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October 28, 2008

Beach holidays in Blanes

2572767780_1db55b5209_m.jpgBlanes is a small town with about 40.000 inhabitants and it is located at the South of the Costa Brava in the province Girona. Spending holidays at Costa Brava in Blanes is enjoyable for everybody. As it is a holiday city, there are many nice restaurants available. Here you can taste the fantastic fish dishes which are always fresh and very delicious. The city has a long promenade with many bars, cafes and shops next to the wonderful beach. The sand beaches are four kilometers long and the port is also worth seeing, because there is a fish auction every day.
Next to that Blanes has a historic core with small alleys. The typical Catalan culture can be experienced in this city. Furthermore, two of the most important botanic gardens are located in Blanes. The Jardí Botànic Marimurtra and the Jardín Botànico Pinya de Rosa should be visited if you are in Blanes.
Also the accommodation in Blanes is very good. There are many hotels and apartments available for tourists. If you want to come with the family or with a group, you should rent the San Vicente Apartment Blanes, which is perfect for two till four persons. In the same buildings are more apartments available, which is perfect if you are a group of many persons. It is located close to the beach and the city centre and it has all the comfort you need for a stay in Blanes. It has 45 square meters, central heating, air condition, TV, a double bed, a double sofa bed and a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom. So just come and enjoy the wonderful flair of Blanes!

October 23, 2008

Sitges - perfect holidays at the coast

1466426611_5854d8bc1d.jpg The small city Sitges is located directly at the coast and is approximately 35 kilometers southwest of Barcelona. It is famous for its film festivals and the carnival. Furthermore, it has beautiful beaches but also a historic core. As there is also a brilliant nightlife, with nice restaurants, bars and discos, it is perfect for spending holidays there. Many Sitges hotels are available which make a stay really comfortable. The city has only about 25,000 inhabitants but therefore it kept its unique flair. Some parts of the city were renewed and thus the wonderful contrast between historic and new buildings can be seen.
As it is located at the Mediterranean Sea but also next to the mountains and the natural park Garraf, it became a famous tourist city. Also the proximity to one of the Catalonia airports (Barcelona) is crucial for its famousness. There are attractions for everybody, so it is a perfect destination for enjoying beach holidays with the whole family or even with a group of friends.

October 20, 2008

Halloween in Port Aventura

Crea-Hallo-08.jpgFrom 27th September till 16th November the Port Aventura shows its dark side. The theme park is located next to Salou at the Costa Dorada and it is the biggest park in Spain. If you enjoy holidays in Spain in autumn, you should definitely visit Port Aventura. In this time the whole park celebrates Halloween. Therefore, you can experience fear and terror in all different areas. There are monsters, zombies and ghosts who are really authentic. You can meet Freddy Krueger, the Exorcist and the Adam Family. Also special shows regarding Halloween are offered and there are special rides, like a jungle of fear. In the nights, there are parades with many terrifying characters.
So, the park is really worth seeing in this time and it is an experience for the whole family. Also Port Aventura hotels are available, which make a stay really comfortable. They offer everything you need for enjoying the trip to Park Aventura!

October 16, 2008

Cala del Pi & Spa hotel

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You are looking for a luxury resort on the Costa Brava where you can relax and forget about all your life obligations? Then your next visit should be at The Hotel Cala del Pi & Spa in Platja de Aro.
Cala Del Pi is a five stars hotel that offers everything that is necessary to spend great and unforgettable holidays in Costa Brava. In fact, it is located near beautiful sand beaches and a small bay of Costa Brava. When staying there, you would also be able to relax in the 600m2 spa complex which features an indoor pool, lumbar banks, cascades, massage hammocks, Turkish baths, jet stream shower, steam bath, Finnish sauna, ice source, foot spa, gymnastics and two massage rooms with Vichy showers.
You will not only be able to shake the stress away but also to savor delicious dishes and enjoy breakfast from a wide buffet.
The closest airport from the location is the Girona airport which is only 30km away. ¡ Hasta luego at Cala Del Pi hotel!

October 15, 2008

Jirona & Alicante, 2 cities, 1 candy!

The Turrón is a Spanish candy close to some nougat, containing honey, sugar and egg white, perfumed with flaked almonds and shaped like a rectangular or circular tablet. Turrón word is mainly used for traditional candy from Jijona in Spain.
The Turrón is from Arabic origin, we find the same ingredients in other traditional confectioneries from Alpujarras, or in the neighborhood of Grenada and Almeria, where the almond culture is really important. Honey and dry fruits candies are also part of the Maghreb's culture.
There is 2 main kind of Turrón:


  • El Turrón Blanco (soft), from Jijona: from almonds' powder, is a soft brown nougat, very sweet and oily.


  • El Turrón Duro (hard), from Alicante: From full almonds, it looks more like nougat but really hard; even to cut with a knife.

We also call Turrón all the Christmas candies based on other ingredients such as coconuts, chocolate or candied fruits.
Some statistics: In 2003, Spanish have eaten 560g of Turrón per person in average. The total of sales was above 27.000 tonnes.
Indeed, our charming holiday accommodation in Alicante will let you enjoy the visit of a Turrón factory, taste the sweets of Spain and discover the paradisiacal fragrance of this candy.
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October 14, 2008

Port Aventura in Salou

If you plan your holidays at Costa Dorada, you should definitely visit the Port Aventura in Salou. This resort is unique in Spain and is the also the biggest theme park at the country. The resort consists of the Port Aventura Park, the Caribe Aquatic Park, many different hotels and a beach club.
The Port Aventura Park is a theme park with many adventures. It is divided into different topics, like China, the Far West, Polynesia, Mexico and Mediterrania. Here you can find big and small rides, fantastic shows, restaurants with a unique atmosphere and a special cuisine and, of course, many shops with souvenirs where items from the different continents can be bought. If you want to come in autumn you also can enjoy the different shows and events of Halloween. From the 27th of September till the 16th of November the park will be filled with darkness in the nights. So just come and feel the dark atmosphere which is really authentic.
You can also stay in a Port Aventura hotel, which make the adventure enjoyable for the whole family. They offer all the luxury you need in your holidays. Furthermore, they are easy accessible from the motorway and the Catalonia airports. If you stay in a Port Aventura hotel you have unlimited access to the park for the period you stay there, access to the beach club and many more advantages.
If you want to rent an apartment at Costa Dorada in another town, you can reach the park easily with public transportation, like with the train. Therefore, you should also visit the park when you are not directly in Salou but somewhere at the Costa Dorada. Come and enjoy the different attractions!

October 8, 2008

Beach feeling in Tarragona

234907333_674425d3bf_m.jpgYou want to enjoy your holidays in autumn at the beach? No problem, just go to Spain! A really nice city is Tarragona, which is located at the Costa Dorada. As it is situated next to the coasts with beautiful beaches, you can enjoy the good weather in October at the sea. The beaches have golden sand and the sea is crystal clear. Therefore, sunbathing and swimming can be enjoyed here. The city itself is also worth seeing. Its historic core and many monuments from the Roman times can be visited. As it also has a highly developed public transport network, the Catalonia airports, like Reus, can be reached easily.
If you want to take pleasure of spending your holidays in a Hotel in Tarragona you can choose the Alexandra Aparthotel in Tarragona. It contains 3 stars and is located only 800 meters from sea and 600 meters from the city centre. Due to the fact that it is an Aprthotel, you have the advantages of a hotel as well as of an apartment. Thus, the rooms consist of a bathroom, a combined bed and living room, a balcony and a kitchenette. The complex has a swimming pool, sun loungers, laundry service, and public internet. So, just come and visit the nice surrounding of the Costa Dorada!

October 3, 2008

Vacation in Lloret de Mar - with the whole family!

424_1741_large.jpgLloret de Mar is seen as a party location for tourists. But it is also possible to enjoy nice and peaceful vacation with the whole family there. The city is located at the Costa Brava and if you want to go to Barcelona, you can just take the train and you will be there in 45 minutes. As Lloret is situated at the sea, it is perfect for the children. They can play on the beach while the others relax under the sun! If that becomes boring, you can visit the Cap de Creus which is a national park or make a trip to Roses, the little but nice village. Of course Lloret de Mar has more than just a beach - you also can go shopping, enjoy the Spanish food in the restaurants or have a drink in one of the nice bars.
Holidays at the Costa Brava with children can be fun if you rent an apartment there. A really nice one, which is situated in Lloret de Mar, is the Lloret de Mar Casino Apartment at Costa Brava. It has space for four people and it is directly located at the beach. It is fully furnished with a bathroom, kitchen, TV and iron. Also handicapped people can enter it easily. And the best for you and your kids: you can have free excess to the swimming pool!

October 2, 2008

Your next catalan escape

Ampuriabrava.jpgYou think you already have seen everything Barcelona has to offer, from its touristic places to its great venues? Then you should move on to your next catalan escape, Ampuriabrava.
Ideal for the passionate trips, the city often is nicknamed the Venice Spanish, throughout the Mediterranean charm of its villas on the canals and its coves where small fishing boats often stroll. The Venice Spanish is also known for its quiet and large beaches made of thin sand. Once there, you will be able to plan some visits in unforgettable places of the city such as the Citadel de Roses, an historical fortress containing relics testifying the history of the region. And for those that have kept a soul of child, the city also shelters the museum of toys of Catalonia, where you will be able to see toys in miniatures coming from the whole world!
To discover everything this city offers, we advise you to book a stay in one of the Cost Brava hotels in order to let the charm of this Catalan city invade you completely!

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