Category ‘Food’
10 Just Desserts of Catalunya
April 24th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Spanish food.…Mmmmm. So you’re thinking Paella, Olives, Chorizo, Cheese from the North, silky Jamón from the high mountains. Tapas too of course, a very civilised way to have a drink with friends, a little saucer of food to accompany your drink.
But what about Postre? Dessert is always an intrinsic part of a Menu del Dia in Spain. Sometimes simply a piece of fresh fruit, an ice cream, or a rice based pudding. In Catalunya though, they excel in the Pud department. Let’s take a drool through a sample menu – 10 desserts of Catalunya.
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Cáceres – for food and more!
April 12th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Today sees the start of the Fería de las Tapas of Cáceres. A chance to visit a stunning destination in Spain, and eat all of the food, in bite sized portions. Sounds like a recipe for a holiday to me! Let’s take a look at Cáceres, and explore it via the tapas trail…what a nice way to walk!
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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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Organic eating in Jaén
April 4th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
With all this possible Horse meat in the food chain, we’re all starting to wonder exactly what it is we eat – and most of us are becoming a little fussier about where it comes from. If you would like to sample some organic food treats on your next Spanish holiday, then come to Jaén. Check out the certificates in the local bars and restaurants – because from the end of this month they’ll be taking part in El Valor de Jaén – otherwise known as the Organic Tapas Route Festival. Fancy biting into some good organic food with a welcome slice of Spanish sunshine on the side?
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A Taste of Castilla y León – Food for Thought
April 3rd, 2013 by Carol Byrne
What’s the one thing that consistently draws visitors back to Spain year after year? Sunshine? Definitely. Scenery and locations? Absolutely. Culture and history? Spain has more culture than you can shake a stick at, sure. What about food and drink? It’s not all Paella and Sangria you know – although, of course, those as well!
The thing is: Spanish food varies so much, region by region, and today we’ll look at one in particular, and have a taste of the food and drink around Castilla y León. Best bib and tucker? Let’s go…
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South of Valencia
March 23rd, 2013 by Carol Byrne
The independent traveller likes to have a base somewhere special, and then travel out and around to discover more about the area, the people, the place. A little bit of the cultural anthropologist is in all of us, a thirst for what’s out there. You won’t get it in an all inclusive jail, sorry, hotel, but choose instead to wisely self cater and you’re entering a different world. Where better than a city like Valencia to base yourself and explore further? Come on, pack the pith helmet! Let’s see what lies in wait, just South of Valencia.
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Torrox – it’s a Tale of 3…Pueblos!
March 13th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Torrox is a pueblo – or rather 3 different destinations – not too far from the airport at Málaga. It comprises the coastal resort, a hilly traditional pueblo, and even a bit in between! We stayed there last year for a few days on a bargain break, just to take the edge out of Autumn on our mountain, and grab a little downtime. Mostly, we speed past on the way to the airport, glancing right and left, alternating between the calm sea and the little villages and larger towns as we pass. But a few days there was a great idea, as it happens, so let me take you on a tour of Torrox.
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5 Reasons to Visit the Costa Blanca
March 8th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
The Costa Blanca. Sun, Sea, Sand. You already know the reasons why the Costa Blanca – the White Coast – is such a – literally – hotspot for tourists. But if you had to name just 5 reasons to visit, what would they be? What are your top reasons for booking up the Costa Blanca this year?
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Head for the hills – take a picnic in Spain
February 5th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
The sky is azure blue, the birds are singing, daytime temperatures are climbing and the Almond is in full fluffy blossom. Wait a minute, it’s still only February, right? Right. And this is Spain. Even up here at altitude in the Alpujarras mountains the day’s heat will fool you completely into thinking that you have been transported straight to late Spring.
So, make the most of your self catering holiday, think al fresco, pack a picnic and a blanket, and head for the hills!
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February Festivals – San Cecilio in Granada
January 30th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
You’ve thrown off the blanket of UK Winter and decided on some early sunshine – good for you! Escape the dark days and long nights and head for the Winter sunshine of Southern Spain, where the sunrise and sunset are just incredible this time of year, and the views stunning. Have you recovered from all of the New Year parties and festive fun? Great – let’s indulge in a little more then – head for Granada and help to celebrate a Saint for February – it’s the day of San Cecilio – and Granada is planning a party.
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Top traditional foods of Spain
January 18th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Self catering on a Spanish holiday means that you get to try out all of the great local foods. Traditional Spanish food is known the world over, but how much of it do you know, what have you tasted? Forget impersonal hotels and the ubiquitous buffet – try renting a beautiful Spanish holiday home and rustle up some local flavour instead. What will you try?
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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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Gastrofestival in Madrid
January 8th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Spain is a great destination for many reasons, you can roll them off your tongue as easily as A,B,C.
Sun, of course, Sand, the best beaches in Europe await you, Flamenco and Culture to rival any other destination. But don’t forget the great Gastronomy, a mouth watering reason to visit Spain at any time of the year. Are you finally finished with that Turkey? In need of some new tastes to whet the appetite and tantalize the taste-buds? Of course you are.
Then come to Madrid this month, and take part in Gastrofestival Madrid 2013 – bring your best bib and tucker!
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Festive food in Spain
November 28th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
You’ve booked a Christmas Break in Spain – good choice!
What sort of food can you expect to eat in Spain at Christmas and over the festive season?
What should you order from the menu, and, more importantly, what does it all mean? Sit over there on the corner table and tuck in your napkins, let’s eat!
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A fiesta of crumbs? Not so meagre Migas
November 20th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
You might be forgiven for thinking that Migas is a Spanish holiday destination. It’s not, in fact it’s a traditional dish served here in Spain and eaten with gusto….as a little saucer of tapas, as a full meal, at fiestas, and never more so that the Festival of Migas in the equally traditional pueblo of Torrox, not a million miles from the ever popular Costa del Sol!
Never tried Migas? Pass your plate over then, allow me to introduce you…
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Cinema and Cider – Go to Gijón in Asturias
November 9th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
Asturias - a land of many discoveries, quite different in climate and natural surroundings to the south of Spain. This month you can catch a film festival in its 50th year, or just relax with a glass of locally brewed cider. Cider is a huge export hereabouts, so go on, take a bite of the Asturias Big Apple! Let’s go to Gijón…
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Eye on Alicante – Denia, the best bits
October 29th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
Still on our whistle stop tour of the best bits of places to visit in Alicante, on the super Costa Blanca, the warm eastern coast of Spain where even Winter is a mild affair. Where are we? Just along from Javea, in the north of the province, we find ourselves visiting Denia, where there are lots of attractions, including a castle to visit, a mountain to climb, and even a boat trip! Come to Denia and let’s explore further…
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Sexy Tapas? Fly to Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol
October 25th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
Sexy tapas? What´s all this then?! We all know certain foods are an aphrodisiac, but how about a whole festival dedicated to erotic tapas? Yes, really! Come down to the Costa del Sol and Fuengirola for a month full of foodie heaven, and a mouthful of some surprising tapas!
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Eye on Alicante – Moraira, the best bits
October 25th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
Let´s stay for a while longer in the Alicante region. We have explored Calpe and today it´s time for Moraira, where Spain Holiday have 191 properties for you to make the perfect choice. After all, you´ve worked hard all year for that break in the sun, so now relax- the only difficult part is making the choice!
What does Moraira have to offer the discerning traveller? Well, sunshine, of course! What else? Let´s have a mooch around Moraira…
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Eye on Alicante – Calpe, the best bits
October 23rd, 2012 by Carol Byrne
Alicante has certainly been the favourite haunt of British and Irish holidaymakers for many years…and why not? It has so much to offer the traveller of today. From weekend romantic breaks to full on family holidays – right through to a week or more of fun in the sun – Alicante is amazing. With Spain Holiday offering a cool choice of a whopping 215 places to stay – shouldn’t you be thinking of Calpe for your next break? What does it offer you? Let’s see…
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