If you’re on a holiday walking in Spain, then you simply must visit Tarragona and take your time to stroll around this delightful town. It is a locality in Catalonia (about an hour or so heading south from Barcelona); so much so that it’s hard to know where to start. Maybe though, starting at the [...]

Walking in Spain is a fantastic way to see this warm and wonderful country, and there are few places quite as interesting as the city of Valencia – somewhere that you just won’t want to miss if you’re in the general area (it’s on the Mediterranean coast about 3.5 hours heading south from Barcelona). There’s [...]

If you’re planning a trip walking in Spain at the end of August or the beginning of September, you will be traveling in the country at the perfect time of year to enjoy the last of the year’s ‘Grand Tours’ of cycling: the Vuelta a España. The varied and beautiful landscape of the Iberian [...]

If you’re planning a trip walking in Spain and you feel like stretching your legs on some mountain climbs, the Pyrenees are the perfect destination. The mountain range marks the boundary between France and Spain, but the two cultures, as well as those of the local regions, bleed into each other, giving the whole area [...]

Everyone knows that the diverse terrain, wonderful climate and rich cultural landscape that includes art, music, dance and architecture, are the reasons Spain makes a great holiday destination. For the birding enthusiast looking for great locations for bird tours, however, one of the greatest attractions of Spain lies in the vast [...]

There are a few things that come to mind for most people when they think of Majorca, and they usually involve sun, sea, sand and lots of British tourists. However, although Majorca remains a major tourist destination, you may be surprised to learn that there is in fact a very different side to the island, [...]

Palma is a beautiful city to explore, and anyone who goes walking in Majorca should spend at least a day or two here enjoying the sights. The capital of Majorca, and the largest city on the island, this is where you will find the best entertainment and attractions in the whole of [...]

Spain walks make for spectacular sightseeing opportunities, where you can experience the country’s beauty at your own pace. Here are some interesting and beautiful places to visit when on a Spanish walking holiday.
The Tomb of Santa Teresa
The town of Avila is an ideal place to wander when on a Spanish walking holiday. Steeped in a [...]

Never mind kids and caves, there’s something that’s just fascinating for all of us about the prehistoric atmosphere of an underground cavern, and Majorca family holidays are a great opportunity to experience some of the island’s natural and ancient caves and coves.
The Caves of Drach
Well known as being one of the main tourist attractions on Spain’s [...]

When celebrities can go anywhere in the world on holiday, you realise that Majorca family holidays must be special in order to keep them coming back. In fact, Majorca is so well thought of by celebrities that many have second homes on the island so that they can return again and again.
Whilst many celebrities have [...]

So, you’re off to Majorca with the family. Deciding that was the easy part right? With the busy lives we all lead nowadays, sometimes the last thing you have time for is booking your annual holidays. But luckily we live in modern times and there is a solution. Instead of wasting valuable time and energy [...]

Children love animals, whether it’s Fido the dog or the cheeky orangutans at the local safari park. Luckily, Majorca family holidays provide the perfect opportunity for children to get up close and personal to attractions of the furred and feathered variety. So take a walk on the wild side and make sure you include these [...]

If you want to take a city break in Spain, look beyond the obvious choices of Madrid and Barcelona and consider Valencia. The city offers ancient and contemporary wonders to the relatively few visitors who go there, and here are some of the real highlights of Valencia.
Perhaps as a Valencia shuttle driver I may be [...]

The fishing village of Roquetas is known for its carnivals and fiestas, celebrating the fishing traditions of the local town. Whatever time of year you go you’re never far from a fiesta.
As a Roquetas shuttle driver you may think that I’d grow bored of seeing the same sights and sounds every day, but you couldn’t [...]

Learn more about some of the highlights of Almeria, one of the most exciting and fascinating cities on the Andalucian coast.
If you want to enjoy a mixture of city and beach, there are few better choices than Almeria. Located in the heart of Andalucía on the coast, it boasts the hottest and driest climate in [...]

Want to go to a break on the Costa Dorada? Head to Salou, and enjoy the one of the best resorts the coastline has to offer.
As a shuttle driver on the Spanish coast, I’ve driven to pretty much every corner of the Costa Dorada and Costa Del Sol, yet there’s one route that is always [...]

Your baby’s first holiday is a momentous occasion and although taking your child out of his or her comfort zone may first seem a little daunting, Majorca with its child-friendly beaches and baby care facilities is the perfect place to introduce your child to his first foreign holiday.
Spanish Attitudes to Babies
On your Majorca family holidays, [...]

Son Bou villas make the ideal choice of accommodation during your time in Menorca. Son Bou is a fantastic location which offers the visitor many things to see and do. But if you want to see more of Menorca, then there is one excellent way to get around that is cheap and enjoyable: walking.
Menorca seems [...]

The city of Valencia is packed with history and growing all the time. With a contrasting and complementary mix of modern and historical architecture, Valencia – once the cultural capital of the Mediterranean in the fifteenth century – has earned its popularity with modern tourists.
On my regular journeys to and from Valencia airport my head [...]

The stunning island of Majorca has a variety of beautiful landscapes, which of course many visitors want to experience during their stay. Since there is so much to see in Majorca, family holidays which include walking tours allow you to really get up close and personal and see everything that this gorgeous island has to [...]

Although perhaps best known to many for its glorious beaches and lively nightlife, there is of course another side to Majorca. Family holidays are ideal for exploring the culture of this lovely island and a great way for children and adults to experience the differences between here and their home country. Whilst it might be [...]

Whether your Majorca family holidays are on a splurge or on a shoestring, there’s no better place for them than sunny Palma Nova. This popular resort town has plenty to keep everyone entertained; from the Spanish Royal family to the hordes of bargain holidaymakers that regularly flock to its warm sandy beaches. So whether you’re [...]

When you think of Majorca family holidays, chances are you’re imagining long lazy days relaxing in the sun, watching the kids splashing happily in the warm ocean. Of course, that is almost everyone’s idea of a perfect family holiday; but what if, through circumstance or choice, you prefer to take your annual holidays during the [...]

The beautiful Spanish Balearic Island of Majorca has long been a favourite with families on their annual holidays. Not only does the island have a wonderfully temperate, year-round climate, it also has a fantastic infrastructure in place for tourism. Majorca family holidays can be all things to all people: relaxing and rejuvenating or exciting and [...]

The beautiful Spanish Balearics are a firm favourite with holidaymakers from all over the world. Visitors return year after year to experience the wonderful hospitality of the sun-drenched islands of Minorca, Ibiza and Majorca. Family holidays to any of the islands are ideal with a slew of activities, wonderful food and, of course, endless sunshine. [...]

They say you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink. Well, the same might be said of children who have not yet learnt to swim – you can take them to the water but you can’t make them jump in. However, you can guarantee that’s just what they’ll want to [...]

There’s every chance that on your Majorca family holidays, you will have your hands full with excitable children chomping at the bit to have as many adventures as possible. They’ll be raring to go, whether it’s straight down to the beach or into the wild. So, to help you to cope with their energy, why [...]

Many people trying to plan Majorca family holidays in the past, might have been put off the resort of Magaluf due to the number of bars, night clubs and club 18-30 holiday makers frequenting the area. However, over the last two decades, the lager-lout reputation of the resort has dissipated, as the town has been cleaned [...]

If you have a family, even a small one, you’ll know that when holiday time comes around it’s usually time to take a deep breath, dig deep and start brushing up on your ‘just say no’ skills. But planning your annual holiday doesn’t have to be all about giving up your morning latte for three [...]

As part of my job as an airport shuttle driver, I frequently make the journey from Almeria airport to Garrucha, a pretty and traditional Spanish fishing town on the south-eastern coast.
A green and peaceful place less than an hour’s drive from Almeria airport, Garrucha has charming narrow paved streets running between old buildings and churches. [...]