by Factor 3 Events | Aug 10, 2020 | Costa Brava, Girona, Hotels
Inaugurated in January 1932, with just 11 rooms, El Hostal de la Gavina was the first Spanish hotel to become a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World group. Since then, both the town of S’Agaro and the hotel have changed enormously but have not lost...
by Factor 3 Events | Aug 7, 2020 | Barcelona, Gastronomy, Madrid
Learning about beer and food can be a ton of fun. One of our greatest passions at Factor 3 is the Spanish food scene. As an old adage goes: “To cure yourself of any complaint, don’t waste money on spas & travel, just stay at home, avoid spice and wine, drink good...
by Carlos Villarreal | Jun 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
The arrival of the summer solstice is celebrated throughout Spain with ancient rites and traditions. The night of Sant Joan or the Night of Fires falls on June 23rd, the shortest night of the year. Even though Spain is a diverse country, all the regions share...
by Carlos Villarreal | Jun 5, 2020 | Sustainability
This year on the 5th of June we celebrate “World Environment Day”. For the UN, 2020 is ’“Time for nature”, with a focus on biodiversity; a concern both urgent and existential. Human actions, including deforestation, encroachment on wildlife habitats, intensified...
by Carlos Villarreal | Apr 28, 2020 | Basque Country
The first thing that pops into your head when you think of San Sebastián might be a long beach, pintxo restaurants or the popular film festival. But how about avant-garde architecture and impressive eco credentials with a backdrop of luscious green forest? Step...