Packing tips
Whether you’re packing for a weekend city break or a two week beach holiday, these are some of the tips you’ll ever need for stress-free packing. Always start with a packing list This is such a ‘mom’ tip, but there’s a reason why moms are always right. Especially in the stressful few days before a trip, it’s all too easy to forget items you need. Know your limits Baggage allowance varies from airline to airline. Make sure you’re aware of your limits before you reach the airport. Some carriers will allow you to check in two bags, but not all, […]
Golf holidays on the Costa del Sol
Costa del Sol is one of Europe’s top golf destinations attracting many golfers from all over Europe. With the Malaga Airport as a gateway to over 60 courses, Costa del Sol became an ideal place for golfing weekends and a golf breaks. The most tourists are coming from northern Europe who make the most of the budget airline and head down to the south of Spain for a few days where they rent a car and play several courses over a few days or book a hotel for a couple of days. With over 300 days of sunshine a year […]
Horse Fair in Jerez de la Frontera
Southern Spain is known for its festivals, fairs and celebration. Jerez de la Frontera is a city located in the province of Cadiz. Jerez is a city where sherry, flamenco and horses compete for top billing, but over these seven days in May the horses have no competition (even if the fair does also involve plenty of sherry and flamenco). One of Andalusia’s biggest festivals, the Horse Fair attracts more than one million visitors and features music, dancing, bullfights and all kinds of horse competitions, from dressage through to polo. This year the fair will be held from May 11 until May 18. […]
Travel tips you need to know before visiting Spain
Despite the diversity (the cultures, food and even languages) a few rules hold true, no matter where in Spain you’re planning on visiting and indeed, it doesn’t matter if it’s your first or tenth visit, Spain always manages to find brilliant ways to surprise and impress you. Spain isn’t just Spanish There’s an amazing amount of diversity in Spain – this is a country made up of 17 semi-autonomous regions, each of which clings fiercely to a unique culture. From the Basques in the north to the Andalusians in the south, the Catalans in the east to the Leonese in […]
How and what is celebrated in Sant Jordi?
People walking hand in hand, a boy offering a red rose to his partner declaring his love, or a mother buying a book for her children. If you are a foreigner, you probably do not understand what is happening, but we will explain it to you: welcome to the Sant Jordi festival. The festival of Sant Jordi is a very special tradition for Catalans. Every April 23rd, roses and books flood the streets of all the towns in Catalonia, which people buy to give to the ones they love the most. But why roses and books? According to legend, a […]
4 little-known museums in Malaga
Malaga has become an authentic City of Museums and a cultural reference not only in Andalusia but also throughout Spain and it is carving a niche for itself in the European scene. Currently, it has 36, some of them internationally renowned, such as the Picasso Museum, the Centre Pompidou Malaga or the Carmen Thyssen Museum Malaga. Today we are looking at some of the lesser-known but equally interesting museums in this city. Malaga Museum of Glass and Crystal The Glass and Crystal Museum is one of the hidden treasures of Malaga. This private collection is housed in a restored 18th […]
Spain in April – where to go?
Although April is famous for its rains, it can be a great month to enjoy the early summer sun. Today we bring you the best destinations in Spain to visit in April. Barcelona Barcelona is a mosaic of architectural styles, from dark and Gothic facades to colourful modernist buildings. A day to admire them can be completed with a sunset on one of the seven beaches of the city before dining at gastronomic temples with Michelin stars or at the humble tapas bars. Barcelona has a relaxed pace, months of endless sunshine, unbeatable food, with the cultural and design influence […]
5 Andalusian expressions that you have to know before going to Spain
If you decide to venture in any Andalusian province, you will notice that they use many local slang words. For this reason, even if your level of Spanish is native, it can be difficult to hold a conversation. Therefore, today we bring you some basic expressions to help you follow conversations with a little more ease. 1. Mi arma “My soul” (love) Arma, which means “weapon”, actually means alma (soul). The “L” is replaced by an “R” in this accent. Mi arma is an expression used in everyday conversation and is a term of affection. It is used mostly in the city of Seville. Eg. […]
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 […]
Vuestros recuerdos del PezEspada60
Alojarse en el Hotel Pez Espada es sinónimo de grandes momentos en la piscina, largos paseos por la playa, bailes y juegos, pero sobre todo, buenos momentos en buena compañía. Por eso, los momentos de felicidad con vuestros seres queridos son las imágenes más populares del concurso PezEspada60…. ¡y nos encantan todos! Echemos un vistazo: Diane, Helen y Daniella se alojaron recientemente en el histórico MedPlaya Hotel del Pez Espada y han querido compartirlo con nosotros. ¿También quieres compartir un recuerdo con nosotros? Es fácil! Para participar sólo tienes que compartir alguna anécdota o foto de algún momento que hayas […]
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 . […]