The Barcelona Tourist Tax was first introduced in 2012, with the stated purpose of generating revenue to help mitigate the impacts of mass tourism on the city’s infrastructure, public services and sustainability. The tax is officially known as the “Tourist Stay Tax” (Catalan: Impost sobre les estades en establiments turístics). …
There are some magnificent day trips from Seville which you can arrange by means of public transport or by booking organised tours. The most popular full day excursions from Seville are to Granada where you can visit the Alhambra Palace, to Cordoba to see the Mezquita and to Jerez de …
Southern Spain’s Cádiz province is renowned for its sunny beaches and elegant coastal cities. Yet venture just a short drive inland and you’ll encounter the White Villages of Andalucía which are commonly known as the ‘Pueblos Blancos’. These White Villages offer a magical glimpse of traditional Andalusian life with their …
Best-known as a destination for kitesurfing, the charming town of Tarifa is located on the southern tip of Spain, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. Its strategic location on the Strait of Gibraltar, just 14km away from the Moroccan coast, has played an important role in the history …
The Caminos de Guadalupe are the traditional pilgrimage routes leading to Guadalupe in Extremadura. The route had already been established by the Romans and remained important under Moorish rule. However, it wasn’t until the 14th century that the town of Guadalupe Spain became established as a religious centre after a …
The Monfragüe National Park in Extremadura is a haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. It consists of over 17,000 hectares of land made up of wide-open expanses of both woodland and dry pastures, as well as numerous rocky areas and oak trees. The park is most famous for its …
Located in the Extremadura region of western Spain, the city of Cáceres is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city has been home to many civilizations over the centuries including Celts, Romans, Visigoths and Moors. Its Ciudad Monumental in the historic centre of Cáceres is where you’ll find some impeccably …
The Roman colony of Emerita Augusta (modern-day Mérida) was founded in 25 BC and became the most important city in the Roman province of Lusitania and one of the largest in Hispania. Standing on the Guadiana River, its strategic location allowed it to control important trade routes which contributed to …
The Cave of Altamira in Cantabria contain some of the most well-preserved Paleolithic cave paintings in Europe. Located just outside the town of Santillana del Mar, these caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. The caves were formed naturally by erosion from the Altamira River and were …