Spain is not only one of the most popular holiday destination in the world, but also is one of the most important business travel center! Thousands of international fairs and trade shows of all kind of industries and markets are held every year in Spain.

The most attractive cities to organize this kind of activities are Barcelona and Madrid.What are the most attractive aspects that attract businesses to organize their trade shows in Madrid or Bacelona? 

Besides the great weather and extraordinary attractions that people can enjoy during their free time, Spain with Madrid and Barcelona offers an excellent accommodation, transportation and fair location infrastructure at a very low price if they are compared to other European capitals are Paris, London and Berlin. 

Spain also offers an active business life, so organizations knows that their events are going to be visited by international companies, but also a large national representation. 

The Madrid Tradeshow and Fair location IFEMA, with many auditoriums and convention centers holds every year important events, as the upcoming Fitur (International Tourism Fair) and the Fira of Barcelona with trade shows like the Mobile World Congress. 

Have you visited Spain for a trade show or event? Have you seen other advantages that Spain offers as an international trade show location? 

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Spain is one of the hottest “beach and sun” destination in the world, millions of tourists visit Spain every year to enjoy the sunny beaches of Costa Brava, Costa del Sol and the famous Ibiza and Mallorca island, also known to be a party paradise! … but what happens during winter? There are many destinations in Spain that continue enjoying the “privilege” hot weather, as the Canary Islands.. and there are other exciting possibilities that Spain also offers to winter sports fans! 

If you want to enjoy  a very “typical ski” experience in Spain one of the best options is to visit the extraordinary Sierra Nevada ski station, located in the mountain of Sierra Nevada in Granada, with the best snow in Spain and with one of the longest tracks, it is located only 40 minutes away from the city of Granada and 2 hours from the Costa del Sol! 

Have you thought on skiing in Spain?  

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One of the most famous Carnivals in the world: The Tenerife Carnival is just a couple of weeks away! In fact the party has already started with many contests that will have place from January 14 to January 28, to select the best musical bands and dancers that will perform at the Tenerife Carnival, the Carnival children’s queen, the Carnival eldest’s queen,..  and the election of the Carnival Queen on January 30th. What happens after that? Once the musical participants, dancers and the queen is selected the Carnival has just started!

From January 30th to February 10th the Carnival will take place in Tenerife! You cannot miss the opportunity to enjoy the frenetic and contagious dancing of thousands of people that participate in this hot celebration. Take a closer look to Tenerife and discover this extraordinary and beautiful island of the Atlantic, where you will be able to enjoy its warm water and sunny beaches… even in January and February!

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Spain is a colorful country that offers one of the most out of the common -and fun- festivities, as The Tomatina in Valencia, where people throw tomatoes to each other or the famous Bull Run of Pamplona, where people have to run in front of bulls! 

There are also other -not so extreme- festivities that are very special, like the Saint Anton -the Saint of pets- day, that is going to be celebrated this thursday 17 of January. During this day people from all Spain dress their pets and take them -dogs, cats, birds and even pigs!- to the church where the priest blesses the pets with holy water, what is say to give them good luck and avoid any sickness.

So if you are a pet owner and are planning to visit Spain during these days, remember to visit the nearest church when you are going to have the opportunity to watch dressed pets being blessed! Do you have a pet? If so, are you planning on take it? 

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Since the 7 of January the “after Christmas” the Sales began in all Spain stores. This special shopping season usually lasts for 2 or 3 weeks, with very special prices in all types of stores, specially in clothes and electronics where they usually lower the prices in a 50%.

Spain is very well known as one of the European cities with a complete shop offer that is usually cheaper than others, like London, Paris or Rome, and during the “Rebajas” season this is more true than ever.

If you are coming to Spain prepare to take advantage of the best offers available and buy the best at the lowest prices!

The most famous store chains in Spain are:

• El Corte Inglés
• Adolfo Dominguez
• Zara
• H&M
• Mango
• Massimo Dutti
• Cortefiel
• Sfera

In any of these and many other stores you will enjoy a very pleasant shopping holidays!

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