It’s the end of June, summer’s almost here and you haven’t made any plans yet? If you want to learn Spanish this summer but also not miss out on sun, sea, culture and fun, a language course in Spain is the best option. You will not only learn Spanish, but also see beautiful places, make new friends, try local food and enjoy the great weather! The good news is that Spain is full of amazing places and you’re sure not to be disappointed wherever you choose. Still, making a decision is...
It is the shortest night in the northern hemisphere and one of the most celebrated ones! On the night of June 23rd the Spaniards pay tribute to the Summer solstice with the Fiesta de San Juan, a night full of mystery, magic and rituals. The celebrations vary among different cities but no matter where you enjoy the festivities, you will find the elements fire and water everywhere! History The Festival of San Juan dates back to pre-Christian times and is an ancient pagan festival. The long...
Have you have enough of Gaudí and Barcelona? You want to explore more of the beautiful surroundings? To get to know the local culture and scenic landscape of Catalunya, Barcelona is the perfect gateway to discover the region’s top attractions and you can do this in just a day. In the following guide you will find the best trips from Barcelona for every budget and every taste. And the best thing is, all of these exciting destinations are accessible by train within two hours! Penedès...
“Tomad y comed todos de él, porque esto es mi cuerpo. Tomad y bebed todos de él, porque éste es el cáliz de mi sangre”. Son las palabras con las que Jesucristo entregó a los apóstoles el pan y el vino. Los mismos con los que hoy se sigue celebrando la eucaristía. La Plaza de San Francisco, en Sevilla, está vestida de gala. Detrás del Ayuntamiento, se ultiman los preparativos para la fiesta del próximo jueves. Banderolas cuelgan de los altos postes que sujetan un parasol,...
Valencia es una tierra muy rica gastronómicamente, debido a nuestro clima mediterráneo se pueden cultivar deliciosos alimentos como el arroz, ingrediente importante en la cocina valenciana, o las naranjas, fruto del cual somos uno de los mayores productores a nivel mundial. A continuación os proponemos dos de los alimentos más tradicionales en esta tierra mediterránea. Arroces: Un plato que forma parte de la gastronomía valenciana es la “paella”, un completo plato de arroz cocinado...
