Travel guides
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Barcelona – guide to attractions and other tips
Hans Christian Andersen had the following to say about Barcelona back in 1862, and his words are as true today as they were 153 years ago: “We crossed wide streets, with buildings that looked like palaces. On La Rambla the shops were well lit and there was movement and life… I decided not to go to bed, even…
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Alicante travel guide
Alicante, or Alacant in the local dialect, is a famous holiday resort on the Costa Blanca coast in the region of Valencia. The city has a distinctly cosmopolitan and elegant character, which is not found in other cities on the coast. Alicante has nearly 350,000 inhabitants, making it the eighth largest city in Spain. In Alicante there is much to see and much to do…
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Cheap hotels in Spain – good travel agencies on the Internet for cheap accommodation in Spain
It pays to book hotels in Spain online as prices can be as much as 30% cheaper than with a traditional travel agent. However, it is best to book hotels through a well-known online travel agent to ensure that you end up with a good, clean accommodation in Spain that is located…
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Lloret de Mar – accommodation, attractions, bank repossession etc.
Lloret de Mar is a classic holiday resort on the Costa Brava in northern Catalonia, about 70 km from Barcelona. The Spanish name for the coast roughly translates to "wild" in Swedish, and this part of Spain's Mediterranean coast is a hilly history with a fantastic nature where winding mountain areas mix with beautiful sandy beaches. Exactly…
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Guide to Girona in Catalonia - tips on accommodation and flights etc.
Girona is one of the largest cities in Catalonia with around 100,000 inhabitants. The city is very old and there is a kind of ancient calm here, especially in the older parts of the city centre which are embraced by the city walls which date back to the Roman Empire. Nightlife Girona Every city has its own personality and Girona's personality is one of calm…
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Guide to Granada – one of Spain's most fascinating cities
Granada is a city that everyone should visit at least once. The city offers an abundance of history and culture and its character is unique in the world. Nerja may be the favorite of investors and vacationers, but Granada is the great jewel of historians. Granada, which is the capital of the province of the same name, is located in the region of Andalusia, has around…
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Cádiz – travel guide and accommodation tips
The city of Cádiz, located not far from the Strait Gibraltarin the southernmost part of Spain, is considered one of the oldest cities in Western Europe with a history that stretches back nearly 3000 years. It is one of 8 provinces that make up the region of Andalusia, the “heart of Spain”. Today, Cádiz has a strong focus on tourism. It is…
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Attractions in Madrid
Madrid is the capital of Spain and by far the country's largest city. In Europe, only London and Berlin are larger in terms of population. Madrid is a modern city with a strong economy and a wonderful range of entertainment and attractions. Entertainment Madrid Madrid has a superior entertainment scene with something for even the most discerning…
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Guide to Palma city – Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is the capital of the island of the same name and the regional capital of the Balearic Islands. The city, which today has nearly 300,000 inhabitants, is a classic holiday resort that we Swedes, among others, have visited for nearly 60 years. The first charter flight from Sweden to Mallorca actually landed in 1955. Read more about cheap flights to…
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Córdoba – one of Spain's most exciting cities
Our head realtor Anders Larsson is more Spanish than Swedish after 20 years in Spain. He has traveled all over the country and finally settled in Spain's cultural hub Andalusia. One of his absolute favorite destinations of all in the region is the beautiful old city of Córdoba. In this travel guide we go through entertainment, history,…
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Guide to Calpe on the Costa Blanca
The town of Calpe, or Calp in Valencian, is located on the Costa Blanca coastline just north of Alicante. The town is primarily a holiday resort and tourism is clearly the most important industry. Calpe has a permanent population of around 30,000 inhabitants, but in the summer it doubles several times. Entertainment Calpe Calpe has an entertainment scene that is…
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A golf trip to Spain – Costa del Sol is a delight for those who love golf!
Spain is more than its interesting history, culture, exciting food and a safe place in the sun to relax! Spain is also an excellent destination for golf holidays. Spain in general and Costa del Sol in particular offers a variety of golf courses that are in most cases of very high quality. And what is missing…
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Costa Blanca – Buying a home or going on vacation? A comprehensive guide to the area
What primarily attracts Swedes to vacation and/or buy a home on the Costa Blanca is the sun, the sea and the relaxed lifestyle. It also doesn't hurt that it's cheap to get accommodation here, and that food and drink etc. are much cheaper than in Sweden. In addition, more and more Swedish and Norwegian airlines are offering low-cost flights to the capital…
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Cueva de Nerja – magical caves that fascinate
Five young boys in the village Maro, just outside Nerja, on the eastern Costa Del Sol used to enjoy themselves by looking for holes in the ground where they had seen bats hiding. On the evening of January 11, 1959, they were out hunting with their flashlights and saw a large number of bats flying up from the ground. The next day they returned with…
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The typically Spanish – traditions and customs in Spain
Spain has long been the Swedes' favorite country to visit and/or settle in. Admittedly, this has a lot to do with the climate, the sea and the cheap prices. But above all, it is the friendly people and their, somewhat pleasantly odd, traditions that have charmed several generations of Swedes. We therefore thought we would compile a list of some traditions and customs…
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Sierra Nevada in Spain is a forgotten gem among ski resorts
It's strange that here in Sweden we don't have a better idea of Sierra Nevada, the mighty Spanish mountain, and its excellent skiing opportunities. It's hard for us to understand when we wander around, for example, exotic and warm Nerja , that in every house there is a pair of slalom skis! It's…
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Guide to Gibraltar – monkeys, dolphins and steep cliffs
Gibraltar is located on the Iberian Peninsula at the Strait Gibraltar . The area has been in British possession since 1704 after Spain lost the War of the Spanish Succession. Gibraltar's history is full of wars and threats of war as the area is considered to have great strategic importance. Whoever owns Gibraltar also controls the gateway to the Mediterranean. Attractions in Gibraltar A must is of course…
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Tangier - among spy bars, history and endless shopping
The multicultural melting pot of Tangier, located in northwest Africa, just across from Gibraltar on the European mainland, is a captivating mix of different cultures, religions and eras. Here, Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities come together side by side, and the old and the new, the traditional and the Western, walk hand in hand along the worn alleys.…
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Valle de Lecrin – the fantastic “Valley of Happiness” is breathtaking!
At the foot of Sierra Nevada lies an Andalusian paradise that many have passed by – Valle de Lecrin. So do we. However, we are now lyrical about having found the “Valley of Happiness”, where Europe’s tastiest oranges thrive among wild rivers and fertile lands. This is a magical place between the mountains where the unadulterated Andalusia is found and…
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Guide to Velez-Malaga
Velez-Malaga is a historic town on Costa del Sol located 4 kilometers from the sea. The city is the capital of the beautiful region of Axarquia. The Velez River has made the area very fertile. Olives, vines and sugar cane are grown here, among other things. The Velez area is known for its olive oils and wines of very high quality. Velez-Malaga has managed to stay free from…