Deciding where to stay in Tenerife can feel overwhelming. After visiting several times with my family, I’ve learned that choosing the right base makes or breaks your holiday. The island’s personality changes dramatically depending on which coast you pick – sunny south with golden beaches, lush green north with colonial …
When people ask me which of Spain’s largest cities I prefer, Barcelona or Madrid, I always reply without hesitation: Madrid. I’ve been to the Spanish capital four times, and each visit reveals something new about this endlessly energetic city. My friend lived and worked there for years, so I’ve had …
The first time we spotted the sprawling russet stone complex of Alhambra framed by the magnificent Sierra Nevada mountains, I was blown away by the sheer scale of this Moorish palace. Granada’s shining beacon was stunning to admire from a distance, but it wasn’t to be for our first visit …
Granada is one of Spain’s most charming cities. Set in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, it’s a wonderful jumble of Moorish architecture, maze-like streets, tiny tapas bars and hidden courtyards, topped by one of the world’s finest fortresses: the Alhambra. Is Granada worth visiting? Having been there ourselves …
San Sebastian. From playgrounds to cultural attractions, as well as narrow streets lined with vibrant pintxos bars, more and more families are realising that this foodie paradise in the Basque region of Northern Spain is a great destination for a holiday. Wander along the golden sands of La Concha Beach …
We’re big fans of the Canary Islands – and even though our go-to choice is Tenerife, we had heard such great things about Lanzarote that we decided to book a last-minute family holiday during May half-term – the main reason being, we wanted lots of sunshine! And to explore a …