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Sports in Lloret de Mar

2010-09-01T10:58:23Z

During you holidays Costa Brava in a Lloret de Mar hotel, I'm sure you do a lot of tanning on the beach but did you know that you could also take part in some beach activities? Indeed, during the summer season (June 21st-September 12th) Lloret de Mar offers to all its visitors to do some sport for free.

The program begins at 9:00 am in Roca d'en Maig with activities like aerobic, aqua gym and others sports that will wake you up and give you some energy to start your day.
The activities let you time to relax to start again at 3:00 pm in the sport zone on Playa de Fenals. In the afternoon, you will be able to enjoy sports in group like soccer, beach volley or if you prefer more individual as tennis.

And if doing some sport activities on Lloret de Mar beaches isn't enough for you, don't worry: you have plenty of other sports you will be able to enjoy in Lloret de Mar. In fact, Lloret de Mar is as ideal to relax as to have sportive holidays: you can explore the area doing Nordic walking or go hiking in the beautiful mountains to admire the landscapes or even go diving to explore Costa Brava 's ocean.

Whatever you choose to do, enjoy your holidays in Lloret de Mar!

What about some holidays in Benalmadena ?

2010-08-26T09:07:21Z

It's not too late to search for hotels Benalmadena or apartments Benalmadena for the end of summer! Located on the Costa del Sol, this town of approximately 53,000 residents and its beaches, architecture and clubs is a famous destination for tourists of all ages.

To please everybody, the Benalmadena is divided in 3 main areas:

-Benalmadena Pueblo: the original part of Benalmadena where you can see what an Andalusia village looks like and visit the archaeological museum.

- Benalmadena Costa: the most urban part where you will find discos, beaches and hotels. You can also find a theme park (Selwo Marina), and an aquarium (SeaLife) to entertain the youngest.

-Arroyo de la Miel: the residential area. You will also find there an amusement Park (Tivoli World) and a cable car to admire a panoramic view of the Sierra Nevada and the coast.

The choice is now up to you!

Discover Mijas Costa

2010-08-17T13:03:43Z

To continue with the beautiful Costa del Sol, a few kilometres away from Fuengirola, you will find Mijas Costa. Also located just on the sea front, Mijas Costa has a temperate climate and no excessive temperatures which is enjoyable to have relaxing holidays. One of the interesting facts of this city is that a lot of nationalities are represented within the inhabitants, who, for a major part of them, have a second home in Mijas Costa. But don't worry if you can't afford a second home yet, you can still rent a Mijas Costa apartment or book a Mijas Costa Hotel.

Even if the place knew a tourist boom, Mijas Costa didn't turn into an ugly resort and still offers beautiful views and a very nice old town. One of the specificity of the city you have to try is the "burros-taxi" : a taxi but on a donkey's back! You will also be able to visit the famous and particular bullring of Mijas Costa built in 1900.

And of course, you will be able to relax somewhere on the 12km of nice beaches!

Costa del Sol holidays : Fuengirola

2010-08-11T12:18:15Z

Looking for nice beaches to lie on this summer? Well, on Costa del Sol you have a wide range of resorts to choose from. Among the most popular, we can find Fuengirola a cosmopolitan town located at only 25km from Malaga. This small fishing village became in a few years a nice resort with all the amenities you need to spend active holidays. It is now easy to find a Fuengirola hotel or a Fuengirola apartment to enjoy the numerous activities of the region.

You won't get bored in Fuengirola! Apart from the nice beaches, you can also go shopping in chic boutiques and discover the streets of the Andalucian town. If you are searching for more sporty activities, you can choose between going to the gym, horse riding or golf. Of course, as every good resort in Costa del Sol, Fuengirola offers a variety of water sports: from jet skis to speed boats.

Finally, if you prefer visits and want to see the most famous places around Fuengirola, you can take a walk and see the Plaza de Toros or the harbor. The zoo "Bioparc Fuengirola" is also well known and gives you the opportunity to see endangered species, or tropical forest animals in their recreated natural habitat.

Don't miss the Sohail Castle, one of the most beautiful sites in Fuengirola. Several events are organized there throughout the year. During summer, you will be able to enjoy Spanish dance and music at night. In August, you can even attend a tapas fair. And finally, from the 17th to the 20th of August, a medieval market is set up inside the castle to recreate the atmosphere of old times with traditional clothes, music and food.

As I said, no chance to get bored in Fuengirola this summer!

Aqualeon: water and safari park in Spain

2010-08-09T10:20:02Z

When you're going on holidays with all your family it's usually hard to please everybody. You want to do something interesting, some visits, but you're not sure that your children will handle a whole day visiting. Here is the solution with Aqualeon, the only park which combine safari and water rides. Thus, you children will be able to learn about the animals and then have fun in the aquatic area of the park. Located near Tarragona, this park is an ideal destination for a day of amusement if you booked a Costa Dorada hotel or a holiday home Costa Dorada.

Jump in the park's double-decker bus to get as close as possible to the animals and take some amazing pictures as if you really were in an African Safari. You will be able to see a lot of different species: chimpanzees, a tiger, iguanas, Florida turtles, raccoons, prairie dogs and a lot more. The park also offers a "School of Nature" where your children will be able to learn about the wildlife.

Then, to refresh yourselves, go to the aquatic area of the park to discover all the attractions available. You will be able to do rafting with the "Congo River", ride waves with the "Surf Beach" and other water rides with toboggans for example. For the youngest, a mini park is also available.

To sum it all, Aqualeon is a park that will permit to your family to have another day of fun in Costa Dorada!

The Spanish weather, definitely an asset for your holiday in Spain!

2010-08-05T14:08:31Z

What are the good ingredients for a good holiday in Spain? A nice Hotel in Barcelona or an Apartment in Costa Brava , and of course an amazing weather!

Do people actually know what the climate around Barcelona is like? Let's have a look at some interesting facts:

- Average annual temperature is 15.6 °C

- Average annual temperature of sea is 17.8 °C

- In the coldest month: January, the typically temperature ranges from 7 to 15 °C

- In the warmest month: August, the typically temperature ranges from 25 to 31 °C

- The highest temperature recorded in the city centre is 38.6 °C

-The coldest temperature recorded was ?6.7 °C (19.9 °F) on 11 February 1956

Consequences of its location on the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula? Atlantic west winds often arrive in Barcelona with low humidity, producing no rain.

However, the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean, its latitude, and the mountains, are the reasons why the summers are not as dry as in most other Mediterranean locations.

To sum up, feel free to tick the "good weather" box on your perfect holiday list!!

The Tomatina in Valencia

2010-07-27T13:23:56Z

Are you looking for an amazing and unique experience for this summer 2010? Head off to Bunol, Valencia, to the Tomatina, tomato festival, where playing with food is allowed and recommended. Real tradition, gathering thousands of people each year coming from all over the world ready to participate to this tomato battle. The rules are simple: do not be afraid of getting red, dirty and throw tomoatoes at each other. All you need now is a Hotel in Valencia or a Holiday Rental in Valencia, a bit of craziness and a real will to enjoy and have fun!

Last year's edition gathered 45000 people using 125 tons of tomatoes. It is important to precise that the tomatoes used are rotten and not saleable.

This astonishing tradition started in 1945, when young people back then, used to meet up in the centre of Bunol village. People started throwing tomatoes at each other after one man pushed another one and provoked a giant riot.

This year, the Tomatina is going to take place on the 25th of August, feel free to join in and to respect the basic security rules: prohibited use of bottles, dangerous items, tomatoes must be crushed before being thrown and the battle must be stopped when you hear the bell for the second time.

Look forward to seeing you on the 25th!

Port Aventura night tickets!

2010-07-22T12:10:37Z

If you go on holiday to the Costa Dorada and are looking for interesting activities with your family, I recommend you go to Port Aventura Salou, famous theme park inspired by the Warner cartoons, you could meet woody woodpecker, cookie monster, etc. Only one hour away from Barcelona and 20 minutes away from Tarragona.
The summer has come; it's time to take advantage of Port Aventura night tickets and Hotel + Ticket Port Aventura

This is an amazing opportunity to spend a lovely evening as you can stay in the park between 7pm and midnight for a cheaper price than when you go during the day as well as enjoy the cooler weather and the magic of the lights.
For a good time, book online you night tickets for Port Aventura!
Port Aventura is a theme park taking you to different worlds through rides, scenery and entertainment. You will travel to Polynesia, Mexico, China, the Far West and the Mediterranean as well as enjoy a different and dynamic entertainment park.
The activities will delight the whole family: thrills for the slightly eldest of you, pools and water slides for young children, also ideal for golf fans and at the same time allowing you to admire the sea views! Parents and children will definitely love it.

Port Aventura Salou is easily accessible whether you decide to travel by car or by train (the park has its own train station) and stay in a hotel within the park or in Salou.
You no longer have excuses not to go to Port Aventura Salou this summer!

Terra Mitica. A theme park of a special kind

2010-06-18T08:56:35Z

Terra Mitica is a theme park situated in the South of Spain that stands for fun and adrenaline. Being located in Benidorm at the coast of Alicante, the park also offers a magnificent location and atmosphere.

The theme park is perfect destination if you plan to spend your holidays in Benidorm because it is just a few minutes away. Also there is the possibility to arrange a Benidorm Hotel + Terra Mitica tickets together.

The theme park offers numerous attractions, from the massive water slide to carousels and roller coasters, you as a visitor will have the agony of choice. The park is divided into different areas representing the civilizations that used to live all around the Mediterranean Sea. The sea is represented by a lake at the heart of the park being surrounded by the "civilizations" Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia and the islands.

Moreover the park offers not only fairground rides, but also shows and entertainment. Within the "Rome" area, you will be able to find a circus show called "Tarantela" with dance, acrobatics and especially fun. At the first sight, the pirate show "Red Beard" might be more serious but the show that deals with "The Battle of the Pirate Ship" is a funny and entertainung show for the young and young at heart. Therefore, Therra Mitica stands for thrill, fun as well as entertainment.

Barcelona welcomes Europe's best athletics

2010-06-17T09:54:52Z

This summer, Barcelona will be hosting the 20th European Athletics Championship as of 26 July to 1 August. This sports event will revive the spirit of the Olympic Games in 1992.

20 years ago Barcelona was the host of the Olympic Games. Since that time, the city has built numerous sport facilities as well as an Olympic Village on the Montjuic mountain right above the city. As in 1992, Barcelona is expected to be destination for plenty of sport enthousiasts from around the globe. Therefore Barcelona hotels and apartments in Barcelona will be almost sold out at that time.

Those of you who will be there at that time, will have the possibility to see some of the most popular sportsmen. Among them, Yelena Isinbayeva, World Record-Holder and Olympic pole vault champion; Sebastian Bayer, indoor long jump European Champion; Ariane Friedrich, indoor high jump European Champion; Philips Idowu, triple jump World Champion and Marta Domínguez, 3,000 m steeplechase World Champion.

Tickets for the European Champoinship have been on sale since the beginning of the year. They can be bought online at Servicaixa. There are different ticket options, from 1-day-ticket to a week-ticket, you will be able to find the ticket that suits to you. Prices range from 600, 300, 120 to 60 Euros.

15th anniversary of Port Aventura

2010-06-02T08:01:19Z

The 15th Anniversary of the theme park Port Aventura is coming up in a couple of days! Port Aventura is the biggest and most popular theme park in Spain.

Port Aventura celebrates the birthday by offering a lot of special offers to its visitors. A very appealing offer is that related directly to the 15th Anniversary: It grants a 15% discount on your booking, as well as a free ticket for children under the age of 12. In addition there are additional offers, like the 2x1 ticket Port Aventura and the 3 days 2 parks-ticket Port Aventura. Both are available all year long.

The theme park offers not only exciting rides, hotel within the theme park and fabolous restaurants but also a wide offer of entertainment. One of their new shows is the show "Celebration On Ice" starting in July 2010. This is a show on ice that will delight the whole family. Tickets on advance sale are about 15 Euros for adults and 10 Euros for children. Shows will take place daily át 7pm and 10pm.

Port Aventura is located in proximity to Salou, a city at the Costa Dorada, a few kilometers from Barcelona. In conclusion, it offers not only a variety of entertainment and accommodation but also a warm and pleasant climate - perfect for your family holidays.

Gay Circuit Festival 2010 Barcelona & Sitges

2010-05-31T08:12:29Z

Barcelona and the nearby city Sitges have a big gay community. Therefore, it is no wonder, that here one of the biggest gay festivals in Europe takes place.

One of these festivals in summer is the Circuit Festival 2010. This year it will not only take place in Barcelona, but also in Sitges, at the Costa Dorada. Sitges is world famous place for gay communities. There are a lot of gay bars and restaurants attracting a lot of people from around the world.

Last year, the festival was a big success. Thousands of people came to the Mediterranean metropolis to arrange it so that few accommodation were available at that time. Therefore, it is advisable to arrange a Barcelona hotel or a Barcelona apartment beforehand.

The festival will take place in several locations across the city from 31.07 - 08.08.2010. There are 13 great parties to be visited. Among those, are for example the "Circuit Beach" as well as a waterpark. This year, up to 30.000 people are expected to come to Barcelona and Sitges to celebrate summer and themselves.

Family holidays in Santa Susanna

2010-05-14T08:15:39Z

Summer 2010 at the Costa Brava will be perfect for your family holidays. Santa Susanna, at the Costa Brava invites you to spend unforgettable holidays in a natural environment.

Located East of Barcelona and at the heart of the Costa Brava, Santa Susanna has been awarded in 2003 with the certificate for "Family Holidays Destination". In particular, this means that you and your family can expect family Costa Brava hotels and other Costa Brava accommodation, as well as restaurant and public facilities that are adapted to family needs.

In addition to that, Santa Susanna offers kids clubs, playgrounds, multi-lingual babysitters, beach guides, leisure activities for kids and amny more. Also, you will be able to do the following activities in the surrounding areas: bike tours, spa and wellness, horseriding, skating, boat tours, museums, shopping, and many more. Moreover, there is a selection of great parks and cultural activities, such as Waterworld, Activ Natura, Marineland, Zoo, Aquarium and the famous Church of Santa Susanna.

Santa Susanna can be reached very easily using the two Catalan airports Barcelona and Girona. These airports are also headed by the so called "low cost carriers" Ryanair, easyJet etc.

Family holidays in Malgrat de Mar

2010-05-12T07:49:00Z

Summer is almost here! Have you already thought about your holidays? Those of you planning to travel with your family, should have a look at Malgrat de Mar at Costa Brava.

No matter if you are planning to stay in a Costa Brava hotel or a Costa Brava apartment, you will not only have the opportunity to discover Malgrat de Mar but also rest of Costa Brava and Barcelona.

Awarded with the certificate for "family tourism" in 2007, Malgrat de Mar is an official destination for family tourism. This encorporates family taylored services, such as multi lingual baby sitters, child-oriented furniture, childcare and child-friendly public facilities.

Malgrat de Mar is a destination offering rest and relaxation. Located between two nature parks, you will be able to enjoy pure nature. Besides water sports, such as sailing, swimming and scuba diving, you can also explore the "Francesc Macia Park".

In addition, Malgrat de Mar is easily reachable by Girona airport (Ryanair) and Barcelona airport (easyJet). Therefore, thre will be nothing standing in your path to ejoay unforgettable family holidays at Costa Brava.

Holidays with the whole family in Calella

2010-05-04T08:37:31Z

Calella is a small town at the Costa Brava coast aaprox. 55 km from Barcelona. This wonderful holiday destination does not only have a magnificent beach but is also famous for its family friendliness.

Therefore, it is no wonder that Calella is awarded with the certificate for family destination by the Official Tourism Office of Catalonia. This means especially that Calella provides its visitors with family orientated accommodation, such as apartments in Calella and hotels in Calela.

Calella expects you with plenty of specialized services for your family. To meet the wants and needs of families, most restaurants are close to public playgrounds. Also, ther is the possibility of a cildcare with multilingual babysitters, if you wish to explore the local culture and nature of your own.

Calella is surrounded by beautiful nature. Beside the great Montnegre nature park, the beautiful beaches are also worth visiting (awarded for cleanness by the European Union). For the active visitors, there are numerous activities available, such as water sports, mountain bike tours, spa and wellness, boat trips, museums and many more.

Visitors looking for a balanced family holiday with relaxation and activities, Calella is the destination to go to.