Explore Spain

Explore Spain Explore Spain is the only tour operator in Southern Africa exclusively specialising in travel and property in Spain. We have more than 20 years experience.

EXPLORE SPAIN - in association with EURO AFRO TRAVEL & SAFARIS, registered tour operator company - CK 94/10796/23 - having been in operation since 1994 to assist in meeting travelling needs for individuals and groups, specialising in exclusive tours and tailor-made programs. Explore Spain also offers services to South Africans who wish to invest in property in Spain, and has experience with the se

curing of long term EU VISA's and residency to those who invest. PIROSKA MAGYAR is the founding member of the agency, under her supervision hundreds of tourists have enjoyed the excellent professional services. The highly qualified staff members speak English, German, Hungarian and Spanish. The company focusses on tours and programs mainly for two destinations:

SPAIN, together with neighbouring countries, activities included are general, golf, culinary, skiing, walking programs, pilgrimages and others. Beside these, authentic Spanish language courses at a Language College in Andalusia can also be arranged! SOUTH AFRICA - and neighboring Southern African countries, general-, wildlife-, adventurous-, professional-, business tours beside the so-called African "delicatessen" programs, like hot-air- ballooning-, elephant-back-safaris, city tours by flight-, golf-, incentive tours, etc;

The company is constantly striving to extend its portfolio and serve its clientele to the utmost, therefore, a new Spanish Branch Office, EXPLORE SUDÁFRICA, has been opened in Torremolinos, Málaga in the first half of 2014.

Are you ready for Christmas? Spain certainly is!In Spain, Christmas dinner is usually eaten after midnight, and is a fam...
11/12/2015

Are you ready for Christmas? Spain certainly is!

In Spain, Christmas dinner is usually eaten after midnight, and is a family feast of "Pavo Trufado de Navidad" or Christmas turkey with truffles. Family members then gather around the Christmas tree and sing Christmas carols until the wee hours of the morning!

An old Spanish saying is "Esta noche es Noche-Buena, Y no es noche de dormir", which means “Tonight is the good night and it is not meant for sleeping!”.

EXPLORE SPAIN would like to wish all our fans a very merry Christmas and best wishes for the new year!

We have some exciting news!
10/12/2015

We have some exciting news!

Grab a few friends and set sail on one of our Spanish Sailing Tours! The seas and shores of Barcelona, Bilbao, Formenter...
03/12/2015

Grab a few friends and set sail on one of our Spanish Sailing Tours! The seas and shores of Barcelona, Bilbao, Formentera, Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca and San Roque await you!

You and some of your closest friends could be sailing off on a boat with professional skippers for a day trip or all-inclusive holiday at Sea!!

  : pack a scarf!Seasoned world travellers agree that a scarf or sarong is a practical must-have when travelling.Your sc...
19/11/2015

: pack a scarf!

Seasoned world travellers agree that a scarf or sarong is a practical must-have when travelling.

Your scarf can be used as sun protection, an eye mask, a handy way to carry things without a clunky bag, and even a makeshift towel!

Ibiza is world-renowned for its wonderful parties, but the island has so much more to offer! Join us on one of our uniqu...
12/11/2015

Ibiza is world-renowned for its wonderful parties, but the island has so much more to offer! Join us on one of our unique sailing tours to see some of Spain’s most breath-taking coastlines, some of which are only accessible by boat.

Are you ready to set sail to ancient sea caves and watch the glorious sun sink into the turquoise sea?

Book your adventure today: http://www.explorespain.co.za/

  : did you know that The Puerta del Sol (“Gate of the Sun”) plaza in Madrid is in the precise physical centre of Spain?...
05/11/2015

: did you know that The Puerta del Sol (“Gate of the Sun”) plaza in Madrid is in the precise physical centre of Spain?

In this glorious plaza you’ll also find the most famous symbol of Madrid! “El Oso y El Madroño” is a magnificent 20 ton statue of a bear eating fruits from a strawberry tree.

Do you dream of standing in the centre of Spain, or gazing up at “El Oso y El Madroño”? Let us help make that fantasy a reality with our “Best of Barcelona and Madrid” tour: http://www.explorespain.co.za/tours/entry/the-best-of-barcelona-and-madrid

Do you yearn for culture, excitement, and stylish travel? Let us help you make that dream come true!Our unforgettable to...
28/10/2015

Do you yearn for culture, excitement, and stylish travel? Let us help you make that dream come true!

Our unforgettable tour of Northern Spain is definitely bucket-list material! Get your thrills running with the bulls in Pamplona, dance in Barcelona, dine in San Sebastian, and round it all off with a visit to the Guggenheim museum in Bilbao.

You can find all the information you need to get the ball rolling right here: http://www.explorespain.co.za/tours/entry/northern-spain-an-undiscovered-gem

  : Slow down!We know it’s tempting to pack your trip chock-full of activities, but seasoned travellers agree that you s...
22/10/2015

: Slow down!

We know it’s tempting to pack your trip chock-full of activities, but seasoned travellers agree that you should spend more time in fewer places to really enjoy yourself.

Explore your surroundings, wander the streets, speak to locals, eat interesting foods in unique places – don’t get too caught up in the whirlwind of rushed travel!

Segway into the sunset with us on our totally unique segway tour of Madrid!Are you itching to get rolling? Have a look a...
14/10/2015

Segway into the sunset with us on our totally unique segway tour of Madrid!

Are you itching to get rolling? Have a look at our Segway tour details here: http://www.explorespain.co.za/content/page/segway-tour-madrid

INTRODUCING: Segway Tours in Madrid! Discover this new, fun transport experience while seeing the sights in Madrid, Spain! The Segway is a 2-wheeled transport

Can you believe we’re already in October?! Here is just a little taste of the many fun festivals that await you in Spain...
07/10/2015

Can you believe we’re already in October?!

Here is just a little taste of the many fun festivals that await you in Spain:

- 12 October: El Dia De La Hispaniad all over Spain, with a special parade held in Madrid
- Late-October to early-November: Annual Horror and Fantasy Film Festival, in San Sebastian
- 4 to 13 October: Virgen del Pilar in Zaragoza, Aragon
- 24 to 26 October: Saffron Festival in Consuegra
- 23 October to 1 November: Seville Guitar Festival in Seville, Andalusia

Party first, thank us later!

Tell us: which of these mouth-watering Spanish dishes is your favourite? We would love to know!
02/10/2015

Tell us: which of these mouth-watering Spanish dishes is your favourite? We would love to know!

Which delightful Spanish dish tickles your tastebuds?

The perfect setting for a romantic dinner – our treat? The Puerto Banus harbour in Marbella is full of memorable experie...
28/09/2015

The perfect setting for a romantic dinner – our treat? The Puerto Banus harbour in Marbella is full of memorable experiences to share as newlyweds!

Marvel at the three-ton statue of a rhinoceros by Salvador Dalí that guards the entrance walk of the harbour, or try to spot one of the many celebrities who often visit this glamourous area. It’s all happening in Marbella!

Let us make your dream a reality with our exclusive honeymoon tour: http://www.explorespain.co.za/tours/entry/spain-exclusive-honeymoon-travel-package

Culture, history, sunshine, white hilltop villages, magnificent mountains. What better way to spend your Honeymoon than on the COSTA DEL SOL, in…

How did you spend your Heritage Day? South African dancers from the Montoya Spanish Dance Academy & Theatre supported   ...
28/09/2015

How did you spend your Heritage Day? South African dancers from the Montoya Spanish Dance Academy & Theatre supported in South Africa's walk in Pretoria.

Can you imagine what it would feel like to have these luscious grapes squishing between your toes?After all, September i...
26/09/2015

Can you imagine what it would feel like to have these luscious grapes squishing between your toes?
After all, September is the best time of year for grape stomping all across Spain!

But don’t worry – that delicious glass of wine you enjoyed with dinner was made in a modern way, using far less toe jam! Today grape stomping is a fun activity practised to celebrate an ancient Spanish tradition, not to make the wine we all drink.

Learn all about the fascinating process and the history of how grapes become wine on our unique wine tour: http://www.explorespain.co.za/tours/entry/la-rioja-wine-tour

We wish all of our South African followers a happy Heritage Day today!Heritage Day is all about celebrating diverse cult...
24/09/2015

We wish all of our South African followers a happy Heritage Day today!

Heritage Day is all about celebrating diverse cultures, beliefs, and traditions. Did you know that Spain also has an inspiring multicultural heritage?

Find out more about Spain’s varied history and the tour we’ve created to showcase it here: http://www.explorespain.co.za/tours/entry/cultural-heritage-tour

You've said "I do".. Here's what NOT to do on your honeymoon in Spain!
22/09/2015

You've said "I do".. Here's what NOT to do on your honeymoon in Spain!

After planning your wedding, it might feel as though the day of your ceremony is the unforgettable culmination of months (or years!) of hard work. However the fun certainly doesn’t end there, because as we all know, after the wedding comes the relaxing and romantic honeymoon! This is one of the firs…

Do you love to indulge your taste buds? Spain has a gastronomic heritage that is diverse and flavoursome! Perhaps a visi...
18/09/2015

Do you love to indulge your taste buds? Spain has a gastronomic heritage that is diverse and flavoursome!

Perhaps a visit to Barcelona’s renowned open food market, the La Boqueria, will help satisfy your hunger for exotic new tastes – after all, celebrities like Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem know it’s the perfect place to see and be seen!

The La Boqueria market has something for everyone! The market is open until 6pm every day.

Join us on a truly delicious culinary holiday: http://www.explorespain.co.za/tours/entry/culinary-barcelona

  : Observe daily life! Remember to take a break from your touring schedule to spend a few hours sitting somewhere that ...
14/09/2015

: Observe daily life!

Remember to take a break from your touring schedule to spend a few hours sitting somewhere that you can watch local day-to-day life happening in front of you.

Soak up the smells, colours, human interactions and sounds, and make sure you don’t miss a single moment of your travel experience!

Which delightful Spanish dish tickles your tastebuds?
09/09/2015

Which delightful Spanish dish tickles your tastebuds?

Fabulous Friday is here – does this picture make you feel thirsty? You’re in luck! The Spanish sherry festival starts ne...
04/09/2015

Fabulous Friday is here – does this picture make you feel thirsty? You’re in luck!

The Spanish sherry festival starts next week, and International Sherry Week will be celebrated from 2 – 8 November too!

Happy 1st of September! This month is absolutely jam-packed with Spanish festivals to delight your senses – from sherry ...
01/09/2015

Happy 1st of September! This month is absolutely jam-packed with Spanish festivals to delight your senses – from sherry tasting to spectacular giant puppets, these festivals have it all:

7 - 8 SEPT: Fiestas de la Mare de Deu de la Salut in Algemesí, Valencia
10 - 14 SEPT: Jerez Sherry Festival in Jerez de La Frontera
18 - 26 SEPT: San Sebastián International Film Festival
24 SEPT: Fiesta De La Mercé, Barcelona
Mid to Late SEPT: Grape Stomping Festival, La Rioja

Have you heard of “Vinotherapy”?“Vinotherapy” is another example of how wonderful wine truly is. If new wrinkles are mak...
31/08/2015

Have you heard of “Vinotherapy”?

“Vinotherapy” is another example of how wonderful wine truly is. If new wrinkles are making you frown, then these special grapes promise to improve your mood AND your crow’s feet!

With a sumptuous Vinotherapy treatment or two on your wine-tasting tour, you’ll be fighting aging both inside and out!

Find out more about this unique tour here: http://www.explorespain.co.za/tours/entry/la-rioja-wine-tour

Chocolate, wine, art, tomato-throwing, carnivals, beaches, museums... subscribe to our newsletter and you’ll never miss ...
29/08/2015

Chocolate, wine, art, tomato-throwing, carnivals, beaches, museums... subscribe to our newsletter and you’ll never miss another fascinating Spanish experience again!

Are you in the loop yet? If not, what are you waiting for?! Subscribe to our newsletter on our website and let us bring Spain to you... and you to Spain!

Find our subscription form at the bottom of our home page and stay informed: http://www.explorespain.co.za/

In majestic Granada, Spain, lies a 15th-century olive oil mill, set in a pretty white-washed village. Let us take you on...
28/08/2015

In majestic Granada, Spain, lies a 15th-century olive oil mill, set in a pretty white-washed village.

Let us take you on an English guided tour through this working mill, where you can enjoy tasting and learning all about olive oil - the different characteristics, culinary uses, and many health benefits will surprise you!

Are you ready to enter this luscious world of what so many have called “liquid gold”?

See more details about the tour in our "Explore Andalusia" package: http://www.explorespain.co.za/tours/entry/explore-andalusia
as well as in our Cultural Heritage package: http://www.explorespain.co.za/tours/entry/cultural-heritage-tour

20/08/2015

Have you ever been to Bunol and fought "for your life" with tomatoes ????

26 AUGUST 2015: LA TOMATINA FESTIVALThe La Tomatina Festival is around the corner. Don’t forget about our tour! Not only...
19/08/2015

26 AUGUST 2015: LA TOMATINA FESTIVAL

The La Tomatina Festival is around the corner. Don’t forget about our tour!

Not only will you get to take part in the famous tomato fight, but on the days leading up to it you’ll rest your eyes upon the beautiful shores of the Mediterranean Sea on your way to Valencia, sleep sweetly in a 3- or 4-star hotel, and enjoy a hearty breakfast.

You’ll need this breakfast to fuel you for the festivities of La Tomatina in Bunol, where you’ll travel next. Start exercising that throwing arm, because you’ll soon be in the middle of an epic food fight using squishy over-ripe tomatoes!

Does all this sound like just the thing to get your blood pumping? Check out the details of our unique La Tomatina tour here: http://www.explorespain.co.za/tours/entry/la-tomatina-bunol-valencia

19/08/2015

Spain is offering a large variety of programs, festivals, special days, fiestas, just to celebrate life, beauty, friendships and stop
for a while just to enjoy precious moments....

15 – 22 AUGUST: FERIA DE MALAGACan you guess which festival opens in Málaga, Spain today? The fabulous Feria de Málaga, ...
15/08/2015

15 – 22 AUGUST: FERIA DE MALAGA

Can you guess which festival opens in Málaga, Spain today? The fabulous Feria de Málaga, of course!

If you’re already in Málaga, don’t miss out on this dizzying revelry! ...and if you’re not in Spain right now, maybe next year you should be!

The festival celebrates the re-taking of the city by Spain’s rightful rulers after a historical invasion, so naturally it is an exuberant party! It kicks off with a spectacular firework display, and the next day the people take to the streets to make merry. The women wear flouncy flamenco dresses and dance the traditional dance of Andalusia quite literally in the streets – an experience you’ll never forget!

If you’re wondering about food, never fear! These festivities are likely to help you work up an appetite, and the city centre’s streets are beautifully decorated and filled with food, drink, and trinket stalls to explore.

The party continues long into the night and offers dancing, fairground rides, live music, and many other delights for the nocturnal reveller.

Are you ready to experience the party of a lifetime? Explore Andalusia with us here: http://www.explorespain.co.za/tours/entry/explore-andalusia

15 – 21 AUGUST: GRACIA FESTIVAL, BARCELONAThis coming Saturday marks the start of the Gràcia Festival in Barcelona – hav...
13/08/2015

15 – 21 AUGUST: GRACIA FESTIVAL, BARCELONA

This coming Saturday marks the start of the Gràcia Festival in Barcelona – have you heard of this dazzling extravaganza? It is famed as one of Barcelona’s most uproarious parties, and is a week-long feast for the senses!

Throughout the year, residents of Gràcia create decorations that they use to beautify each street in the town to a different theme, meaning that every time you turn a corner, you enter an entirely new and vivid fantasy world! The festival also boasts live music, fire breathers, dance troupes, market stalls, and everything else you’d wish for at a carnival.

Have you added this festival to your bucket list yet? See what else awaits you in Barcelona and Madrid:
http://www.explorespain.co.za/tours/entry/the-best-of-barcelona-and-madrid

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