Reasons to travel alone
Have you ever considered going on a trip alone? Here are some reasons why travelling with no company other than yours is a perfect way to get around the world. At your own pace If you go on holidays alone, you can enjoy your time and plan what you’re going to do at your own pace, without haste and without having to worry about whether your travelling companions are tired or prefer to take a nap. You can organize a boat trip at noon and still get to that dinner in that restaurant that you wouldn’t miss for anything. It’ll […]
Fancy Dress Party in Benidorm
November is an especially symbolic month for everyone in Benidorm, to such an extent that it doesn’t matter if you are a resident, a tourist or if you have simply chosen this city to spend a few days. It is in this penultimate month of the year when the city enjoys its patron festivities of Benidorm, immediately followed by its international Fancy Dress Party. This annual event has been held for 20 years in this city in Alicante. It all started when the manager of a well-known pub in the area decided to offer a free drink to anyone who […]
Locations on the Mediterranean Coast to rock on Instagram
The Mediterranean coast has places that, speaking in language 2.0, rocks on Instagram. In this selection you will find 8 of the most photographic places of the Spanish coast. Prepare your mobile, open Instagram and… Shoot! Torremolinos – Playa de la Carihuela View this post on Instagram A post shared by Artun York (@artunyork) on Jul 27, 2018 at 1:37pm PDT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Artun York (@artunyork) on Jul 13, 2018 at 12:37am PDT Benidorm – Mirador del Castillo View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
Halloween plans
Halloween is a festival celebrated especially in the United States and the surrounding areas. However, despite the fact that more and more people decide to join this Anglo-Saxon festival, in Spain there are other typical celebrations for the night of October 31. Magosto in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula and Castanyada in Catalonia are the main ones to start the month of November. Next we will talk about these curious traditions and we will propose some ideas so that you can celebrate the most terrifying Halloween in the Med Playa destinations. Traditional Spanish events Magosto is celebrated mainly in […]
Do you still not know our Amigo Card loyalty programme?
The Amigo Card is completely free and will distinguish you as a member of our Points Programme, with which we reward all our most loyal customers with exclusive advantages. As the holder of an Amigo Card, you can earn points for every stay at any Med Playa hotel. The more stays you have, the more points you get! Points can be exchanged for Amigo gifts, various hotel services such as late check-out, a bottle of wine with your dinner or exclusive discounts when making a reservation through our website. Register for free and you will automatically receive by email your […]
Autumn suggestions in Benidorm
If you thought that the Costa Blanca was exclusively a sun and beach destination, you will be surprised to read how many things you can do in autumn in Benidorm. Gastronomic events, local festivities and even an original carnival await you in the coming months. During the month of November the Fiestas Mayores Patronales (patron saint festivals) are celebrated in Benidorm, between Friday 9 and Wednesday 14. During those days, religious events, parades, and of course, fireworks will take place. The origin of these festivities dates back to 1740, when during a great storm a boat was stranded on its shores. […]
Elaboration of the perfect gazpacho
Are you missing summer? Taking a nap on the beach or the warm nights by the sea? You can now relive all those moments in your own kitchen with this recipe of authentic Andalusian gazpacho, the Spanish summer star dish. Although it is originally from the south region of Spain, you can now find great gazpacho all over the country. But those from the south still have a reputation for being the best. The Andalusian gazpacho is elaborated with multiple variations, the most extended recipe is the one which includes tomato, cucumber, onion, red and green pepper, garlic, bread, oil […]
Reus in one day
Just 20 minutes from Salou, Reus is one of the great epicentres of modernism. It has its own Modernism Route that you can’t miss it! Catalan modernism, or Modernisme in Catalan, is a cultural movement which appeared at the end of the 19th century, around the time of the Industrial Revolution. While it has a lot in common with other cultural movements of the period, such as Art Nouveau, it is also greatly tied to the specific context of Catalonia at this time. If each architect developed their own particular style, some common traits of Catalan modernism include a preference […]
Tricks to take better pictures of your travels
How many times have you returned home after an amazing trip, have you reviewed the photos and checked that they are not what you expected? One? Three? After each and every one of your trips? It’s frustrating. That’s why today we’ll tell you some tricks to take the best pictures of your travels. Look at the light The professional photographers can try to solve the problems of light configuring their cameras but if this is not the case, keep in mind that at the time of taking a photo that you are with your back to the sun. Take advantage of […]
Get to know the nightlife of Benalmádena
Benalmádena during the day has a reputation for being a quiet place to enjoy the sun and the beach, but also a place of reference on the Costa del Sol for nightlife. There you will find a great variety of bars and clubs for all musical tastes. After a relaxing day on the beach and enjoying a tourist route visiting the essential sites of Benalmádena, know the nightlife may be the best option to end the day. The best way to familiarize you with the atmosphere is to let yourself be carried away by the centre of the town. This […]