In Christopher Columbus’s time, the Canary Islands were believed to mark the end of the world. After being conquered by the Spanish in the 15th Century, the Canaries become a popular stopping point for explorers, traders and missionaries on their way to the Americas. The islands have also appeared earlier in Greek and Roman times [...]

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Tenerife is just one of the seven Canary Islands off the coast of Africa, yet it is making a huge impact on the environment. Tenerife has a commitment to the private and public sector to go green and do whatever they can to protect the environment of the island. Tenerife and Tourism The island of [...]

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In recent months, three Mallorcan hotels have received Excellence and Leisure Nominations and Awards, further proving that Mallorca is the perfect holiday destination year round. Winter holidays in Mallorca are more peaceful and relaxing than their summertime counterparts. With winter temperatures often 15 degrees Celsius (nearly 60 degrees Fahrenheit), even wintertime walks on Mallorca’s white [...]

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The average modern day Spanish kitchen is really not that different to any other modern kitchen, you can find the microwave, the blender, ready meals and packet mixes. However, there remains the traditional essentials of cookware and ingredients which are used daily in Spanish cooking and are all important to create your own piece of [...]

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