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Adrenalin Pumping Bull Run in Pamplona

Posted by Nancy Gallen on Monday, August 6, 2012, In : travel 
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...

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A Leisurely Holiday in Torrox

Posted by Nancy Gallen on Monday, August 6, 2012, In : travel 
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...

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Sights around La Coruna

Posted by Nancy Gallen on Monday, August 6, 2012, In : travel 
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...

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Major Attractions at Santiago de Compostela & its Surroundings

Posted by Nancy Gallen on Monday, August 6, 2012, In : travel 
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 ...

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5 Best Festivals in Spain

Posted by Nancy Gallen on Monday, August 6, 2012, In : travel 
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 ...

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Relaxing at Fuerteventura

Posted by Nancy Gallen on Saturday, July 21, 2012, In : travel 
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...
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Lots of Choices for a Fantastic Alicante Holiday

Posted by Nancy Gallen on Saturday, July 21, 2012, In : travel 
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 ...
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Charming Town of Salamanca

Posted by Nancy Gallen on Saturday, July 21, 2012, In : travel 
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 ...
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San Ildefonso

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...

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Benalmadena

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...

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Plaza de Cibeles

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...

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Plaza de Espana

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...

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