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Sightseeing

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...]

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 – 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...]

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 – 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: 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...]

Useful Facts

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...]

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...]