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Benalmadena - Tivoli World

Jan 15, 2010 9:58am

In the Costa del Sol resort of Benalmadena is Tivoli World where each Sunday is a large market and fair ground attractions for all the family. Throughout the year there are also many exhibitions and shows of various themes. Visit the Tivoli World site for more details. For...

Statues in Spain.

Dec 19, 2009 12:22am

Wherever you go in Spain you will always come across some quite strange and elaborate statues. The ones seen here were taken in various parts of Spain with the 1st one from Baiona in the province of Pontevedra.The 2nd is taken in the tourist resort of Torremolinos on...

Seville Cathedral

Nov 7, 2009 10:54am

One of the greatest sights in Seville is the Cathedral. These photos of the interior show just how lavishly its decorated, in some places with large quantities of gold. Construction began in 1402 on the site of a former mosque and was not completed until more than 100...

Port Bou

Oct 27, 2009 1:28pm

The small Catalan town of Port Bou is the last stop in Spain before reaching the nearby border with France. Because of the lower prices for certain goods in Spain, Port Bou is a very popular week-end destination for quite a few French. The local shops here cater for...

Barcelona

Oct 15, 2009 12:50pm

One of the picturesque narrow streets just off the Ramblas in Barceona. Walking through these is almost like going back in time!...

Barcelona Market

Oct 6, 2009 1:08pm

While walking round the Spanish markets you can always be sure of seeing a wide variety of fresh exotic fruits and vegetables. These colourful photos are from the indoor market just off La Rambla in Barcelona.There's far more choice for your '5 a day' here!...

Lloret de Mar - Gardens

Oct 2, 2009 11:53am

Views of the Italian styled gardens in Lloret de Mar, Santa Clotilde is perched on the cliff tops overlooking the Mediterranean on the Cost Brava. Sadly this is a part of Lloret which many visitors seem to miss out on, and its only 10 mins from Lloret centre on the...

Thanks To All Readers!

Sep 30, 2009 10:44am

Many thanks to all readers of this blog for making it reach into the top best 100 blogs in Spain. I was notified this morning, so I have placed the award in the side column. The same award has also be given to 2 of my other blogs...Makes it all...

Free Sunday Lunch

Sep 28, 2009 1:46pm

While we were out walking yesterday, we came across someone who had just been out fishing and he was showing off his catch....for Sunday lunch I expect!...

Costa Brava - Tossa de Mar

Aug 14, 2009 2:12pm

Tossa de Mar is one of the prettiest resorts on Spains Costa Brava. Here you can have quite a relaxing holiday as its not exactly known for its nightlife, although there are many very good bars and restaurants.It has a very nice shopping area which winds down to the busy...

Girona - The old town

Jul 17, 2009 1:17pm

The narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter of Girona date back to the 12th century, but then the Jewish community ended shortly before the end of the 15th century when they were ousted by the Catholics! Known as the Call, this area is one of the best preserved in Spain...

Lloret de Mar - Tour de France

Jul 9, 2009 2:26pm

Lloret de Mar had a huge honour today as being one of the towns to host part of the Tour de France race for the first time. The bikes had set off from Girona to Lloret which was a 64km stretch of the race and they were then making their...

Seville - Plaza de Espana

Jul 2, 2009 11:03am

The Plaza de Espana in Seville is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. The horse drawn carriages will take you on a tour of the plaza if the walk is a little too much in the hot Seville summer! The last photo shows the famous...

Lloret de Mar Sights

Jun 17, 2009 10:50am

Just two streets back from the beach front in Lloret de Mar is this very colourful church.Sant Roma's parish church is one of the most famous landmarks in Lloret, and one of the most photographed. No matter what time of day you pass there are always several people competing...

Seville - Spanish Ceramics

Jun 2, 2009 12:58pm

While walking around the streets of Spain you will come across some very 'tacky' souvenir shops, most of which will have come in from China! but this photo is the indoor display of one of the better class ceramic shops in Seville. Something like this would always make a nice...

Mediterranean Diet

May 12, 2009 11:10am

One of the main ingredients of the Mediterranean diet is fish. Which is eaten on a regular basis especially in the coastal towns and resorts. Many of the large coastal resorts of Spain were originally fishing villages so fish was and still is today fairly cheap to buy. The...

Isle de Cies - Vigo

Apr 5, 2009 11:18am

The Isle of Cies are situated just on the Ria de Vigo, on the north-western coast of Spain. This area is considered to be the most beautiful view of the Rais Baixas.In order to reach the isles a catamaran runs during the summer. Once on the islands you are...

Seville - Plaza de Espana

Apr 1, 2009 5:03am

Seville is Spains 4th largest city, and here you will find everything you might associate with Spain, such as bullfighting, flamenco, tapas bars and fiestas which last for days! Temperatures in Seville can often reach 50c in the height of the summer so it can be very uncomfortable.This grand...

Costa del Sol Beaches

Jan 13, 2009 11:00am

On either side of the marina at Benalmadena are two excellent beaches, to the East is the beach of Torremolinos which stretches for almost 7 kilometers and to the West is Benalmadena beach. The photo above taken during the winter shows a nearly deserted stretch of the coast. A...

Christmas in Blanes

Dec 22, 2008 1:46pm

Photos from the large Nativity set in Blanes.The scene takes up all the end of the narrow road and is placed on a raised platform as you can see from the photos. Many of the plants and trees are real with all the surrounding grass also being real....

Vigo, Galicia

Dec 16, 2008 1:44pm

The history of Vigo on the Atlantic coast of Spain can be traced back to Roman times and is the largest city in the province of Galicia. This city has many historical buildings and interesting statues. The building above is the Caixanova bank building, with the Guardian Angel of...

Benalmadena Marina.

Dec 5, 2008 12:35am

Out on the wall surrounding the marina at Benalmadena you can always find the locals doing a spot of fishing. The fish they catch is then taken back home to feed the family.Some of the men even gut the fish there and then, leaving the waste on the rocks....

Medieval Festival in Lloret de Mar

Nov 25, 2008 11:39pm

Last Saturday and Sunday in Lloret de Mar was the very popular Medieval Festival. This event takes place every year, and it brings thousands of people into town. The town is decorarated in a Medieval theme, with bannners and flags. The stalls sell their home made crafts and...

Flowers in November.

Nov 20, 2008 12:56pm

One thing about living in Spain is that no matter what time of year, something in the garden is always in flower. Just now the pampas grass is in flower, these plants can be seen growing wild in many places usually at the road side and always looks immaculate.Although the...

Costa Brava, Palamos

Nov 9, 2008 11:35pm

Palamos is a town on the Costa Brava in the province of Girona on the Costa Brava. During the summer it becomes a stopping point for many of the cruise ships sailing the Mediterranean.The local market is held on Tuesdays here you can find a wide range of stalls,...