Everything about Cirque du Soleil show in Port Aventura
The PortAventura theme park in Salou is the first and only holiday destination in Europe to host performances by the popular Canadian company Cirque du Soleil. Cirque du Soleil was born in 1984 in Canada’s Quebec and already boasts multiple awards such as a Bambi, a Rose d’ Or, two Drama Desk, three Gemini, four Primetime Emmy, a star on Hollywood’s Fame Walk and another one in Canada. This collaboration was born in 2015 with the great show of the company Kooza, as well as Amaluna, in their first tour of Europe. Two years later, in 2017, Cirque du Soleil […]
8 amazing Instagram pictures of Costa del Sol
Many people know that the Costa del Sol, on the coast of Malaga, enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Its fantastic climate and beaches are accompanied by plans for everyone and dream landscapes. That’s why we bring you a selection of eight Instagram images of the Costa del Sol for you to fall in love with. A post shared by ~ Helena (@helena693) on Aug 17, 2017 at 1:14am PDT A post shared by Shane Tierney (@shanesstagram) on Sep 2, 2017 at 6:57am PDT A post shared by Content Creator (@victorsfitz) on Oct 9, 2017 at 4:05am […]
Your MedPlaya50 memories: guests from around the world
At present, MedPlaya only has hotels on the Spanish coast, but this does not mean that all our visitors come from the same place. In fact, one of MedPlaya’s great values is the diversity of places of origin that our guests have: you come from France, England, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Holland, Russia, and a very long etcetera that we cannot finish. And this long list has been reflected in the memories you have sent us in the MedPlaya 50th anniversary contest, where guests from all over the world have spent great moments of fun in some of our hotels. […]
Autumn in Benidorm
Despite the fact that the climate on the Spanish coast is warmer than in the rest of Europe, when the summer is over, the beach takes a second place and it’s the perfect time to discover Benidorm and its charm without so much hustle and bustle. A very traditional festival in Benidorm is the Moros y Cristianos Festival, one of the most deeply rooted traditions in Spanish culture. In this festival the participants are divided into two sides, Moors and Christians, dressed as in the medieval period of each culture and make different “comparsas”, parades and processions. In autumn, Benidorm […]
Your MedPlaya50 memories: it’s babies time!
In the 50 years of MedPlaya’s history we have lived many stories: friendships have been created for life, we have celebrated unforgettable parties, couples have met and are still together today… and we have also experienced the first summer holidays of many babies. From what we can see in the pictures you have sent us for our anniversary contest, everyone has had a great time! In the first photo we see Melissa’s daughter, just one year old, in the pool with her inflatable duck. She tells us that she loved it and that she wanted to go to the pool […]
How was Salou some years ago?
The years have passed and Salou has changed a lot: what used to be a small coastal town with local tourism has become a holiday destination that receives guests from all over the world. But, although the time has passed, the sun and the beach are still the main protagonists in Salou. In these old photos we can appreciate the great change that the Catalan city has undergone for more than 50 years. Photographies: Quadern de Sons and Quina la Fem?
Your memories of MedPlaya50: Historical MedPlaya
In our MedPlaya 50th anniversary contest we have received many memories that you have lived at our hotels in recent years. Although all memories are very special, we love receiving photographs from other decades. The photos in front of the hotel are a classic! Just look at Susan, on the left, in front of the Rio Park Hotel in 1980, on her first holiday in Benidorm, and Donna, on the right, in front of the San Eloy Hotel in 1986, who, in her own words, “fell in love with it at first sight”. The Riviera Hotel was already in Benidorm […]
One night in Platja d’Aro
After a long day at the beach, the sun goes down and it is time to go out to enjoy the good weather offered by Platja d’Aro and the Mediterranean. While during the day the town looks crowded, when night falls, it is like people have multiplied. There is an incredible atmosphere every night! And Platja d’Aro offers nightlife for all tastes. Which one will you go for? Are you one of those who dance till sunrise? Platja d’Aro has what you need: discos, clubs and music pubs of all kinds and for all types of audience to shake your […]
The best MedPlaya 50 memories: it’s party time!
At MedPlaya we are celebrating our 50th anniversary and, reviewing our users’ memories, in recent weeks we have seen the best memories with the MedPlaya team, the little ones’ most special moments at the hotels and funny moments at the swimming pools. And now is the time to review one of the great moments that we live at MedPlaya: parties! Before reviewing some of the best memories, we want to remind you that you can participate in the MedPlaya50 contest by submitting your memories over the past 50 years with us to win one-week stays for two at any MedPlaya […]
Romantic day plans for couples in Salou
If you are thinking about going to Salou to spend a few days with your partner and you fancy enjoying the most romantic side of this city on the Costa Dorada, here is a plan to spend a full day in this marvellous city. 1) In the morning: Discover the Lighthouse (Free activity) or do boat ride along the coast The sea, as a metaphor of love, conveys infinitude, serenity and life. In the morning (when it’s not too hot) we suggest taking a nice boat ride along the coast. In Salou there are multiple options for this activity, here you […]