Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Spain”
Introducing Duncan Rhodes (for those that don’t already know him), a new travel thruster series contributor, travel blogger and writer living in Barcelona, specialising in Catalonia and Spain. Eight Questions for Duncan 1. How did you get involved in writing/blogging? As told on a thousand “About Me” pages, (Editor’s note; that’s a lot of writing about yourself) my entry into the world …
It may come as a surprise to those that regularly read this site, or see all the wildlife images I share on social media, that portraiture and street photography excites me more. The issue on many trips with guides and limited time is that the opportunities to capture some candid portraits and to tell the story of a destination through …
The sea stacks known as As Catedrais Beach (Beach of the Cathedrals) or Cathedral Beach off the coast of Galicia, northern Spain stand resolutely, defiantly against the full might of the Atlantic Ocean. The softer rock around them has been worn away by the raw power of the sea, the incessant erosive action of countless waves over dozens of eons. …
There’s a chance those without a degree in smart Alec or geography will have had to google Menorca, surprised to discover there is a third Balearic island. This one however, isn’t just about all night partying and daytime recovery on the beach; it’s an unheralded and timeless cultural gem of the Spanish Mediterranean. Menorca is an island, therefore it’s blessed …
Guide to Menorca Capital city: Maó or Mahon Other principle cities: Ciutadella, Fornells, Cala Galdana-Ferreries Main airport/s: Mahon Principle airline: Several national and budget airlines have regular flights from throughout the UK and rest of Europe, including Easyjet, Thomas Cook, Monarch and even British Airways. Visa requirements: As part of Spain, which is a member of the European Union, visas are not required for EU citizens. Language: Menorquí …
Guest post by Alison Bailey The Northern coast of Spain is rich in history. The geography is ideally suited to seafaring activities, there is ready access to the Bay of Biscay, and Santander has played a major part in shaping European history. Cantabria’s history goes back further than man’s first attempts to tame the sea, much further. The rock found in northern …
Guest post by Alison Bailey Nestled on the Northern coast of Spain, Cantabria is rich in many ways. It has the benefit of a very temperate climate with temperatures typically ranging from 10 to 30 degrees Centigrade, averaging 14 degrees over the year. It also has a degree of rainfall not seen in the south of Spain and this gives …
With all the ski resorts of Europe now closed, and the season in North America winding down, a skiing post may seem irrelevant. However, most keen skiers will already be thinking about the search for fresh tracks, and planning next seasons foray on the pistes. The usual suspects will be considered, Switzerland, France, Italy, or Canada, but how many will consider …
Spain may not spring to mind when thinking of wildernesses, but Vall de Núria, hidden away in the Catalan Pyrénées, provides an unexpected encounter with wild Europe. There are only two ways to reach this sanctuary; by rack railway, or on foot. There aren’t any roads, and the walk up in the depths of winter is an especially daunting prospect. …
Returning to a destination can often be very exciting, and that is how I feel about heading to Pirineu de Girona over the period 3rd – 7th February, 2014. I was last there nearly two years ago, it was an exciting trip organised by the Costa Brava Tourism Board. They are a great team, I departed having made new friends, …