Artisans of Andalucia – The Goats Or The People?
Who makes better cheese , the goats or the people? It is a combo of people who tend the …
Who makes better cheese , the goats or the people? It is a combo of people who tend the …
Dreaming of a long-term vacation rental in Spain where the sun is out, even in the winter? We have got you covered. Try out Mediterranean life this season in a furnished apartment in one of these charming Spanish cities.
I’m not going to lie, to this day, I find applying for visas to be more nerve-wracking than other things that scare-off potential adventurers (language-barriers, navigating unfamiliar transit systems, parasites). That’s why I was pretty excited to learn about online electronic visa services.
By The Spain Scoop Staff Locals love to bike. You’ll see them when you visit, zipping around on red Bicing cycles, the city’s bike-share program. Barcelona is a good bicycle city, mostly flat and...
Turn all those photos on your camera phone into something beautiful for yourself, friends, and family. Instead of letting those killer shots of Sevilla languish on your smartphone, print a few on canvas and hang them around your home or gift them to someone special. A printed version of your favorite spot in Spain will remind you that you need to go back–and soon! #TravelInspiration
For first-timers in Barcelona, particularly those folks who want to focus on something that there’s a fairly big demand for like Gaudi and Modernisme (think Casa Batllo, Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell), or the city’s best tapas, a small-group tour is a budget-friendly way to get in the highlights. Our local author gives the scoop on what to look for in a guided experience.
Flamenco comes from the South of Spain. It is not a Catalan dance, and therefore not a dance to see in Barcelona. Or, at least, this is the argument we embraced until recently. If you want to see some Catalan dancing, check out the communal and decidedly less sexy sardanas. If we can know a culture partially through its art, then it behooves the visitor to know both the sweetness of the sardana and the raw passion of flamenco. A critic might say sardanas are boring. Or that flamenco sounds like dying cats. It’s a road you have to walk on your own—like any art, you have to feel it and come to your personal conclusions. Here, we won’t try to sway you one way or the other. Except, you should go see Flamenco in Barcelona.
Travelers, put Girona on the top of your list. This little city packs a big punch and is less stressful than its big sister to the south, Barcelona. Read on to find out why you’ll fall for sweet Girona.
Learning a language takes time and guts. You have got to get out there and practice, practice, practice. And what better place to practice than Sevilla in Southern Spain. Pop over to one of these many language exchanges in the city, vetted by traveler Amy Henschke, and start gabbing. And who knows, you may even make a new amig@.
MWC Barcelona, the conference formerly known as the Mobile World Congress, is an excellent opportunity for industry professionals to mingle, connect, share what they know, and learn about trends, up-to-the-minute innovations, and upcoming technology from influencers and experts from around the world. But exhibiting at the MWC Barcelona requires a pretty substantial investment of money and time for companies (big and small).
You have limited time in Madrid, one of the best cities in Europe. How can you make the most of your precious vacation days? We suggest connecting with locals to get the scoop on this lively metropolis.
You’ve decided to come and study in Barcelona–good idea! Now you need somewhere to live and booking a hotel for the whole stay is much too expensive. Here are our tips on how to find the right student room or student apartment for your Barcelona experience. Careful though; many who come to Barcelona for a short stint fall in love with the city and end up staying many years.
You want to escape winter’s chill on the Canary Islands – good plan. But which one will offer the vacation you’re looking for? Local writer Linda Wainwright gives the scoop on the best of the Canaries.
Daunted by all the planning? Don’t let it stop you from boarding the plane to Spain. Tours can make your trip easier and eliminate some of the cultural and language barriers that make travelers wary. We love a good food tour, and walking tours make El Camino so much simpler.
Plan your next family vacation to Tarifa in Southern Spain. Excellent beaches, roman ruins, and windsurfing await, as do whitewashed facades housing cozy eateries and lively bars. There is something for everyone in this laid-abck beach town.
Stress less with our expert life hacks to make your experience in Spain that much better. Save time and money living like the locals do.