Standing at 3,718 metres (12,198 feet) above sea level, Mount Teide is not only Spain’s highest peak but also the third tallest volcano in the world when measured from its base on the ocean floor. Day Trips to Mount Teide offer an unforgettable journey from sea level to summit, showcasing …
Tenerife is the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands which offers a diverse range of activities for visitors. From volcanic landscapes to golden beaches and cultural experiences there are many things to do in Tenerife for all ages. Visit Teide National Park Located in the centre of Tenerife, Teide National Park …
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). …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Deciding on my Top 10 NATURAL Attractions in Spain proved even more complicated than creating the previous list of Top Historical Attractions in Spain. Whilst I’ve visited just about everywhere of historical note I still haven’t seen all the country’s natural beauty spots. You might be surprised to hear that Spain …
Having spent so many years travelling around Spain it’s very common for me to be asked where my favourite place is. This is always a question I find impossible to answer. The first place I lived in Spain was on the island of Mallorca which I still try to visit as …
The Mezquita of Cordoba is the world’s third largest Mosque and along with Granada’s Alhambra Palace is the finest example of Islamic Art in the Western world. It dates back to 785 when Abd ar-Rahhman I founded the Mezquita on the site of an ancient Visigothic church which had previously …