10 great reasons to visit Santona, Cantabria, Spain
Nestled approximately midway between Santander and Bilbao in the province of Cantabria, the town of Santoña is a fishing…
Top Andalucian harvest festivals this Autumn
In the southern-most Spanish region of Andalucia, local festivals and celebrations seem nearly as abundant as the summer sun….
Short stay: Hotel Juan de la Cosa, Santona, Cantabria, Spain
Hotel Juan de la Cosa is an upscale hotel situated on the unspoiled, mile-long Playa de Berria on the…
Short stay: 4-bedroom apartment, Isla Playa, Cantabria, Spain
Our first stay on our trip to Cantabria in Northern Spain was at a self-catering apartment in the Spanish…
From chaos to calm: how our latest trip nearly didn’t happen
It started with a bang. A very loud bang. And it didn’t take us long to realise what had…
12 classy European destinations that celebrities love
Dramatic shorelines, Mediterranean elegance, iconic walled cities and a quaint Irish town with a friendly dolphin are some of…
The definitive guide for UK drivers travelling in Europe this Summer
We are heading to Spain shortly with our car and a boat trailer, taking the ferry crossing from Portsmouth to…
8 under-the-radar European destinations
Summer is here (sort of) and so begins the pretty predictable exodus to the popular parts of Europe, from…
The 6 best clubs in Barcelona for Summer
Many people come to Barcelona for its nonstop energy, eclectic style and vibrant nightlife. The clubbing scene is Barcelona…
The cheerful chiringuitos of Malaga, Spain
Time generally passes slowly in Andalucia, which is perhaps why so many people flock to the pastoral hills and…
5 Summer music events not to miss on Mallorca
Plastic ponchos or umbrellas may be a wise precaution for anyone attending outdoor music events this summer in parts…
5 vineyard villas ideal for wine lovers
While some enjoy spending their holidays in the quietness of the mountains and others prefer hearing the waves breaking…
Turning Japanese in Malaga, Spain
The culinary scene in Malaga has been on the ascendancy for years already, with more and more Michelin stars…
Secrets of Spain: Tamariu – a tiny, precious jewel on the Costa Brava
They say that the best things in life come in small packages, and certainly when it comes to the…
Take time to relax in Barcelona’s top luxury spas
Barcelona, a city known for its adventure and culture, is slowly becoming a haven for relaxation seekers worldwide. Barcelonas…
New luxury comes to the Mediterranean
Dutch designer Marcel Wanders is the name behind the new IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Portals Nous. Overlooking Majorcas idyllic beaches,…
