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, while…
Travel Guide to the Basque Country’s Crown Jewel Located in the lush, green mountains of Northern Spain, Bilbao is a city that has masterfully reinvented itself without losing its historic soul. Once known primarily as a gritty industrial port, this busy city in the Basque Country is now celebrated globally as a hub of art,…
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,…
The Ultimate Madrid Travel Guide This Madrid travel guide aims to help you navigate the vast array of sights and attractions in the city and to give you tips and hints about how to make the best of your visit to the capital of Spain. Located high on the central Iberian plateau, Madrid is Europe’s…
Spain is one of the world’s premier sun holiday destinations, with a vast coastline and is excellently equipped for tourists of all ages.However, it has far more to offer than sun alone – its many historic cities offer a warm and welcoming nightlife, excellent museums and exhibitions, and world famous architecture.From the sun drenched beaches…
France is one of Europe’s top tourist destinations, and rightly so given its thriving arts scene, world famous gastronomy and world-class entertainment and nightlife. We provide information about France for tourists and business travellers.From its architecturally magnificent cities to its exquisite and varied landscape, no world traveller’s itinerary is complete without at least one visit…
Lille is a city with a rich and varied history, having been Flemish, Burgundian and Spanish before finally being incorporated as part of France. The city’s distinctive architecture and rich culture express this complex history. With a fine variety of entertainment venues, museums and fine restaurants, Lille is an exciting and vibrant destination for any…