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 ...

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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...

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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...
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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...
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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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