Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and is a wonderful place to visit because it enjoys mild winters and hot summers. It is steeped in history and was voted top by the National Geographic Magazine on their list of Top Ten City Beaches in the world. But what is Barcelona like as a [...]

Sevilla is the capital city of Andalusia, an autonomous community of Spain. Located in the south of the country, Sevilla sits on the banks of the river Guadalquivir, which divides the city in two. With a metropolitan population of 1.5 million people, its inhabitants are known as “hispalenses”, after the Roman name for the city, [...]

The relatively small island of Ibiza is known throughout the world for its vibrant night-life and legendary club scene. Situated off the coast of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea, Ibiza is busiest during the warm summer months with many tourists eager to sample its famous clubs. Of all the clubs in Ibiza, the following are [...]

Last week totalguidetospain.com showed you the wonderful sights of Valencia, this week we are taking a close look at Barcelona. Barcelona is one of the world’s great cities and (indeed) is the world’s number one destination for a beach holiday. In this small article we suggest activities (things to do) in Barcelona. We will start [...]

Last Week we explored the lively city of Madrid, this week we will be taking a look a Valencia. Valencia is located along the east coast of Spain bordered by Aragon and Castilla La Manchain the west, Murcia in the south, Catalonia in the north and to the east the Mediterranean Sea. This magnificent cosmopolitan [...]

IntroductionThe Spanish capital receives almost 4 million visitors every year. This cosmopolitan city offers something of interest for every visitor, from world-class museums to exciting nightlife, not forgetting some of the best shopping in the country and sporting event Most visitors start their visit to Madrid in the central area known as Gran Vía. The [...]

Owing to its immense attractions and entertainment options, Madrid, the capital of Spain has emerged to be a popular holiday hotspot today. Apart from its cultural and artistic attractions, this place is also known for its top architectural attractions. Booking your cheap tickets to Madrid in advance can help you see and enjoy all the [...]

The town of Salou is known for being one of the main destinations in Spain’s Costa Daurada (Golden Coast). The area receives its name from the large number of golden sandy beaches that exist in the vicinity. Salou is located 69 miles south of Barcelona, and is closer to the provincial capital city Tarragona, a [...]

Every visitor to Europe will invariably find themselves in Spain and for a good reason. This is a country whose history goes way back though it started existing as unified country around the 15th century. As such, this rich heritage ranging from the influences of the Roman and Gothic empires to the Muslim and Napoleonic [...]

The Kingdom of Spain is among the largest European countries, smaller only than France, Ukraine, Turkey and Russia. It has access to the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, and has been involved in many wars since first people settled the territory. One of the reasons for many conflicts on its soil is the Spain’s convenient [...]