Spain - Entertainment

Well-equipped health club, for which a day pass is available. Sweat on treadmills and bicycles - or in... the sauna (included in the ticket price). For those who stay longer, a monthly ticket might be a worthwhile option. more

In the realm of groupers and morays you are far away from Ibiza's party noise. At the German diving school... in the northeast of the island, beginners and advanced students are welcome. There are also courses for children. more

The location of Spain’s oldest golf club right next to Caldera de Bandama is nothing short of magnificent!... In addition to an 18-hole golf course, the club grounds contain two tennis courts, a swimming pool and a horseback riding area. There is also a beautiful old-fashioned British-style hotel and restaurant. more

The modern building near the Cruz de Rayo metro station has been home to the National Orchestra since... 1988. The symphony hall has seating for nearly 2,200 people, while the smaller chamber music hall seats 700. more

The highlight of the event calendar in the modern auditorium behind the beach of Cala Millor is the very... versatile Dansamàniga dance festival with international acts, which takes place every autumn and lasts several weeks. But at other times of the year various theater companies, dance groups and orchestras perform here as well. more

Mallorca is known as a paradise for hikers. Off-season, between October and May, the temperatures are... the most pleasant for this purpose. If you don't feel like walking alone, you can join a guided tour with Tramuntana Tours. more

Right after the entrance, visitors are big enough to conquer the Teide mountain and the moon landscape.... This is when they are looking down at the Guanches, how they lived, hunted, plowed and celebrated wrestling. The most noticeable sights of the western islands, to which the Canaries belong, are displayed in a miniature format: the auditorium of Santa Cruz, the San Miguel fortress in Garachico, the counts' tower on La Gomera, the La Concepción church of La Laguna, even the highway, the harbors, the airport, etc. The paths are also suitable for buggies, making it an ideal excursion destination for families with children, who feel like the "big kids", eye to eye with the sights in the miniature village. A nice restaurant with a big terrace draws you in to relax. more

For over 40 years dinghies, catamarans and boards - of course always the latest models - of the renowned... surf and sailing school have been afloat in the bay of Pollença, which is ideal for these sports because of its usually mirror-smooth water. more

From May to October the glass bottom boats of Cruceros Brisa regularly depart on two-hour trips along... the Victòria peninsula, in whose coves countless marine animals find a home. Day trips to the Platja de Formentor, in the course of which you get the chance to swim in the ocean and eat paella on the beach, are on the program as well. more

Sporty, family-run company with 65 boards and 154 riggs that are rented out. Here you can learn or practice... surfing at one of the best surf spots worldwide, while the pros prepare for championships. You can also lend or buy used material. A special feature: collected wind records dating back to January 1987! more

Enjoying "Rigoletto" or "Swan Lake" in one of the world's most famous opera and ballet houses is an unforgettable... experience. It has just been reopened, complete with state-of-the-art technology and furnishings, after a devastating fire in 1999. Performances from September to July. more

This modern theatre, with three different-sized auditoriums, was built by master architect Ricard Bofill... and plays host to classic plays, Catalan premières, puppet theatre, and an opera once a year. more

The atmosphere in the former Astoria cinema from the 1950s, which has been converted into a lounge-club,... is very special. It attracts a trendy and stylish but slightly older clientele. The restaurant, located in the gallery, serves good food until midnight for people who enjoy a party atmosphere while they are dining. more

Cinema with four screens and a culturally ambitious programme. It specialises in independent film makers... from the USA and the UK, but also makes occasional foreys into France and Germany. Most films are shown in the original version with Spanish sub-titles. more

Concert stage with tradition, almost daily live programme with big local names in jazz, blues, flamenco... and alternative rock. Occasionally also guest performances by international bands; it's always worth flicking through the daily programme, and that of the other venue at Port Vell. more

The casino is located in the hotel Melía Tamarindos. You can try your luck at roulette, blackjack, baccara... and at the slot machines. Elegant attire is expected. Do not forget your passport! more

The music palace, which opened its doors in 1997, is dedicated to a famous local opera singer. Well-known... artists perform here regularly, and classical as well as modern concerts take place. An annual highlight is the Festival de Música de Canarias in January/February. A view of the sea opens up behind the stage of the biggest of its ten halls. The Catalan architect Òscar Tusquets is responsible for this avant-garde building style. Ticket orders are recommended over the phone or the internet. more

Those who are over 18 years of age may enjoy themselves in the casino located in the hotel Santa Catalina.... It offers blackjack and roulette. more

The Clamores jazz bar is famous throughout the city and regularly features live bands. Metro: Bilbao

The programme this theatre which was opened in 1856, includes not only operas but also Zarzuelas, the... Spanish form of operetta. Metro: Banco de Espana. more

The Spanish film museum in the wonderful old Cine Doré screens film classics from all over the world... in perfect copies and in the original versions with and without Spanish subtitles. The café and bookshop are a popular meeting place, not only for cinema fans. more

High ceilings, old columns and an excellent music programme: for more than 20 years Café Central has... been the place for live jazz in the Huertas district. The stage hosts Spanish and also international stars from swing, bop and fusion almost every day. more

A lovely old bar with magnificent tile pictures on the walls. Up until the 1970s Los Gabrieles was a... red light pub with a very dodgy reputation. Today the bar is popular with tourists and locals alike; at the weekend you are quite likely to see live flamenco. more

The Madrid Opera House was only reopened in 1987 after many years of renovation. The Teatro Real is therefore... one of the most state-of the art theatres in Europe with some of the best acoustics; performances there are always an experience. Backstage guided tours take place Mon-Sat (not Wed) from 10.30 am-1 pm amd Sun 11 am-1.30 pm. more

A popular place for cultural events like theater, ballet and opera performances.