Your MedPlaya50 memories: it’s kids’ time!
For the last 50 years, at MedPlaya we have tried to offer the best holidays for everyone: friends, couples, families, adults … but we cannot forget children. All of them have also had great moments at MedPlaya hotels and we are going to review some memories that you have sent us for our 50th anniversary. Remember that you can still send yours and enter the contest to win 10 one-week stays at any MedPlaya hotel here! In the first image, we see Davey Vos a few years ago with his sister Romy diving for the first time at the Hotel […]
Andalusia’s secrets
Malaga, Torremolinos, Seville, Granada, Benalmádena… We all think of these cities when we talk about Andalusia, not taking into account that this region hides large secret places that few tourists have yet discovered. That is why today we bring you four little-known spots in Andalusia that will leave you in awe. Enjoy them! Benalmadena’s Buddhist stupa. In the middle of the Sierra de Mijas and very close to Benalmadena’s centre we find a building in Buddhist architectural style that turns out to be the largest Buddhist temple in Western Europe. If you want to learn about Himalayan culture first hand, […]
Your MedPlaya50 memories: fun in the pool
In case you still don’t know, it’s our anniversary! MedPlaya is now 50 years old and we’re celebrating it all over with a website that we have created especially for the occasion: www.medplaya50.com. On this web page guests can send us their memories of MedPlaya with their partners, family, friends, etc. and participate in the competition to win one-week stays for two people at MedPlaya hotels. You can send us memories until December 10th so you still have a lot of time ahead! We have already received many memories and we want to show you some of the best where our guests have […]
10 Instagram pictures of the Costa Brava that will make you want to be there
The Costa Brava, located in Catalonia, is known for its excellent climate, its unspoiled beaches, its delicious cuisine and its landscapes, characterized by being rocky and steep. In addition, this area offers activities for everyone: from more relaxed plans like spending the day on the beach, to more daring activities; from snorkeling to boat trips, cycling routes, horseback riding, walking… For those who like to party, the nightlife is also excellent. If you are not decided yet, here are ten Instagram images of the Costa Brava to appreciate its beauty. A post shared by x a v i d í […]
Goodbye, roaming! What next?
Last June 15th was a historical day: the famous (and hated) roaming charges officially disappeared throughout the European Union. In case you didn’t know, roaming fees are charged by telephone networks for calling or surfing the Internet from a foreign country. This surcharge has been eliminated after more than 10 years of talks and, finally, EU citizens will be able to use their mobiles as if they were in their own country wherever they are. Although this seems great, the truth is that there are some hidden details that we must be aware of to avoid problems and surprises. How […]
How was Benidorm some years ago?
Although we all know Benidorm now and there are many who spend their summer there, we must not forget that a few years ago Benidorm was not like now: virgin beaches and a small village remind us that time passes for all. Do not miss this collection of historical photos of Benidorm!
The history behind Tossa de Mar
Tossa de Mar, a town known by all for its paradisiacal beaches and its incredible wall, has a great history. To learn about its origin we must travel 6,000 years back, to the Neolithic. From that time we can still find dolmens, menhirs and utensils made of stone and ceramics. It was esssentially after the year 100 when the Romans began to populate Tossa de Mar, formerly known as Turissa. One of its villas, Villa Romana dels Ametllers, was located right in the center of the town and can be visited today. This villa was built between the first century […]
Why you should visit Tarragona
Although some might think that Tarragona is just another beach destination, hidden in this city are more than 2.200 years of history, and it was declared a World Heritage Site in 2000. Tarragona, or Tarraco, as it was historically known, is a city of Roman origin, full of monuments of that time camouflaged between buildings of contemporary construction. Although it may seem almost impossible, the Roman amphitheatre, still in good condition, had a capacity of up to 30 thousand people. If you visit with a guide, you will learn all about the Roman traditions and the atmosphere of the place […]
44 years looking after guests in MedPlaya Hotels
Mr. Miguel Bordera, our current Manager of the MedPlaya Hotel Riviera is going to enjoy a well earned retirement at the end of this month, after 44 years working in MedPlaya. Miguel, (as he is known by many customers, colleagues and his friends) has had an illustrious career in tourism, having worked at the very cutting edge of mass tourism in Spain from the 1970’s onwards. Having started with MedPlaya as a receptionist in the Hotel Regente in Benidorm, Miguel was soon promoted and moved to the Costa del Sol becoming the Manager of the Hotel Bali. As MedPlaya grew […]
Hidden pearls in Barcelona
Barcelona is much more than beach, the Sagrada Familia and the Camp Nou. Apart from the traditional sightseeing tours of the city we can find secrets only known by its inhabitants that allow us to learn about the city’s history and to understand why the city is as it is today. That’s why today we propose a route through the most magical corners of the city that do not appear in tourist guides. Fancy joining us? The city’s Roman aqueducts Studies have shown that in Roman Barcelona there were two aqueducts to bring water to the city. Both reached the […]