If you’re planning a holiday to Spain, you may be wondering whether you should bring plenty of cash or simply rely on your bank card. The good news is that Spain is now one of Europe’s most card-friendly countries. In … Continue reading →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake recently shook southeastern Spain, with tremors felt across the Region of Murcia and parts of the Costa Blanca. While some media reports described scenes of panic among holidaymakers, the reality was far less dramatic, with no … Continue reading →
If you’re visiting Spain for the first time, you may wonder whether tipping is expected. The good news is that tipping in Spain is much more relaxed than in countries such as the United States. While leaving a tip is … Continue reading →
Every summer, towns across the Valencian Community celebrate one of Spain’s most spectacular festivals – Moros i Cristians, known in Castilian Spanish as Moros y Cristianos. While larger celebrations in places such as Alcoy, Ontinyent and Villajoyosa attract international attention, … Continue reading →
Cada verano, numerosos municipios de la Comunidad Valenciana celebran una de las fiestas más espectaculares y queridas de España: los Moros i Cristians, conocidos en castellano como Moros y Cristianos. Aunque localidades como Alcoy, Ontinyent o Villajoyosa son las más … Continue reading →
If you visit Gandia, Spain, during the summer or at the beginning of October, there’s a good chance you’ll come across one of the city’s most unusual and much-loved characters. Standing several metres tall, dressed in a bright military-style uniform, … Continue reading →
Si visitas Gandia durante el verano o a principios de octubre, es muy probable que te encuentres con uno de los personajes más curiosos y queridos de la ciudad. Vestido con un llamativo uniforme de inspiración militar, con un gran … Continue reading →
If you’ve spent any time in Spain over the last five years, you’ve probably noticed the weather becoming increasingly unpredictable. Summers seem hotter than ever, heatwaves are lasting longer, wildfires are becoming more destructive, and when it finally rains, it … Continue reading →
Durante los últimos cinco años, España ha vivido algunos de los fenómenos meteorológicos más extremos de su historia reciente. Las olas de calor son cada vez más frecuentes y duraderas, los incendios forestales afectan a miles de hectáreas cada verano … Continue reading →
Eclipse solar total del 12 de agosto de 2026: cómo verlo en España El 12 de agosto de 2026 tendrá lugar uno de los acontecimientos astronómicos más importantes de las próximas décadas: un eclipse solar total que cruzará España de … Continue reading →
On 12 August 2026, Spain will experience one of its most spectacular astronomical events in over a century. A total solar eclipse will cross parts of the country, attracting millions of visitors and astronomy enthusiasts eager to witness the Moon … Continue reading →
España disfruta de uno de los climas más cálidos de Europa, pero durante los meses de verano las temperaturas superan con frecuencia los 35°C, mientras que en muchas zonas del interior pueden alcanzar o incluso superar los 40°C. Si a … Continue reading →
Spain is renowned for its warm Mediterranean climate, but during the summer months temperatures regularly exceed 35°C, while inland areas can see the mercury climb above 40°C. Combined with strong sunshine and, in many coastal areas, high humidity, these conditions … Continue reading →
Sunday evening saw the spectacular conclusion of the 2026 Moros y Cristianos celebrations in Oliva, Valencia, as thousands gathered for the dramatic Reconquest of the Castle (Reconquista del Castillo). Combining history, theatre, music and the thunderous sound of black-powder arquebuses, … Continue reading →
La tarde del domingo se celebró uno de los actos más esperados de las fiestas de Moros y Cristianos de Oliva: la espectacular Reconquista del Castillo, un emocionante evento que pone el broche de oro a varios días de desfiles, … Continue reading →
