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...
Baza is the capital of the northern part of the Province of Granada, and festivals take place here that are unique in Spain, such as the famous Cascamorras. Archaeological remains tell us that man has lived here since prehistoric times. The well-known Dama de Baza was found in one of the Iberian burial sites in the area, and the Moorish baths are among the most complete in the country.
Baza...
The Poniente Granadino is crossed from East to West by Andalucia's main artery of communication, the A-92 motorway. This road provides easy access to the whole territory, connecting it rapidly to the cities of Granada, Malaga, Sevilla and Cordoba.
As such, the Poniente Granadino can be said to be strategically privileged. With an area of 2,044 km2, the region contains 16 municipalities:...
In last week's article we outlined a number of tips and tricks on the most common surcharges when you need to rent a car in Spain. Apart from the already mentioned additional charges like airport surcharges, insurances, sales taxes, concession recovery fees, customer facility charges to name but a fee there are other additional charges which may be applicable depending on your travel...
Car hire is a popular means of transport in Spain, not only for frequent travellers or people who have their own vehicle in the garage, but especially for people on holiday in Spain. At many airports in Spain you will find a desk of multinational companies like Avis, Hertz, National or Europcar in the terminal building. But at popular tourist destinations like Malaga, Alicante, Almeria,...
The first and most important advice is that you should never be blinded by a cheap, fabulous day rate for the rental vehicle you're planning to book. Depending on your travel destination a lot off extra charges may apply, like airport surcharges, insurance, sales taxes, licensing fees, local and state taxes, concession recovery fees, customer facility charges, mandatory theft protection, young...
The Poniente Granadino is situated in the centre of Andalusia (Spain). It is located between the city of Granada and the Sierra Nevada on one side and the city of Malaga and the Costa del Sol on the other one. Its strategic situation means that the traveller can visit several major historical centres of Andalusia in single day trips.
Staying in one of the many rural accommodations in the...
Most travellers to Spain are interested in car hire when they're on holiday in Alicante. But what many people may not realize is that you can save quit some money on your car rental on the Costa Blanca if you plan ahead and do your research. Here are some simple tips to save money on your next holiday in Alicante or whenever you need a rent a car.
Shop around. Research for car hire in...
