Hotels and Holidays

	More Places to Visit in the North of Mallorca We discovered this fantastic little town halfway through our holiday in Puerto Pollensa, and subsequently spent 3 afternoons there on the beach. The resort is enclosed in a rocky bay, with 2km of stunning 250m dead drop cliffs to the east (if you do the Boquer Valley walk then this is the ridge to your west). There are 3 beaches in the bay, all very small. The first beach as you come in on the main road was our favourite, ....READ MORE
	Gaucin Castle, Andalucia The abundance of castles and fortresses that are liberally scattered across Spain are testimony to a war-torn history, and most especially to the long period of Moorish occupation. Today these numerous castles offer a multiplicity of fascinating places to visit and explore. One such castle is the Castle of the Eagle at Gaucin, in Andalucia. Gaucin is the village with a view of three countries, two continents, one sea and one ocean, so the strategic value is pretty self-evident. ....READ MORE
	Banyeres Castle, Alicante Magnificent castles are one of the enduring legacies that the Moors left in Spain, that continued their military function for centuries after the Moors left, and today provide dramatic and imposing features on the arid landscape, a joy to the eye for those visitors who venture off the standard tourist trail. Banyeres is one such castle, lying on the road between Alicante and Alcoy, occupying an impregnable position that dominates the surrounding countryside and the town of Banyeres itself. ....READ MORE
	Almeria Castle The castle at Almeria is part of a much larger historic monument, the Alcazaba of Almería.So what is an Alcazaba? In other places it might be called a citadel: much more than a castle, better fortified than a normal walled city, but just a little bit less all-encompassing. The arab rulers of Southern Spain in the middle ages evolved a style all of their own, with impressive palaces, administrative offices and all the trades and commerce necessary for their lifestyle protected behind the battleme ....READ MORE
	Places to Visit in the North of Mallorca Alcudia is the part of the town housed within the old city walls, not to be confused with the modern port across the peninsula or the resort running down the coast south of the peninsula. A charming little town which is well worth a half day trip (perhaps combine with Can Picafort or some walking on the Alcudian peninsula for a full day trip), ....READ MORE
	Some Thoughts on Life in an Andalucian Village Who would be idiotic enough to open a hotel in a village that is not even on most maps! Many people, including bank managers, agreed that I was nuts when I decided to do just that. But for me it was one of the main appeals of Cartajima. Perhaps because it is so undiscovered, it is a little paradise of a village. ....READ MORE
	Valencia I must have spent far more Christmases outside the UK than in it in the last ten years. The novelty of feeling the warmth of the sun’s rays on my back surrounded by Christmas trees, Christmas spirit and the odd dodgy battery-operated Santa Claus never goes away. But this was my favourite yet, as I grew to know the city of Valencia much better. ....READ MORE
	Sierra Espuña The Sierra Espuña is a nature park situated in the region of Murcia, a little way inland from the Mar Menor. Travelling from Alhama de Murcia we skirt the edge of the park, and passing through Gebas we have the protected zone of the Barrancos de Gebas (The Badlands!) off to our right. ....READ MORE
	Sustainable Cuisine Fast food has been with us for years, and "all inclusive" is now a growing trend. Yet wouldn't it be so much better if the emphasis was placed on slow food and sustainability? That is the view of chef Adrian Broins who told us something about agriculture and gastronomy on Tenerife. ....READ MORE
	Sevilla - Heritage and Romance Sevilla is the romantic capital of Spain, as well as the political capital of Andalucia. To not visit Sevilla is to miss out on the pulsing heartbeat of Spain. This is the home of true flamenco. It is a delight for the senses: sights, sounds, smells and tastes; hurling into dynamic juxtaposition the ancient and the ultra-modern. Old classic architecture, narrow winding streets, tiny boutique shops, plenty of old churches, a castle in the centre of the city, lots of lush verdant parks sm ....READ MORE

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