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A day trip to Portugal by zipwire?
What can you get up to in Spain this year, fancy a quick trip to Portugal with a bit of a difference? How about by zipwire. A British man has constructed an aerial runway between Spain and Portugal. Businessman, David Jarman, thought the mountains which surround the...
Only English to be spoken in Spanish skies
Earlier in June we shared a story about the English speaking Spanish when in Spain, and if you are on holiday there it makes sense to learn a bit if the language. However, a recent story reveals that English is set to become the official language in the skies above...
Treasure in Cartagena
We all know that there are lots of ships sitting at the bottom of the sea containing sunken treasure and artefacts. As children we often dream of finding such treasure. Now, thousands of gold and silver coins pulled from a 19th-century shipwreck have gone on show in a...
Spain… for dogs
On Tuesday we shared an article listing great things to do when holidaying with children in the Costa del Sol. In Spain there is something for everyone, or should we say, everything. Not only has Spain long been adept at ticking all the required boxes needed for a...
Late-night shopping gets later
Is shopping one of your favourite holiday activities? Are you in Spain either today or early July? Late-night shopping is not just for Christmas – two tourist hotspots seven hours apart by road have planned midnight retail therapy sessions with live music, food stalls...
Around the world in 80 days
Do you use a timeshare for one or two weeks a year in one place? Timeshares don't just open up Southern Europe, but the world. The fictional tales of Phileas Fogg from the Jules Verne 1873 classic ‘Around the World In Eighty Days’ have inspired many an epic adventure....
Speed limits to go down
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you will know that we like to share stories about the roads in Spain. Most recently some strange Spanish road stories. Now we hear that there is to be another change to driving in Spain. So if you are over there on holiday...
I love timeshare
Do you have a timeshare, or are you considering getting one? Geoff Chapman, TATOC director and happy timeshare owner shared with Share Time magazine why he loves his timeshare. I have been a happy timeshare owner for 35 years and in that time many people have asked me...
But surely everyone speaks English?
Apparently, Spanish is the second most common native language, after Mandarin Chinese. In a very close third place we have English. Now, we Brits on have the reputation of thinking that everyone else will speak English, and if they don't, then they must at least...
Barcelona’s insight into Malaga’s tourism future
Tourism is a big industry in Spain, and Barcelona has seen massive increases in the number of visiting tourists. It is having a massive impact on the local community, and it isn't all positive. Malaga is starting to think about how it controls tourism, as are Mallorca...
Costa del Sol for kids
Heading away with the family this year? Anyone who has been on holiday with children of any age, knows that in order for you to get a relaxing break, the children have to be entertained. Costa del Sol attracts millions of tourists annually, thanks to its sunny...
Fire-fighting sheep
Here is a story that we just had to share. One of the reasons we love to holiday in Spain is the weather. But as you may be aware, in the hot and dry conditions of Southern Spain, there is a high risk of forest fires. The attempts to combat forest fires is not just...