Our Lady of Montserrat or La Moreneta is the Patron Saint of Catalonia: The Monestir de Montserrat is located in an area of breathtaking natural beauty and there is plenty for visitors to do here. However, the biggest attraction of Montserrat is the statue of Our Lady of Montserrat, the Patron Saint of Catalonia. The […]
Monestir de Montserrat – One of Catalonia’s Holiest Places
Monestir de Montserrat – Home of La Moreneta or the Black Madonna: One of Catalonia’s holiest place is the Monestir de Montserrat (Monastery of Montserrat). Located against the beautiful backdrop of Mont Serrat, (Serrated Mountain) the Montserrat Basilica houses the Black Madonna or La Moreneta, the patron saint of Catalonia. About the Monestir Montserrat is […]
Semana Santa – Holy Week in Spain
Semana Santa or Holy Week Is One of the More Important Events in Spain: Easter for many is celebrated over the Easter weekend. However in fiesta-obsessed Spain, the Spanish Easter is an entire week of festivities known as Semana Santa, or Holy Week. During Holy Week, festivals can be seen throughout the whole of Spain. […]
Basílica Macarena – Home to the Most-Loved La Macarena
Basílica de la Macarena – Home of Seville’s Most Revered La Macarena: Across the road from our hotel the Tryp Macarena is the Basilica de la Macarena, home to the most revered image in Seville, Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza or Virgen de la Esperanza (The Virgin of Hope). This 17th-century holy icon is commonly […]
La Torre del Oro – Seville’s Golden Tower
La Torre del Oro – Once the Golden Tower of Seville: La Torre del Oro or the Golden Tower was given its name because it was originally covered in golden tiles. But even without its gold covering, this 13th century Moorish watchtower by the banks of the Guadalquivir River is still a magnificent landmark. La […]
Spanish Hand Fans and the Language of the Fan
The Language of the Fan: Spanish Hand Fans and The Secret Messages They Convey: Many social and cultural changes have taken place in Spain over the centuries, but the Spanish hand fan is still an indispensable object for Spanish women. These beautiful hand fans not only provide some refreshing relief in the heat of the […]
A Seafood Dinner at the Casa Florido, a Torremolinos Restaurant
Torremolinos Restaurants – A Seafood Dinner at the Restaurante Casa Florido: There are hundreds of restaurants in Torremolinos and knowing which one to dine at is a challenge, unless of course if you have a recommendation from someone who knows. While in Torremolinos, we joined a dinner outing to the Restaurante Casa Florido which we […]
Castillo del Papa Luna – A Knights Templar Castle in Peñíscola
Castillo del Papa Luna – A Papal Palace and Knights Templar Castle in Peñíscola: One of the main attractions in Peñíscola is its castle. The Castillo del Papa Luna or Peñíscola Castle, was built by the Knights Templar on a site that was previously an old Moorish citadel. The castle stands on the highest point […]
Aeropuerto de San Sebastian – Donostia-San Sebastián Airport (EAS)
Airport Transfers to and from Aeropuerto de San Sebastián: Aeropuerto de San Sebastian is located in Hondarribia, in the district of Bidasoa, about 22 kilometres northeast of San Sebastián city centre. Although there are some seasonal international flights, San Sebastián airport’s present traffic is mainly from regular domestic flights to and from Madrid and Barcelona […]
Granada Airport: Federico Garcia Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)
Federico Garcia Lorca Airport is Commonly Referred to as Granada Airport: Named after the poet Federico Garcia Lorca, Granada Airport services the province of Granada. Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaen Airport is located in the region of La Vega del Genil, about 17 km west of Granada and 106 km south of Jaén. Granada Airport’s traffic […]
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