5 peculiarities of Spanish cuisine
Spanish cuisine can be, among other things, special for those who visit us. Today we are going to acknowledge dishes that many people would not believe other people eat them, or why they are even popular here. Calçots They are long onions that are cooked on the grill, dipped in romesco sauce and eaten standing up. It doesn’t seem like a very appetizing dish, but when you try it for the first time you will understand why Catalans love it. If you decide to spend your holidays in Catalonia you will be able to enjoy them in many restaurants […]
Tell me what you have in your suitcase and I’ll tell you what kind of traveler you are
Although packing a suitcase is a very personal event, we can observe some standardized features that show our way of traveling. Do you wanna know what kind of traveler you are? You might identify yourself with more than one! Scheduler: Everything is under control from the first minute Many months in advance you start to think about it so as not to let improvisation invade your trip. You write a list to make sure you have everything you need and if you are missing something, buy it immediately so you don’t forget. From home, you’ve already looked for the taxi […]
Yes, it’s free: free family activities in Costa Brava
The Costa Brava is a wonderful family holiday destination. It has it all: good weather, incredible beaches and dreamy coves, pure nature, lively festivals and lots of traditions, towns, monuments, medieval castles and picturesque villages. Its attractions are endless! Beaches We cannot begin our list of activities to enjoy with the family without mentioning first the beaches of the Costa Brava. In most coastal towns you can choose between long sandy urban beaches with all the comforts and small coves hidden between rocky cliffs around century-old pine forests. If you want to spend a holiday reading a good book relaxed […]
Benidorm, a sustainable city
When we think of sustainable destinations, Benidorm is not the first option that comes to mind…. nor the fifteenth. In spite of this, the city of Valencia has this prestigious distinction with much merit. Today we will discover the keys to its peculiar urban model and its impact on the environment. Nestled between the sea and the mountains, the city of Benidorm had no choice but to grow vertically to accommodate tourists who arrived on the peninsula during the 1960s and 1970s in search of sunshine in a grey Spain, marked by the dictatorship. So, in a short time, Benidorm […]
From the mountain to the beach in minutes: the magic of the Costa Brava
From the imposing snow-capped Pyrenees to the quiet beaches of the coast, the Costa Brava offers a range of possibilities in one day. Today we will learn about some of these options. This sublime region of northern Catalonia has 200 km of coastline from the town of Blanes to the French border. This part of the Catalan coast is characterized by being rocky and having sheltering small coves sculpted in it bathed in crystalline waters full of life and color. The best way to enjoy them is to let yourself be guided by “camins de Ronda”, trails that follow the […]
Plans for the whole family in the Costa del Sol
Costa del Sol offers us endless possibilities beyond its famous littoral. With its unique resources such as its gentle temperatures during the whole year, sun, nature, monuments… Where should we begin? Today we propose to you some plans so neither the youngest nor the oldest family members will get bored. There are so many warm days that this region of Andalusia boasts itself with, that discovering its natural wonders can result in an extremely pleasant surprise. An outing on top of a donkey in Sierra de las Nieves. If you go deep into the interior of the province, a few […]
Semana Santa in Spain through its most curious traditions
The particular way of celebrating the festivities is the identity of each territory. A perfect occasion to enjoy and get to know some of them is in Spain during Easter Week. Besides the popular processions, every part of the country hides a tradition to celebrate these festive days in its own way. Today we are going to review some of them so you can choose which one you want to live during the holidays. The Easter monkey in Catalonia, a delicious ritual Days before the arrival of the Easter week, Easter monkeys flood the sideboards of all bakeries and […]
Big Five PortAventura World
As the good weather approaches, we are going to review the 5 best attractions of PortAventura World, the most popular theme park on the Spanish coast, which is very close to Salou. Furius Baco It welcomes us as soon as we enter PortAventura Park. Furius Baco is an incredible shuttle in which the adrenaline is the protagonist. Its circuit, inspired by a traditional Mediterranean winery, reaches a speed of 0 to 135 km/h in 3 seconds, experiencing the same sensation of acceleration as a Formula 1 car in a breathtaking 850 metres almost at ground level. And all of […]
This 2018 MedPlaya comes full of new features
How many times have you been scared of a change? At MedPlaya we are not afraid of changes and for this reason in 2018 some of our hotels will have important news that we are sure you will love! New rooms with new designs, new areas in the hotels… Do you want to discover some of these news? Keep reading! Hotel Calypso launches new refurbished rooms With a modern decor and extra comfort, our new Superior , Family, and Family Superior rooms in Calypso II are available from May 2018! All rooms have a balcony, full bathroom with a walk […]
How was Barcelona some years ago?
Where there are now cars, people and shops a few years ago there was none of that. The big city of Barcelona has changed a lot in recent years, especially since 1992, when the city hosted the Olympic Games. Today we will see how, in the last 150 years, the city has changed its image and its streets. Are you ready for this journey through time? In 1929 Barcelona organised the Great Universal Exhibition and the city needed a modernisation which involved the creation of the station of France, the Plaza de España and the urbanisation of Montjuïc mountain. (Photography: […]