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 …
The sacred Catalan monastery of Montserrat is located on top of a range of craggy mountains some 60km north-west of Barcelona. It is one of Spain’s most important pilgrimage sites where more than two million annual visitors come to visit ‘La Moreneta’. This is a small statue of the Virgin …
Lying 90km north-west of Madrid, Segovia is the epitome of Old Castile. Day trips from Madrid to Segovia can easily be arranged and may include a visit to Ávila on the way from the capital. Although only a small town, Segovia has a remarkable number of outstanding architectural monuments, most …
Toledo was the former capital of medieval Spain until 1560 and to this day remains one of the country’s greatest cities where the Jewish, Moorish and Christian cultures once lived together in relative harmony. The 70km journey from Madrid to Toledo is well served by public transport as well as …
Where is El Escorial? The Royal Palace of El Escorial lies 45km north-west of Madrid and is one of Spain’s most famous sights. Day trips from Madrid to El Escorial are on of the most popular excursions from the capital city. Felipe II ordered the construction of the palace to …
Known as ‘El Puerto’ by the locals, the coastal town of El Puerto de Santa Maria lies a short ferry ride across the Bay of Cádiz from the city of Cádiz. The town was founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BC and has been inhabited by various civilizations …
