Spain

When discussing Spain’s cuisine, tapas and paella come to mind but while those dishes are great (and I recommend them), Spanish gastronomy is much more diverse. It focuses on letting the ingredients do the work; the preparations use choice quality ingredients and aren’t very complicated. A good example is...

The wonders of the Balearic Islands never cease to amaze. Visitors from around the world come to Mallorca to bask in the sun and swim in the warm Mediterranean waters. Many natural treasures await from one corner of the island to the next. High up in the mountains, cool...

Alicante is sprawled in front of the Mediterranean Sea in Spain’s Costa Blanca, a 124-mile (200 km) stretch of coast known for its white sandy beaches and charming towns. The city has a rich history, having been inhabited for over 7000 years. It was long used as a trading hub by...

You could throw a dart at the map of Spain and not hit a more central location than Madrid. Deep in the interior of the country, the city serves as the capital and governing body but also boasts the best of the country’s museums, stunning architecture and rich cultural...

Tenerife is one of the most popular of the Canary Islands, and is the perfect destination for year round sun. Tenerife has been a popular holiday destination with the Spanish and other Europeans for decades, and as such has a wide range of activities, an extensive range of hotels...

Spain was a major colonial power and its influence remains strong, especially in Central and South American life. Likewise, the Moors occupied these lands for many years and they left their mark. It is a country of 47.5 million, one of the largest in the European Union with Madrid, its...