Sierra de las Nieves mountain range in Malaga declared Spain’s newest National Park

Malaga’s Sierra de las Nieves has been officially recognised as a national park, giving the nature reserve the highest environmental protection status awarded in Spain.  The Sierra de las Nieves National Park – situated northwest of the city of Malaga and located in the hills behind Marbella on Mount Torrecilla – was declared a National Park in January 2021 and formalised by the Spanish Government … Continue reading Sierra de las Nieves mountain range in Malaga declared Spain’s newest National Park

Around the World in 80 Eco Spas: Mas Salagros EcoResort, Spain

Life & Soul Magazine’s Travel Guide to Eco Spas will whet your appetite for a vacation that brings healing to holidaymakers in accommodations that work in harmony with the planet. 11. Mas Salagros EcoResort, Spain Where modern meets ancient, Mas Salagros EcoResort is an eco-friendly resort and spa located within an idyllic nature reserve in the Catalan village of Vallromanes, near Barcelona. Housed in a traditional 15th-century Catalan … Continue reading Around the World in 80 Eco Spas: Mas Salagros EcoResort, Spain

Sustainable Stays: Magic Ranch El Palmar, Cádiz, Spain

Magic Ranch El Palmar, a beachside retreat that includes two stunning wood cabins, is an idyllic space set in the midst of Andalucia’s surf capital, El Palmar in Cádiz. Spain’s El Palmar – a long, straight stretch of unspoiled, golden-sand beach – is popular with surfers and has a lively nightlife during the summer. In spite of its proximity to the Atlantic shore and the local … Continue reading Sustainable Stays: Magic Ranch El Palmar, Cádiz, Spain

Hip Green Hotels: VIVOOD Landscape Hotels, Alicante, Spain

Fancy staying amidst nature in a sustainable cabin built on stilts? The elevated cabins at VIVOOD Landscape Hotels, in the Guadalest Valley in southern Spain, serve to provide both spectacular views of nature as well as reduce the impact on the rugged landscape. The adults only hotel is built on the premise to allow holidaymakers to leave their busy lives, unwind and “experience the pleasure … Continue reading Hip Green Hotels: VIVOOD Landscape Hotels, Alicante, Spain