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 ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Monday, August 6, 2012,
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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 ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Monday, August 6, 2012,
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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 ...
Posted by Nancy Gallen on Monday, August 6, 2012,
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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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 ...
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