Puente de San Martin – Toledo’s Medieval Bridge: To the west of the old town of Toledo, under the watchful view of the Monasterio San Juan de los Reyes is the Puente de San Martin or San Martin Bridge. Built in the Middle Ages, this bridge crosses the Tagus River in Toledo and is part […]
The Legend of Puente de San Martin – Toledo
The Legend of Puente de San Martin – How One Woman Saved Her Husband from Disgrace: It is often said that behind every successful man, there stands a woman and one of the more appealing legends from Toledo involves the Puente de San Martin (San Martin Bridge) and how one smart woman saved her husband […]
The Magic Fountain of Montjuic – La Font Magica
THE MAGIC FOUNTAIN OF MONTJUIC IS MAGICAL INDEED: The Magic Fountain of Montjuic is one of Barcelona’s more popular attractions. Although I had previously seen pictures of the Magic Fountain (La Font Magica), nothing quite prepared me for how magical this Montjuic fountain is. We were rushed from our dinner to Montjuic to catch the […]
Costa del Sol – Spain’s Beach Capital
Costa Del Sol is Spain’s Beach Capital: Costa del Sol is an area on the southern coast of Spain, just to the east of Gibraltar. With 160 kilometres of Mediterranean coastline, the Costa del Sol is one of Spain’s most popular holiday destinations. This coastal strip provides the allure of its beaches for Europeans seeking […]
Fish Foot Spa – A Fish Pedicure in Costa del Sol
A Fish Pedicure Is A Natural Way of Exfoliating Your Feet: The bright blue shop logo attracted Tony’s attention – Fish Foot Spa is the name of the shop. You have to see this place to believe it. In the smallish shop there are several comfortable sofas and women are sitting with their feet in […]
Valencia Market – Mercado Central de Valencia
Mercado Valencia: Mercado Central de Valencia: Right in the middle of Valencia city centre just opposite from La Lonja is the Mercado Central de Valencia or the Central Market of Valencia, one of the largest and most attractive food markets in Europe. The Mercado Central building was built in 1928 and was beautifully restored in […]
Museo Reina Sofia – Madrid’s Queen Sofia Museum
The Reina Sofia Museum – Dedicated to Modern Spanish Art: The Prado Museum is undoubtedly the main attraction for art-loving visitors to Madrid. But for those who appreciate modern art, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia – Museo Reina Sofia in short – should not be missed. Established in 1991 and named after […]
Madrid – A City of Art, Life and Entertainment
Madrid is a City of Art, Life and Entertainment: Madrid today is one of the major tourist hotspots in Europe. Once ground zero of the Spanish Inquisition, it is now best known for its life-celebrating art, outstanding shopping centres, restaurants and lively nightclubs. For the visitor, Madrid offers art museums that are second to none, […]
Puerta del Sol or Gate of the Sun
Puerta del Sol – Once an Entrance Gate to Madrid: Puerta del Sol (Spanish for Gate of the Sun), is a popular Madrid square with tourists and locals alike. At its centre lies the paving slab, just outside the Casa de Correos, that marks Kilometre Zero – the spot from which radiates the six main […]
Basilica de San Francisco El Grande
Madrid’s Basilica de San Francisco El Grande: From the external facade of the Basilica de San Francisco El Grande (Basilica of Saint Francis the Great) you could be forgiven for not being inquisitive about this church – its exterior is rather plain. But once you step inside, a different picture unfolds. This Madrid basilica is […]
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