Each year since 2009, the white village of Macharaviaya in the Axarquia area of Malaga Province in Spain, celebrates America’s Independence. For US travelers visiting the area this year, there will also be a celebration in the coastal town of Nerja. Why does Macaraviaya celebrate American Independence and why is the celebration also happening in the beautiful coastal...
Many travelers who have visited Barcelona in the past will recall staying in a cute apartment, either in Barceloneta close to the beach, or in the historic or modernist neighborhoods. Regrettably, by 2028 it will no longer be possible to book a vacation rental as, in an effort to address overtourism, the city plans to ban vacation rentals in Barcelona. However, it...
Riding through beautiful landscapes on horseback has been a great choice for many years. However, equestrian tourism is so much more than that. In recent years tour companies across Spain are developing the type of tourism where you can enjoy visiting regions of great natural beauty and historic value accompanied by one of the noblest animals. Read on to find out...
El Huerto de Juan Ranas is a restaurant and bar in the Albaicín area of Granada in Spain and is in the headlines after a client shared a copy of his bill on X (formerly Twitter). The bill has gone viral after the person who shared it showed how high the prices were. However, the owner noted that they offer “a global experience” which justifies the high prices...
La Playita, Cadiz Province’s inland beach is preparing to open for the summer. This remarkable inland beach is set near the hilltop white village (Pueblo Blanco) of Zahara de la Sierra and will keep its visitors cool for the long summer months. Dubbed La Playita, this forms part of the Arroyomolinos recreational area and opens on Friday, June 14, 2024. Zahara de la...
Spain’s air traffic control service Enaire at Malaga Airport is working with German company Lilium and other local businesses to fly passengers by drone to Marbella. This speedy and convenient service will transport passengers quickly to their destination without being stuck in the summer traffic. Take an eVtol aircraft from Malaga Airport to Marbella Passengers...
Across Spain, travelers can find many beautiful flights of steps including the Escalera Vía Crucis in Vizcaya, which has been a film set for many movies and TV series like Game of Thrones. Meanwhile, the iconic city of Seville in Andalucía is well known for its amazing architecture, its multicultural population and its many quaint winding streets and neighborhoods to...
It isn’t an exaggeration to say that Marbella’s Starlite Catalan Occidente Music Festival has something for everyone. With more than 60 days of concerts including rock, pop, contemporary and alternative music it is certainly for all tastes. Celebrating its 12th anniversary, Starlite will welcome stars like UB40, Take That, Van Morrison, Simple Minds and Tom Jones...
Digital nomads are becoming part of a major movement, with many countries offering digital nomad visas to encourage them to visit. However, two Spanish cities are angry at the remote workers or “telecommutors.” It started with Barcelona and then moved to Valencia, where coffee shops have had enough. In one report relating to digital nomads, a coffee shop...
Spain is currently offering warm sunny weather in the lead up to its summer season. As that summer season begins, Mallorca is getting ready to host a number of local and international artists for its Mallorca Live Festival. Some music artists are performing on the Balearic Island for the first time, including the Pet Shop Boys, Blondie and Underworld. Meanwhile, the...