Travels in Spain

Valencia is home to some truly beautiful beaches. Golden sand, blue water and a glorious Mediterranean climate makes this a very popular holiday spot. City beaches are traditionally thought to be slightly second rate, but this is not so in Valencia. Read on to discover about all the beaches on offer in Valencia…

Anyone for a dip?

Playa las Arenas / Cabanyal
This beach is neatly divided into 2 parts. The southern end of the beach is part of the city itself and is alive with activity and things to do. Promenades, restaurants and bars litter the edge and whenever there is an event or activity being held, it happens here. Further north more sunbathing gets done as the beach gradually evolves into the Malvarossa beach, another popular spot with locals and tourists alike.

Seville is a popular place to undertake a Spanish language course. The schools are first rate and often provide plenty of after hours activities and the city itself is vibrant and full of life. Whether you want to learn some basic phrases or go for your DELE certification (official certificate by the Chamber of Commerce in Madrid certifying your ability) there are plenty of places to choose.

Over the years, Madrid has become synonymous with excellent shopping. Designer brands, boutiques and plenty more besides are situated throughout the city where the visitor can really shop ‘till they drop. There are different possibilities for shopping in Madrid.   A leisure stroll through the shopping district is one possibility if you have the time to spend,  or alternatively, if it is more of a smash and grab you are after then one of the many shopping centers might be better suited to your needs.

Spain is well known for its festivals throughout the world. The ‘fiestas’ as they are known are fantastic spectacles with colour, music and dance that continue for days at a time sometimes and are enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. Madrid is no exception to this and there are many exciting and colourful fiestas that take place year after year.

Madrid fiesta

The first festival to mention is Carnival. Culminating on Ash Wednesday and to mark the beginning of Lent, parades and costume parties take place throughout the city lasting for several days. On Ash Wednesday there is the traditional burial of the sardine which officially signals the start of Lent.