The city of Cádiz on Spain’s Costa de la Luz is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe. Founded by the Phoenicians around 1100 BC, the city has a rich history marked by its strategic military and commercial location on the Atlantic Ocean. Over the centuries, Cádiz …
The Prado Museum in Madrid was one of the world’s first public art galleries when it was established in 1819. As the size and variety of its collection grew, it soon became recognised as one of the world’s greatest art museums and one of the city’s top tourist attractions. Today …
There are some remarkable day trips from Madrid which allow visitors to the capital to learn about the country’s historical legacy which defines modern-day Spain. From the medieval masterpiece of Toledo to the legends of Segovia, each destination offers a unique glimpse into the country’s past. Ávila’s fortress walls and …
Seville is the capital of ‘tapas’, those tasty little appetizers that Spaniards eat with their drink before heading off to dinner. Rather than going to a restaurant you can tour the tapas bars of Seville. There’s no end of dishes to try and no end of bars to try them …
The origins of flamenco music and dance can be traced back to Andalucía where it was performed by Romani people in the 18th century. As the art form gained popularity flamenco venues were established in Madrid and many top artists started to perform in these tablaos. By the late 19th …
With a population of over 400,000 the cosmopolitan city of Palma de Mallorca is largest in the Balearic Islands. It is home to one of Spain’s most beautiful Gothic Cathedrals, a Royal Palace and a circular castle overlooking the Mediterranean. The city is located close to some lovely beaches, is …
Having just flown into Madrid Airport’s Terminal 4 from Bangkok via Doha I realised that I wasn’t as knowledgeable about the terminals and transportation options as I used to be. So I’ve completely revised this page and provided all the information you’ll need to make your way through Madrid-Barajas Airport. …
Tucked away between the coastal hills to the south-west of Barcelona is the Penedès wine making region which is one of Europe’s oldest wine-producing regions. The Catalan Wine Cultures Museum in Vilafranca del Penedès exhibits evidence of vines being cultivated in the region as far back as the 6th century …
Spanish surrealist painter, Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dali y Domenech made a dramatic impact on the world with his often bizarre, always striking and beautiful artistic images. Art enthusiasts visiting Spain can easily travel from Barcelona to the Dalí Museum by public transport or on organised tours Perhaps best known …
