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Diving in Spain

Best Scuba Diving Sites in Spain

December 3, 2020 //  by Gerry Kerkhof

With a coastline of 5000km which includes the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts as well as the Balearic and Canary Islands there is no shortage of scuba diving opportunities in Spain. In fact Spain has the largest coastline of the EU yet surprisingly it has only relatively recently joined the list of desirable diving destinations. For …

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Category: Outdoor ActivitiesTag: Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Costa Blanca, Diving

Ski the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Southern Spain

May 12, 2020 //  by Gerry Kerkhof

Sierra Nevada is Europe’s most southerly ski resort which has previously hosted the World Alpine Ski Championships. It is one of Europe’s highest resorts with a surprisingly good snow record considering the generally warm, sunny weather. From the top of the Veleta skiers are treated to a spectacular view across to the Mediterranean Sea and …

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Category: Outdoor ActivitiesTag: Andalucia, Granada, Ski

Best Ski Resorts in the Spanish Pyrenees

May 12, 2020 //  by Gerry Kerkhof

Did you know that after Switzerland, Spain is Europe’s most mountainous country?  Whilst famous mainly for tourism to the sunny costas, few people are aware of the exciting prospects for skiers in Spain. The best Spanish ski resorts are in the Pyrenees which are comparable with the mid-sized Alpine resorts.  Further south, above Granada in …

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Category: Outdoor ActivitiesTag: Pyrenees, Ski

Camino de Santiago

Walking the Camino de Santiago

September 30, 2015 //  by Gerry Kerkhof

The Camino de Santiago, or Way of St James, is a UNESCO World Heritage route which developed in importance as a religious pilgrimage during the Middle Ages. It was during the 10th century that the first pilgrims travelled along what is now known as the Northern Way following the coast of Cantabria. The Reconquest of …

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Category: Outdoor ActivitiesTag: Camino de Santiago

Caminito del Rey

Walking El Caminito del Rey

April 8, 2015 //  by Gerry Kerkhof

For most visitors to the holiday hotspots of Spain’s Costa del Sol the most popular day trips are to the white village of Mijas and Ronda or along the coast for a visit to Gibraltar. Whilst these are well worthwhile excursions, especially for first time tourists, there’s another that I’d highly recommend which you’re unlikely …

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Category: Outdoor ActivitiesTag: Attractions, Costa del Sol, Malaga, Newsletter

Flamingos in Doñana National Park

Birdwatching in Doñana National Park

March 14, 2012 //  by Gerry Kerkhof

The Donana National Park consists of 50,720 hectares of protected land and is one of the largest and most ornithologically important wetlands in Europe. It is situated within the boundaries of three Spanish provinces, Seville, Huelva and Cádiz, in which there are vast wetlands, sand-dunes and forests of stone-pine and cork oaks. Entry into the …

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Category: Outdoor Activities

Spanish Imperial Eagle - Aquila Adalberti

Birdwatching in Tarifa and the Straits of Gibraltar

March 14, 2012 //  by Gerry Kerkhof

Tarifa lies on the southern most tip of Western Europe. It juts out into the water where the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Oceans meet. At this point, only 15km of water separate the continents of Africa and Europe. As a result this is the European crossing point for over 250,000 raptors heading to Europe in …

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Category: Outdoor Activities

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