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Madrid • Spain

Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain, best known for its great cultural and artistic heritage, and boasts some of the liveliest nightlife in the world. It is the pumping heart of Spain where the seat of government, and residence of the Spanish monarch, the political centre of Spain. Due to its economic […]

BARCELONA T1 OPEN

After years of construction T1 opens at Barcelona El Prat Airport, but does this mean a more efficient arrival and departure? Arriving in Barcelona El Prat on this occasion found myself in a completely new building on my arrival in September 2008, the atmosphere was large, grey and spacious, sparkling polished surfaces. Gone is the immediate greeting […]

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Barcelona • Spain 2009

Barcelona Catalunya (Spain) featuring Antoni Gaudi buildings including La Sagrada Familia. One of many videos I have of Barcelona, this city is possibly my number one choice if I had to decide where to live, culturally rich and uniquely different than the rest of Europe – I consider it the most imaginative city on the […]

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Sitges • Spain 2009

Sitges in Spain (Catalunya), the beaches and the town, my annual travels to this wonderful liberal town. Just 30-minute train ride from Barcelona gets you to this seaside town with very active ‘gay’ culture. It is lively in the summer and the beaches are welcome to all, this is a great destination that has welcomed all […]

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Sitges • Spain

A sea-side town just outside Barcelona, a perfect retreat of sand, sea and sun. Known for its liberalism and its easy lifestyle, it is not one would expect from a coastal resort town in Spain. I stayed in Sitges on several occasions, a quick city break and beach holiday and was pleasantly surprised, often when […]

Hotel Montecarlo – Seville

Hotel Montecarlo is a restored 18th-century manor house, featuring 2 typical Seville patios. It is set 274 yards from Seville’s Plaza de Armas and a 5-minute walk from the Maestranza Bullring. All air-conditioned rooms at the Hotel Montecarlo feature flat-screen satellite TV and a laptop safe. There are a work desk and a minibar, and […]

Vic • Spain

Called Ausa by the Romans, 69km from Barcelona, Vic is of ancient origin. During the 18th century, the city was the first focus of the rebellion against the centralist policy of king Philip V of Spain. The conflict became the War of the Spanish Succession, which resulted in Catalonia losing its freedom as a nation. This […]

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Barcelona and Sitges 2006

Barcelona and Sitges, Catalunya 2006. Way back when digital cameras only took stills, a montage of clips put together to feature a city and town on the coast of Spain, this was the early years as I was falling love with this destination and making new friends in the process.

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Gran Canaria • Canary Islands • Spain

One of a group of islands belonging to Spain, an island of the Canary Islands located in the Atlantic Ocean about 150 kilometres off the northwestern coast of Africa. Conquered on April 29, 1483, for the Kingdom of Castile, an important step towards the expansion of unified Spain. In 1492, Christopher Columbus anchored in the Port […]

Ronda • Spain

A mountainous region 100km from Malaga, at 750m above sea level, Ronda offers some of the most stunning views and escapes. The Rio Guadalevín runs through the city, dividing it in two and carving out the steep El Tajo canyon upon which the city is perched. Ronda was first settled by the early Celts, but […]

Hostal Jentoft

Hostal Jentoft is just 219 yrd from Seville‘s main bus station, air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. There is a 24-hour reception desk. All rooms at Hostal Jentoft feature tiled flooring and smart décor. Each includes air conditioning, heating and a TV. Hostal Jentoft is just 10 minutes’ walk from the charming Triana neighbourhood, across […]

Spain

Spain is a favourite destination with its perfect climate, history and artistic and creative flair, but its the hospitality and energy of the people that make you want to come back again and again. Spanish life is much more relaxed compared to other developing nations, time for family, friends and life itself is a matter […]

Granada • Spain

Granada is a city situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace, is one of the most famous items of the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian historical legacy that makes Granada a hot spot among cultural tourists in Spain. Initially, the kingdom of Granada linked the commercial routes […]

Confortel Puerta de Triana

Confortel Puerta de Triana is situated 8 minutes’ walk from Seville Cathedral, this stylish hotel offers bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TV and a balcony. Calle Sierpes, Seville’s main shopping street, is 657 yards away. All rooms at the Confortel Puerta de Triana feature modern décor with colourful touches. Rooms are air-conditioned and […]

Malaga • Spain

A port city in Andalusia and the birthplace of Picasso, Malaga is more an entrance to the coastal cities of Andalusia. You can see the entire city in a couple of days, including a variety of activities such as the beach, hiking, architectural sites, art museums and shopping. The best way to discover Malaga is […]

Cadiz • Spain

Cadiz is a small and charming town hosts an annual Carnival, the best in Spain, or so say the locals. I only spent a day or two here but I left Cadiz charmed by its colourful coastal homes. Known as the oldest continually inhabited city in western Europe. In fact, Cadiz is an island separated by […]