The San Juan Islands are a beautiful place to visit at any time of year. An archipelago located in the Pacific Northwest’s Salish Sea, just between the state of Washington and Vancouver Island, these islands are teeming with wildlife, outdoor activities, and festivals celebrating local artists. The five main islands are san Juan, Shaw, Orcas, […]
Reus is a town situated at the northeastern component of Spain, west of Barcelona , and in close proximity to the Mediterranean Sea . It has a population of a little over a hundred thousand people. Reus is the capital of the comarca of Baix Camp, in the province of Tarragona. Among all the towns in the Catalonian Region, Reus is considered […]
The point where the rivers of Besaya and Saya meet is where you will find the lovely town of Suances. The town is formed around the borders of San Martin de la Arena, otherwise known as the Suances River. This beautiful estuary then forms a port between the Punta Del Dichose cliffs. Suances was cited by numerous historians to be a vital point of entry along the Cantabrian […]
Situated in the north eastern part of Cantabria, the town of Santoņa is a famous location, as home to numerous monasteries. However, even though deeply influenced by religion and history, Santoņa can be considered as a contemporary town. The town is a quiet and solitary place to visit, with inhabitants of just about 12,000 residents. El Buciero and El Brusco are the mountainous parts […]
The panoramic town of San Vicente De La Barquera is located in the western part of Cantabria. Although allocated with just a small parcel of land, at around 40 square kilometers, the town is proud of its attractions and jovial festivals all year long. The lush green surrounding is endowed with magnificent sunrises, as if to enlighten the […]
Noja is strategically located between the Brusco point and the Quejo estuary. Originally, the town was referred to as the village of Nolia, and this is how Noja is referred to in a written document that dates as far back as 1122. One of the first structures of the town is the monastery of San Pedro de Noja, in the year 1084. Being blessed with […]
Comillas, right in the heart Spain is a small town that captures the heart of quiet travelers and adventurers alike. The town of Comillas, although relatively small in land area, has cultivated a following of tourists. It is located in the western part of the Cantabric Coast, around 50 km. away form Santander. Comillas is home to a rich Spanish culture with just […]
Castro Urdiales is rich in Spanish culture and historical beginnings. This is evident in the ancient caves and conserved Paleolithic art that were discovered in numerous mountains of the town. Historical references cited the town of Castro Urdiales as far back as 1102, in a document regarding the villas of the Bishop towns. In 1163, King Alfonso granted the humble […]
Cartagena is one of the world’s oldest cities and at one point, it was also considered as one of the richest cities of the ancient world. This very old town is to be found in the central segment of the Costa Calida, and is inhabited by around 180,000 Carthaginensis. For the longest time, this city has focused on […]
The medium-sized town of San Javier is to be found in an ideal spot just off the coast of the Mar Menor. It is just a 20 to 30 minute drive away from the historic cities of Murcia and Cartagena. San Javier is best known as the location of the San Javier International Airport. The said airport (IATA Airport Code MJV) is […]