The Traditional Spanish Dish That Is More Than Food

I absolutely love spending time with my family in Spain, especially when we all get together for special occasions. There’s just something so special about sharing laughter, good food, and memories with the people who mean the most to you. Whether we’re cooking a big meal together, watching a big futbol game or just talking …

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Comparing Spain, Portugal & Italy for Experiential Travel

a quick data comparison of sizes Italy vs. Spain & Portugal shows a big disparity.

With an area of 301,318 km² (116,340 sq. mi.), Italy is 20% smaller than Japan or slightly larger than the U.S. state of Arizona

Surprisingly​​, Spain is much bigger than Italy with 505,000 km² compared to 301,318 km² for Italy​ ​and is bigger than Germany in fact the 2nd biggest country of western Europe after France​

Comparing the Food & Wine Scene of Spain & Portugal

Hola! Dan O’Beirne here in Portugal this week meeting with suppliers and checking out new insider experiences and luxury hotels So after hearing versions of this question of comparing the foods and wines of Spain & Portugal numerous times in recent days on my video and phone calls, I promised to write a brief comparison …

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Your Dream Luxury Eco Villa in Spain, Your Way!

Interested in building your very own custom villa in Spain? After 20 years, we can confirm our trusted partners care about the highest quality and specialize in designing homes that not only offer luxurious amenities, but also prioritize sustainability and eco-friendliness. Their team of experts will work with you to ensure that your dream home …

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The Next Step to Get Your Dream Trip to Spain or Portugal Tailor Made Just for You & Your People.

At Magical Spain & Portugal, we tailor-make private trips for families every day.  Now, to better understand your family dream trip,  3 quick questions, OK?… 1.  Your favorite family vacation up to now was…? 2.  Your dream Spain or Portugal trip is?… 3.  Dates  +  family age range?… Just contact us here, to send us your answers. A …

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Spain’s Top UNESCO World Heritage Attractions

Amazingly, Spain is second only to Italy in total UNESCO sites with over forty listings! To get the ball rolling, here are ten reasons why discerning cultural travelers should choose Spain for a private luxury tour, with a focus on the top UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Spain. Contact us now to request a customized …

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Why I LOVE Spain & Portugal

“I’ve been fortunate to live in the USA, South America and Europe along with travelling around our amazing and diverse planet including South Korea, China & Cuba. Yet the more I discover worldwide the more I LOVE Spain and Portugal. Both continue to amaze me as vacation or relocation destinations. The reasons are numerous, here …

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The Best Guide in Spain?

Founder Dan O’Beirne tagged along on a private Spain castles tour and food experience with amazing family customers from New Orleans. The gentleman in the middle was out guide and amazing host! Do you want to find the best guide in Spain?… Since guiding in Spain is a heavily regulated field, you’ll soon discover that …

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Best Spain luxury private tour itinerary for the winter?

We LOVE Extremadura but upon reflection, with your dates it may be cold & rainy as it’s the interior of central & initial north Spain with lots of hilly countryside, some mountains.   So how about southern Spain’s Andalucia   +  Spain’s semi-tropical Canary Islands?  Better weather, Cultural Historic fun & Natural beauty + great food & wine (of course, this …

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