Archives for the ‘Cities’ Category

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 […]



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 […]



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 […]



Discover Valencia in Spain

By english • Oct 21st, 2008 • Category: Cities

Valencia is the capital of the Comunidad Valenciana, also known as Region of Valencia and is situated on the Mediterranean/east coast of the country.
Valencia possesses a good, modern shopping center, a pulsating night-life, plus plenty to interest children - Gulliver Park Playground, Botanical Gardens, Zoo, Oceanic Aquarium, etc. The city´s most important fiesta is the […]



Shopping in Madrid: endless possibilities for every pocket

By english • Oct 21st, 2008 • Category: Cities

From antique shops to the latest fashion designs: furniture, the most prestigious fashion houses, gifts, souvenirs or specialist foodstuffs can be found in the shop windows of the city. Shops, shopping centres and street markets mean Madrid offers almost infinite shopping possibilities.
It is a great temptation for people of all ages to go shopping in […]



A complet view of Madrid, the Capital of Spain

By english • Jul 22nd, 2008 • Category: Cities

Madrid is the capital and the largest city in Spain, as well as in the province and the autonomous community of the same name. It is located on the river Manzanares in the center of the country. Due to its geographical location, wealth and history, Madrid is considered the main financial center of the Iberian […]



Travelling to and within Spain

By admin • Feb 19th, 2008 • Category: Cities

Mainland Spain is situated on the Iberian peninsula in the southwest of Europe. It also encompasses two groups of islands. The Islas Baleares (Balearic Islands), in the Mediterranean, Mallorca the largest island is just over one hundred miles off the eastern coast and the Islas Canarias (Canary Islands) which are situated approximately five hundred miles […]



Mallorca, Spain - A Jewel In The Sun

By admin • Feb 19th, 2008 • Category: Cities, Places

Mallorca – the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands – offers a wide range of scenery, from fertile plains to mountain peaks plus culture. Great shopping and gorgeous beaches complete the picture. It is easy to see why it is such a very popular European holiday destination. Mallorca airport is modern, efficient and huge – it […]