In the 1700s and 1800s this city in eastern Spain had an economic boom that furnished it with some glorious pieces of baroque art and architecture. Monuments like the cathedral and the sculptures of Francisco Salzillo need to be your first ports of call to see the best of Murcia’s culture. You can also step …
Let’s be honest here: The main reason people come to the Costa del Sol in Spain is for the beaches and golf courses. And there’s no doubt that these are better and more plentiful than almost any holiday region in Europe. But for the curious the Málaga Province has a world of choices for days …
California has something to offer everyone. No matter where you are in the state, great beaches are never far away. If beaches are not your thing, skiing in the mountains is always an option. There is fresh produce available year round, and other than the traffic, you are never far away from, well, just about …
Unfair comparisons with neighboring New York state has led New Jersey to be the butt of many jokes. But ignore what you’ve seen on MTV’s Jersey Shore and you’ll find a wealth of romantic destinations and attractions within Frank Sinatra and Meryl Streep’s home state. City lovers will fall for the brash cityscapes of Newark, …
Nerja is a family resort on the far eastern edge of the Costa del Sol. In this rocky and less touristy part of the region skyscrapers are replaced by low-rise apartments and discreet hotels. Yet there’s no lack of things for families to get up to: You can explore natural or man-made landmarks, laze on …
Prepare yourself for hours and hours of wet and wild fun at Florida’s unique Water Parks. There’s a park for everyone, young and young at heart. If you’re looking for pulse pounding, hair raising rides, these parks have it. Just looking to beat the heat or for a fun family outing? These parks have it …
Gijón is a working city right on the Atlantic coast in the northern Spanish region of Asturias. Separated from the rest of Spain by high mountains, this part of the country has a flavour and climate very different to what you’ll find in Mediterranean areas. Attractions in Gijón will inform you about the industrial age …
Vigo is Iberian Spain’s westernmost city, right on the Atlantic Ocean and with lush mountain landscapes all around. The city is a seafood fan’s dream, where oysters hardly travel more than a mile to your plate. Vigo’s location also gives it a microclimate with temperatures up to five degrees warmer than other Galician cities. Even …
For Mediterranean glamour Marbella holds its own with the French Riviera and has all the things you want from a luxury beach destination: There are Michelin-starred restaurants, marinas filled with high-end yachts, golf courses, designer boutiques and a long chain of sandy beaches. Little wonder that celebrities and millionaires have been coming here for decades. …
With one of the world’s great natural harbours and rich mineral mines, Cartagena has been a prized location for millennia. The Carthaginians played a big role in its evolution as an ancient trading hub in the 3rd century BC before it was conquered by the Romans. You can purchase a multi-ticket to get access to …