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The temperature is rising steadily in Southern Spain.  The air is getting a little balmier by the day and Spring is well underway. For most that means an early Spanish holiday, a time for relaxing and recharging, a time to start the Summer with a smile and an early suntan.  May for most of Spain means the start of the fiesta season, so let´s kick off  the party with the floral Festival of the Crosses...

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It has been a long few weeks of thespians patting each other on the back and handing out awards. The BAFTAS, the OSCARS and the GOYAS. And films shot in Spain have been nominated for prizes at all three ceremonies. Especially, of course, the latter. Which is when the great and the good of the Spanish film world get together to praise the work of those who do such a great job. Not just of making movies but, crucially, of promoting the glorious country of Spain via the big screen. 

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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!

Read the entire post » New Year Resolution – Spain….sunshine guaranteed!

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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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!

Read the entire post » Self catering in Spain? Cooking up a storm!

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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  You may have visited the Canary Islands before, probably Tenerife or Gran Canaria. But what about La Gomera, the second smallest of the seven Canary Islands? It also has what the others are famous for, Winter sun in bucket-loads...where else can you sunbathe on Christmas day?! Your Spanish phrasebook will do nicely, but keep a keen ear out for the whistling…

Come on, let’s Go to Gomera…!

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For decades Spain has attracted big names from the world of literature, music, cinema, politics and sport. They have sought sun and seclusion. Success in showbiz or the arts has led many an author, musician, actor or footballer to buy a home in Spain. Many fell in love with the country and never returned to the UK. For others it provides a hideaway. A peaceful setting from which to get inspiration for the next record or book. A pool to sit by where you can read your lines for the next part in a Hollywood blockbuster. When so called ‘A listers’ move to Spain they hope it will go unnoticed by the press and the glossy magazines. But it never does. However, there are many people in the public eye who do manage to live some of the year in Spain and be largely anonymous.

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The Canary Islands are the best choice to reach the heat without travelling to far. Many set course towards the islands during the colder season as it is the perfect choice to reach the sun in less than six hours and by avoiding jetlag. Within the Canary Islands one can find three islands that are less well known and a bit different, the perfect choice for those who want to avoid overcrowded beaches and instead enjoy a more relaxing holiday. These three islands, all situated to the west of Tenerife, offer beautiful scenery, fewer tourists and a more genuine experience.

Read the entire post » The three secret Canary Islands that you did not know existed

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!

Read the entire post » Tongue in cheek – say that again?!

A new ferry service between Huelva and Las Palmas in the Canaries is due to start in March of this year. The crossing will take 28 hours. Tickets are due to go on sale in a few weeks time and are available over the internet. A single one way ticket is to cost 90€ while a VIP cabin is to be around 200€. The service will be running weekly, leaving Huelva every Saturday morning.

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The Canary Islands are one of the most popular destinations in Europe. For those wanting to escape the cold Northern winters, the Canary Islands are a prime destination. Just off the coast of North Africa they are blessed with year round sunshine. Here are three of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Fuerteventura.

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The semi-arid Island of Fuerteventura lies just 52 nautical miles off the coast of Morocco. Situated in the Atlantic, Fuerteventura is the second largest Canary Island, after Tenerife. With a near perfect climate, average monthly temperatures ranging from 17°C in January to 25°C in August and with some of the best beaches to be found, it is not hard to understand why Fuerteventura is quickly gaining in popularity.

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The Canary Islands offer year long hot temperatures and a great beach holiday destination, but there is more to the islands than just that. The different islands offer amazing natural formations that are breathtaking and unusual to any other part of Europe. Visiting the islands of the volcanoes with their lunar landscapes but also lush vegetation is something out of the ordinary and makes it worth a visit to this Spanish region.

Read the entire post » Lunar Landscapes on The Canary Islands

May 22, 2010 is a big day in Lanzarote, the yearly Ironman is being held in which sport enthusiasts from all over the world travel to the island to participate in what they say is the “toughest Ironman challenge”.

Read the entire post » The countdown starts for Ironman Lanzarote