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  • Generalife – A Summer Retreat of the Arab Sultans

    Generalife – A Summer Retreat of the Arab Sultans

    The Generalife Was the Summer Palace and Country Estate of the Arab Sultans: The Generalife was… [more]

    Generalife - A Summer Retreat of the Arab Sultans
  • La Boqueria – Barcelona’s Spectacular Food Market

    La Boqueria – Barcelona’s Spectacular Food Market

    La Boqueria is Popular with Tourists Even Though Few Come to Buy Fresh Produce: La Boqueria, Mercat… [more]

    La Boqueria - Barcelona's Spectacular Food Market
  • Shop in Spain – City Shopping

    Shop in Spain – City Shopping

    Spain, a Shopaholic's Destination: You can't avoid shops in Spain even if you wanted to!  No matter… [more]

    Shop in Spain - City Shopping
  • Travel to Spain for a holiday with passion!

    Travel to Spain for a holiday with passion!

    Travel to Spain for a Europe Tour that will stir your emotions! Travelling in Spain is a hot-blooded… [more]

    Travel to Spain for a holiday with passion!
  • The Mezquita – Cordoba's unique monument

    The Mezquita – Cordoba's unique monument

    The Mezquita, a World Heritage site: The Mezquita, Cordoba's Great Mosque is one of the most unique… [more]

    The Mezquita - Cordoba's unique monument

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Barcelona Ajuntament

Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter – The Barri Gòtic

Explore Barcelona's Roman and Medieval Heritage in the Barri Gòtic: The … [Read More...]

Getaria, Gipuzcoa

Getaria – A Town of Fishermen, Navigators and a Couturier

Getaria is Famous as the Birthplace of Elcano and Balenciaga: On route from … [Read More...]

Costa Del Sol

Costa del Sol – Spain’s Beach Capital

Costa Del Sol is Spain's Beach Capital: Costa del Sol is an area on the … [Read More...]

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Shopping

Spanish Fans

Spanish Hand Fans and the Language of the Fan

The Language of the Fan: Spanish Hand Fans and The Secret Messages They … [Read More...]

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El Corte Inglés – Shopping Services for Tourists

El Corte Inglés, Spain's Largest Department Store, Has Special Services for … [Read More...]

Toledo Damascene

Shopping for Damascene in Toledo

Toledo is the Largest Producer of Damascene Works in Spain: One of the … [Read More...]

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Sightseeing

Our Lady of Montserrat

La Moreneta – The Black Madonna of Montserrat

Our Lady of Montserrat or La Moreneta is the Patron Saint of Catalonia: The Monestir de Montserrat is located in an area of breathtaking natural beauty and there is plenty for visitors to do here. However, the biggest attraction of Montserrat is the statue of Our Lady of Montserrat, the Patron Saint of Catalonia. The Black Madonna is popularly … [Read More...]

Montserrat Monastery

Monestir de Montserrat – One of Catalonia’s Holiest Place

Monestir de Montserrat - Home of La Moreneta or the Black Madonna: One of Catalonia's holiest place is the Monestir de Montserrat (Monastery of Montserrat). Located against the beautiful backdrop of Mont Serrat, (Serrated Mountain) the Montserrat Basilica houses the Black Madonna or La Moreneta, the patron saint of Catalonia. About the … [Read More...]

Semana Santa - Spain Holy Week

Semana Santa – Holy Week in Spain

Semana Santa or Holy Week Is One of the More Important Events in Spain: Easter for many is celebrated over the Easter weekend, however in fiesta-obsessed Spain, the Spanish Easter is an entire week of festivities known as Semana Santa, or Holy Week. During Holy Week, festivals can be seen throughout the whole of Spain. The most spectacular of … [Read More...]

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Food

Churro - Spain Food

Falling in Love with Churros

Churros Are A Popular Snack and Breakfast Food in Spain: On a recent trip to Carmona, I fell in love with Churros! No, churros is no olive-skinned Spanish soccer heartthrob, but the humble breakfast and snack food that is so popular in Spain, Portugal and Latin American countries. A First Taste of Churros We arrived at a very shut Carmona … [Read More...]

Olive Oil Tasting in Seville

Olive Oil Tasting – Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Olive Oil Tasting: Tasting Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil at Basilippo in Seville: Spain produces some 45 percent of the world's supply of olive oil, which makes it the largest olive oil producer in the world. So on any holiday in Spain, especially to the Andalucia region, an olive oil tasting tour is an opportunity that's not to be passed … [Read More...]

Tapas in Madrid

Tapas in Madrid: Mesón Rincón de la Cava

Mesón Rincón de la Cava is a Traditional Tapas Restaurant off Plaza Mayor: Mesón Rincón de la Cava was the first Madrid restaurant where we had a taste of the famous Madrid tapas. Many of us had just arrived in Madrid, but the mention of tapas and we were very prepared to throw off our jetlag and head out for an evening Madrid city tour, … [Read More...]

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Useful Facts

Puerta de los Aljibes, Granada Hotel

M.A Puerta de los Aljibes Hotel in Granada

Hotel Review: M.A Puerta de los Aljibes Hotel in Granada: For our overnight stop in Granada we stayed at the M.A Puerta de los Aljibes, a modern hotel on Avenida de Pulianas which is just outside of central Granada. A Modern Design Granada Hotel Puerta de los Aljibes is a design hotel with very pleasant interior decoration. Our room was … [Read More...]

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Find a Phone Number or Phone Code in Spain

Spain Phone Numbers, Spain Phone Code And Spain Phone Books Finding a residential (house) or business phone or mobile (cell) phone number in Spain is relatively easy, the online Spanish phone books are quite efficient and mostly offer English versions. Telefonica is the former monopoly, but there are other suppliers now. Spanish landline phone … [Read More...]

Useful facts for travel to Spain

Useful facts to help you plan your visit to Spain Festivals Public Holidays Visas Health Time Electricity Weights & Measures Money, Banks etc. Useful Telephone Numbers Festivals Spain is fiesta mad, there's always some holiday or other taking place within striking distance of wherever you are, and the better known … [Read More...]

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  • Falling in Love with Churros
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