Ferry to Spain news

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.

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)...

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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...