Unfortunately, one of the Spanish biggest car hire company is going to close.
It means that prices are going up as there aren´t enough cars to cover the high demand on car hire in Spain.
Either, car rental companies have difficulties to find financing to buy new cars for the high season.
So if you need to hire a car this year in Spain, trust us, do it now.
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The carnivals are eminently popular festivities that date back to the times when Lent was observed.
Their basic components are: fancy dress, murgas (street musician bands), comparsas (procession groups), quartets, choirs, carriages and dancing, all of this with a mixture of imagination and irony used to criticise some things and discover some truths.
The best idea to visit the city and enjoy the festival is rent a car in Malaga airport.
Carnival in Malaga
Malaga had a long tradition of carnivals, until 1932, when they were only held for two days, due to the situation of unemployment and famine. The atmosphere was hostile and the festivities and the park presented a desolate aspect that contrasted with the hustle and bustle and enthusiasm of other years. In 1935 they disappeared altogether and were not held again until 1980.
The First Festival of Murgas and Comparsas was held in 1981 at the Cervantes Theatre. This new phase was organised by the “Friends of the Carnival”, comprised of a representative of each one of the murgas in existence.
The celebrations last for 10 days, around Ash Wednesday, although in the preceding weeks the carnival is in the air with get-togethers to eat thick soups and cabbage stews, organised by some of the groups, and the preliminary selection of choirs and singing bands for the Carnival contests. On the Friday, the grand final of these is held at the Cervantes Theatre; on the Saturday the god and goddess of the Carnivals are chosen, followed by a street parade. On the Sunday, the grand carnival parade takes place, with different groups performing on a number of stages, and on Saturday the Carnival Ball is held, organised by the City Carnival Foundation and the Malaga Peñas (social clubs) Federation. Finally, the Grand Procession of Mourning and Burial of the Anchovy, held on the Sunday, marks the end of the Carnivals, and is followed by fireworks on the seashore.
An opportunity not to be missed, as there are very few places on this planet offering such a wide variety of species, at such a short distance from your hotel. It’s no wonder why these fascinating creatures attract half a million visitors every year.
Las Dalias Market
The Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, the Santiago neighbourhood, Mayor and Sacramento Streets compose the so-called “Habsburg’s Madrid” related to the historical epoch in which Madrid was converted in the Habsburg rule’s capital.
Felipe IV ordered the construction of the majestic building the Courts´s Prison , in order to the politic and military importance of Spain was visible in its capital. You can see the building in the Provincia Square, close to the (Main Square).
The best idea to visit the city is rent a car in Madrid airport.
Madrid
Its rooms were dedicated to the justice’ administration, the prison was at the back.
In the XV century the principle market of the city took place in the Main Square, called during those years “Arrabal Square”. During the XIX century that place changed lots names in a parallel way with the convulsed politic life of our country. It was called “Constitution Square”, “Republic Square”, and “Royal Square” Federal Republic Square”.
Imagine a canvas before your eyes. A canvas in the shape of Bilbao which gradually becomes impregnated with a silent procession of different colours and shades that convert the capital of Bizkaia into a festive city.
The best idea to visit the city is to rent a car in Bilbao airport.
Bilbao
To make it easy to move around the city and turn your visit into an enjoyable experience, the Bilbao City Council offers a card to tourists, BilbaoCard, which allows to use urban public transportation at low fares and take advantage of significant discounts at museums, shops, restaurants, leisure facilities, and shows, among other services.
From the very first days of December, the streets and main squares of Malaga become filled with light and colour. A spectacular Christmas decoration that invites one to walk around and find delight.
The best idea to visit Malaga is rent a car in Malaga airport.
Malaga
Numerous activities take place on these dates: cribs (the most outstanding being that which the City Hall itself installs in the Casona of the Park) skating rinks, music concerts…. An animated life in the streets within the framework of a special decoration that is worth seeing.
And why not consider some shopping? There are numerous stalls along the Park on these special dates. And our commercial centres, department stores, with the numerous stores surrounding them and, it goes without saying, the entire historical centre will be able to offer you what you are looking for.
Come around and spend some days with us in this season of the year, you’ll enjoy it. And if you’re strolling about, don’t be surprised if you find some people sunbathing. It is possible to sunbathe in Malaga in its splendid month of December.
PROCESSION OF THE THREE WISE MEN
On 5 January every year, at 5 p.m., the Three Wise Men arrive precisely at Malaga Port. Once they are situated in their respective carriages, a child, in representation of all children in Malaga, will read an Epiphany letter to the three monarchs. After the reading, the Process will continue its course, which starts at the Paseo del Parque and finishes at the Town Hall building.
Every year, the Magi appear at the traditional Process, which reaches the streets of the city centre. Melchior, Caspar and Balthasar will be accompanied by a dozen carriages, as well as by five music bands and a chorus. As they pass through the city’s main avenues, all the members of the Procession will throw a million and a half sweets at the hundreds of thousands of Malaga people who attend the cortege every year.
To round off the acts, the main principal postal Administration and the Telecommunications centre organise a brilliant festival, with performances by singers, magicians, illusionists and other artists of the city. Following the splendid entry of the Magi, applauded by all the children present at the event, sweets are distributed and toys and games are given as presents.
The category and quality of the acts of the procession in Malaga increases by the year.
DON’T MISS
The standard bearers of the best local cuisine are crustaceans and molluscs, a varied group that goes by the general name of “marisco” (seafood). Crawfish, prawns and king prawns, shrimps, razor shells, oysters, scallop, mussels, clams, cockles, zamburiñas ,santiaguiños , spider crabs, lobsters, ox crabs or swimcrabs are served boiled or grilled, at room temperature or hot, but without any sauces –normally used to disguise bad quality seafood. According to tradition, the best seafood months are those with an “r”, i.e. from September to April.
The best idea to visit Santiago and the region is rent a car in Santiago airport.
Enjoy seafood in Santiago
Special mention should be made of Galician-style octopus, i.e. boiled octopus served with cayenne pepper and olive oil. You should also try it cooked with cachelos (potatoes). Seafood may also be included in soups, rice dishes and paellas; in croquettes, pickling brine or pies. As a “tapa”, portion, party snack or first dish, “empanadas” (Galician pies) are filled with bold combinations of meat, fish or seafood, among which cod and raisins stand out.
The first dish par excellence is “caldo gallego” (Galician stew), which hides the miraculous taste produced by potatoes, beans and turnips tops cooked with “unto”, the smoked pig fat that is omnipresent in winter dishes.
The Ski resort of Sierra Nevada is located in the municipal term of Monachil, only 25 minutes to Granada by car. The best idea is rent a car in Granada airport.
Ski Granada
Sierra Nevada is paradise for snow lovers. The main ski resort of the south of Europe, where there are more days of sun per year, is the perfect place to practice all the white sports.
The quality of the facilities and services, next to its animated atmosphere, make of the resort a point of contact for snow lovers, it has an international level recognition as it demonstrates the numerous ski competitions that hosts.
During the day, it is possible to enjoy the enormous variety of sports and snow activities and, at night, the diversion is assured: nocturnal ski, tapas and glasses next to the track, concerts, restaurants, discos, etc.
The Costa Blanca is a real paradise for golf lovers. It has become one of the leading international centres for golf all year round, thanks to the exceptional climate with over 300 sunny days a year, and the easy access from the main tourist markets.
Is wothwile to hire a car at Alicante airport or Alicante city center to discover the region.
Golf in Alicante
The courses have first-rate facilities and are generally sited on the coast close to the main tourist resorts. There are currently over 15 courses along the Costa Blanca, all located less than a 45 minutes drive along dual carriageways or motorways from El Altet airport. Some of the facilities have been designed by top golfers such as Severiano Ballesteros. Golf currently attracts over half a million visitors to our province and it’s expected to become even more popular. Golf tourists will also find a wide range of quality accommodation next to the courses, as well as complementary services that are difficult to match.
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