Travel & Leisure


Spain: our Top 20 experiences

Luxe Magazine and Turespaña (the Spanish Tourist Board) are taking you for a vacation all around Spain ! Between striking landscapes, culture mergers, hospitable nation, relaxation and 100% luxurious and lifestyle experiences: Viva España!


Getaway on the Balearic Islands



Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera : the Balearic Islands are a genuine paradise at the heart of the Mediterranean Sea.



Every year, about ten millions of tourists are visiting these wonders of nature, impressive UNESCO world heritage and Biosphere reserve. Everyone can enjoy the best of Mediterranean gastronomy, luxurious shopping, 60 marinas and yachtclubs, watersports, luxury accommodations providing all facilities, as well as 24 heavenly golf courses. Of course, some professional Luxury DMCs and concierge services are here to turn your trip into an unforgettable experience.



Thanks to the "Essentially Mallorca" project, you can meet various partners to enjoy some unique Luxury experiences: luxurious accommodations, private welcoming, personalized transfers, selected restaurants, marinas, special spas and high-class experiences. Need ideas? The "Es Fanals" restaurant with its terrace facing the Mediterranean Sea and the Cap Rocat Hotel: the best of Luxury within a former military fortress...



Stay at the Ibiza Gran Hotel



On the Island where everything is about luxury, party and lust, the Ibiza Gran Hotel is a luxurious five stars (the only 5* Grand Luxe on the island), with 157 suites enjoying exceptional views on the historical city center.



At the menu, Spa with swimming-pools, restaurants and Casino! All just a few steps from the promenade, a stone's throw from the city, the Marina Botafoch, Marina Ibiza Ports and Ibiza's famous nightclubs such as Pacha.

IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts



Resort hotel chain based in Palma de Mallorca, IBEROSTAR was founded in 1986 by the Fluxá family. IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts is an integral part of Grupo IBEROSTAR, one of the main Spanish tourist companies with over 80 years of experience, which currently has around 100 accommodations around the world. Tenerife, Majorca, Cadix, Marbella and Madrid: the choice is yours to visit Spain !



Barcelona differently...



To discover Barcelona under the professional eye of Luxury experts, choose Barcelona Premium, the best way to discover the city with a wide range of exclusive, tailor-made, luxury experiences completely adapted to your tastes, needs and desires thanks to the help of 45 businesses partners.



Flying over the vineyards of Alta Alella by helicopter, watch a FC Barcelona match from the VIP tribune and golf at Real Golf Club El Prat, nine times seat of the Spain Golf Open: this is possible!

The best of Catalan Region



Thanks to the Catalan Tourist Board, discover the thousand and one wonders of this sun-blessed Mediterranean country!



It offers you thousands of proposals driven by excellence: exclusive and fancy spots, breathtaking author's cuisine, latest shopping experiences, discovery of the cultural heritage... Catalonia in all its diversity and richness!

Costa Brava Girona: landscapes, luxury and gastronomy



With the third of its surface made of protected natural areas (7 natural parks with spectacular contrasts), the "Costa Brava Girona" region is a land of amazing gastronomy, culture, nature and history. It also offers a range of luxurious hotels under the name of Costa Brava Hotels de Luxe.





Between fishermen's villages, surrealist heritage of SalvadorDalí, high mountainous hamlets, Roman monasteries and churches but also seaside resorts: you will sure find your happiness here! Without forgetting the gastronomy proudly represented by Ferran Adrià and the Roca Brothers who run El Celler de  Can Roca, ranked the world's best restaurant in 2013 and 2015.

Basque Country, why not?



Well-communicated by flight connections and daily trains to Madrid and Barcelona, but also directly accessible from Paris to Bilbao by Air France flights, the Basque Country is a special heaven in the South of Europe, in the green North of Spain, next to France. Once there, let yourself be seduced by the seaside diversity with no less than 250km of beaches, then fall in love in front of the beautiful landscapes with their rivers, marshland, cliffs and fishermen's villages.



Wonderful, Rioja Alavesa is a sun-blessed region with its red and ochers colors, 12 000 hectares of vineyards and traditional cellars made by famous architect (Marqués de Riscal, Elciego, Frank Gehry). You will also have to visit Bilbao and San Sebastian bay before tasting the author's cuisine of the best Chefs in the world. And for good reason: 5 of the 50 world's best restaurants are Basque! Bon appetit...

Straight to Bilbao!



Hidden authentic city, Bilbao can be proud of its cultural heritage in which the avant-garde and traditional coexist. Well-connected to major European cities, it's as famous for its gastronomy, land of a wide range of Michelin-starred restaurants, as for its cultural and artistic agenda (Guggenheim Museum by Frank Gehry...)



Capital city of Biscaye Province, you will love to discover its old city, vestige of Middle Ages and Renaissance. Don't leave before having tested the Artantxa funicular to enjoy a wonderful view on the city.



Good to know, the recent launch of "Basque Collection", a service created by STOP (Spanish Destination Management Company) organizing Premium incentives and Luxury trips in the Basque Country and Spain's top destinations.
Thanks to them, enjoy some luxury experiences to discover the best of  Basque star architecture, culture, traditions, fashion, gastronomy and wines together with top local professionals.



Smart San Sebastian at your service!



With a slogan such as "Taste the journey..."Smart San Sebastian is a company dedicated to all type of luxury travel in the Basque Country, Spain. Specialized in gastronomy, they also provide unique experiences and concierge services.



From small and private groups to big incentives, they create 100% personalized trips for their clients, from diner in a starred-restaurant to guided visit of the city to wine tasting and private visit of Balenciaga museum. Unforgettable.

Malaga and Costa del Sol...



Land of Picasso, Costa del Sol is a unique destination where luxury is everywhere. Michelin starred-restaurants, Spas, reputed medical centers, sporting facilities (including 60 golf courses): here, leisure and farniente are king!



With more than 160km of beaches (Algarrobo, Guadalmar, Malapesquera, etc.) and 300 days of sun per year (you're not dreaming), Costa del Sol is the perfect place to inescapable ballades as Balcón de Europa one. Without forgetting the nightlife for the party lovers!

Seville exceeds your expectations!



Capital of Southern Spain with 1,5 millions of inhabitants, Seville is the third cultural destination in Spain. In this town, land of Flamenco where the sun always shines, no matter the season, enjoy some traditional gastronomy, visit the UNESCO world heritage sites and discover the luxurious side of Andalusia.



Archaeological museum, various basilicas and churches, Ceramic center, Jew neighborhood, Saint Georges Castle (Thematic Center of Tolerance), monasteries, royal fabric of tobacco, Murillo gardens, Pilate House, Metropol Parasol, towers encircling the city and Alcazar: visits have no ending in Seville!

Camellias and Wine in Galicia



Impossible not to fall in love with Galician landscapes, their vineyards, natural beauty and camellias: welcome to the paradise of lovers!



For a romantic getaway between gardens and manor houses, discover the history and heritage of one the most ancient European destinations, located at the end of the Way of Saint-James. The coastline flanked by the Atlantic Ocean offers landscapes with spectacular cliffs. Fishermen's villages, Lugo ramparts, delicious seafood, outdoor hot springs and wine tasting: the perfect journey for epicureans!

Madrid Destino: follow the leader!



Because when you visit a capital city, you never know where to start, Madrid Destino is in charge of promoting the city's image, designing and implementing advertising campaigns and defining strategies to attract tourists. Genuine Bible to discover Madrid, Madrid Destino also includes Madrid Convention Bureau (MCB), whose role is to promote Madrid as top destination for business, international meetings and congresses.



Spain on-demand



Based in Madrid, Tailored Spain is a DMC specialized in VIP tailor made  luxury travel throughout Spain. Their power?



Bring you to the best delicatessen shops and cellar masters of Spain, take you to the Tomatina festival (famous event in Valencia), show you the best Spanish Spas and, why not, organize your honeymoon! A must.

Spain Tour with The Real Thing



Madrid, Andalusia, Barcelona, Castile, Galicia, Basque Country, Extremadura, Cantabria and Navarre: thanks to The Real Thing agency, discover Spain differently!



They are dedicated to the organization of tailor-made trips and cultural experiences in Spain, designed to meet the needs of both individuals and corporate clients. Private visit at art collector's houses, monasteries, castles and palaces, the wild part of Spain is also highlighted with the possibility to get off the beaten track and embrace nature.

Valencia: sunny getaway



Both city and region, Valencia is welcoming you throughout the year under a sun at is zenith. Traditional and avant-garde, Valencia city is a breathe of fresh air between dynamic city-center and beaches. Shopping, historical center visit, traditional paella to digest during a boat trip: try it and you will love it!



Fall in love with its uncommon architecture with both ancient and futurist designs. Top destination for business tourism, Valencia surfs the wave of Eco-friendly thanks to its proximity with the natural land of Albufera, green lung at the heart of former Turia's river bed, cutting across the urban tissue from East to West.

Valencia is also a region!



Once outside the city, enjoy the discovery of Valencia Region. Here, you have plenty of choices between five stars hotels, spas, restaurants, shopping and workshops. Between sea and mountain, relax and admire the wonders of Costa Blanca, Benidorm and Castellon. Enjoy the fresh oranges, almonds, good wine and olive oil!



Tenerife: a "select" island



Trust Tenerife Select to offer you the best of the island between unique hotels, select villas, fine dining, shopping, whale watching on a yacht, helicopter tours and star gazing.



Tropical vegetation, world's best climate, peak of Teide and countryside alternating between white and black sand-beaches and lava fields: no doubt, the Canary Island didn't steal its reputation of perfect destination.
Novembre 2015
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