The Netherlands is a compact, captivating country where historic charm blends seamlessly with modern innovation. Famous for its picturesque canals, vibrant tulip fields, and iconic windmills, it offers a unique mix of old-world architecture and cutting-edge design. The world-class museums of Amsterdam are well known worldwide. The medieval streets of Utrecht and Haarlem are a…
Benidorm is one of Spain’s most popular resorts, and attracts many tourists from the UK in particular. With many hotels for all budgets and an extremely tourist friendly infrastructure, Benidorm makes for an ideal sun vacation. It is also highly famed for its nightlife, with a vast array of bars and nightclubs all year round.
Palma de Mallorca is a popular beach destination, and as well as sunshine, a vibrant nightlife and many festivals and exhibitions are on offer. The old city is compact and quaint, with narrow streets passing by tall historic buildings. A fine cathedral and royal palace are among the noteworthy landmarks of Palma.
Tenerife is among Spain’s busiest tourist destinations, and is famous for its ruggedly beautiful landscape. A beach resort first and foremost, Tenerife boasts many world class leisure facilities, including high quality shopping venues, golf courses and children’s amusement. A highly developed tourist resort, Tenerife is an excellent destination for family vacationing.
Las Palmas is a modern and cosmopolitan tourist city, full of ambience and culture. The old quarter of the city is a designated World Heritage site, and contains many fine buildings and plazas. Las Palmas is situated by a number of very high quality beaches, and is an excellent location for watersports. The magnificent scenery…
Fuengirola, on the Costa del Sol, is one of Spain’s major tourist resorts, with more than 8km of beaches to choose from. It offers all of the facilities which are to be expected from a top quality tourist resort- sporting facilities, watersports, a vibrant nightlife and a fine array of restaurants and cafes. One of…
Alicante is an ancient and historic city on Spain’s southeast coast. Its fabulous architecture includes the Explanada de Espana, a palm-lined promenade consisting of 6.5 million marble stones. As well as its many museums and exhibits, Alicante boasts numerous festivals, most famously the Bonfires of Saint John, where bonfires are lit all through the city,…
Bilbao is the regional capital of Spain’s Basque region, and has recently gone through a major process of urban renewal, blending modern buildings with the existing examples of classic architecture. Among the latest additions to Bilbao is the world famous Guggenheim museum (pictured). Bilbao also features many other interesting attractions, such as the largest covered…
Valencia is a city with a long and rich heritage, as can be seen in the picturesque buildings which date back to the times of Roman and Arabic occupation. As well as this, many modern masterpieces are to be found here, such as the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences and the Palau de la…
Granada, situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, is one of the most famous cultural and touristic cities in Spain. Thanks to its long occupation by the Moors, it is home to the most complete collection of Moorish architecture in Europe. Most famous is the Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace. Walking the…
Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is a sensory overload in the best possible way. Known for its art and architecture, the city is a seamless blend of Roman history, medieval mystery, and Modernist whimsy. Whether you are a foodie hunting for the perfect tapas, an architecture buff chasing Gaudí, or a beach…
Seville is the cultural and artistic capital of Southern Spain, and has a wonderful variety of architecture, museums and festivals to prove its claim. Not only that, but Seville is also a gastronomic centre, and offers speciality cuisines from its surrounding region, with many seafood specialities. It is also the home of the flamenco dance,…