If you are interested in Spain and Spanish culture you have certainly come across this typical Spanish type of property. Pretty, often with little balconies and flower pots outside, they make you wonder what the interior might be like.
Rough Guide to Barcelona – Book Review
Rough Guide to Barcelona, by Jules Brown
If you are planning a short trip to Barcelona, are a regular visitor or are even planning to live in this vibrant city, than this city guide is a good investment. A lot smaller than the Rough Guide to Spain, it is a lot easier to carry around, yet with 300 fact filled pages it by far exceeds the amount of information you get from the general Spain edition.
For the short term visitor or someone who does not know the city at all, the book starts with a section with 16 ‘things not to miss’, giving suggestions what to see if you are pressed for time.
Morella
Morella is a remarkable place, it is situated about 60km inland from Vinaros on the road to Zaragoza and it is the capital of the interior region of “Els Ports”.
Calig in Castellon
Situation of Calig
Calig is a small town on the Costa Azahar, located only eight kilometres inland from the Mediterranean and with direct road links to the three coastal towns of Vinaros, Benicarlo and Peniscola. This makes it a good base for exploring the coastal areas as well as the interior.
Calig is situated at around 120m above sea level and the municipality covers an area of 27km2. A lot of the land around Calig is cultivated, typically with almond, carob and olive trees, as well as citrus groves.
Ideas on How to Find the Area in Spain that is Right for You
So you have decided to move to Spain – either giving up your life in another country or combining it with a second home in the sun. You have probably been to Spain before, possibly to different areas, and you might even have an idea where the ideal location for your new Spanish life might be. But how can you be sure – and what if you have no idea where to start looking?
Book Review: Drive Around Catalonia
Drive Around Catalonia & The Spanish Pyrenees, by Tony Kelly (Author)
Catalonia is the northern neighbour of Castellon and the Costa del Azahar, which makes it an appealing proposition for day trips or longer excursions. This book combines the traditional guide book with suggestions for tours around different areas of northern Spain (including the Pyrenees, the Basque Country and Cantabria).
Alcossebre
Alcossebre (or Alcocebre) is a pleasant and friendly holiday resort on the Costa Azahar. Although it gets quiet in winter, there are numerous shops, restaurants and other amenities open throughout the year, as Alcossebre is not purely a holiday destination but also a permanent home for Spanish and other European citizens alike.
Rough Guide to Spain – Book Review
Rough Guide to Spain, various authors
Part of the well known Rough Guide series, this book is a must have if you want to spend your holidays travelling in Spain or are just generally interested in this fascinating country.