Category ‘Gran Canaria’
The 10 Best Nudist Beaches in Spain
January 31st, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Getting away from it all, chilling out, sometimes means leaving all your worries behind. What about leaving your luggage at home too?’ Not all of it, you understand, even that well known Irish airline might object to you travelling that light! Just leave out the swimwear, wetsuit, sarong – but do remember the high factor sun lotion.
Go naked, visit some of the naturist beaches in Spain, there might be more than you think, and experience a holiday with a difference…here’s a quick tour of the 10 best nudist beaches to be found in Spain.
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January in Spain. Part 4 Canary Islands
December 18th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
A little Winter sunshine to warm your bones and some Vitamin D to set you up for the year ahead. What a nice thought, and where better than the Canary Islands, where you can lounge around on the beach even at this time of year, due to the proximity to Africa and the year round warm temperatures without having to spend 2 days of your holiday on a plane. If you’re also a classical music buff then even better to choose the Canaries for your Winter break – sunshine and music, the perfect combination – without the long haul!
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Top 5 places in Spain to spend Christmas
November 23rd, 2012 by Carol Byrne
Where do you like to spend the festive season? Christmas is a time for families, and the idea of a relaxing time spent with loved ones is one to look forward to. But rewind there for a second…relaxing? Acres of shopping, cooking and cleaning combined with a drizzle or a downpour is hardly appealing.
Wind down in Spain instead, take the whole family along and choose one of our Top 5 destinations in which to spend a Spanish Christmas!
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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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Food from the Canary Islands
August 23rd, 2012 by Carol Byrne
Spanish gastronomy, what images are conjured up for you?
Paella, well of course. Sangria, naturally. Chorizo, well, you can´t turn on a T.V. cookery programme without seeing it used in one form or another…
But what about the Canary Islands? Do they do things any differently there? Let´s take a look and a little taste of what the sunshine islands have to offer…
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Five Spanish beaches in European top ten
March 18th, 2012 by John Kramer
Tripadvisor has just published its list of best beaches for 2012.
No less than five beaches in Spain made it into the top ten European beaches. More than any other European country.
Turkey was well represented with two beaches in the top ten – including a beach near the village of Oludeniza which was voted in first place and Icmeler beach that came in second. Bournemouth was the UK’s best beach and ranked fourth.
The annual “Traveler’s Choice Awards,” are based on reviews left by millions of global travellers on the TripAdvisor website.
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New Year Resolution – Spain….sunshine guaranteed!
December 26th, 2011 by Carol Byrne
So the gifts have been unwrapped and the turkey has been decimated – if you look at another leftover turkey sandwich or liqueur chocolate or watch another re run of The Wizard of Oz you´ll scream….
So pull up to the computer or switch on that laptop instead – but of course – you´re already here!
Why not spend a few rewarding moments perusing the site at Spain Holiday instead. Forget the cold weather outside your window, give the central heating a miss, browse the selection of holiday homes to rent and make 2012 the year to discover Spain and all it has to offer you – I can think of no better way to start the new year with a smile!
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Classical Music – listen in style on the Canary Islands
November 7th, 2011 by Carol Byrne
Think January – think cold winds, sleet and snow…No! Think again!
Log onto Spain Holiday and browse the selection of properties in the Canary Islands for this coming January. Why? Well, if you enjoy the elegant strains of classical music, then you are in for a treat.
What´s the occasion?
The Canary Islands International Music Festival held throughout January and February, on the major islands. So book now for a holiday with a difference – and sunshine too of course!
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Self catering in Spain? Cooking up a storm!
October 27th, 2011 by Carol Byrne
So, you´ve selected the area you want to visit for a break over Christmas, or perhaps in the New Year – nothing like escaping the British weather – or Irish, if the Dublin floods this week were anything of a prelude of what to expect 
– and browsed the Spain Holiday site. You´ve chosen a lovely property from the huge selection available, remembering that renting directly from the owners has the advantage of a home-from-home with usually well equipped kitchens and all that´s needed.
Now all you have left to do is to pack and look forward to your winter place in the sun!
What can you expect to buy and cook there? Forget the weekly dash around the supermarket that sells all – you can do that too – but it´s far more fun to explore the art of shopping – Spanish style!
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– and browsed the Spain Holiday site. You´ve chosen a lovely property from the huge selection available, remembering that renting directly from the owners has the advantage of a home-from-home with usually well equipped kitchens and all that´s needed.
Now all you have left to do is to pack and look forward to your winter place in the sun!
What can you expect to buy and cook there? Forget the weekly dash around the supermarket that sells all – you can do that too – but it´s far more fun to explore the art of shopping – Spanish style! Read the entire post » Self catering in Spain? Cooking up a storm!
The Canary Islands: A winter sun destination you can’t beat
October 24th, 2011 by Louise Brace
If you are swatting up on winter sun destinations this year I can highly recommend the Canary Islands. Lying just off the north-west coast of Morocco, the Canary Islands is an archipelago made up of seven islands to choose from. The diversity of each means that there is a destination for everyone. But its guaranteed that each offers winter sun, sea, sand and Spanish culture.
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A green fingered Spanish holiday – Córdoba!
October 6th, 2011 by Carol Byrne
The gardens of Spain make for pleasant days discovering the Spanish love of formal gardens, connected to architectural planting, from plants that withstand heat and strong sunshine, to water features that literally reflect the Moorish history of this fascinating country. For an insight to the horticultural history of Moorish Spain, let´s visit the star of the story – Córdoba – and do a little digging!
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Naked in the Canaries
August 19th, 2011 by John Kramer
The Canary Islands are without a doubt the place to be if you are looking for some winter sunshine. A mere four hour flight from colder Northern climes, over 320 days of sunshine a year, and an unbeatable selection of holiday accommodation in the Canary Islands.
What more could you hope for? How about the chance to spend most of your holiday in the nude? That’s right, in the nude.
May be its the sun, the holiday atmosphere, the proximity to the Sahara, the unbeatable scenery, who knows? but more and more people are opting for that over-all body tan.
Nudist beaches are in high demand. None more so, than the ones in the Canaries. So where to go….?
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Gay Pride Spain
June 24th, 2011 by Louise Juhlin
June is Gay and Lesbian Pride month and there are many celebrations being held across the continent, which obviously includes Spain! Spain is a shining example of the Lesbian and Gay rights and is already known for its pride celebrations in many areas around the country. Did you know that in 2005 Spain became the fourth country in the world to grant full recognition to gay marriage and adoptions? Well yes, that’s right, the Spanish Parliament gave its final approval on June 30th 2005.
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Tongue in cheek – say that again?!
May 25th, 2011 by Carol Byrne
So you’ve booked the holiday in Spain. Packed the suncream and the shorts. And the phrasebook…hang on a minute…they do speak Spanish in Spain, right?
Well, yes they do of course, Castellano is the language but there are dialects too…so where are you off to?
Let me explain….in English!
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The naked truth, the best nudist beaches in Spain
May 23rd, 2011 by Louise Juhlin
Once again Trip Advisor has made a list of some of the world’s best beaches, but this time we are talking nudist beaches. Out of a list of 10 beaches worldwide two are located in Spain! If nudist, naturist or clothing-optional beaches are something for you then you should head to Playa Es Trenc, Mallorca and Playa de Maspalomas in Gran Canaria, as these are Spain´s best places to bare all.
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Island gardening – around the Canary Islands
May 8th, 2011 by Carol Byrne
Centering a vacation around Garden visits is both a relaxing and interesting holiday, and where better than the Canary Islands? A tropical year round climate and nestled in the Atlantic, but ultimately Spanish. A tropical choice without the struggle of long-haul flights, easy to reach and a wonderful destination.
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New Routes to the Canary Islands with Ryanair
January 6th, 2011 by Louise Juhlin
Easy access to the Canary Islands with Ryanair in 2011! A month ago Ryanair announced three new bases on the Canary Islands for year 2011. The low cost airline will base six new aircrafts across the islands, 2 on Gran Canaria, 2 on Lanzarote and another 2 on Tenerife. Along with the new bases the company will also increase the frequency of the Fuerteventura routes.
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Classical Music Festival on the Canary Islands
January 3rd, 2011 by Louise Juhlin
Classical musical will be on the agenda for the upcoming month as the 27th annual music festival is taking place on the Canary Islands. Since 1985 the best of classical music has been brought to the islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife, and this year is no exception, with some of the top artists and conductors travelling from around the world, the festival will be a huge success as it has been since the very start.
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Gran Canaria; Fun and Sun
October 19th, 2010 by Louise Juhlin
The year round warm climate and many beaches makes Gran Canaria a great holiday destination for families, couples, a group of friends, or even if you are travelling alone. The island offers a great chance to unwind on one of the many beaches, many interesting excursions and attractions, entertainment at the many theme parks, bustling nightlife and much more. There is something for everyone and for every taste and therefore it comes as no surprise that Gran Canaria has been one of the most popular destinations in the Canary Islands since the tourism boom started in the sixties.
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