The province of Alicante, on the east coast of Spain is located half-way between Valencia and Murcia. The province forms part of the Comunidad Valenciana and Alicante is the second largest city in this region.
The city has undergone important changes in recent years, and what used to be a somewhat neglected port has been transformed into a modern and cosmopolitan city popular with tourist...
The Cantabri had a fearsome reputation. Of all the ancient Iberian tribes, they put up the fiercest resistance to the invading Romans. Nevertheless, the Romans overcame them, humiliated them and marched on. The punch-drunk Cantabria died out dreaming of a rematch. When History flexes its muscles and offers to fight any man in the house it is sornetimes better to don a bow tie and grab a seat in...
Travelling to Madrid can be an unforgettable experience. Madrid is the capital of the country and along with Barcelona is the most important city in Spain. Most tourists from abroad will arrive at Madrid Barajas Airport, which is the most important airport in Spain with all conveniences you can expect from a modern airport, especially in the brand new terminal which is exclusively reserved to...
The city of Malaga is located in the south of Spain on the world famous Costa del Sol. It is a very popular destination because there is much to see and to do in this part of Spain. The summer months are the busiest months for tourist visiting Malaga. During this time of year the weather is what you would expect from a Mediterranean holiday destination, In general summers are hot and winters...
Nowadays it is standard practice for most car hire agencies companies to require a credit card at the time of collecting the vehicle or booking online and many car rental companies will not accept debit cards or cash payments at the moment you sign the rental agreement. The most important reason is that the car hire company cannot process advanced charge approvals against debit cards, another...
Extending from Nerja in the east to Sotogrande in the west, the Costa del Sol now enjoys good road communications between the various main towns along the coast. This enables a couple from Marbella, for example, to visit the Cervantes in Malaga and later savour some traditional tapas in the historical city centre. Or a group from Torremolinos to join the carousing along Fuengirola's promenade....
According to the ministry for tourism Ceuta is a multicultural European city in northern Africa. It is an open city, easy and comfortable. It is accessible to the Costa del Sol, either for a day visit or a longer weekend stay, and it offers a unique mix of culture, gastronomy and tax-free shopping.
A 40-minute journey by fast ferry from Algeciras, Ceuta is, for administrative purposes, part...
Portugal is a relatively small country with a rich culture and proud heritage. Tourists visiting Portugal are usually drawn by the mild climate and beautiful sandy beaches of the country. Portugal is regarded as one of the most rewarding travel destinations in Europe.
The coastline of Portugal stretches some 800km and all along it are some stunning villages and historical cities like Lisbon...
Among the best places to visit in Europe many times we find ourselves quoting the beautiful country of Portugal, a lovely place bordered by the Atlantic Ocean including Madeira and the Azores, islands which are also part of the country. To the south of this country we find Faro, which is the biggest city of the Algarve region. Faro is the administrative centre for the whole of the Algarve.
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Whilst Spain is one of the world's leading destinations in the tourist industry there is more to this country than just beaches and islands. The country is situated on the Iberian peninsula. Spain also encompasses two groups of islands, The Balearic Islands (Islas Baleares), in the Mediterranean, coast and the Canary Islands (Islas Canarias) which lie off the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The...
