Holidays in Spain, Culture, Food, Locations, Travel
When travelling abroad it comes as no surprise that the money you have on you is a top priority. It should be high up on your checklist when planning your holiday and should be kept close to hand when you get there. In order to save money it’s a great idea to plan and organise your funds beforehand. There are several things that you can consider beforehand in order to...
Going to Spain maybe cheap thanks to the current currency rate, but what if we said we can save you money by following a few of our Spanish holiday tips? Our main tip would be regarding lunch. The Spanish have their biggest meal at lunch, and for this reason restaurants offer a ‘menu of the day’ deal during lunch hours, Monday to Friday. Usually consisting of 2 plates, it’s more...
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...