I didn’t know much about him before visiting Barcelona, other than his name and architecture is synonymous with the Catalan city. However, my visit to Barcelona and my brief exposure to the memorable work of Antoni Gaudí left me wanting to know more. Gothic Architecture & Sagrada Familia Senyor Gaudí aside, Barcelona’s old town is dominated […]
Things to do in Toledo, Spain
Toledo is one of the oldest cities in Europe and it is a great day escape from Madrid alongside popular Avila, Segovia and El Escorial day tours. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1986, the medieval fortress city of Toledo was the capital of the Spanish empire until mid 1500s before it had been moved […]
Things to see and do in Madrid
I recently moved to London and I’m enjoying being able to take weekend city breaks whenever I have time off work. Sometimes a little bit too much when it comes to checking my bank balance. My latest city break was in lovely Madrid where a close friend of mine lives who I haven’t seen for years. […]
Anita Bar (Ca N' Anneta), Ibiza
Located in Sant Carlos tiny village (near Santa Eularia), right next to the Sant Carles de Peralta church, the old bar is the most famous and the most beloved tavern in Ibiza.
Things To Do in Madrid
Madrid, the Spanish capital city. Big on nightlife, varied on art galleries and museums, Madrid has plenty to offer. Fine dining and tapas bars are a plenty in the city where the locals love to live a full and plentiful life. A trip to this sophisticated city might not present picture postcard landmarks but it […]
Top Things to do in Barcelona
One of the most treasured destinations in the world, Barcelona has “something” that other cities are missing. I’m not sure if it is about the contrasts, the brightness or the spirit but the city of Gaudi has become a living piece of art and a great destination for people around the world. 1. SHOPPING Barcelona […]
Mount Teide – Tenerife Walking Holiday
I’d been sent to Tenerife on press trip to see the alternative side of the island. Day three (Tenerife Trekking Part 1 and Trekking in Tenerife – Part 2) were published on TravelWithAMate.com) was a much more relaxed affair with much less trekking but more sight seeing and relaxing in the sun. Our guide, Christine drove […]
Attractions for Little Kids and Big Ones in Spain
There’s plenty to see and do all across the region of Andalucía, but with kids in tow more thought needs to be given about the surrounding area and attractions on offer before you decide on which area to base your holiday. We’ve highlighted some of the favourites from different provinces in the region. Five great […]
Most Unusual Places to Stay in Barcelona
Faceless hotel chains have their place but there are far more interesting places to discover. Especially in Catalonia’s capital, where there are innovatively designed Barcelona hotels cropping up all over the place. After all, a city break is as much about your living quarters as your surroundings, so when staying in such a historic place […]
Andalucia's Most Famous Monuments
The Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens in Granada along with The Mezquita in Cordóba are two are Spain´s most famous and most visited monuments add to them the Real Alcázar in Seville and you´ve a trio of incredible must visits in three awe-inspiring Andalucian cities. It would be too easy to dash around and visit the most […]
Andalucia, Full of Surprises
Andalucía, land of foot stompers, hand clappers and flamenco twirlers is one of the warmest regions in Europe (Spain), with its Mediterranean climate of hot dry summers and mild winters it’s a great place to visit all year round, having an average of more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Its eight provinces are […]
Top 7 Football Stadiums Around The World
If you are a huge football fan or even if you’re not you may want to visit a football stadium on your travels. You maybe asking yourself, where are some of the best football stadiums around the world. There are some mind blowing stadiums that are a testament to great architecture, others provide an electric […]