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April 29, 2008

Costa de la Luz: number 1 water sports paradise

surfer_girl.jpg The Costa de la Luz, the western part of the Andalucía coastline that faces out to the Atlantic, is the perfect destination for water rats. The temperatures are slightly milder than at the neighbouring Costa del Sol and the strong Atlantic winds and waves are loved by surfers and surfboardes as well as the golden beaches. There are various opportunities and facilities for leisure activities like kitesurfing, boating and other water sports. The coastline is amazingly diverse for the short distance that it occupies. Surfers of every level will love the powerful high quality beach break waves, the long walled up reefs and points. Aside from the beaches and the sunshine, the Costa de la Luz is especially noted for the beauty of its protected natural reserves and a number of first-rate natural attractions. Spending holidays at the Costa de la Luz offers travelers the best of nature and water fun and they can choose from a wide range of Costa de la Luz Hotels to have a pleasant stay under the sun of Spain. If you are looking for accommodation, Chipiona hotels and San Fernando hotels might be a perfect choice as these are top destinations at the Costa de la Luz.

April 22, 2008

Vila Seca's famous Street Music Festival

VilaSeca.jpg Vila Seca opens up its streets and squares to a selection of the best live musicians! In May musicians looking to put their feet on the first rung of the ladder of success are welcome in the town! The Street Music Festival in Vila Seca on the Costa Dorada is their chance to climb up the ladder of success quickly. Visitors to the festival will find a wide range of street artists and musicians of best quality as within the years the festival has gained the attention of talent scouts. Vila Seca is ready to welcome travelers offering a variety of Vila Seca hotels and Costa Dorada apartments to experience the charming town and the well-known Street Music Festival. If your are staying at a Costa Dorada accommodation near the town Vila Seca don't miss the great artists performing at the Street Music Festival.

Alicante on the Costa Blanca - sun worshippers welcome!

alicante.jpg The coast of Alicante and the Costa Blanca owes its name to the beaches stretching for several kilometers and attracts many sun worshippers. With its long sandy beaches, mild and pleasant climate, recently renovated old town and lively nocturnal offerings, the city of Alicante invites you to take a trip along the whole coast and especially welcomes sun worshippers. Along the Alicante harbor you find beautiful long alleys for nice relaxing walks, enjoying the palm trees and the mild climate. Alicante is one of the most popular cities on the Costa Blanca and travelers may choose from a wide range of accommodation, such as Alicante hotels and Costa Blanca hotels. Its exceptional location between the mountains and the sea provides the city with a special kind of beauty. Sun worshippers will definitely enjoy a stay there during the summer!

April 21, 2008

Hotel AC Málaga Palacio - Málaga at its best

AC_Malaga_Palacio_Hotel.jpg Hotel AC Málaga Palacio is the ideal choice of Malaga accommodation for any holiday maker coming to the Andalusian port city with the intention of exploring the best of it. The perfect location between the Malaga Cathedral and the Paseo del Parque, combined with its spectacular views of the marina, make it the most representative Malaga hotel. The 4 star hotel with 214 rooms is ideal for business trips as well as for charming holidays on the Costa del Sol, including a wide range of cultural activities in the city. Staying in Malaga, you should visit the beautifully refurbished birthplace of the great artist Pablo Picasso - the Museo Picasso Málaga - all in the heart of the historic centre of the city right next to the AC Malaga Palacio Hotel. Many excellent facilities at this exclusive hotel make your stay a comfortable one. The restaurant located on the second floor of the hotel, does offer magnificent views of the Paseo del Parque as well as the best of regional cuisine and top class international dishes. For more information on the hotel, visit PerfectSunTravel.com.

April 18, 2008

Almeria Coast - holidays you will never forget

almeria_2.jpg Are you looking for holidays in a charming and at the same time historical city in Andalucia? Then the city of Almeria is the place to go! Located at the Mediterranean, travelers staying at an Almeria Coast accommodation profit from a great deal of charm of the region and its unique landscapes. As Almeria is located at the foot of a mountain range which is crowned by the magnificent Alcazaba, an Arab fortress, you can enjoy both unspoiled nature and sunny golden beaches. Almeria is also well-known for its restaurants and local cuisine. You might leave your Almeria Hotel to have dinner at one of the reasonably priced restaurants and bars around the Puerta de Purchena. Almeria is waiting for you. Consult PerfectSunTravel.com to book your holidays at the Costa del Almeria so that you can soon spend some time enjoying Almeria's winding streets, visiting its fine museums, and tasting the best of its local cuisine. You will want to return time and time again.

April 17, 2008

Best of Catalan cuisine: Xató

xato_dish.jpg Have you ever tried Xató? Spain travelers visiting Catalunya shouldn't miss to taste this typical and delicious dish of Catalan cuisine. Calafell and El Vendrell are just two Catalonian towns forming up the so called "Xató Route" and are recognised centres for Xató which is a sauce made with almonds, hazelnuts, breadcrumbs, vinegar, garlic, olive oil and salt and pepper, often served with an endive salad prepared with anchovy, tuna and baccala. Staying at Costa Dorada Hotels you will be just on the "Xato Route" and will have many chances to try the regional dish. Every town has indeed its own secret recipe for Xató. That is why travelers staying at Calafell Hotels will never have tasted the same kind of Xató like travelers staying at El Vendrell Hotels. It will quite be a challenge to find out which one tastes best during your holidays near the "Xató Route". Have fun!

April 16, 2008

Port Aventura family holidays - a perfect choice!

PortAventura_DragonKhan.jpg Located on the Costa Dorada in the city of Salou, the Port Aventura Park is a highlight for family holiday makers at the Costa Dorada. Staying at a Salou hotel with your family you should consider to go to the amazing theme park PortAventura. One day isn't even enough to visit the park as there is a great variety of activities and rides which your children will love: 8 loop roller coster, action theatre, dancing and musical shows are just a small part of it. And it is not just about the rides! PortAventura Park offers over 100 performances each day - from Can Can dances, to Chinese Acrobats, to Polynesian tribal dances, through to the award-winning Fiestaventura a stunning midnight firework spectacular on the Mediterranean lake. If you want to discover the park for more than one day, you can also have a pleasant stay at PortAventura hotels that are located in the park and ready to accommodate families comfortably if you want to stay more than one day. Discover the charms of a Mediterranean fishing village at the Hotel PortAventura together with your family or choose a traditional Mexican hacienda by considering the Hotel El Paso at the Park. Port Aventura holiday is waiting for you!

April 15, 2008

Wildlife at the Costa de la Luz - the Doñana National Parc

spanish_imperial_eagle.jpgThe Costa de la Luz is especially noted for the beauty of its protected natural reserves and a number of first-rate natural attractions. Among them is the Doñana National Parc, also called Coto de Doñana, where endangered species, such as the Spanish imperial eagle (Aquila adalberti) and the Iberian lynx (Felis pardina) can occasionally be sighted. The national parc is located in southwestern Spain, Andalusia, and covers 543 km². It is the home of many different animal and plant species and unique in Europe with its biodiversity. Doñana is well known for its enormous variety of bird species, either permanent residents, winter visitors from north and central Europe or summer visitors from Africa, like its numerous types of geese and colorful colonies of flamingo. The parc also enables to protect many endangered species. Being an important ecosystem, entrance to the parc is strictly controlled. You can take half-day trips with official guides or explore the area of the different visitors' centers on foot. While staying in a Costa de la Luz accommodation, the parc might be an interesting place to go. One entrance to the parc is only a stone´s throw away from Sanlucar de Barrameda hotels and allows to explore a completely different side of the Costa de la Luz. If you would like to plan your trip to the Costa de la Luz and the Doñana National Parc, PerfectSunTravel.com will be happy to help you with your search for accommodation.

El Puerto de Santa Maria: Feria del Vino Fino

fiesta_dancing.jpg Located at the banks of the Guadalete River, the town El Puerto de Santa María, simply known as El Puerto, is an ideal destination at the Costa de la Luz. It is only ten kilometers north east of Cadiz across the bay of Cadiz and best known by the famous ferry El Vaporcito, which connects both locations. Since 76 years passengers staying in El Puerto de Santa Maria Hotels have been travelling to Cadiz by ferry and vice versa. Between the 24th and 28th of April, tourists staying in a Costa de la Luz accommodation near the town can enjoy the famous Feria del Vino Fino - a spring's fair. This is the time when El Puerto will have one week of fiesta, dancing, sherry drinking and sevillana dancing. Besides this fair, visitors of El Puerto de Santa Maria can enjoy more than three thousand hours of sunshine per year, fine sandy beaches and blue seas. Although the number of travelers to this tourist destination increases constantly, the town remains unspoilt, natural and very picturesque. Lovers of seafood get their money´s worth, too. The Bay of Cadiz is famous for its fresh seafood and in El Puerto all the restaurants around the El Puerto Hotels serve the best of fish and seafood. If you would like to buy seafood the Riviera del Marisco is the place to go. Fresh and tasty seafood can be bought in paper cones to take away or you can directly enjoy it there. Don't miss to go there!

April 14, 2008

Marbella: Go where the stars go!

marbella.jpg Marbella, located in Andalusia (Spain) by the Mediterranean and situated in the province of Málaga is an important and beautiful beach resort of the Costa del Sol. Furthermore the city is a internationally well-known playground for the rich and the famous. If you would like to make holidays where the stars and starlets enjoy to stay you should go to Marbella. Antonio Banderas is a regular visitor of the city and the famous English songwriter and record producer Richard Daniel Roman lives in Marbella. He is best known for his work with major Latin Pop artists includig legendary Mexican pop singer Paulina Rubio. If you stay in a hotel in Marbella during the summer it could easily happen that you meet some of the stars and starlets on the beach, at restaurants or at the golf course. The area around Marbella is a real golfer´s paradise. Lovers of golf can enjoy their stay in luxury Marbella accommodation and spend their days at one of the finest championship golf courses in Europe - the Marbella golf course. While staying in Marbella, the Puerto Banús yacht habour near the city is worth visiting, too. It was built in 1970 by José Banús (local property developer) and is now best known as a luxury marina and shopping complex for the jet-set. The marina has berths for 915 boats, including those of the King of Saudi Arabia and several of the world's wealthiest people. Behind the harbour streets are filled with bars, boutiques and nightclubs. A variety of Puerto Banús hotels is able to accommodate travelers comfortably. All of that makes Marbella an ideal and exclusive destination for unique Costa del Sol holidays.

April 9, 2008

Explore the Untouched Costa Brava

Costa_Brava.jpgThis part of the Spanish coast is largely protected to preserve its natural beauty. Costa Brava has many national parcs, such as the Cap de Creus, that celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Together with the natural beauty and the many charming little fishermen towns and Dalí's and Gaudís presence in many of the towns of the Costa Brava, such as Figueres and Cadaqués, the mix of tradition, culture and nature make the Costa Brava a fascinating vacation destination. Places to visit and stay in a Costa Brava Hotel include the beach destinations Blanes, which has a great offer of Blanes Hotels, Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar. You may also want to spend a night in a charming Roses Hotel to have some great seafood in this old fishermen's town. Also, Cadaqués, which is surrounded by the Cap de Creus should be on the list of places not to be left out on your Costa Brava vacation.

April 7, 2008

Book Now - Pay Later: Your Costa Brava or Costa Dorada Hotel

costadorada.jpgThe option to book now - pay later for Costa Brava Hotels as well as for Costa Dorada Hotels at BarcelonaPoint.com allows you, your friends and your family to plan your vacation in Spain well in advance and make sure you get to stay in the hotel that suits all your holiday needs and wishes. When booking more than 90 days in advance you can get deals that are up to 30% less costly, as prices indicated are much lower, since the Hotels first try to get a high occupancy rate. As availability for the hotels decreases, prices increase. This usually starts about three months proir to the arrival. With the book now - pay later option, you can get the best price for your Costa Brava or Costa Dorada Hotel, without having to pay it immediately. The payment is due 30-15 days prior to your arrival. Take advantage of this great special and book the Costa Brava Hotel of your dreams now, without putting immediate strain on your wallet!

April 2, 2008

Ronda - Picturesque Town to Explore

Ronda.jpgFor those of you who have not been to Ronda - you might want to consider spending your Spain vacation in one of the many charming and idyllic Ronda Hotels and explore this lovely town on your own. Ronda is located a 100km from the city of Malaga, still in the province of Malaga in Andalusia. What is particular about Ronda is the River Guadalevín that splits the town in two creating the canyon El Tajo around which the city is built. So watch your step when visiting Ronda.

With Celtic, Roman and Moorish influences Ronda's mystical and picturesque image and its unique landscape, have made the town popular among tourists. The most famous one among them was probably Ernest Hemingway who decided to reside in Ronda for quite a while.

See for yourself what Ronda has to offer during your stay at a Costa del Sol Hotel or any of the large choice of Malaga Hotels. Make a short inland trip and spend a night in one of the Ronda Hotels.

April 1, 2008

Nerja and Costa Tropical - A paradise of hidden bays

Nerja.jpgNerja is the most oriental village of the Costa del Sol and the Axarquia region. This little and charming village is well known for the hidden and impressive bays that have a lot of historic relevance. Not far from Nerja you cross the border to the Costa Tropical of the province of Granada, known for fresh and exotic fruits you have to try during your Costa Tropical vacation. This region has a lot of Costa Tropical Hotel offers for you to enjoy the sun almost all year around. Nerja is also only 50 km away from Malaga city, which definitely is worth a visit. With Perfect Sun Travel you can easily book a charming Malaga Hotel and a Nerja Hotel at the beach to combine the two for an unforgettable vacation!