August 31, 2016
La Tomatina is a festival unlike any other. It culminates when – for a couple of crazy hours – the small town of Bunyol (near Valencia) becomes a battleground for the world’s biggest food fight. Tens of thousands of people gleefully hurl ripe tomatoes at each other, every year on the last Wednesday of August, […]
Continue ReadingAugust 24, 2016
Andorra’s snow-capped mountains make it a natural destination for winter sport enthusiasts, but summers are starting to liven up as nature-lovers catch on to the endless activities to enjoy during the warmer months. As an up-and-coming summer destination, Andorra is a perfect escape from the summer crowds and heat found around much of Spain. Tiny […]
Continue ReadingAugust 17, 2016
Food in Spain has always been celebrated for its diverse combinations of high quality ingredients, but recent years have seen Spanish cuisine evolve from traditional to utterly artistic. Dishes become masterpieces to delight the senses, and chefs like Adrià, Ruscalleda, Santamaría, and Roca have placed Spain at the forefront of international haute cuisine. With 185 […]
Continue ReadingAugust 10, 2016
While the whole of the Mediterranean coast is saturated with sun-seekers throughout the summer months, the Cies Islands, just a short 3-mile boat ride from Galicia’s western coast, remain rustically uncrowded. Locals refer to the islands as their Caribbean, and with snow-white sand and crystalline water it’s a believable claim – until you dive in […]
Continue ReadingAugust 3, 2016
In the summer, Spanish towns, gardens and historic locations undergo a transformation. They come to life with the famous tales of Cervantes, Shakespeare, Sophocles… When night falls, these unique settings become stages for classical theater, bringing the magic of these universal stories and characters to audiences under the light of the moon. A perfect stage […]
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