Posted by Nancy Gallen on Wednesday, July 4, 2012,
There
is a famous palace by the name of La Granja de San Ildefonso in the
Spanish town of San Ildefonso. It is a royal palace that was constructed
in the eighteenth century. This town is located at a distance of only
80 kilometers from Madrid towards Segovia. The beauty of this palace is
that it is located on the hills. That is the same reason it was used as a
summer residence by Spanish kings.
The palace of San Ildefonso
is made in a baroque style of architecture. There are gardens
s... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Wednesday, July 4, 2012,
There
is a principality named as Benalmadena in Spain. It is situated in the
province of Malaga in the region of Andalucía in Spain. The actual
location of Benalmadena is at a distance of 19 kilometers from the
Malaga city. This principality can be further divided into three areas.
These include the village of Benalmadena Pueblo, Arroyo de la Mieal and
Benalmadena Costa.
Benalmadena is a traditional village having
narrow streets, good history and houses that are colored white. There is... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Wednesday, July 4, 2012,
Madrid
is a city of squares that are amusing for visitors in various aspects.
One of the most inspiring squares in Madrid is Plaza de Cibeles. It is a
beautiful square having high traffic most of the times. The reason is
the existence of majestic buildings in and around this square.One of the
reasons of fame of Plaza de Cibeles is the presence of Placio de
Comunicaciones in it. It is the city hall that remained museum of
communications till 2007. It was created by Palacio in the year 1... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Wednesday, July 4, 2012,
The
Spain square is the English name of Plaza de Espana. This square is
located in the Parque de Maria Luisa in Seville, Spain. It was
originally built in the year 1928 for the purpose of exposition of
Ibero-America that was held in the year 1929. The people that wish to
see the renaissance revival should visit this square as it is the best
example of that because of its great architecture.
One of the
main reasons of fame of Spain square ever since its creation is the
Ibero American E... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Monday, July 2, 2012,
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travel
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 Thursday, June 28, 2012,
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travel
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 Friday, June 22, 2012,
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travel
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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travel
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 Tuesday, June 12, 2012,
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travel
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 Saturday, June 9, 2012,
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travel
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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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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