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Waving the Royal flag in Spain – a jubilant Jubilee

Carol Byrne — Wed, 30 May 2012 11:31:23 +0000

Wherever you choose to spend the month of June, there´s no getting away from the Big Party. Whether you have a street party at home in Blighty - don´t forget to bring the umbrella! - watch the celebrations on the box, or maybe even fly to Spain for some guaranteed sunshine! Where will you be? Does One [...]

Outdoor living in Spain

vernon — Mon, 28 May 2012 16:20:29 +0000

So you are renting a property in Spain. What kind of outside space do you fancy? A garden, a roof terrace or a nice cool patio? Or is all you want outdoors a big swimming pool? It’s horses for courses when it comes to how and where you want to spend your holiday. But one [...]

The human body exhibition starts in Marbella

John Kramer — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:24:32 +0000

The World famous human body exhibition has started in Marbella. It started on May 19th and runs until August 12th. Controversially using real body parts to show the inner workings of the human body, it is hoped to promote a healthier lifestyle among the attendees. Over 20 million people Worldwide have seen the exhibition. Human body [...]

An excursion from Málaga

Carol Byrne — Mon, 28 May 2012 12:54:48 +0000

Perhaps you´re planning to spend a couple of week this Summer on the famous Costa del Sol? Good choice! A seaside holiday with all the attractions of Spain´s sunny South coast – you´re guaranteed a great time. Have you hired a car too? Then make the most of it by taking an away day or [...]

The Iberian Lynx

John Kramer — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:57:53 +0000

The Iberian Lynx has recently been classified by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as the world’s most endangered feline species. It is set to be the first cat species since the sabre toothed tiger to go extinct (which happened over 10,000 years ago) Saving it is proving to be an authentic race against time. Doñana [...]

Beach life….lounging around on Mallorca

Carol Byrne — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:04:18 +0000

Not too far from my last post on Ibiza, and staying with the Balearic Islands – let´s relax for a while on the magnificent Island of Mallorca. Nothing makes a person yearn for some Spanish sunshine than a glance at a shot of clear warm blue water and soft white sand on a stunning beach…so why [...]

Sunday June 3rd – a special Charity Family Fun Day

John Kramer — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:38:16 +0000

A special Charity Family Fun Day is being organized for Sunday June 3rd to coincide with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration weekend in the UK. Taking place at the Lauro Golf Academy, on the road from Alhaurin el Grande to Alhaurin de la Torre. Charity Family Fun Day The day will include a children’s Sports [...]

Ibiza Rocks – come to the opening party

Carol Byrne — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:25:31 +0000

Or come to several opening parties! The big name clubs on this Balearic Island will all put on opening parties during the month of June – come and join in the fun. Rather relax? Ibiza has that too, with a rustic beauty and sunsets like nowhere else on earth. Family friendly? That too – the Spanish [...]

Organic food markets in Malaga

John Kramer — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:54:07 +0000

Organic food production in Andalucia is experiencing nothing short of a boom. What was considered by many to be a minor/short-term surge in demand for organic produce in Northern Europe is now also being fuelled by an ever increasing local demand for organic produce. Andalucia – Europe’s organic nerve centre Spain is the largest producer of organic food [...]

Summer holidays in Spain are now cheaper than ever

John Kramer — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:08:21 +0000

A recent study by the Post Office Travel Money has confirmed that this year is a great year to travel. Both the Euro crisis and the relative strength of the Pound Sterling are making travelling abroad ever more appealing. The Sterling has strengthened against 80% of the world’s currencies since the beginning of the year. Some [...]

Slimy or delicious – see what´s on the menu in Lleida

Carol Byrne — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:54:00 +0000

Nope. Can´t do it. In over 6 years here in Spain, sampling all kinds of Spanish food, I have run the gauntlet of strange and wonderful food served in a variety of surroundings eating anything from Pigs Feet to Pigs …..well…. parts! But caracoles – snails – I cannot bring myself to eat! I like the [...]

Fun with the kids in Antequera – near Málaga

Carol Byrne — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:38:32 +0000

Last week my daughter went on a field trip with her school to Antequera. The aim of the day was to explore the Karst or Lime formations of the area known as El Torcal – which used to be under the sea. Listening to her rave about her day and viewing the photos she took [...]

Family picnic spot; the river pools in La Resinera, Granada

John Kramer — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:49:52 +0000

With summer fast upon us and temperatures already pushing 30C in southern Spain. People’s minds are naturally turning to beaches, to water and to places to cool off. There are numerous quiet spots in the countryside, next to crystal clear waters, that make a fantastic day out from the coast. Most of these places are [...]

Spanish shorts – Sa Riera

vernon — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:05:46 +0000

A friend remarked at how that when i write about the glory of Spain i can get carried away and write too much. Fair point. I do not set out to writer chapter and verse. It is simply that i allow my enthusiasm to get the better of me. There is so much good to [...]

Best beaches on the Costa del Sol – Playa de la Rijana

John Kramer — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:00:21 +0000

Playa de la Rijana, or Rijana beach is situated in the province of Granada just outside of the village of Castell de Ferro. Some 20 kms east of Motril. The beach has consistently been voted as being one of the best on the Costa del Sol – despite being situated on the Costa Tropical. These minor [...]

An Eastenders Actress, Toledo and the Jewish quarter

Carol Byrne — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:16:09 +0000

Watching the actress June Brown from Eastenders on TV on Monday night – not in her usual Dot- Cotton- fag- in -hand pose, but researching her family on the programme `Who Do You Think You Are?´ which traces the genealogy of famous people and their unknown -sometimes better forgotten! – ancestors. Anyway, turns out her family [...]

Trains and boats and planes

vernon — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:21:03 +0000

How do you like to arrive in Spain? In the traditional fashion, by air? Or by sailing to your destination? Or, perhaps, by train? First impressions are important and I have been very impressed when arriving at certain distinctive locations. There are some grand railway stations in Spain. Marvellous architectural creations to rival railway stations [...]

Zoo de Castellar – a different kind of zoo

John Kramer — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:26:21 +0000

If you are looking for something different and definitely not, your normal, run of the mill zoo or animal refuge – the Zoo de Castellar is well worth a visit. Situated just outside of the village of Castellar de la Frontera, about ten minutes inland from Sotogrande and not far from the Sotogrande International School, [...]

Flaming June in Spain

Carol Byrne — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:16:41 +0000

We always said that years ago – Flaming June…but as I recall there was never anything remotely hot about it! At least not on Northern European shores…this June book a respite from the damp squib of early British `Summer´ weather and come to Spain instead – let´s see what´s on… Book a holiday home or [...]

All at sea in Spain

vernon — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:19:40 +0000

So the sea is the sea. Is that correct? After all, the sea is blue. You can swim in it, sail on it, fly over the top of it. Ideally the waves arrive on a sandy beach in Spain. That would be the Mediterranean then, would it? Well, yes. And no. It depends where you [...]