A few weeks ago I found myself in the strange position of having a rental car in Spain! Like most young expats here, I don’t own a car, but I get by just fine with the great public transportation system or with my friends who have pity on my. Luckily, my best friend who’s living in Switzerland hopped on down to sunny Spain to visit me for a week! For the special occasion, we decided to be grown-ups and rent a car. With all of northern Spain at our …

I have been preparing this post for a long while now, because my intention was to give you a thorough tourist guidebook to Salamanca, but for that I needed to gather a series of information and take photos that had not been taken yet. So hereby I would like to present to you my current residency, one of the cultural capitals of Europe: Salamanca! Salamanca is a vibrant university city, located in the autonomous community of Castilla y León and in …

Located in very center town, flat has an ample patio (18m^2) with amazing view on the bay of Cadaques. Perfect for a couple to enjoy a calm and relaxing vacation. All furniture is at disposal including: WIFI, WASHING MACHINE, DISHWASHER Possible park car CLEANING COST ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE PRICE! NO EXTRA COSTS! No smoken accepted (excepted on the terasse) No pets allowed Very charming and typical flat (38m2) with ample patio (18m2) which offer …

This year I have been lucky enough to find myself living in Logroño, the capital of La Rioja, Spain’s top wine-producing region. I have called many cities in Spain home over the years, but nothing has tugged at my heart like living in La Rioja. I am unashamedly in love with this little city. Situated in beautiful northern Spain, about an hour and a half from the coast and France and about 4 hours north of Madrid, many people skip this little region …

While I adore train travel in Spain , sometimes renting a car is the best way to go. Especially when you have the time and ability to make some stops along the way. When we decided to spend a few days in San Sebastían, we knew the only way to go was by car. Not only would it give us the flexibility to properly explore a tiny piece of the Basque Country (we even crossed over to the French side), but we were also able to stop in one of the most beautiful …

As with many countries nowadays, religion in Spain is a somewhat controversial topic. With a growing mix of multi-culturalism it is clear to see that Spain is moving away from the Roman Catholic base of recent centuries and instead merging into a more secularist society with religion becoming less and less important as years go by; A large contrast to the Reconquista and other various wars that were fought solely in the name of religion. Yet in a …

Catalonia s vibrant capital, Barcelona is a stunning seaside city that flaunts her beauty and sunny lifestyle. Gorgeous scenery, breathtaking architecture, and superb cultural attractions make for an alluring destination. Of course, the balmy Mediterranean climate adds to the charm. Barcelona has an atmospheric medieval quarter, the Barri Gòtic, with an almost magical Old World ambience, but is even more famous for its Modernist architecture. Antoni …

No doubt many of you are planning a summer holiday away in the guaranteed sun, and similarly, a good chunk of you are probably settling on Spain. Wise choice. Not just because it s full of culture, from art to food, and a charm that s incredibly infectious, but because it s absolutely drenched in music festivals. I ve been given the impossible task of trying to pick out just ten. Apologies in advance. So, while I run off and hide, let s begin our …

Why did you want to work in Spain? I had a job, and we went to a congress in Barcelona. That was my first time in Barcelona and I thought this city’s so awesome, I could live and work here. After that I visited Mallorca and Ibiza and I said, “OK, I love Spain.” After that some things changed in my personal life so I decided I needed some adventure — go abroad and live where you don’t know anyone. In order to do that I need a job so let’s first find …

Sports events and activities within easy reach It is also easy to practise sports in Bilbao. The city s bike lane is constantly growing and is already nearly 30 kilometres long. Swimming pools, gyms and golf are other options, without forgetting running or walking round its streets and parks. Sports events are another leisure option for visitors, with high-level football, basketball, cycling, rugby, sailing races, surfing, athletics… And, of course …

It would be impossible to list all the tasty foods from the rich Spanish food culture – but here are at least 10 top Spanish foods you have to try. Spanish food is often recognised as one of the top cuisines in the world, and some traditional Spanish dishes and recipes date hundreds of years. Food has become as integral to Spain as its rich and tumultuous history, with each region of Spain – once a collection of numerous, distinct kingdoms – boasting …

We have put together a hand selected list of the most important things to do and see in San Sebastian. Everything from eating pintxos in the old town to walking by la Concha Beach promenade – if it deals with San Sebastian tourism, we’ve got you covered. The highest concentration of bars in the world. Old Town of San Sebastian Constitution Square in the Old Town The Old Town of San Sebastián is known for having the highest concentration of bars in …

From bustling Barcelona to majestic Madrid and sunny Seville, Spain’s best-known cities are among the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, but the country also boasts a broad array of beautiful cities and towns that most travelers never see. While Spain’s diverse landscapes lend each city its own picturesque ambience, it’s the country’s long history that differentiates one town from another. Cities that had their heyday during the Spanish …

San Fermin The festival of San Fermín, or the Running of the Bulls as it’s more commonly known outside Spain, officially begins at midday on 6th July every year with the ‘Chupinazo’ which takes place on the balcony of the Casa Consistorial in Pamplona. Thousands of people congregate in the square awaiting the mayor’s official announcement that the fiestas have begun, a rocket is launched and the partying begins. History of the Running of the Bulls …

Besides the astonishing architectural heritage and the relaxing natural beauty, what makes the portrait of Spain genuine is the bustling flea market at El Rastro in Madrid, the frenzied nightlife scene of Barrio del Carmen in Valencia, the intrinsic fear of the Pamplona Bull Running, the sheer fun of Buñol’s La Tomatina festival, the week-long joy in La Feria de Sevilla of the flamenco, the pleasure from tapas and wine, the constant fiestas and siestas …