Dishes of the Costa Brava that you must try
Gastronomy is really at the centre of every culture, as it is deeply rooted in its history and traditions. There is no doubt that if you really want to get to know a culture, you should start by trying its cuisine and discover its delicious traditional dishes! Along the hundred kilometres of promenade that make up the Costa Brava you will find several charming traditional restaurants where you will really have the opportunity to pamper your palate. Most of these restaurants are specialized in fried fish, “suquet de peix”, local Mediterranean lobster, chicken, snails, “negre” rice, seafood and sea urchins. […]
Celebrate Medplaya Pez Espada’s 60th anniversary with us!
This year MedPlaya Pez Espada turns 60 and we’re celebrating it! It all goes back to 31st May 1959, when the Hotel Pez Espada opened its doors for the first time. Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor or Ernest Hemingway are just some of the figures that marked some of the most emblematic moments of the hotel. Thus, for 10 years, the hotel became the flagship of Malaga’s hotel industry. Currently, the hotel has 205 rooms after an extension carried out in 1988 and due to the refurbishment made at the beginning of the century, it was possible to recover characteristic elements […]
Prepare your holidays in Spain
When you visit a destination for the first time, it is essential to plan the trip well in advance. If you are considering visiting Spain and its fantastic coastline, we will try and answer some of the most frequently asked questions by first-time visitors. What is the best time to travel to Spain? Spain enjoys one of the best climates in Europe for most of the year. However, the best time to visit the Spanish coast is between May and October, when the summer weather invades the streets and the beaches are the best escape to fight the heat . […]
Carnival in Spain
Those in Rio and Venice may be more famous but Carnival is energetically celebrated in Spain, particularly in the Canary Islands, where Santa Cruz de Tenerife, has forged a reputation as the place to party. Fancy dress is the order of the day, replacing traditional masks. Cádiz Vying with Santa Cruz for best carnival is the southern Spanish city of Cádiz, where the accent, during two weeks of celebrations, starting on 28 February, is on music and wit. Small groups, called chirigotas, tour the city singing satirical songs and competing for the grand prize. Catalonia Catalonia also celebrates Carnival with […]
The Fiesta de los Patios
Every May, the city of Cordoba opens up its courtyards for the Fiesta de Los Patios. The Fiesta – literally the ‘Festival of Courtyards’ – is a 12-day festival in May. Cordoba’s courtyards are no mere patios – they’re cultural melting pots which have been at the epicentre of local life since the Mesopotamic era, and were incorporated into the key infrastructure of villas by the Romans to offer solace from the piercing heat. View this post on Instagram A post shared by L. P.L. (@lupl1972) on May 4, 2018 at 8:19am PDT However, it was the Muslims […]
The best time to book cheap flights
Want to make sure you’re getting the best price for your flight? We’ve got the tool you need that’s just the ticket! First of all, when is the best time to book a flight – at the last minute or as far in advance as possible? It all depends on where you’re going. For European breaks, it often pays to book a month or two before you travel. But for trips further afield you’ll usually find savings if you bag your flight at least six months ahead of departure. The findings offer useful guidance, but shouldn’t be seen as foolproof. […]
Lost luggage? Here’s what to do
You’re standing at a baggage carousel for what seems like forever when the steady flow of bags onto the conveyor belt slows to a trickle, then stops. Your bags are nowhere in sight. Or your bags do show up, but look like an angry gorilla has been throwing them around his cage for sport. Who’s responsible for your damaged, delayed or lost luggage? Damaged Baggage Once you’ve gotten your bags off the carousel, immediately check them for damage or other signs of tampering or mishandling. Report any damage before leaving the airport; airline customer service agents will often want to […]
Best Photo Editing Apps 2019
Not only you can photograph with your smartphone, but you can also download countless great photo editing apps. These best photo editing apps will help edit the images into something spectacular! 1. TouchRetouch It allows you to remove unwanted elements from your images. They could be people, street signs and power lines. All the fixes come via a one-touch solution, getting you sharing those images faster than you can say ‘gone’. 2. Snapseed A free app, offering you the usual cropping and rotation tools, it also has features that allow you to modify the depth of field, perspective, curves and brightness. Expand […]
MedPlaya wins the CaixaBank Hotels & Tourism award that recognises innovation in tourism companies
CaixaBank, a financial institution of reference in the hotel and tourism sector, announced the first edition of the CaixaBank Hotels & Tourism award that recognizes innovation, sustainability and CSR of tourism companies throughout the country. After analysing the characteristics of the different projects and initiatives presented, Medplaya was selected together with two other companies from the Catalan tourism and hotel sector as finalists. MedPlaya has been one of the winners of the regional phase of the CaixaBank Hotels & Tourism Awards in Catalonia in the category of “Tourism Innovation” thanks to the novelty and originality of the technology applied in […]
Activities in Malaga for free
The capital of the Costa del Sol has endless resources; sea, sun, culture and a unique environment. The essence of its history is felt and lived in its streets, making Malaga a unique and special city. Today we propose a series of activities to get to know Malaga for free. Castle of Gibralfaro If you want to take in some beautiful views of the city, head to the fourteenth century Castle of Gibralfaro. The view is ready made for Instagram. From here, you can walk along the wall that connects the castle with the gardens, fountains and beautiful courtyard of […]