Category ‘Murcia’
Golf: Top 5 Costa Blanca Courses
May 28th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Ready for a round? Golf. Love it, or hate it – it’s one of the numero uno reasons why foreigners flock every year to Spain, to play a few rounds under the Spanish sunshine, and relax. There they find championship courses, and wonderful weather to enjoy their chosen sport,
The Costa Blanca is no stranger to some of the best courses in the Europe, so come along and tee off on holiday, plus fours at the ready, let’s take a look at the top 5 Costa Blanca golf courses…
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5 of the Strangest Fiestas – in Spain
April 10th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Spain loves a party – and fiestas are synonymous with Spain. Perhaps you’ve wandered into one by accident, that’s easy to do, there’s one on almost every day, somewhere in Spain! You can book a holiday around a specific one, or just look one up when you get here. One way or another, it’ll be a riot – of music, dancing, local gastronomy and drinking, usually with loud sound provided on cue with fireworks and bangers. Yes, Spain ‘does’ LOUD very well too!
But there are some really odd festivals too, some so strange you’ll think I am making this up – but, I assure you – it’s all true. You might just have to come along and see some of these in order to quite believe them. Here are 5 of the strangest festivals in Spain.
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A Spring Festival in Murcia
March 28th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Stuck for something different to do on your Spanish holiday? From next Sunday- 31st March – until the 7th April, take a trip to Murcia, where they’re planning on celebrating the arrival of Spring. If you want to see floral processions, giants on parade, and a burial of a ‘sardine’…then walk this way! Don your best flower covered hat and come along to the Spring festival in marvellous Murcia. And you thought that next Sunday was just Easter Sunday?!
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Santiago de la Ribera, Murcia
March 10th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
If you came to Spain in the 1960′s, it would have probably been to lie on the beaches of the Costa del Sol, and eat familiar food in a hotel, as part of a package holiday, the same holiday boom that pushed Spain out on the boat of tourism, where it has sailed ever since, and become one of the biggest ships of the industry today. These days, more than just Málaga are open for discovery, and Spain has welcomed the world with open arms, and many different destinations. Former fishing villages are transformed into upmarket resorts up and down the coastline of sunny Spain, let’s visit one of them – Santiago de la Ribera, in the province of Murcia.
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Statuesque Spain
February 24th, 2013 by vernon
Spain is jam packed full of statues.
You must have noticed them when you go walkabout on your holiday in the country.
You cannot walk far in a city or town without passing several statues. While they get sat upon (and something else upon) by birds; surely they must represent points of interest to all of us.
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A family destination – Playa Flamenca, Costa Blanca
February 8th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Looking for a destination suitable for the whole family this year? Then pack your bucket and spade and head for the Costa Blanca. Spain’s sunny south-east coastline has beaches to brag about by the bucket-load, and Playa Flamenca makes a super spot to park your parasol. There are miles of sandy beaches and lively attractions to keep the whole family amused, so grab the sun lotion and get packing – you’re off to the white coast of sunny Spain, specifically Playa Flamenca!
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Quick trips to Spain – In and around Murcia
January 22nd, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Sometimes, there is just time for a flying visit, a quick trip to recharge the batteries and top up on rejuvenation levels. Many people are fans of the quick trip, several small long weekends in the year can sometimes be more beneficial than taking the full fortnight at one time. It gives one more to look forward to as well, and breaks up the monotony of the working year. Lots more to see too, and if you love Spain, then see more of it in 2013 – the country is so varying in culture, food, sights, climate, people and their customs – and you don’t have to be an anthropologist to appreciate it!
Let’s take some quick trips around Spain – starting with Murcia.
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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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Airport run part 2 – San Javier to Torrevieja
December 27th, 2012 by vernon
Turning the airport run into an adventure, and a picturesque one at that, makes the tiresome task of picking friends up from an airport, or dropping them off, a more pleasurable experience.
In part 1 of my airport excursion features, I travelled from Granada to Malaga. Now it is time to reveal what can de discovered if you are making the journey from San Javier airport in Murcia to the popular holiday destination of Torrevieja along the Costa Blanca.
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Where to go in Spain in 2013 – Murcia
December 20th, 2012 by vernon
I have a little list. It is of the places in Spain I want to encourage you to visit in 2013
Call it your Spanish New Year resolution. You have always meant to go to these places, but just not got around to it. I am going to suggest some destinations for you. Beginning with the city of Murcia.
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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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October – a month of Film Festivals in Spain
October 1st, 2012 by Carol Byrne
What? October already! Who would believe it’s only 84 days to Christmas…..? Okay, okay, I’ll shut up!
But seriously, despite the freak rain last weekend across southern Spain, the sun is shining again this week as though nothing untoward happened, and it feels like Summer all over again. So leave that drab drizzle behind and hop on a plane for some Autumn Spanish sunshine, you know you want to!
What’s on in October,? Well, lots of course, this is the home of the Fiesta, hot on the heels of the Emmy Awards last week, for film buffs an extra treat is in store as October brings a month Film Festivals to enjoy, put on the popcorn, sit down, and let me show you the programme of events…
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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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Dressing up in Spain
June 4th, 2012 by vernon
They love to dress for a party in Spain. Fiestas are full of folk flouncing around in fabulous outfits. It is not always clear what the costumes represent, but I always admire the outfits i see on men and women come party time all over Spain.
Here are just a few sights i have witnessed and photographed.
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Trains and boats and planes
May 8th, 2012 by vernon
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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Eat Spain
May 2nd, 2012 by vernon
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 by vernon
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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A little sea and a sleeve? It must be Murcia!
April 16th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
The Costa Calida – or the warm coast – is just what you need for a few days away under the rays of the Spanish sunshine – a sheltered coast and warm waters of the blue sea splashing about in the Mar Menor - literally the little sea. Shallow and sheltered means a lagoon always like a warm bath, separated from the cooler Mediterranean by a narrow strip of coastline known as La Manga – the sleeve! Come and discover the many attractions of this part of Murcia…
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Bus stop – La Alpujarra
April 8th, 2012 by vernon
The public transport service in Spain is excellent. So much of the attention is always on the high speed train service that now covers so much of the country and allows you to travel between the major cities at high speed.
But what if you want to see the country outside your window? Some trains go so fast it is difficult to take in the scenery.
I catch the bus. I think the superb coach network is a great way to see Spain.
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Going Inland – Caravaca de la Cruz
April 1st, 2012 by vernon
You may have gathered by now that i love inland Spain. I cannot recall when i last sat on a beach, but i do remember being bored within ten minutes. Or was it five?
Each to their own and all that, but I would much rather be motoring around Spain, or using the excellent public transport available in the country, in order to discover new destinations that are ideal for a holiday or simply a day out.
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