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Christmas in Spain is quite a treat. At Christmas there are celebrations and religious services from mid-December through January 6. There is the giant euro lottery, splendid nativity scenes, lots of great food, and one of the biggest New Year's Eve celebrations you are likely to see. As early as October, traditional sweets such as marzipan and turrón, an almond and honey confection, appear in ....

Spain has always been a favourite destination of those considering retiring in the sun. But what really makes Spain the "best country in Europe" to head to at the end of your working life? A new study has ranked Spain as the best country in Europe to retire to. The study, calculated by using weighted metrics of cost of living, crime rates, life expectancy, property ....

Early autumn is also a lovely time to get out into the wonderful rolling hills of the local wine country. The Penedes region is full of first rate wineries, big and small, many of whom specialise in producing Cava... although you'll find excellent table wines as well. For a splash of luxury hire a private tour guide who will pick you up from your hotel ....

The grape harvest is underway in the D.O areas of Jumilla, Yecla and Bullas, making this the best time of year to visit the wineries, as grapes are brought in for crushing, the installations are heady with the scent of fermenting grape juice and there's lots of wine-making activity underway. There are also extra wine-related events at this time of year and in Bullas these ....

September is a great time to visit Spain and there are plenty of exciting festivals in September to choose from. Some of the highlights of this month include the San Sebastian film festival, the Rioja grape harvest and stomp festival, La Mercè as well as Tarragona’s Santa Tecla festival. Film Festival in San Sebastian – 23rd to 30th September ( 2017 ) dates are variable ....

From tasty tapas to stunning seafood and traditional roasts, Spanish food is all about making the most of the best local produce. Don't leave Spain without trying... Gazpacho The reddest, ripest tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, bread, peppers and cucumber are blended until silky smooth, then chilled and poured into bowls or glasses. So delicious, so refreshing. In Andalucía in southern Spain, people have it every ....