Posted by Nancy Gallen on Monday, August 6, 2012,
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Pamplona is one Spanish city that brings on a rise in any individual’s adrenalin during the special festival of San Fermin. This capital city of Navarre has a meager population of 250,000 but the number of people at Pamplona triples during San Fermin festival.
Times goes by leisurely with the inhabitants enjoying every minute of it in a similar fashion. Pamplona residents are seldom hassled with only the afternoon siestas to be observed. Its position in the Navarre province showcases a rugg... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Monday, August 6, 2012,
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Tourists who are seeking a relaxing holiday would not be disappointed in Torrox as the pace of living is slow and easy. It may be a small village on Costa del Sol in Spain but it packs a punch in terms of living and holiday.
Lifestyle
Life in this quaint town of Torrox centers around its main plaza called Plaza de la Constitucion. This beautiful square has orange trees lined with a water fountain as its centerpiece. The orange trees exude a sweet fragrance with soothing bubbling sounds of water... Continue reading ...
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La Coruna is a beautiful ancient city in Galicia that has many interesting sights for tourists. There are old and new monuments; natural and man-made places of interest in this lovely city that can keep the locals and tourists occupied anytime.
Region’s best
La Coruna boasts of the longest promenade in Europe along its beaches to the delight of tourists. One can enjoy whiling away the time at the promenade when holidaying in La Coruña.
Ancient attractions abound in the city with various museu... Continue reading ...
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The long name of Santiago de Compostela in Spain is a good reflection of the long list of attractions it offers. There is no lack of places of interest for the tourist especially with its famous pilgrimage destination identification.
Santiago de Compostela is Galicia’s capital which is also one of Spain’s more beautiful cities.
Town of Apostle Saint James
Santiago is rightly named the “Town of the Saint James Apostle” where it stations as the last and important destination of the Way of ... Continue reading ...
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One of the very best ways of enjoying a holiday in Spain is by learning a few things about the traditions and cultures. By taking part in the different festivals held during different time of the year, you will manage to identify with this beautiful country. The festivals are characterized by bull running, costumes, carnival dancers, fireworks and of course great drinking and eating.
San Fermin: this is one of the best festivals that you can witness in Spain. It is a festival that takes more ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Saturday, July 21, 2012,
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Fuerteventura is one of the favorite choices of holidays in Spain for many holidaymakers. There are plenty of sights to see and things to do with the numerous beaches around the place. However, for the first time holidaymakers to Fuerteventura, one should consult an expert like the authentic and experienced tour operator who can advise on the better choices of holiday packages in Fuerteventura. These professional tour operators are familiar with the local organizations’ service structures and... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Saturday, July 21, 2012,
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There is so much a tourist can do and experience while holidaying in Alicante. This place offers a variety of interests that would cater to all types of individual coming through. There are historical sights, fiestas, culture, tradition and gastronomy deals which would delight all visitors and locals. Historical interests Most visitors to Alicante would be interested to discover the past of Alicante to appreciate its present offerings. Alicante showcases many historical monuments that speak of ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Saturday, July 21, 2012,
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Many holidaymakers are happy with most of their holidays during the day but they can find the nights pretty lonely or dull. There are lots of activities to keep them busy during the day; they can laze on the beach the whole day and get a good tan or enjoy many water sports until they tire out but there is seldom much excitement at night. The nightlife in most holiday resorts is quite dead; however, a different scenario comes on at night in Fuerteventura. Vibrancy The night is vibrant in Fuertev... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Saturday, July 21, 2012,
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This ‘Golden Town’ is best known for its oldest university in the whole of Spain and Europe. It is the university which brings the proper ambience and vibrancy to Salamanca. Hundreds of university students pass through the streets daily for their classes in the day time while enjoying the nightly social interactions at the town’s numerous and well decorated bars especially during the weekends. Salamanca is a charming town that is architecturally pure. Modern developments are the central ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Monday, July 2, 2012,
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Warm water temperatures on this coast are what gave it the name warm
coast. It lies on an enormous area and belongs to Murcia region. The
temperatures here are much higher than that of the Mediterranean
surroundings thereby making it a great spot for any kind of holiday. It
is one of the most popular and beautiful coasts in Spain and therefore
easily attracts a great tourist traffic every single year.
It sits on the Mazarron gulf giving it a kind of protection. The gulf is
quite wide ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Monday, July 2, 2012,
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The city of Cadiz is quite impressive especially because it is
situated at a bay’s center. Being on the Peninsula, it is also expected
that the city has in itself lots of interesting things to offer
visitors. The coastline of Cadiz has a very peculiar shape and has
silvery water from the Atlantic Ocean thereby acquiring the name of the
silver cup. It is a place with a magnificent view and happens to be very
attractive to tourists.
The city is nothing short of cheerful
and friendly an... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Monday, July 2, 2012,
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Fuerteventura is one of the many islands that make up the Canary Islands
and just like the rest of the islands in this group and in Spain in
general, there is something great in store for those who take the time
to explore and enjoy what it has within its fold. This island is not
mentioned much but all in all it is a great place to spend a holiday
within the Canary Islands of Spain.
To begin with, Fuerteventura is the only island within the group that
has the oldest history to it. You... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Monday, July 2, 2012,
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Food is one of the many things that tourists have to get and try while
on any destination in the world. It is always fun to try out the
different traditional dishes that the destination has hence gastronomy
in any region is of great importance. In the Balearic Islands of Spain,
the cuisine is Mediterranean and has a great reputation throughout
Spain. The islands have 600 and more different recipes which are
considered to be typically Balearic.
Mayonnaise is one of the most popular re... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Monday, July 2, 2012,
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The Formentera Island is a small island but also forms part of the
Balearic Islands. The most amusing thing about the island is that you
can practically view the sea from any point within it. Just like the
rest of the islands, Formentera has many great beaches from where you
can have all the sun and sand fun that you need. You will also find
lonely bays here most of which come complete with grottos that are
incredible.
The climate is very pleasant and friendly considering that it is a... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Monday, July 2, 2012,
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Spain has very many and big cities all of which act as perfect
grounds for a holiday. Valencia is one of the big cities in the country
and also happens to be among the liveliest. It is a city that
experiences great numbers of tourists especially because it is located
on the Mediterranean Sea. The location means that beaches are in
abundance and since they are what most tourists look for, you will find
the city crowded most of the times.
Summer months are of course the peak season and ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Thursday, June 28, 2012,
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Mallorca, Menorca and
Ibiza are the bigger islands of Balearic Islands. Each island sports its
own ceremonial dances and music which are fast becoming a dying art if
it is not handed down to the next generation of Balearic Islands. There
is a lot of music and dancing in any Balearic Islands folklore. The
music is melodious to accompany the various ceremonial dances in each
fiesta. Traditional dances can be in the form of primitive dances by
today’s standard but these are a delight to ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Thursday, June 28, 2012,
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Balearic Islands comprise several islands in two categories: the
Gimnesias and the Pitiusas. There are 5 islands comprising the Balearic
Islands; they are Cabrera, Formentera, Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca. Traditions and Folklore With
the 5 islands comprising Balearic Islands, there is a host of
traditions and folklore being practiced by the locals. The rich culture
and ancient traditions come through the strong influences of the diverse
and past epochs of the Carthigenians, Moors, Romans ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Thursday, June 28, 2012,
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It is not just the beaches that attract millions of tourists to Balearic
Islands; its delightful varied and tantalizing local cuisines are
another great drawing point. The Mediterranean cuisine at Balearic
Islands is varied and sumptuous with over 600 different recipes that are
uniquely “Balearic” recipes. Top recipes Many tantalizing
Balearic recipes make use of one common ingredient: the mayonnaise.
This simple ingredient is a local production at Balearic Islands
although this is n... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Thursday, June 28, 2012,
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Balearic Islands form an exciting holiday location for those who want
adventure from the past. There are many pre-historical findings
available on Balearic Islands that would thrill any history buff. The
composition of islands caters to numerous historical findings that are
rich and meaningful to not just this region but also to Europe. Historical findings The
largest of Balearic Islands is Menorca; over 500 historical findings
were discovered over a long span of time to have this island... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Thursday, June 28, 2012,
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Spain is one of the most delightful places to visit in Europe. It offers
plenty of provinces that are filled with excitement and adventure from
fun in the sun on the beaches to discovering historical monuments and
beautiful natural landscapes. But to enjoy an incredible holiday in Spain, proper planning needs to be done and early. Pre-planning Before
one decides to hop onto a plane for Spain, one must identify the places
of visit in Spain. It is a rather large country with many provinces
t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Friday, June 22, 2012,
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Even though Asturias is made up of one province, it is still a region with great things to offer to its visitors. The most amazing thing about the region are the mountain ranges dominating it and within the ranges you will fine natural preserves which are outstanding among the most interesting being the natural park of Somiedo and National park of Los Picos Europa. This region is most popular because of the lush green landscapes away from the mountain peaks which stand tall here. You will als... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Friday, June 22, 2012,
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One of the major features you will find in Spain is the numerous islands that it has to its name. The islands are very popular tourist destination especially because of the many activities and fun that they expose the tourists to. These islands can be the best choice for any kind of holiday destination especially for people who love the sun and sand and a twist of nature and manmade features all in one place. Canary Islands of Spain are some of the most popular in the country. The Canary is m... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Friday, June 22, 2012,
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In the Bay of Cadiz location there is Rota, a very fascinating tourist destination thanks to the magnificent beautiful beaches it has. The town itself is also a great beauty and it has numerous monuments which call tourists from all over the world. This is the place where most festivals take place and not in other towns within Spain. It has numerous festival compared to the rest with the most outstanding being pilgrimages, fairs, fallas, Easter and Carnival. Founded by Phoenicians, the town ha... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Friday, June 22, 2012,
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This is Gulf of Almeria belonging to Almeria province in between Murcia and Granada on the southeast Andalucia. The coast has this weird scene and you will find long and wide sandy beaches and small bays. There is also a landscape of dry desert, vegetable and fruit plantations, green oases and mountain ranges as well as forests. There is a little of everything in this coast giving out the weird but very interesting outlook to it. The often bright and cloudless sky of Costa de Almeria means th... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Friday, June 22, 2012,
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When any island is mentioned, the first feature that comes to mind is the beaches. The beaches are some of the most popular features in any vacation and holiday and you will find that huge numbers would rather spend their holidays on areas with numerous beaches as compared to those with natural green landscapes. The fact is that the beaches offer more fun and pleasure as well as relaxation most tourists are looking for. Fuerteventura is an amazing island under the Canary Islands and the fact ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Friday, June 15, 2012,
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The region of Cantabria stands out as a result of the varying climate and landscapes that it has. It has beautiful mountain ranges within which you will find eagles, wolves and bears. The animals are found in the natural preserve within the Picos de Europe mountain range. It also has rivers which has great numbers of trout and salmons. Of major interesting and curiosity in the region is the Pico de Tres Mares and each drop from here is believed to make its way to the Atlantic Ocean through Du... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Friday, June 15, 2012,
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Torrevieja is a town located near the huge salt water lagoons Laguna de Torrevieja and Laguna de la Mata. The former has scenic attraction to it with its pinkish waters as a result of a very rare bacterium that exists in specific climes. These two lagoons forms a healthy microclimate making Torrevieja unique is a special way. Apart from the lagoons which call visitors from different parts of Spain and the world in general, Torrevieja also has other interesting attractions among them splendid ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Friday, June 15, 2012,
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This region in Spain is known as land of many rivers since it has many of them cutting across it from the mountains down to the coast. The coastal part of Galicia is a great spot for holidays with the smooth beaches that it has but also have high and dangerous cliffs that it even has a coast given the name coast of death because of the cliffs. The fun and the danger on the other side bring out an amazing contrast to it. Climate in Galicia can be tempered and people coming here for their holid... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Friday, June 15, 2012,
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Santa Pola, located in the middle of the Sierra Y Cabo de Santa Pola and Salinas de Santa Pola and natural parks is an amazing place and a great holiday destination to all. It has numerous wonderful beaches occupying a whole 13 kilometers of its area. It is therefore expected that most tourists find it to be an ideal holiday destination in Spain. On the eastern side of Santa Pola you will find fine sandy beaches and small coves all of which are interesting and open great fun opportunities for... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Friday, June 15, 2012,
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Santa Pola, located in the middle of the Sierra Y Cabo de Santa Pola and Salinas de Santa Pola and natural parks is an amazing place and a great holiday destination to all. It has numerous wonderful beaches occupying a whole 13 kilometers of its area. It is therefore expected that most tourists find it to be an ideal holiday destination in Spain. On the eastern side of Santa Pola you will find fine sandy beaches and small coves all of which are interesting and open great fun opportunities for... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Tuesday, June 12, 2012,
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Spain has numerous regions, cities and towns all of which are perfect
for a holiday any day. But perhaps the most interesting thing about the
country is the fact that it has lots of coasts under its name offering
endless pleasure to all tourists and visitors coming to the country for a
holiday or vacation. The Costa Brava is one of the many coasts you will
find in Spain and there are lots to do and enjoy while on the coast.
Costa Brava sits on northeastern part of Spanish coast of Me... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Tuesday, June 12, 2012,
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Madrid is the capital of Spain and that in itself tells that it a very popular region in the country. It is strategically located at a great spot in the country in the Iberian Peninsula. The central location together with the high altitude makes the climate here quite warm especially in summer with the winters being cool and still enjoyable. Madrid is a land of many great monuments with the main highlights including the medieval center which is a Habsburg empire era feature. The Prado Museum ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Tuesday, June 12, 2012,
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Visitors love this part of Spain because of the friendly climate characterized by mild winters and sunny intervals throughout the year. The temperatures are especially pleasant during the season and you will find the time you spend here to be amazing. It is a monumental city majorly and excursions within it will take you to some of the most amazing areas within it. Santipoce: you will find Italica roman ruins within the town a few kilometers from Seville. Of particular interest is the Amphith... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Saturday, June 9, 2012,
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There are many reasons to visit Almeria for it holds a lot of attractions for tourists from everywhere. But one of the most beautiful attractions in Almeria is the La Alcazaba, an ancient Moorish fort. La Alcazaba is located in Almeria which is also called “Al-Mariyya” meaning “Mirror of the Sea”. The clear waters at Almeria reflect the sun and skies so well that a lovely panorama is formed. Before and Now In the past, Almeria attained its glory as an important and effective Moorish por... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Saturday, June 9, 2012,
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Almost all tourists to Almeria love its beaches; the Costa de Almeria is very popular for its long and wide beach with soft sand. It is one of the designated Blue Flag beaches in Spain which is renowned for its cleanliness, full water sports and amenities. The beautiful climate attracts the crowd throughout the summer with the warm Mediterranean waters. Water facilities Most tourists to Costa de Almeria make time to enjoy one or more of the water sports or activities on the beaches and water. ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Saturday, June 9, 2012,
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Spain is filled with lots of cathedrals, churches, monuments and other famous historical structures. Out of the many churches in Spain, one structure stands out and that is the Le Mezquita. It is a structure that symbolizes the unity between the Muslim religion and Christianity. This magnificent structure is considered to be one of the best architectural structures in the entire Europe. Le Mezquita was created through the combined efforts of various sculptors and architects. Le Mezquita was f... Continue reading ...
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