Holidays in Spain, Culture, Food, Locations, Travel
The first thing to clarify is that a hostal in Barcelona is not the same as hostel, a type of accommodation known for housing youths. A hostal is similar to a hotel and can offer just as good accommodation, whilst being cheaper. Hostals in Barcelona are known to be generally cheaper than hotels, with price comparison websites showing up to 50% savings for a similar quality hostal compared to a...
With a population of over 100,000 people, the city of Ourense makes up approximately 30% of the province, Galicia. The history of the town originates back to the Romans. It was also rebuilt by Alfonso III of Asturias around 877, after the city was destroyed in 716 by the Moors. In terms of tourist destinations, the town of Ourense’s most important monument is the cathedral. Founded in 572 and rebuilt...
With a population of over 700,000, Zaragoza called Saragossa is the capital city of the Zaragoza province. Famous for its folklore and landmarks (Basilica del Pilar and La Seo Cathedral), it also hosts one of the more popular festivals in Spain, the Fiestas del Pilar. In the summer the temperature can reach up to 40 degrees celsius, so the city proves to be extremely popular for tourists looking to bathe...
Founded by the Roman colony in 138 BC, Valencia is the third largest city of Spain with population of over 1.5 million people. It has global city status meaning it’s considered to be an important part of the global economic system. Due to the heritage of the ancient monuments and cultural attractions, Valencia is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. The most popular monument is the Valencia Cathedral,...
Based in the Costa del Sol, Malaga is the six largest city in Spain with a population of over 550,000 people. Known for having a subtropical-mediterranean climate, Malaga’s summer season lasts 8 months of the year. With history spanning back to 770 BC, it is known as one of the oldest cities in the world. Founded by the Phoenicians as Malaka, it was then ruled by the Roman Republic, and...