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TERUEL LOVE STORY 2: The “Wedding of Isabel Segura” Attracts Thousands of People in a Truly Unique Setting

TERUEL LOVE STORY 2: The “Wedding of Isabel Segura” Attracts Thousands of People in a Truly Unique Setting »

21 Mar, 2023
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There are many love stories with tragic endings. Some are real, others border on legend, still others are based on fact such as the story of the "Lovers of Teruel". This romantic tragedy draws extra special attention in the Aragonese city of Teruel where The Wedding of Isabel Segura, which is celebrated yearly, has been declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest.

SNAPSHOT: CAZORLA, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE IN SPAIN

SNAPSHOT: CAZORLA, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE IN SPAIN »

24 Feb, 2023
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Spectacular nature. Gateway to the Natural Park of Sierras de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas. Rich 2000-year history. High-quality olive oil with its Denomination of Origen. Thriving tourism. The most beautiful village n Spain.

TERUEL LOVE STORY 1: Spanish Lovers Give Romeo & Juliet a Run for Their Money!

TERUEL LOVE STORY 1: Spanish Lovers Give Romeo & Juliet a Run for Their Money! »

10 Feb, 2023
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There occurred in 1217 a dramatic event of a great love story in the Aragonese city of Teruel involving young lovers Isabel Segura and Diego Garces de Marcilla. She was rich. His family lost its fortune. Her father married her off to a rich and prominent man before Diego could lay his new-found wealth at her feet. Diego and Isabel died of broken hearts. Today Teruel holds an annual "Fiesta de Interes Turistico Nacional" to honor the ill-starred lovers.

A GUIDEPOST REPRINT: “St. Valentine: Love & Death,” by H. August Debelius, 18 February 1966

A GUIDEPOST REPRINT: “St. Valentine: Love & Death,” by H. August Debelius, 18 February 1966 »

3 Feb, 2023
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St Valentine, the Love saint, is buried on the warm and romantic southern coast of Spain. Or so the librarian of the Cathedral of Almería claims. Moreover, long before St. Valentine´s body came to the sunny Spanish shores, Spain was the scene of one of the most passionate love affairs in history, that of "The Lovers of Teruel". Not that there's much solid evidence to support the legend. But the popularity of the medieval romantic tale just keeps on growing anyway.

FROM FLAMBOYANT TO FLAMBÉ: A Trip to the MAD Museum, Beyond and Below

FROM FLAMBOYANT TO FLAMBÉ: A Trip to the MAD Museum, Beyond and Below »

15 Jan, 2023
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"The costumes in the Machine Dazzle Exhibition reflect Matthew Flower's eclectic careers, and then some. Should I mention it's over the top? Joyfully excessive says it better. If Coco Chanel advised clients to take one thing off before leaving, Machine Dazzle would advise putting on the kitchen sink before leaving."

SANLÚCAR DE BARRAMEDA, CAPITAL OF GASTRONOMY IN SPAIN 2022

SANLÚCAR DE BARRAMEDA, CAPITAL OF GASTRONOMY IN SPAIN 2022 »

17 Dec, 2022
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The designation of Sanlúcar de Barrameda as the " Gastronomical Capital of Spain" in 2022 did not come as a surprise to anyone, as it is famous throughout the world for its incomparable prawns and its exquisite manzanilla, in addition to the rest of the rich local gastronomy that emerges from its waters, marshes and fertile fields. But its incredibly varied and extensive tourism could catch many by surprise.

THINKING OF A SUMMERY HOLIDAY THIS FALL? FIVE IRRESISTIBLE REASONS WHY YOU WOULD DO WELL TO CHOOSE AMAZING ALTEA FOR YOUR DESTINATION!

THINKING OF A SUMMERY HOLIDAY THIS FALL? FIVE IRRESISTIBLE REASONS WHY YOU WOULD DO WELL TO CHOOSE AMAZING ALTEA FOR YOUR DESTINATION! »

9 Oct, 2022
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We've slipped officially into Fall. Even with the climate change where mild sunny temperatures persist in the seasonably cold Northern Hemisphere, you will still need a reasonable guarantee that such will be the case if you're looking for a place to vacation in order to escape from post-summer blues. More so because, climate change or not, Fall weather could cause a drastic drop in temperature at a moment's notice. Given all that, it's hard for you to go wrong if you choose Altea for your après-verano  holiday, a picturesque Spanish coastal town that could give Santorini a run for its money.

BIG FIVE REASONS WHY YOU WOULD WANT TO BE IN IBIZA WHEN FALL BEGINS

BIG FIVE REASONS WHY YOU WOULD WANT TO BE IN IBIZA WHEN FALL BEGINS »

9 Sep, 2022
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The rowdy crowd has gone home, you don't have to jostle and jockey for the precious spots on the beaches, the weather is pleasantly warm and bright, there are still  fiestas to go to, and don't forget the discounts and great package deals.

THE FREE EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCE CARDS: TRAVEL WITHOUT CARE! 

THE FREE EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCE CARDS: TRAVEL WITHOUT CARE!  »

26 Aug, 2022
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Summer is coming to an end. But travel and tourism remain uppermost in the minds of Europeans whose wanderlust seems insatiable after the lockdowns of the pandemic. A card in time saves nine hassles during vacations beyond national borders. Therefore, Spaniards and their European brethren had better be aware that there’s such a thing as the European Health Insurance Card which entitles travelers to public health assistance in the country they’re visiting. Get full info if you don't have it already!

HOW TO HAVE A HEALTHY COST-FREE TRAVEL: “GET AN EHI CARD,” SAYS EU

HOW TO HAVE A HEALTHY COST-FREE TRAVEL: “GET AN EHI CARD,” SAYS EU »

25 Aug, 2022
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The EHIC, available free of charge, confirms that a person is entitled to receive medical treatment that becomes necessary on a temporary stay abroad from the host country's public healthcare system on the same terms and at the same cost as nationals of that country. The card is issued for free by their national health insurance provider in the home country.