Tongue in cheek – say that again?!
So you’ve booked the holiday in Spain. Packed the suncream and the shorts. And the phrasebook…hang on a minute…they do speak Spanish in Spain, right? Well, yes they do of course, Castellano is the...
View ArticleGay Pride Spain
June is Gay and Lesbian Pride month and there are many celebrations being held across the continent, which obviously includes Spain! Spain is a shining example of the Lesbian and Gay rights and is...
View ArticleNaked in the Canaries
The Canary Islands are without a doubt the place to be if you are looking for some winter sunshine. A mere four hour flight from colder Northern climes, over 320 days of sunshine a year, and an...
View ArticleA green fingered Spanish holiday – Córdoba!
The gardens of Spain make for pleasant days discovering the Spanish love of formal gardens, connected to architectural planting, from plants that withstand heat and strong sunshine, to water features...
View ArticleThe Canary Islands: A winter sun destination you can’t beat
If you are swatting up on winter sun destinations this year I can highly recommend the Canary Islands. Lying just off the north-west coast of Morocco, the Canary Islands is an archipelago made up of...
View ArticleSelf catering in Spain? Cooking up a storm!
So, you´ve selected the area you want to visit for a break over Christmas, or perhaps in the New Year – nothing like escaping the British weather – or Irish, if the Dublin floods this week were...
View ArticleClassical Music – listen in style on the Canary Islands
Think January – think cold winds, sleet and snow…No! Think again! Log onto Spain Holiday and browse the selection of properties in the Canary Islands for this coming January. Why? Well, if you enjoy...
View ArticleNew Year Resolution – Spain….sunshine guaranteed!
So the gifts have been unwrapped and the turkey has been decimated – if you look at another leftover turkey sandwich or liqueur chocolate or watch another re run of The Wizard of Oz you´ll scream…. So...
View ArticleFive Spanish beaches in European top ten
Tripadvisor has just published its list of best beaches for 2012. No less than five beaches in Spain made it into the top ten European beaches. More than any other European country. Turkey was well...
View ArticleFood from the Canary Islands
Spanish gastronomy, what images are conjured up for you? Paella, well of course. Sangria, naturally. Chorizo, well, you can´t turn on a T.V. cookery programme without seeing it used in one form or...
View ArticleGran Canaria walking festival
The island of Gran Canaria is getting for its annual 5-day walking festival. The five day celebration takes in some of the island’s most beautiful hikes. It starts on the 15th of September and runs...
View ArticleTop 5 places in Spain to spend Christmas
Where do you like to spend the festive season? Christmas is a time for families, and the idea of a relaxing time spent with loved ones is one to look forward to. But rewind there for a...
View ArticleJanuary in Spain. Part 4 Canary Islands
A little Winter sunshine to warm your bones and some Vitamin D to set you up for the year ahead. What a nice thought, and where better than the Canary Islands, where you can lounge around on the beach...
View ArticleThe 10 Best Nudist Beaches in Spain
Getting away from it all, chilling out, sometimes means leaving all your worries behind. What about leaving your luggage at home too?’ Not all of it, you understand, even that well known Irish airline...
View Article5 Top Honeymoon Locations in Spain
The month of June. It’s the wedding season, in case you hadn’t noticed. Folk are saying ‘I Do’ all over the place, Spain is no exception, every department store window is full of frills and veils,...
View ArticleTasting Spanish Wine Part 4 – Canary Islands
Part four of our wine stagger around Spain. Hope you’re all still with me here, it’s been a long journey. We started in Aragón, then travelled down to Andalucía, and hopped across to the Balearics....
View ArticleTake 5… Most Visited Beaches in Spain
How about a quick series to finish off the month of July, and get you ready for your holiday to Spain this August? If you’re looking for some last minute inspiration, here’s a series of shorts on the 5...
View ArticleTake 5… Most Popular Foods in Spain
Spanish food, it’s one of the reasons you return to sunny Spain, year after year. Not least because it’s fresh, usually locally sourced, and so delicious, but because it’s such great value too. Let’s...
View ArticleStormy Weather? Try the Blue Skies of Spain!
Whew, are you still there? The storms that battered Britain last night and this morning are certainly depressing. As befits the day , it’s the feast day of St Jude too, the patron saint of lost causes....
View ArticleA Warm Holiday Place to Retire to in Winter
The clocks went back last weekend, tomorrow is November, and the nights are getting a little chilly. You’re just about to click the thermostat up a notch or two, and your eye catches the...
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