Exploring the city of Salamanca

Salamanca is a historic city in the inland region of Castille & León. It’s famous for its prestigious University and attracts many international students. As such the city has a lively mix of bars, restaurants… View Post

Why Spain is great for winter sun

Escaping to sunnier climates during winter is a great way to beat the winter blues. If you are thinking of booking a winter sun break between October to February, I would recommend that you consider… View Post

A weekend in Malaga

I spent some time exploring the city of Malaga recently and enjoyed it so much that I regretted not spending time there sooner. I have taken trains and planes into Malaga many times but I… View Post

Traveling by car in Spain

Traveling by car is such a fantastic way to explore Spain. Driving conditions are very good and each major city and beach hub is well connected. This makes a self-drive holiday in Spain a very… View Post

A great family holiday in Mojácar

Mojácar is on the Spanish coastline known as the Costa de Almeria in Andalucia. It’s not a famous holiday resort but I think it’s one of the best beach locations in Spain for a quiet… View Post

How to save money when visiting Spain

Spain is a very reasonably priced country to visit and travel in. You’ll find a wide selection of hotels to choose from and very cheap food and drinks. It’s also really well connected so there… View Post

A guide to eating pinchos and tapas in Spain

Eating local food is a big part of traveling and visiting new countries. There are many delicious Spanish dishes to try when you visit Spain. Rather than seeking out the paella and sangria why not… View Post

Where to go swimming in Madrid

It sure gets hot during summer in Madrid. Without doubt one of the drawbacks of visiting Madrid at this time of year is the lack of beach time. There are plenty of parks, shady plazas… View Post

Nerja, the jewel of the Costa del Sol

If you haven’t visited the Costa del Sol before, it’s the long stretch of coastline in Southern Spain. Famous for its sandy beaches and selection of holiday resorts. The area attracts beach lovers who want… View Post

A weekend in Valencia

Valencia is one of my favourite cities in Spain but it’s not often featured high on the must visit lists. You could say it sits in the shadow of Barcelona, Madrid and Seville. I prefer… View Post