This year marks the 80th anniversary of the seminal work, “Guernica” by Pablo Picasso –one of the greatest anti-war murals in history. A special exhibition called “Piety and terror in Picasso: the road to Guernica” (4 April - 4 September, 2017) at the Reina Sofía...
Famed for paella, Las Falles festival and its impressive museums and art galleries, Valencia is Spain’s third largest city. Strikingly futuristic buildings of the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias contrast with Art Nouveau architecture and a rich cultural and...
Whether you’re a hardened cynic or a die-hard romantic, it’s hard not to resist the charms of Teruel in Eastern Spain. Known as Spain’s “City of Love”, Teruel is famous for the legend of its ill-fated lovers, which dates back to the C13th. In February, the city of...
The Jerez Horse Fair, (Feria del Caballo) is one of three major traditional festivals held in Andalucia, in Southern Spain. This year’s festival takes place from 13 - 20 May with events kicking off at 10pm on the Saturday evening. For a whole week, the streets of...
While all vacations are intended to make travellers feel good, a trip to – or tour of – Spain’s authentic thermal spas can prove ultimately relaxing and rejuvenating. It’s little wonder the Romans were so partial to them! Hot springs and thermal baths are dotted...
Is your group thinking of visiting Spain in 2017? There are plenty of special events being held that will cater to travelers of all tastes and budgets. Here’s a quick preview of key happenings and dates. Cambados: European Wine Capital 2017 The historical town of...
The chiming of the New Year bells in Spain – be it via the local church bells nearest TV set – heralds a unique, and hilarious tradition. From Madrid to Murcia, Badajoz to Bilbao, Spaniards and visitors the country over hurriedly eat twelve grapes to mark the final...
The Christmas season is a time when sweets become the centerpiece of Spanish gastronomy, and visitors to Spain at this time of year are in for a treat. You may not be likely to get a white Christmas in Spain, but the country’s mild climate is perfect for admiring the...
Madrid is firmly perched at the top of the list of Europe’s “in” destinations - not just as a hotspot for culture-focused travelers but increasingly as an incentive destination for companies. There is literally no way to get bored in the Spanish capital! In the...
No visitor to Alicante will claim that they came to get away from it all – most simply come for some sun! This is Alicante’s most abundant resource, with about 330 sunny days each year. It’s a great complement to this dynamic city, which also boasts a castle, an old...
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