Guides to Spain's cities, areas and lifestyle
In this category we archive our Spanish travel guides and other guides related to Spain.
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Lloret de Mar - accommodation, attractions, banking facilities 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 can be roughly translated as the Swedish "wild" and this part of Spain's coast towards the Mediterranean is a hilly story with a fantastic nature where winding mountain areas are mixed with beautiful sandy beaches. Just…
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Travel guide to Seville - sights and accommodation etc
Seville is the largest city in the autonomous region of Andalusia. With its approximately 1.5 million inhabitants with suburbs, Seville is also the fourth largest city in Spain. If Granada has the outstanding Alhambra Palace, and Cordoba its remarkable Mezquita, Seville has soul – “duende”! This duend is fundamental in the Flamenco dance that permeates the whole…
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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 its approximately 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 center which are embraced by the city walls that date back to the Roman Empire. Entertainment 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 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 about…
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Guide to attractions and other things worth knowing about Valencia
Valencia is Spain's third largest city and the capital of the region of the same name. A quick look at the map shows that Valencia is on Spain's eastern coast towards the Mediterranean Sea, just south of Barcelona. Valencia is a vibrant metropolis that grows every year and the city is truly buzzing with life. For example, it is said that Valencia has…
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Cádiz - travel guide and accommodation tips
The city of Cádiz, located not far from the Strait of Gibraltar in the southernmost part of Spain, is considered one of the oldest cities in Western Europe with a history that stretches back almost 3000 years. It is one of 8 provinces that make up the region of Andalusia, "the heart of Spain". Today, Cádiz has a great focus on tourism. It is…
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Sights in Madrid
Madrid is Spain's capital 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 close to 300,000 inhabitants, is a classic holiday resort that, among other things, we Swedes have been visiting for close to 60 years. The first charter flight from Sweden to Mallorca actually landed already in 1955. Read more about cheap flights to…
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Córdoba – one of Spain's most exciting cities
Our main broker Anders Larsson is, after 20 years in Spain, more Spanish than Swedish. He has traveled all over the country and finally rooted himself 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 city of Calpe, or Calp in Valencian, is located on the Costa Blanca coastline just north of Alicante. The city is above all a holiday resort and tourism is clearly the most significant industry. Calpe has a permanent population of around 30,000 inhabitants, but in summer it doubles several times over. Entertainment Calpe Calpe has an entertainment scene that is…
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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 the Costa del Sol in particular offer a variety of golf courses which in the vast majority of cases are of very high quality. And missing…
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Spain 2014 - numbers, festivals, worries and talking points
In this article, we thought we'd take a look at Spain ahead of 2014 by analyzing the numbers and taking the pulse of the biggest events of the year. The conservative government (People's Party, PP) is quite frayed at the edges after three long years of austerity and a series of scandals affecting the elected officials (including the Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy). About it…
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Costa Blanca - Buying a home or going on holiday? Great guide to the area
What mainly 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 offer low-cost flights to the capital...
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Cueva de Nerja – magical caves that fascinate
Five young boys in the village of Maro, just next to Nerja, on the east coast of Sol, used to amuse themselves by looking for holes in the ground where they saw bats hiding. On the evening of January 11, 1959, they were 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 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 of compiling 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 grasp of the Sierra Nevada, the mighty Spanish mountain, and its excellent skiing opportunities. It is difficult for us to understand when we wander around in, for example, exotic and warm Nerja that every man's house has a pair of slalom skis! The…
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Spectacular wildlife and nature in Andalusia's national parks
Andalusia has a unique flora due to the varied geographical conditions of the landscape. In this landscape, wild animals and birds thrive, making Andalucia one of the more exciting areas in Europe to live in for nature lovers. There are two large national parks in Andalucia: The Doñana National Park which spreads out in Huelva and…
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Guide to Gibraltar - monkeys, dolphins and steep cliffs
Gibraltar is located on the Iberian Peninsula at the Strait of 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 be of great strategic importance. Whoever owns Gibraltar also controls the gateway to the Mediterranean. Sights 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 opposite Gibraltar on the European mainland, is a fascinating 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 go hand in hand along the well-worn alleys.…
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Study Spanish in Spain - a language trip is the best way to learn
If you spend a lot of time in a country, it is always an advantage to be able to communicate in the country's language. For those of you who regularly rent a holiday home in Spain or travel here on charter and are thinking of spending a longer time in the country, language courses in Spanish can be a good idea to improve your language skills. To handle…
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All inclusive trip to Spain with children - food and drink included in the hotel price
It has become increasingly popular to make a so-called all-inclusive trip to Spain. All inclusive means that "everything is included": flight, hotel, transfer to and from the airport, and above all food and drink at the hotel. It is mainly Mallorca and the Canary Islands that invested heavily in the concept. So for a relatively cheap price, you can eat…
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Do you want to surf on the Solkusten? Visit Tarifa, one of Spain's best surfing towns
If you would like to try surfing on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain, we recommend that you visit the surfing town of Tarifa. The city is populated by surfers and windsurfers from all over Europe due to its mild climate and strong winds. There is also plenty of other things to do in Tarifa, which is right next to the southernmost point…
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Valle de Lecrin – the fantastic “Valley of Happiness” enchants!
At the foot of the Sierra Nevada lies an Andalusian paradise that has passed many by - Valle de Lecrin. So also us. However, we are now lyrical about having found the "Valley of Happiness", where Europe's tastiest oranges flourish 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 in the Costa del Sol located 4 kilometers from the sea. The city is the capital of the beautiful region of Axarquia. The river Velez has made the area very fertile. Among other things, olives, vines and sugar cane are grown here. The Velez area is known for very high quality olive oils and wine. Velez-Malaga has managed to stay exempt…