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    13 January 2009
    Weather is 'top attraction for expats'

    A recent survey has revealed that the majority of expatriates moving to the continent are most likely to go for the weather, according to Alliance & Leicester.

     


    18 November 2008
    Satnavs should be 'used sensibly' when abroad

    The Institute of Advanced Motorists has told drivers hoping to take a spin on the continent that they need to use their satnav systems sensibly...


    6 November 2008
    Most people 'planning overseas Xmas break'

    Overseas Christmas breaks are at the top of winter travel plans for 60 per cent of Britons, it has emerged...


    5 November 2008
    Andorra will 'put a smile on your face'

    The landlocked principality of Andorra in the south of France is a great destination for people looking for a winter sports adventure, it has been stated...


    17 October 2008
    Barcelona could be 'must for music fans'

    A trip to Barcelona may be the perfect musical endeavour in the last two months of this year, when the Catalonian city hosts the International Jazz Festival...


    9 October 2008
    Spanish holidays 'popular with sun-seekers'

    Sun-seeking Brits fed up of the dismal weather in the UK are opting for Spanish adventures, one expert has revealed...


    28 August 2008
    Spanish sporting event to attract tourists

    Holidaymakers looking for an authentic Spanish experience this summer may want to witness an event which dates back to the 1930s...


    28 August 2008
    Spain is a good place to hire a car, survey says

    Spain has been highlighted as a good place for holidaymakers to hire a car in by a new piece of research...


    27 August 2008
    Spain to become a winter holiday hotspot

    Spain is set to become a winter holiday hotspot if tourism bosses in the nation get their way...


    15 August 2008
    Cheeky Girls soak up the sun in Spain

    Romanian pop stars the Cheeky Girls are taking a relaxing break in Spain this summer, it has been revealed...

     


    14 August 2008
    Spain celebrates amateur dramatics in Girona

    Holidaymakers visiting Spain will be able to enjoy a five-day display of amateur dramatics this month...


    11 August 2008
    Holidaymakers to celebrate in style in Alicante

    Holidaymakers will be taking part in a traditional Spanish celebration in Alicante next year...


    4 August 2008
    It is "easy and cheap to go abroad"

    Going abroad this year has been described as "easy and cheap", by one industry expert...


    30 July 2008
    Performing arts festival tempts holidaymakers to Madrid

    A performing arts festival will be tempting holidaymakers looking for some authentic Spanish fun to Madrid this summer...


    30 July 2008
    Performing arts festival tempts holidaymakers to Madrid

    A performing arts festival will be tempting holidaymakers looking for some authentic Spanish fun to Madrid this summer...


    18 July 2008
    Food fight festival set to take place in Bunol

    Food fight festival set to take place in Bunol An enormous and historical tomato fight is to take place in the Spanish town of Bunol this August....


    16 July 2008
    'Bad weather is boosting' Spanish holidays

    Bad weather in the UK is encouraging holidaymakers to take trips abroad to sun-soaked locations such as Spain, one expert has said this week...


    14 July 2008
    Holidaymakers advised how to perfect Spanish holidays

    Holidaymakers taking a break in Spain this year have been advised how to perfect their time abroad...


    10 July 2008
    Spain to have 15.5m visitors this year

    Despite growing competition from other nations, Spain is set to receive 15.5 million foreign visitors this year...


    8 July 2008
    Ferry trip to Bilbao is 'ideal green' holiday

    Taking the ferry from Portsmouth to the Spanish destination of Bilbao is the "ideal green" holiday, one expert has said this week...


    2 July 2008
    Join Bilbao's celebration of the Virgin of Begona

    Holidaymakers are being invited to join in Bilbao's celebration of the Virgin of Begona later this year....


    2 July 2008
    Bargain hunters head for Spain

    Holidaymakers looking for a bargain break this summer may want to opt for Spain, where prices start at £127 for a holiday in the Costa del Sol, online travel experts, Holidays-direct.co.uk, have said...


    1 July 2008
    Spain still 'popular place for Brits to buy 2nd home'

    Spain is still the most popular nation for Brits to buy a holiday home in, one industry expert has said this week...


    30 June 2008
    Spanish holiday market is doing "extremely well"

    Spanish holidays are still performing "extremely well" despite some analysts' predictions that this market could suffer as a result of the credit crunch...


    25 June 2008
    Take the ferry to Bilbao for a fiesta with a difference

    Each August, ferry-port Bilbao is home to one of Spain's most famous fiestas...


    19 June 2008
    Witness the unique sword dance of Obejo

    The Spanish village of Obejo is a small place with almost 1,800 residents...


    19 June 2008
    The Haro wine battle

    In late June each year, the locals of Haro in the La Rioja province of northern Spain indulge in a wine battle...


    19 June 2008
    Watch the spectacle of balloons

    Igualada, a town in Catalonia, will play host to a festival of hot air balloons from around the world in early July...


    18 June 2008
    Learn about Basque history in Bilbao

    Bilbao, a major Spanish ferry destination, is home to a museum which has been called "a buried treasure" by a reviewer on tripadvisor.com...


    18 June 2008
    Enjoy a mix of Spanish life on Barcelona's Las Ramblas

    Las Ramblas is the 1.2 kilometre-long main shopping street in Barcelona connecting the Placa Catalunya with the city's port...


    5 June 2008
    France and Spain 'top food destinations'

    France and Spain have been named among the top destinations for people that enjoy their food...


    28 May 2008
    Spain offers "escape" from the UK

    Spain provides visitors and expatriates with "the quintessential example of how life used to be in the UK, but with nice weather", according to a property owner...


    23 May 2008
    Indiana Jones prefers Spain

    Across the UK, cinema-goers waiting for Indiana Jones are to be shown a 20-second film promoting the benefits of a holiday in the Costa Blanca...


    20 May 2008
    Festivals 'give a taste of Catalonian folklore'

    Catalonian festivals "offer spectacular demonstrations of traditional folklore," it has been claimed...


    29 April 2008
    Celebrate the summer solstice in Alicante

    At the summer solstice in June Alicante plays host to the Hogueras de San Juan fiestas...


    29 April 2008
    Indulge a love of guitars in Cordoba

    In July Cordoba becomes the guitar capital of Spain as host of the local guitar festival...


    29 April 2008
    Visit Ronda for the oldest bull ring in Spain

    Ronda, in Malaga in Spain, has managed to retain its old-style charm despite being Andalucia's fastest-growing town, according to Andalucia.com...


    29 April 2008
    Get juicy at La Tomatina

    La Tomatina is a huge tomato fight that happens annually in the town of Bunol near Valencia on the last Wednesday in August...


    22 April 2008
    Experience Spain's Moorish history in Seville

    People holidaying in Spain could take the opportunity to view "one of the jewels of world architecture" - the Giralda Tower in Seville...


    22 April 2008
    Get into the festival spirit in Spain

    The Fiesta de San Fermin is an annual festival which takes place in the Spanish city of Pamplona.


    17 April 2008
    Visit the home town of world-famous architect Antoni Gaudi

    Barcelona is well known for its impressive architecture, much of it coming courtesy of ground-breaking architect Antoni Gaudi...


    15 April 2008
    Visit the home of the most passionate dances in the world

    It has been claimed that Seville is the birthplace of Spanish flamenco dancing and it is certainly one of the best places to see the traditional dancers perform...


    7 April 2008
    Catalonia home to one of top ten beaches in the world

    Beaches in Catalonia are among the best in the world, according to a list of the world's top ten beaches, published by the Times...


    3 April 2008
    Spain can offer a family-focussed lifestyle

    Families moving to Spain often do so because of the increased focus on the family in the country, according to a leading property website...


    1 April 2008
    Granada offers a unique mixture of Europe and Arabia

    Granada's complex history and the Alhambra offer an "iconic spectacle", according to the Times...


    27 March 2008
    Spain continues to draw visitors and investors

    Spain is continuing to draw British tourists and investors as it has for many years, one expert has indicated...


    18 March 2008
    Bilbao one of the most popular destinations

    The Spanish city of Bilbao is "well worth a short break holiday", according to Travelbite.co.uk...


    14 March 2008
    Santiago Cathedral

    A trip to Bilbao would not be complete without a visit to Santiago Cathedral...


    13 March 2008
    Hotels are cheaper on the continent

    Hotel rooms in France and Spain are cheaper than in the UK, according to new research....


    12 March 2008
    Strongman competition in Bilbao

    One of the highlights of Bilbao's premier festival is set to take place in August.


    11 March 2008
    Brits look to Spain for usability

    Holidaymakers do not buy property in Spain solely for financial gain...


    11 March 2008
    Spanish coast easier to access

    Britons taking a ferry to Spain will be able to take advantage of a new high-speed rail connection between two of its most popular cities...


    10 March 2008
    Bilbao an international hotspot

    The Spanish city of Bilbao is an "international hotspot" for tourists seeking an alternative city break destination, one expert has said...


    7 March 2008
    Bilbao opera season

    Britons taking a cross-channel ferry to Bilbao this summer will be able to take in the city's famed Opera Season....


    5 March 2008
    Surreal exhibition moves to Guggenheim Bilbao

    The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao has been named as the third and final stop for the critically-acclaimed Surreal Things exhibition...


    29 February 2008
    Spain to stage dance music festival

    Spain has been revealed as one of the 13 locations chosen to host this year's Creamfields series of dance music festivals...


    21 February 2008
    Barcelona top city break choice

    Barcelona is the destination of choice for Britons looking for a city break in Europe, new research has revealed...


    20 February 2008
    France and Spain top destinations for Brits

    France and Spain remain two of the most popular destinations for British property investors...


    19 February 2008
    On the Verges of a Spanish Easter

    The Catalonian town of Verges in Spain is a fine place to spend Easter with its vibrant celebration of the Holy Week...


    18 February 2008
    Valencia in flames

    Britons heading to Spain on a cross-channel ferry next month could experience one of the city's most spectacular festivals...


    7 February 2008
    Britons choose Spain for a lifestyle change

    Britons who choose to retire in Spain do so for a change in lifestyle pace, NatWest has said...


    4 February 2008
    Spanish property market full of really good investments

    Spain still offers plenty of opportunities for Britons looking to invest in overseas property, one expert has said...


    23 January 2008
    Spanish holidays 'have health benefits'

    Heading on holiday to Spain could improve the health of Britons, according to new research...


    22 January 2008
    Madrid prepares for Carnival

    The Spanish city of Madrid is making final preparations for the upcoming carnival...


    21 January 2008
    Britons embrace holiday traditions

    Britons are cherishing tradition and taking an increasing number of trips abroad to coincide with national holidays...


    17 January 2008
    Spanish property 'risk free'

    Britons looking for a holiday home or a place in the sun can purchase properties in Spain with little risk, one expert has said...


    16 January 2008
    Wine tourism latest trend in Spain

    Spanish holiday-goers are increasingly being attracted to vineyard tours and wine-tastings, it has been claimed...


    15 January 2008
    City breaks boost Spain's visitor numbers

    The popularity of short breaks has led to an increase in the number of people visiting Spain...


    14 January 2008
    Spanish highlights revealed

    Holidaymakers heading to Spain this summer have been recommended a number of top events to make sure they have the best possible time on their break...


    10 January 2008
    Anne Frank musical planned for Spain

    The diary of Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl caught in the racial undercurrents of World War II, is to be retold as a musical in Spain...


    13 December 2007
    Spain to welcome flamenco fanatics

    One of the world's most important flamenco festivals will be taking place in Spain during February and March.


    11 December 2007
    Three Kings to visit Alicante

    Children taking a holiday to Spain in the New Year may be lucky enough to see the three wise men in action...


    7 December 2007
    Spain popular with British buyers

    Brits buying homes abroad will be flocking to Spain, according to Property Frontiers...


    6 December 2007
    Property in Spain 'a bargain at present'

    Property is Spain is becoming increasingly affordable at present due to a large number of repossessions, according to propertyinspain.net...


    5 December 2007
    Madrid for the weekend

    Madrid is a great destination for a weekend away and has retained much that is Spanish throughout its years as a top getaway...


    3 December 2007
    Flex your muscles in Spain

    The annual festival of La Carreta in Spain, which takes place on December 30th, is as strenuous as it is fun and exciting...


    28 November 2007
    Costa Blanca and Costa Almeria property gaining popularity

    The Costa Blanca and the Costa Almeria present much better value property than the Costa del Sol, according to foreign property experts Atlas International...


    22 November 2007
    Global tourism brings benefits for Spain

    Global tourism numbers have been on the increase during 2007 and are expected to reach a record high by the year end, according to figures from the World Tourism Organisation (WTO)...


    22 November 2007
    Travelodge expands to Spain

    The famous hotel chain Travelodge has announced plans to open 100 hotels in Spain...


    20 November 2007
    Theatrical Wednesdays at Castello a Escena

    The Castello a Escena Theatre Festival opened last week, bringing amateur theatre to the masses in Valencia...


    19 November 2007
    Get set for New Year at Fuente Carreteros

    Spain's Fuente Carreteros region helps holidaymakers build the buzz in the run-up to New Year with its la fiesta de los locos, or the fiesta of the mad...


    19 November 2007
    Costa Blanca tops beach chart

    Costa Blanca in Spain has been voted the best beach holiday of 2007 at the British Travel Awards (BTAs) this year...


    15 November 2007
    Spanish property interest continues through winter

    House purchases on mainland Spain decrease by as much as half over Christmas, according to property-abroad.com...


    7 November 2007
    Prado museum reopens

    Madrid's Prado museum has reopened, boasting 50 per cent more floor space which has been filled with 50 per cent more exhibitions, bringing the total number of works on display to 1,500...


    6 November 2007
    Spain tops Christmas destination wishlist

    For Britons taking a holiday over Christmas, Spain is the number one choice, according to figures from the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA)...


    5 November 2007
    Short Film festival coming to Spain

    Spain's Alcala de Henares film festival is to take place this weekend, in locations around the area...


    1 November 2007
    Kite festival come to Spain

    Spanish skies will come alive next weekend, as the nation's famous kite festival takes off...


    30 October 2007
    Round the world sailors to set off from Barcelona

    Nine teams of sailors are to start their round-the-world boat race in Barcelona next weekend...


    25 October 2007
    Madrid's Fiesta de la Almudena

    The streets of Madrid will be filled with local people, those travelling from other parts of Spain and visitors to the country to mark the Fiesta de la Almudena...


    22 October 2007
    Spain celebrates All Saints Day

     

    The Spanish port city of Cadiz plays host each year to the annual All Saints Day celebrations...


    17 October 2007
    Spain comes alive with art

    October sees the art lovers head to Spain for the Print and Contemporary Art Fair...


    11 October 2007
    Spain's pilgrims to honour saint in procession

    Der Hermanas, a town in Spain, will be paying homage to its patron saint next weekend...


    8 October 2007
    Catalonia comes alive with Cava festivities

    The Spanish region of Catalonia is in the party spirit as its Cava festival enters its second week...


    27 September 2007
    Art lovers flock to Madrid festival

    Madrid's annual film festival is kicking off next month, attracting film fanatics from around the world. Hosted by Comunidad de Madrid, the Festival de Otono (Autumn Festival) has a varied programme including dance, theatre, music and even circus events, demonstrating that it caters to all tastes and interests...


    26 September 2007
    Columbus Day celebrations coming to Spain

    Festivities will be taking place all over Spain next month to mark the day on which explorer Christopher Columbus first stepped foot in the Americas.Columbus was born on the Spanish island of Mallorca...