Benidorm: A Beach Metropolis with Charm

In Britain at least, there is an air of snobbishness surrounding the practice of taking a vacation, it may be something to do with the infamous and undying class structure in this country, or perhaps it’s just that we Brits feel the need feel the need to separate destinations according to prestige in an overcrowded marketplace; whatever the reason, it’s widely accepted that Benidorm on Spain’s Costa Blanca is among the lowest common denominator when it comes to popular holiday destinations.

Hotel La Casa Vieja: inexpensive accommodation close to Oviedo

La Casa Vieja is a charming family hotel in the heart of Asturias and 10 min drive from Oviedo. The house dates from 1940 and has been completely renovated in 2004 by a friendly family of father and daughter. Accommodation is not luxury but charming, clean and neat cozy rooms, friendly staff and lovely green countryside surroundings.

Oviedo, Capital of Paradise

Oviedo, capital of the Principality of Asturias in North Spain, has many attractions, including the old town, the Gothic cathedral and the Campoamor theatre. It also has some of the most recognised samples of Asturian Pre-Romanesque art. 

Enjoy the Toy Hotel in Ibi, Alicante

The Toy Hotel is a 4-stars hotel with 21 spacious rooms distributed in suites, junior suites and double rooms. They're all equipped with mini bar, latest technology in home automation, air conditioning and TV. They are also adapted for disabled guests. The rooms are decorated based on toys, and they can be connected to make it easier families. Maximum room capacity is 2 adults + 2 children.

Jerte Valley, Sakura season comes to Spain

Just two hours from Madrid the Jerte Valley offers crystalline gorges, forests of oaks and chestnuts, traditional architecture and of course the great river Jerte with its crystal waters. The valley is particularly suitable for those who enjoy discovering for themselves the surprises of the landscape: wander through shady trails, wet the body in the water of a gorge…. 

Travel around Spain on YouTube!

Travel around Spain proudly presents his own YouTube channel and his first promotional video.

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Andujar, the oldest pilgrimage in Spain

It has a merciful legend that one night in mid-August, 1227, a bundle of light awakened a shepherd near the hill of Cabezo in the middle of Sierra Morena. From that light broke out the Virgin who asked the shepherd to build a sanctuary at that aside place for the faithful to venerate her. Startled by the apparition shepherd Juan Alonso de Rivas told what happened in Andujar. Three times the Virgin Mary appeared that summer and last healed the shepherd's arm as a proof of his goodness.

Migas ("Crumbs")

Migas are a typical dish to take advantage of leftover bread. They are typical in the centre and south of the Iberian Peninsula, especially in La Mancha, Murcia, Andalusia, Extremadura and Aragon, and also in the Portuguese region of Alentejo. 

Alhambra online shop opens today!

The official Alhambra and Generalife online store opens today at www.alhambratienda.es. At the moment only in Spanish, English is announced to be available soon. The website is ready to handle inquiries and orders worldwide. All items that visitors can found at the Alhambra Library Store are also available on the web through this new tool providing all the information related to the Monument.

Granada, Spain's Muslim Jewel

Granada is the capital of the province of the same name. It is situated at the foot of Sierra Nevada, the highest mountain in the Iberian Peninsula. Located in Andalusia, southern Spain, has one of the biggest cultural heritages in this country. In addition to the world famous Alhambra and the Albaicin neighborhood, both designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Granada has a Renaissance cathedral and many other monuments dot the city in each of its corners. 

20 EUR discount to fly to Spain with Vueling

Save 20 eur flying to Spain with Vueling this springtime. Now if you fly to Spain from any other European country, your tickets have a 20 € discount.

Bullfighting, Spain at its purest!

Bullfights are one of the most typical expressions of Spanish culture. Bullfighting is Spain's oldest spectacle and one of the oldest in the world.

Flamenco Eggs

"Huevos a la Flamenca" (Flamenco Eggs) is one of the most representative dishes of Andalusian cuisine. Its name comes from the colour red of tomato and the white polka-dots the cooked eggs look like.

New section: Transport!

Travel around Spain has a brand new section recently added to teach you how to move when you are in Spain. It includes description and links to all the sites you need to visit to plan your trip, check your travelling times, buy your tickets and more: where to find the best prices for car rental, how to avoid being caught by road traffic cameras, etc.

Hope you find it useful!
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Alhambra (Granada)

The Alhambra is a monumental complex within the city of Granada (Spain) built up over more than six hundred years with both Muslim and Christian influences. It consists on palaces, gardens, balconies, patios, fountains and forest shadow areas. The importance of the Alhambra was recognised in 1984 when it was inscribed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO.

Coming to Sanfermines? Try Bullrunning Trainer!

Bullrunning Trainer has been developed by Kukuxumusu (well-known T-shirt manufacturer) and the Pamplona City Hall. With Bullrunning Trainer you can obtain the necessary information and training to allow you to run the famous Pamplona running of the bulls more confidently. 

Thermometers reach 26ºC in Malaga in mid-January

The more than 26 degrees the thermometers reached in Malaga this weekend made ​​us think that was not January but other time of the year. It was one of the highest temperatures ever recorded in this month and nearly ten degrees higher than normal average this season. 

Churros

Churros are a typical Spanish meal, consisting of dough of flour, water, sugar and salt, which is inserted into a device called “piping bag” that forms cylindrical strips of one finger thick, ready to be fried in olive oil. They are usually eaten as breakfast, dipped in hot chocolate, coffee, or sprinkled with sugar. 

Juzcar, the first Smurf Village in the World

The village of Juzcar (in Malaga province, Spain) became last June 16, 2011 the first Smurf Village in the world. The Smurfs, hunted by the evil Gargamel, have escaped their village to settle in this village of Malaga province. Juzcar was the village chosen to host "Papa Smurf", "Smurfette," "Clumsy," "Grumpy" and the other blue smurfs for the premiere of the film "The Smurfs 3D".

Torrijas

This traditional dessert can be found in Spain with different names and variations. Torrijas are a dessert of great antiquity. Probably the origin of them was the interest in convents to use the leftovers, in this case, the day before bread.