Archive for 'Spain' Category

Spanish Beach Holidays

By rebecca - Last updated: Tuesday, April 3, 2012

If the warmer days have you longing for a cool ocean breeze as you lounge on a beach, but you don’t fancy a long haul flight to an exotic location, the beaches of Spain are only a few hours’ journey away. There’s a wide variety of beach holidays on offer in Spain, from busy nightlife [...]

Being a good tourist

By Holly - Last updated: Monday, August 8, 2011

A holiday in Europe is a great way to find the tourist in you, as it is steeped in history and culture. Flights to France, Italy or Spain are so cheap these days and you’ll never be short of activities in Europe to keep you busy. However, there are many other continents with wonders of [...]

Travelling as a group

By Holly - Last updated: Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Weather a family knees-up or a uni reunion, a group holiday makes for a lifetime of memories. As well as that, travelling in numbers offers a scope of advantages including cheaper room rates and additional services from sharing costs. Skiing the Alps Perhaps the most popular group expedition is the ski/snowboarding trip. You can’t beat [...]

Where to stay in Madrid

By Holly - Last updated: Thursday, July 14, 2011

Cheap flights to Spain make a holiday in Madrid easy, to see the nation’s capital and third largest city in the EU. A city of palaces, gorgeous architecture, great nightlife and one of the world’s best art capitals – activities in Madrid are plentiful. Museum Madrid Many of the museums and plazas can be found [...]

Where to eat in Madrid

By Holly - Last updated: Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Long regarded as the heart of Spain, Madrid is a cultural and historical city. It has been a city devastated by war and base for both Romans and Arabs and the architecture and landscape reflect this beautifully. There are many cheap hotels in Madrid whether you are planning a weekend in Madrid or a longer [...]

Getting around Madrid

By Holly - Last updated: Tuesday, July 12, 2011

The beautiful Spanish capital Madrid has a reputation as a walking city. By foot, you can take in some of Europe’s grandest and oldest architecture at your leisure – but, the city is huge! Europe’s third largest in area after London and Paris to be precise. So to see it all on foot would take [...]

Things to do in Madrid

By Holly - Last updated: Monday, July 11, 2011

Renowned for its fashion, diversity, arts and culture, a weekend in Madrid will have you on a packed schedule. The Spanish capital has “mucha marcha” status, meaning “lively spirit” and certainly lives up to this reputation, as activities in Madrid are in abundance. Historical stop-offs Enlighten your knowledge of the city’s history with a trip [...]

Feria de Malaga

By Holly - Last updated: Friday, June 24, 2011

One of Spain’s most popular annual events, the Feria de Malaga, draws Spaniards from all corners of the country to join in the revelry. Traffic stops, shops close and the city comes to life showcasing the best of Andalusian culture from flamenco dancing to cowboy shows – yet the 10-day fiesta still attracts little attention [...]

The magic of Mallorca

By Holly - Last updated: Monday, May 23, 2011

Magical Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands – a holiday in this Mediterranean paradise will never disappoint. Famous for its year-round sun, this island has it all! Whether you want all-night clubbing in Magaluf or relaxed tapas lunches in Palma, a holiday in Mallorca will suit every need and want. A flight to Mallorca [...]

Hen weekend Ibiza

By julien - Last updated: Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Want to go out with a bang? Ibiza is the ultimate destination for a hen weekend. Ebookers has great value deals on holidays to the party island whether you want to hit the clubs or watch the sunset over a cocktail. There are also packages at discounted rates to include a range of hotels and [...]