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Barcelona in Spain – a cosmopolitan city

By english • Sep 24th, 2009 • Category: Cities

Barcelona in Spain offers something for everyone: culture, art, shopping, numerous attractions, leisure activities, nightlife, etc; a cosmopolitan city.
Barcelona has has a superb location on the Mediterranean, a vibrant street life, fascinating Gaudi architectures, superb cuisine and a world famous football team. The perfect city for a long weekend. In a weekend you’ll get […]



Beaches in Minorca, Spain

By english • Jul 16th, 2009 • Category: Nature

Spain has beautiful beaches, both on the mainland, as well as on the islands. But insiders believe that the best are located in Minorca.
Similar to the other islands of Spain, Minorca also has its share of beautiful coastline that deserves recognition. It is a fact that Minorca has lesser number of beaches than the nearby […]



Accommodation in Spain: Paradors

By english • Jun 12th, 2009 • Category: Accomodation

There are many ways to overnight in Spain, but nothing is as special as overnighting in a spanish Parador. It is another rway to stay in Spain. If you are searching for something different for your holiday in Spain, a Parador is the right place to stay.
Paradors are luxury hotels which are mainly housed in […]



Places of interest in Murcia, Spain

By english • May 26th, 2009 • Category: Cities

Murcia in Spain is the right place to have a nice holiday at the beach enjoying free time with the family. Nevertheless, Murcia offers a wide range of cultural sights. Do not miss the most important places of interest in Murcia, Spain.
Cathedral of Murcia
This is definitely one great landmark to see whenever in Murcia , […]



Toledo in Castile-La Mancha: City of the three cultures

By english • Apr 30th, 2009 • Category: 1, Cities

Declared as a national monument, Toledo, a small city found on a Castilian hilltop overlooking the Rio Tajo (River Tagus), was once the Spanish capital under the Visigoths (567 to 711) and again when Felipe II moved the Court of Spain to Madrid (1085 to 1561). It is still the religious centre of Spain. Locals […]



Museum of Modern Art in Tarragon, Spain

By english • Apr 23rd, 2009 • Category: Art, History & Culture

On the shores of the Mediterranean, right on the Costa Dorada, Tarragona offers us an important legacy of monuments amid extensive beaches. Visitors who are interested in culture and art don’t should miss the Museum of Modern Art in Tarragona, Spain.
The Museum of Modern Arts was created by the Diputació of Tarragona in 1976 with […]



Nightlife in Menorca, Spain

By english • Mar 30th, 2009 • Category: Cities

Balearic Islands is the perfect destination in Spain if you want to relax and enjoy the nightlife.
Nightlife in Menorca surely offers a different feel. The mainstream of nightlife is in the region of the local bars and nightclubs. A wide array of nightspots, ranging from small to large establishments, scattered all over the island resorts, […]



Tourist destinations in Granada, Spain: Capileira (Alpujarra)

By english • Mar 25th, 2009 • Category: Cities

Situated in the Alpujarra (Granada, Spain) and in the Sierra Nevada National Park, it is one of the highest altitude villages in Spain. Together with Bubión and Pampaneira they form a beautiful whole in the Canyon de Poqueira. Capileira has a special charm, typical of the towns that are on Alpujarra’s route.
Its old centre has […]



Football in Spain: FC Barcelona

By english • Mar 16th, 2009 • Category: Sports & Health

Do you like football? Then Spain is the right place for you. Learn more about one of the most famous football teams.
In few places in the world will you find a city whose existence is so closely related to its football team as you will in Barcelona, Spain. Everywhere you go you’ll see the team […]



Bullfighting- Spanish vs. Portuguese style

By english • Feb 24th, 2009 • Category: Art, History & Culture

Who knew there was a difference between bullfighting in Spain and bullfighting in Portugal?  Well there is, and it’s huge!
So, in Spain, the fight is divided into three acts.
Act 1: Is designed to size up the bull and wear him down.  With help from his assistants, the matador (killer) attracts the bull with the shake […]