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, 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 are mixed with beautiful sandy beaches. Exactly
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Travel guide to Seville – attractions and accommodation etc
Seville is the largest city in the autonomous region of Andalusia. With its approximately 1.5 million inhabitants and suburbs, Seville is also the fourth largest city in Spain. If Granada has the unique Alhambra palace, and Cordoba its remarkable Mezquita, then Seville has soul – “duende”! This duende is fundamental to the Flamenco dance that permeates the entire
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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 has a kind of ancient calm, especially in the older parts of the city centre, which are embraced by the city walls that 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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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 located on the eastern coast of Spain facing the Mediterranean Sea, just south of Barcelona. Valencia is a vibrant city that is growing 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 Gibraltarin 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 the 8 provinces that make up the region of Andalusia, the “heart of Spain”. Today, Cádiz has a major 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 almost 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 will 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 is it not
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Spain 2014 – numbers, festivals, concerns and topics of conversation
In this article we wanted to take a look at Spain for 2014 by analyzing the numbers and taking a pulse on 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 involving elected officials (including the Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy). If the
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Costa Blanca – Buying a home or going on vacation? A comprehensive guide to the area
What primarily attracts Swedes to holiday 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 is 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 11 January 1959, they were out hunting with their torches and saw a large number of bats flying up from the ground. The following day they returned with
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The typically Spanish – traditions and customs in Spain
Spain has long been a Swede's 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 range, and its excellent skiing opportunities. It's hard for us to understand when we wander around, for example, in exotic and warm Nerja , that everyone has a pair of slalom skis in their house!
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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 Andalusia one of the more exciting areas in Europe to live in for nature lovers. There are two large national parks in Andalusia: The Doñana National Park which spreads across Huelva and
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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 wars 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 blend of 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 alleyways.
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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 language of the country. For those of you who regularly rent a holiday home in Spain or travel here on a charter and are thinking about spending longer in the country, language courses in Spanish can be a good idea to improve your language skills. To manage
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All inclusive trip to Spain with children – food and drinks included in the price
It has become increasingly popular to take a so-called all-inclusive trip to Spain. All-inclusive means that “everything is included”: flights, hotels, transfers to and from the airport, and above all food and drinks at the hotel. It is mainly Mallorca and the Canary Islands that have invested heavily in the concept. So for relatively cheap money you can eat
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Do you want to surf on Costa Del Sol ? Visit Tarifa, one of Spain's best surfing towns
If you would like to try surfing on Costa del Sol in southern Spain, we recommend that you visit the surf town of Tarifa. The town is populated by surfers and windsurfers from all over Europe due to its mild climate and strong winds. There is also plenty to do in Tarifa, which is right next to the southernmost point
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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 kilometres from the sea. The town 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 high-quality olive oils and wines. Velez-Malaga has managed to stay free from