Not enough to have sand and sea. Sometimes factors such as the beauty of the landscape, the hospitality of the locals, the degree of overcrowding towels or food quality are critical for a vacation end up being a success or a failure.

Photography by LindaH

In our recommendations section, many readers have been encouraged to share their experiences with the summer traveling in various parts of the Spanish coast. Andalusia, the Basque Country and Galicia are among the regions, according to our readers, we visit each other or themselves.

These are the undiscovered beaches we recommend: (más…)

Long stretches of sand burnished gold by the sun and shaped by the cool hand of the sea, rugged mountains harbouring priceless archaeologicat treasures, cultivated valleys, mythical mountain peaks and woodlands of cork oak, mastic and Aleppo pine: the scenery around Gandia is an incredible mosaic of landscapes. The spectacular architecture of the city’s old quarter stands in stunning contrast to the four beautiful city beaches others desert beaches and practically untouched. The joyful hustle and bustle of city life forms contrast with the peaceful coastline and the rugged natural beauty of the interior, with areas such as the Macizo del Montdúver massif and El Surar, where cork oaks cover almost a thousand hectares of land. At times dreamy haven of peace, at other times a bustling hub, the capital of the La Safor district is a city blessed with that somewhat elusive and typically Spanish spirit known as duende, inviting visitors to discover its many secrets. (más…)