Costa Brava Day Trip to Begur
The castle-topped town of Begur. Photo courtesy of Albert Torelló via Flickr. Tucked away on a cliff-lined coast, you’ll fine the sweet village of Begur. Castle-topped and cove-filled, its a Catalan...
View ArticleThe Lakeside Village of Banyoles
Banyoles is best known for its lake, which was home to rowing events during the ’92 Summer Olympics. It’s a fact: Costa Brava brims with adorable little villages. So prepare to add yet another to your...
View ArticleGoing to the End of the Earth from the Camino de Santiago
The coastline of “Land’s End” “Land’s End” is considered the edge of the westernmost point of Spain, known since the medieval ages as Finisterre and translated to mean “the end of the earth.” There’s...
View ArticleCoastal Walks in Costa Brava
Rather than driving down to Begur’s Sa Tuna beach, get there on foot by taking one of Costa Brava’s trails. Photo courtesy of Andrea Ciambra via Flickr. Costa Brava lures visitors to its shores for a...
View ArticleMarimurtra Botanical Garden
Marimutra offers up more than just gardens but also spectacular coastal views. Photo courtesy of Esther Westveld via Flickr. Known as the gateway to Costa Brava, Blanes is home to more than just...
View Article3 Reasons to Visit Costa Brava
The Romanesque bridge that crosses into Costa Brava’s Besalú Spain’s got a lot of impressive coastlines, but few actually have it all. Some have loads of sandy beaches and perfect weather, others have...
View ArticleFlamenco in Costa Brava
Though flamenco originates in the Spanish south, you can see some of its most impressive performances while in Costa Brava. When visiting Spain, there’s perhaps no better way to really experience –...
View ArticleTop Foods to Try in Santiago de Compostela
One of Galicia’s most famous dish ingredients is pulpo, or octopus. Here’s the thing about Spain: its gastronomy varies massively across the Iberian Peninsula, ranging from paella in Valencia to...
View ArticleTop Festivals and Celebrations in Costa Brava
When it comes to adorable inland pueblos and coastal coves lined by azure waters, Costa Brava’s got it covered. But beyond just the awesome doing and seeing, perhaps the best way to really get to the...
View ArticleThe Best Beaches in Alicante
From city-side beaches to more remote shores, Alicante probably has just the kind of beach that you’re looking for. You’ve made it to the Mediterranean port city of Alicante, a city known for its rich...
View ArticleMain Street Gibraltar
Main Street Gibraltar is especially known for its shopping opportunities Driving along the southern coast of Spain, you’ll be hard pressed not to notice the giant landmass protruding out of the...
View ArticleGame of Thrones Season Six to Film in Girona
Girona is loved for these colorful riverfront buildings, and now also as a set for Game of Thrones Until recently, Girona’s best been known and loved for its photogenic row of colorful riverfront...
View ArticleDay Trip to Rias Baixas from Santiago de Compostela
Galicia’s Rias Baixas are home to some of the cutest coastal villages in Spain Spain’s northwestern region of Galicia often gets overlooked beyond its destination city of Santiago de Compostela. But...
View ArticleThe Medieval Walled Town of Laguardia
Laguardia sits atop a fragile maze of wine-filled bodegas. Founded in 1164, the small village of Laguardia is more than just another La Rioja village, it’s a wine-, food- and history-lovers paradise....
View ArticleCadiz for Cruise Visitors
If one of your ports of call happens to be Cadiz, then you’re in for a real treat. Not only is it one of the Southern Spain’s most desirable cities to visit, but you can also easily visit some of...
View ArticleWine Tasting in the Rioja Region of Spain
Grapes of La Rioja. Photo courtesy of Robert Mcintosh via Flickr. Spain is famous for its wines, especially for its red wines, and especially for its red wines from La Rioja. Since the 11th century La...
View ArticleCalella de Palafrugell: Costa Brava’s Sweetest Fishing Village
The charming waterfront of Calella de Palafrugell Spain’s Costa Brava is pretty much packed with irresistible destinations, so much so that many of them are packed with tourists and suffer the side...
View Article6 Things You Didn’t Know About Spain
As Spanish as flamenco may seem, it’s not a central part of the culture in many places across the country During your visit to Spain, you probably have visions of practicing your Spanish, eating loads...
View Article7 Adventurous Things to Do in Spain
Whether you wish to see Spain from above water or below, there are loads of adventurous ways to experience the country Sure, you’ve come to Spain to see the big sights such as Madrid’s Royal Palace,...
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