth is on offer every year. Some obvious locations, others more surprising.
Here are some suggestions where to go to chill out, but not be chilly.
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The airport run – Part 1. Malaga-Granada
November 15th, 2012 by vernon
So you have to go and pick up friends or loved ones at an airport in Spain, but you want to make a day of it. Stop off for lunch perhaps. Or see one of those tourist attractions you have always meant to visit, but never got around to seeing.
Where to go en route to and from the airport?
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It’s snow time in Spain
November 13th, 2012 by vernon
It is that time of the year. I look out of my window and what do I see. Snow.
There are still people who believe snow never finds it way to Spain, but it does. And, in some locations for many months of the year. And snow brings with it the chance to see places in Spain in a whole new light. A bright, white light.
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Time to wine in Spain
October 25th, 2012 by vernon
Grapes are all around me. A friend cannot give me enough. A neighbour has land where I am encouraged to take as many grapes as I wish.
If things carry on this way I will soon be running my own bodega. But there is no need to. There are plenty for you and me to visit throughout Spain.
So let’s go on a road trip. You can drink. I will drive.
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Wine flows freely in Cádiar
October 5th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
A wine fiesta in October where the red stuff flows from the fountains in place of wine? Now that sounds like a party! Come and join in the fun in the Alpujarras this weekend at the Cádiar Feria de Octubre...There’s more than wine afoot – but it does take pride of place so come along and mingle…
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A snapshot of Salobreña
September 13th, 2012 by vernon
It is quite rare for a coastal location to offer the usual suspects of sea and sand along with top quality shops and a castle.
You might get two of the three, but rarely the hat trick.
Salobreña on the Costa Tropical delivers the goods.
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Golf in Spain – the ‘hole’ truth
September 2nd, 2012 by vernon
Men who are into golf will be watching the Ryder Cup with the passion they reserve for this annual event. In 1997 Spain became the first country in continental Europe to stage the event.
Year after year men who love to play golf board aircraft to show off their green skills at golf courses all over Spain.
With the sheer quantity of golf facilities on offer in the country, you could be forgiven for thinking Spain invented the game.
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Sea View Spain
August 31st, 2012 by vernon
I once met an estate agent in Spain who told me that a sea view was overrated.
He had an alternative take on the benefits of a view of the Mediterranean or Atlantic oceans.
“People buying a house with a sea view soon get bored of it. Within months they take it for granted. After all, not much happens. Once in a while you see a boat and get excited, and that’s it. Until the next boat. Really, in truth, it’s just heaps of water.”
Well this inland living boy was on the coast the other day, admiring the sea view from the house of friends. And I for one was transfixed.
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Every Picture Tells a Story in Spain
August 29th, 2012 by vernon
Should i ever get a spare few months, i will sort out the multitude of photographs i have taken during ten years of travelling Spain. I envy those who have their pictures organised and neatly categorized.
When trawling through my thousands of photos it is more a case of lucky dip. But all bring back memories of life in Spain. But, just maybe, not as you know it.
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Four seasons in Granada – Spring
August 25th, 2012 by vernon
I have one complaint to make about the four seasons in Spain. I love spring. And it simply does not last long enough. It is my favourite time of the year but i feel the country is short changing me when it comes the the joys of spring.
I want it to last longer. Especially in Granada where winter departs and summer arrives without sufficient breathing space to enjoy the delights of spring.
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Four seasons in Granada – Winter
August 20th, 2012 by vernon
When the skies are bright, there is a crisp feeling in the air and the sunshine is warm enough to sit out in for a few hours during the day. That means winter and you are in Granada.
Snow, plenty of it, looks down on the city centre from its place on the imperious Sierra Nevada mountains.
I love Granada in Winter.
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Four seasons in Granada – Summer in the city
August 14th, 2012 by vernon
When asked if they would like to live in Spain, I have heard some holidaymakers say: “No, I would miss the four seasons.”
Now i presume they were talking about the weather, and not the superb band once led by Frankie Valli.
I get four seasons in Spain. Sometimes in one day.
But, more usually, in one year. And here is where i go when they arrive. All within the province of Granada.
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Touchy, feely Spain
August 2nd, 2012 by vernon
Do not touch! Three words that drive me crazy. They turn up in the most inappropriate places these days.
No such problems in Spain. So much in the country begs you to touch it. Thank heavens for that, say I.
Having explored the sights, smells and sounds of Spain; it is now time to get all touchy feely.
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