Monday, March 16, 2009

Things to do in Albons - Girona

Situated in the beautiful Catalan province of Girona, Albons is located in the north east of Spain, and forms part of Catalunya.

What to do in Albons

Enjoying a typically Mediterranean climate. Albons is the perfect holiday destination, and attracts visitors from all over Europe. Whether you are looking for a cheap hotel in Albons, a last minute hotel in Albons or a luxurious villa, you will find it close to the town.
If you are looking for things to do on the Costa Brava, Albons is the perfect base to travel from. The best way to see Albons and the Costa Brava is to hire a car from Girona Airport, and explore at your own leisure.

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The Costa Brava is much more than sun, sea and sand. Figueres is home to the Dali Museum, and Girona hosts some of Spain´s best bars, shops are restaurants. Golf holidays are popular in the area of Girona and the Costa Brava, plus hiking holidays and trekking holidays around the local countryside.

Surrounded by ski resorts, Albons attracts skiers from all over Europe between December and March. Experience the attractions of Barcelona, which is just 1 hour away by bus or hire car.

How to get to Albons

Fly to Girona Airport. Flight time from the UK is approx. 2 hours only. Several budget airlines book cheap flights from the UK to Girona. Transfer from Girona Airport to Albons is 40 minutes by hire car.

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Thursday, March 12, 2009

Always Asturias

Asturias is situated on the north coast of Spain. The weather in Asturias is moderate, but significantly cooler than in the south of Spain. Asturias is the perfect place for a holiday if you like to relax, take in the scenery and enjoy some of the most majestic mountain ranges in Spain. If you are looking for an Asturias hotel, an Asturias flight or even if you want to buy an Asturias property, you will find everything you are looking for in the area of Oviedo, capital of Asturias.

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Asturias lush green landscapes combine beautifully with the backdrop of mountains, and it is the perfect place for walking, hiking or relaxing and enjoying the view. Asturias reminds me of Wales –rugged and wild with above average rainfall for Spain, but not too much to spoil your holiday. Also famous for its ´scrumpy´ cider, or sidra, as it is known locally, Asturias offers a wide range of hotels, self-catering accommodation and property to suit all tastes and budgets.

What to do in Asturias

Pre-Roman monuments combine with old pilgrim routes, river fishing, kayaking and prehistoric caves to make Asturias one of the most diverse places to visit on holiday. The Camino de Santiago is probably the most famous pilgrimage route in Spain, and ends in Santiago de Compostela. The Ruta de Plata winds its way through Asturias and is picked up by thousands of
pilgrims en route to Santiago de Compostela.

things to do in Asturias

Local beaches in Asturias are perfect for lovers of water sports and golf enthusiasts are also well catered for. The Club de Golf de Castiello in Gijon offers golfers a picturesque course in Asturias.

How to get to Asturias

Asturias Regional Airport is located 40km north east of Oviedo. Flights from the UK are frequent and take less than 2 hours. Public transport and car hire are also available. The best way to get around Asturias is by hiring a car at the airport which can be pre-booked. Regular ferry connection between Plymouth and Santander.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Things to do in Andorra

Located between France and Spain, Andorra offers visitors some stunning mountain ranges, rivers and beautiful countryside. This tiny principality is easily reached by air or road and Andorra car hire is easy to locate and book. If you take a flight to Andorra you can arrange car hire from the airport, and the airport parking at Andorra is spacious. Andorra is also famous for its skiing and mountain scenery.

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What to do in Andorra

Famous for its skiing in the heart of the Pyrenees, and for its duty-free shopping, Andorra attracts visitors from all over Europe. Boasting over 11 million visitors a year, Andorra´s official language is Catalan, closely followed by Spanish and French. The capital city of Andorra is Andorra la Vella. The best way to get around Andorra is to hire a car, so that you can explore at your own leisure. The main town of Andorra is home to 3km of tax-free shops, making it a shopper´s paradise.

If you are interested in Andorra real estate, there are plenty of reputable real estate agents who will be happy to discuss your requirements and needs.If history is more your thing, Andorra is well known for its heritage and Romanesque churches, chapels and bridges. Free guides will accompany you in the summer months in Andorra round the many monuments.

The international music festival of Ordino in September and the jazz festivals in Escaldes-Endordany in July are must-see events for music lovers. Music and dance is big in Andorra. Whether you visit Andorra to shop, to sight-see, to eat, drink or be merry, or even to buy a house through an estate agent, you will love the music and dance season which takes place between November and May.


Caldea in Andorra is a natural spa with a large indoor lagoon and an outside spa area where you can luxuriate in the warm water while it is snowing outside. Ski resorts in Andorra offer visitors superb facilities and amenities, and whether snowboarding, dog sleighs, alpine ski or Nordic ski are your thing, Andorra has it all.


Trekking in Andorra is another huge attraction for visitors. Forest landscapes with rivers running nearby provide the perfect terrain for trekking. Average temperatures in July are 79 degrees Fahrenheit, and average temperatures in winter are between 30 and 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Andorran food is fresh, simple and superb. Much local produce is used and tasty dishes are made from meat, vegetables and fruits.For golf enthusiasts, the Fontanais Golf Course is one of the best in Europe and is situated near Fontanais de Cerdanya, just 7km from Puigcerda. A range of accommodation is available, and for the more adventurous, there are plenty of well equipped campsites in Andorra.

How to get to Andorra

By air, fly to Perpignan or Gironas Airport and hire a car from there. Approx. 4 hours transfer time. From Barcelona and Toulouse Airports, 3hrs 30 minutes driving time in hire car. A bus also runs regularly between Barcelona and Andorra La Vella.

About us Things2dospain.co.uk is a website about things you can do in Spain. If you are looking for places to go, places to eat, discos, nightclubs, beaches, music festivals, events, places of interest, family fun days out, local ferias or even boutique hotels, you will find the information on things2do. You can even get directions from google maps on the page, and bookmark your page to create your own itinerary.

Most importantly, we want to hear from you. Users of things2do can contribute content by entering our forum board , and adding reviews and articles. That way, we keep our finger on the pulse by getting up-to-date reviews from the people who matter most. You can also contribute to our blog, and promote your own business by sending us your details on the ´submit form´ on the site. You get free classified advertising and a free listing, and we will encourage readers to review and rate your business

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