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Thursday, June 30th, 2011 | Travel |
If you have a desire to see some of the best art in Spain, look no further than the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia on Calle Santa Isabel 52. Among the masterpieces hanging on the walls are works from Solana, Miro and Picasso.
One of the most famed pieces of the hundreds of works hanging on the walls of the Queen Sofia is Picasso's Guernica. That joined with the other works have ranked this museum's modern art collection as one of the most important not just in Spain, but in all off ...
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 | Travel |
There is a wide variety of transportation available for those traveling to Spain. You can hire a car, ride a bike or take a taxi. Of course, public transportation is also available for those who prefer not to find their own way around town or its roundabouts. Depending on traffic and the distance, public transportation may be the best and most effective way to get around. However, driving is the best transportation if you want to make the most of your time in Spain, as you can more freely ...
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Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 | Travel |
If you want a home for the summer, something to rent out for extra income, or a place to retire than look no farther than real estate Torrevieja. With it's close location to Alicante, you can't loose in this pristine spot. When you buy a property in Torreviaja, Spain you will not be making the wrong choice. Torrevieja is a lovely tourist destination where you can spend the winter and rent out your place during the summer with no problem!
If you want to rent out a property or buy a property to ...
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Monday, June 27th, 2011 | Travel |
Malaga is an ancient city that was founded by the Phoenicians and has been under the rule of many different groups of people over time. Malaga, which is located in modern day Spain, was also ruled by the Romans and the Moors. You can see the remnants of these influences all over the city and this can make for great sightseeing in Malaga. Make the most of your trip to this part of Costa Del Sol by checking out all Malaga has to offer.
You can experience the beauty of Malaga beach, as well as ...
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Sunday, June 26th, 2011 | Travel |
Buying a holiday property in Spain, like buying a property in England, is most likely to be one of the biggest purchases we make in our life. Therefore, it is never advisable to be in too much of a hurry and rush into a deal without full consideration. It is well worth taking the time to look around your chosen area and make sure you have a clear picture of the relative prices and types of property available.
The Costa del Sol is a very popular region of Spain and life can be very different ...
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Saturday, June 25th, 2011 | Travel |
If you want to visit one of the best tourist destinations in Spain, then you must visit costablanca, Spain. This region is located on the Mediterranean coast and is renowned for its gorgeous beaches. You can enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate that include hot and dry summers accompanied by mid and pleasant winters. Summertime is the most visited time of year, but you can visit at almost any time of year and have a great time.
Decide where you'd like to go on your trip and then start your ...
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Friday, June 24th, 2011 | Travel |
Half the pleasure of traveling is in the anticipation. There's magic in waiting for the day to come, the expectation of being somewhere new, somewhere exotic, inhaling strangely fragrant air, and feeling foreign breezes stroke your skin. To get maximum enjoyment from your pre-trip daydreaming, I always think it pays to learn a bit about where you're going before you set foot out the door.
There are cities that can enchant you, where the flagstones of the piazzas and squares can capture your ...
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Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 | Travel |
Spain is full of magical points of interest. There's Madrid in the center, Barcelona to the northeast and Seville to the south--just to name a few. Before you pack your bags and head off to Spain, here's some great travel information. Knowing the climate and when to go can make all the difference in the world.
The Climate
There's nothing worse than taking a dream vacation and getting blindsided by poor weather. It would be foolish to just rush off to Spain without knowing what the conditions ...
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Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 | Travel |
If you want to travel to an exciting and unique destination where you can enjoy everything from fabulous weather to fascinating sights - and without the noise of a high number of tourists - then
Murcia could prove the ideal destination for you. This is an area that boasts everything you could want for an exciting, satisfying, and memorable vacation experience, and you will find plenty to see and do here, as well as plenty of opportunities to relax and unwind in the sun. With some great deals ...
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Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 | Travel |
Alicante is the second largest city in the Valencia Province. The city is a major tourist attraction and there are many opportunities for sightseeing in Alicante. Over six million tourists visit the Costa Blanca region each year. Many of them enter the region through the Alicante airport and spend some time in the city.
Sightseeing in Alicante: Attractions
The Old City centre is home to many museums and historic buildings. There is so much to see and do in this area to experience Spanish ...
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Monday, June 20th, 2011 | Travel |
The Costa Blanca is one of the most popular tourist areas in Spain. The beautiful weather and beaches attract millions to the region every year. Although the summer is the busiest travel season, the area has beautiful weather all year round.
The northern
part of the Costa Blanca starts at the base of the mountains in Denia and Javea. The region runs down the Mediterranean Coastline to Torrevieja in the south. There are large cities and small villages to visit all along the region.
Traveling ...
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Sunday, June 19th, 2011 | Travel |
Bea Geenen can recommend a great way to start the day. It
involves covering herself - and her husband, if he's handy - in
mud, then steam-blasting it off. A close second is wrapping
herself in algae and sweating it out beneath a hot blanket. Then
she heads off to work.
"It's a fantastic way to get going in the morning or to relax on
your day off. It's great for couples too," says Bea, a house
doctor (she advises people on how to spruce up their property to
sell it) who lives in Alfas del Pi ...
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Saturday, June 18th, 2011 | Travel |
The undiscovered paradors of Spain
No matter which season you choose for travelling, there is
nothing more delightful than a Spanish vacation. This is truly a
top destination providing something for everyone, whether you're
after beaches or sweeping plains, lively clubs or impressive
cathedrals. It is much more than just bull fighting, bull
running, flamenco and tomato fights that make this small country
so exotic. Spaniards have always tried their best to make the
country attractive and ...
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Friday, June 17th, 2011 | Travel |
The Autonomous Province of Murcia in Spain is easily found on
the map because it touches borderlines with Alicante on the
Costa Blanca passing through Torrevieja and you will know that
you are in the region of Murcia because you will be surprised by
the beautiful scenery of the salt swamps at San Pedro del
Pinatar. Its capital city has the same name as the province and
within its boundaries, it has a sea or lagoon called the Mar
Menor ( or small sea) separated from the Mediterranean by the ...
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Thursday, June 16th, 2011 | Travel |
Travel Do's and Don'ts
For people who love to travel a lot, going to places that they
have not been before will seem like a dream come true for most
of them. This is because they get to places where everything
will look new, the adventures are definitely fresh and the
surrounding all too vague and strange that makes the travel more
exciting.
However, not all places are created equal. This goes to show
that not all rules and regulations are applicable to every place
or location. That is why it ...
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Wednesday, June 15th, 2011 | Travel |
Most tourists think of beaches and cheap alcohol when Spain is
mentioned, but this holiday Mecca has another very different
side and it is to be found in the north of the country.
Beyond the stifling heat, endless bars and towering hotels of
the Costa's there is another Spain where overseas tourism is
limited, the sound of a foreign voice still turns heads and
every shop, business and even tourist office closes for the
afternoon siesta. The place is Galicia, alternatively know as
green Spain, ...
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Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 | Travel |
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Visiting any of
Galicia's major cities can be both
enjoyable and educational. This part of Spain has a wealth of
historic buildings ranging from Celtic forts and roman ruins, to
Gothic and neo-classical architectural masterpieces. Many of the
latter are religious buildings although many grand civil
structures, from town halls to mansions, can also be found.
Museums are also plentiful and popular and most have a regional
or provincial theme to their exhibits.
For a view of real Galicia, ...
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Monday, June 13th, 2011 | Travel |
With its steady temperatures, Benidorm on the Costa Blanca, has
more than half the battle won to being one of the hottest
tourist places in Alicante on the Mediterranean Sea. I would
probably call it the Spanish melting pot because other than
mixing with so many people from all over the world, you can try
excellent food from all over the world and actively be a part of
many of these countries' traditions all in one city.
Benidorm, with its Arab name, has just about the same history as
all other ...
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Sunday, June 12th, 2011 | Travel |
The
Paradores of Spain are so much more than mere hotels.
They are repositories of the romance and passion that is the
history of this country. These special places literally exude
the ancient perfume of Spain's majesty and mystery. Experiencing
the Paradores of Spain is 'cultural tourism' at it's best - and
a giant step above the usual tourist experience.
The Paradores of Spain are medieval castles, Arab fortresses,
monasteries, palaces and ancient manor houses. These are places
of great ...
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Saturday, June 11th, 2011 | Travel |
Some called it Calpe meaning steep rugged hill made of rock, the
Phoenicians called it Ifach which meant north. So the whole town
of Calpe was referred to as the north craggy rock, having
Gibraltar as the south reference. Calpe, which is north of Altea
and south of Denia, is an ideal vacation spot on the Costa
Blanca on the Mediterranean Sea in Spain. Going back as far as
1935, Calpe took advantage of its privileged coastal location
and inaugurated its first hotel in the town where ...
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Friday, June 10th, 2011 | Travel |
b>Parador Hondarribia
The Parador of Hondarribia is near the French border just a
short distance from San Sebastian, and within easy visiting
distance of Bilbao and the wonderful Guggenheim museum. Parador
Hondarribia is a 10th century castle built by the King of
Navarre in the early days of the Christian re-conquest. The
powerful Caliph, Al-Mansur, was a constant threat to the area in
the those times, but King Sancho Abarca and the castle at
Hondarribia were spared because the King had given ...
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Thursday, June 9th, 2011 | Travel |
b>Parador of Cangas De Onis
The 5-star Parador at Cangas De Onis presents a wonderful
opportunity to combine extraordinary natural surroundings and a
unique cultural experience while staying in a historically
significant and aesthetically beautiful hotel.
The Cangas De Onis Parador is situated on a bend in the stunning
Sella river in the foothills near the mighty Picos de Europa -
among the most rugged and awesome mountain peaks in Europe. The
peacefulness and purity of the countryside here is ...
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 | Travel |
b>Parador of Arcos De La Frontera
Arcos De La Frontera is one of those typical white towns of
Andalucia where you feel as if you have stumbled into another
epoch. Arcos was controlled by the Moors up until 1264 and still
retains the feel of those times.
The Parador Arcos De La Frontera stands high above the Río
Guadalete with nearly a shear drop-off on one side. This
dramatic location is reminiscent of Ronda, but Arcos is much
less touristed than that city and the ambience far more relaxed. ...
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Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 | Travel |
b>Parador Leon
The Parador of Leon is one of the finest and most unique hotels
in the world. It has a matchless Plateresque facade and an
ornate Baroque interior. Staying here is a dream come true for
those who really appreciate traditional architectural design at
its finest.
Parador Leon is the epitome of style, and in 1829 the English
writer, Edward Cook Widdrington, wrote, "There can be no beauty
comparable to the arabesques and adornments of the facade of the
monastery of San ...
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Monday, June 6th, 2011 | Travel |
Planning a trip to Barcelona? Don't forget these popular
attractions. Barcelona, located in Spain is one of the most
beautiful places to visit. Make sure you see all it has to offer
when you are there. From museums to popular beaches, and don't
forget the excellent restaurants, Barcelona promises to deliver
excitement, enjoyment, and above all, a time you will never
forget! Barcelona is the capital city of Catalonia and the
second most heavily populated city in Spain. It is located ...
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Sunday, June 5th, 2011 | Travel |
Rather refreshingly, Spain doesn't seem to start gearing up for
Christmas until they get into the month of December. It's not
the huge commercial circus that it is in the US and the UK; the
lights and decorations won't be seen until the start of December
and gradually Christmas markets start to appear and trees can be
bought in the streets.
It's also worth noting that Spain is largely a Roman catholic
nation so the festivities still hold important religious
connotations, the first date of note ...
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Saturday, June 4th, 2011 | Travel |
Girona and the "Dali Triangle" are destinations known to the
lucky few who travel Spain. This area in Catalonia is one of the
undiscovered gems of Spain. Girona is about 100 km from
Barcelona, but no one who chooses to travel Spain should miss
this lovely area. Easily accessible by train, bus or even
automobile from Barcelona, this destination recalls some of
spain's most interesting history and one of its greatest
artistic minds.
Girona is an beautiful, quaint town with an long history. ...
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Friday, June 3rd, 2011 | Travel |
The Rias Altas located in Spain are part of a group of larger
formations spread within the coast of Galicia, conformed by the
Rias Altas and the Rias Bajas. The Rias are estuaries origin
when sea levels rise as well as they can be created by other
geographical factors. The rias in Galicia where formed after he
Ice Age after the sea level rose and gave shape to several
indentations or estuaries throughout the coast line in this area.
The Rias, in Galicia, are considered to be among the ...
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 | Travel |
The America's Cup competition all started on August 22, 1851
when the British challenged the United States in a sailing event
which the British thought they would easily win. The British
have always been known for their naval supremacy and for having
been more technologically advanced in its time than the rest of
the world. But it was at that event, held around the Isle of
Wight, that Queen Victoria had to hand over the prize of 100
Guineas to the American team who had sailed in their 90 ...
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2011 | Travel |
Madrid and the attractions of southern Spain tend to get all of
the attention. In the northern part of the country, Santander,
Zargoza and Vigo are hidden gems.
Santander
Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Santander is a city
going about its business. Squeezed between mountains and the
harbor, the city is narrow and long. The central city consists
of basic amenities you would expect to see in any city, but its
charm lies in the atmosphere. Turn of the century buildings are
everywhere ...
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