Holy week : Palm Sunday, Ash Wednesday, Lent, Good Friday
Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday, people go to mass in the morning. Children carry palm leaves to be blessed by the priest. Boys carry a simple palm branch, and the girls carry a branch that has been decorated. They often have sweets, tinsel or other decorations hanging […]
Did you know that Europe’s second-largest thermal lake is in Spain? Its waters have properties that help to relax and improve your vital balance. It is in the Region of Aragón, within the Termas Pallarés spa resort. Find out just how easy it is to pamper yourself in Spain.
A hot bath is often the best […]
The cooking of Spain, noted for its uncommonly appealing flavors and the exceptional quality of its produce, has long been a source of pride to Spaniards. The foods of Spain are not hot and spicy as some imagine them to be, but closely linked to robust Mediterranean flavors based on olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, […]
If skiing is your thing, you should already be thinking about Spain as a destination for next season. Our country is ideal for the sport. There are loads of reasons to come to one of the many ski resorts to be found all over Spain. Quality snow and plenty of winter sun, along with first-rate […]
For a long time, Spanish people have had a traditional custom to celebrate New Year’s Eve. On the last day of the year, the 31st of December , they wait until twelve p.m. Everybody has to have twelve grapes ready to eat when the clock starts to chime. It is traditional to listen to the […]
Unlike many other places in Europe, Christmas lights do not go up in Spain until December. Every town and city will decorate the streets. Christmas markets also begin to appear. Christmas trees are on sale everywhere and gypsies begin to sell Christmas trees in the streets.
The first major sign of Christmas is the state-run lottery […]
Granada is one of Spain’s most spectacular historical World Heritage cities, and millions of tourists and international students visit this amazing city each year. Granada is located on one of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range and was a stronghold of the Nazeri Dynasty, the last great Moorish kingdom in Spain. Granada sprawls […]
churros are like long donuts and “churros con chocolate” is a favourite Sunday breakfast for many Spaniards
250ml water
50ml sunflower oil
1/2 tsp salt
200g flour
115g dark chocolate
1 litre milk
1 tbsp cornflour
4 tbsp sugar
caster sugar
oil for deep frying
Steps:
1. Put the water (250ml), oil, and salt in a heavy pan and bring to the boil
2. Turn the heat down […]
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This new large well maintained villa is in the quiet location of the Montgo natural park,
the villa is situated close to family beaches, and is just a short drive to the local shops, bars and restaurants. The villa is located in Denia between Alicante and Valencia and close to both airports.
Terra Mitica, […]
Brighter days: Enjoy up to 320 days of sun each year and say goodbye to depressing winter blues and high winter fuel bills
Healthier is happier: The life here is much better for your health thanks to the good weather, laid back lifestyle and healthy Mediterranean diet
Your money goes further: The cost of living is still […]