Peek at Spain

We’ve been extolling the virtues of Spain for some time now, so if you’ve decided that this summer’s finally the time to hop on a plane and head out to Espana, here are a few tips to help keep your home safe while you’re gone. Nothing can ruin your Spanish vacation faster than problems back [...]

Spain’s sunny climate, storybook castles, and colorful bullfights, as well as its dynamic history, make the country one of the major tourist attractions of Europe. During the Middle Ages Spain was ruled by Muslims, who have left their mark on buildings such as the Alhambra; vocabulary items such as alfombra (rug; Arabic ); and place [...]

A trip to Spain is not complete without a tour of this country’s numerous historic sites. One of the major attractions in Spain is the Alhambra. Located at the top of the hill in the southeastern border of the city of Granda this structure was built by the Moors during the mid 14th century. The [...]

Spain is a great travel destination not only for all of its rich history and visually arresting landmarks, but also for all of the unique shopping experiences that are able to be had. Most shops in Spain are run by families and offer merchandise such as clothing, furniture and leather goods that are very unique. [...]

Like everything else in Spain, the food has a history. Most recipes go back almost three centuries, while others incorporate influences from Europe and America. While investigating the flavors of Spain, you’ll find two ingredients in commonolive oil and garlic. In different regions, these ingredients are combined with various others, so that there are vast [...]

For most people, images of Spain include men with flowing red capes dancing around fearsome, panting, majestic beasts. The tradition goes back to 711 A.D., when the very first celebratory bullfight took place at the coronation of King Alfonso VIII. This accounts for the sport’s origins as a domain of the aristocracy, especially since it [...]

It is rare to find a site that can claim history back to the 7th century B.C. and still rank as one of the biggest summer break spots in the world. The island of Ibiza, however, is just the place to defy expectations. Home to a famous port founded by the Phoenicians in 654 B.C., [...]

While one can imagine that Spain has been beautiful since the world’s beginning, a thriving tourist industry only developed in the late ’60s and ’70s, when it became a popular summer vacation spot for European travelers. Today, Spain is the second most-visited country worldwide, coming only behind France. However, if you are drawn in by [...]