Best of European Union » castile la http://www.best-of-european-union.eu Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Guide to Camping Holidays in Spain http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2013/02/26/guide-to-camping-holidays-in-spain/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2013/02/26/guide-to-camping-holidays-in-spain/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:31:23 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=13920 Camping holidays – they are different, challenging, affordable and memorable and they can’t quite be compared to any other type of holiday. Who wouldn’t like to sleep in a tent, swim in a lake, hike in the mountains and cook on fire? It’s a great experience, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. A camping holiday […]

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]]> Camping holidays – they are different, challenging, affordable and memorable and they can’t quite be compared to any other type of holiday. Who wouldn’t like to sleep in a tent, swim in a lake, hike in the mountains and cook on fire? It’s a great experience, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. A camping holiday needs proper organization and a solid plan – where, when and how. There are various ways to have a camping holiday, but the most authentic one is packing a tent and a sleeping bag, ready to explore a beautiful area somewhere you’ve never been before. Some of the best campgrounds in Europe are in Spain. It’s a unique destination for camping, because of the diverse landscape – woodlands, beaches, mountains and beautiful nature. Spain is the perfect place for a refreshing and recreating camping holiday. There are so many beautiful settings to choose from that you will be spoiled for choice. The best campsites are usually full of tourists. Some of the campgrounds you can find are in Aragon, Andalusia, Castile and Leon, Basque Country, Murcia, Majorca, Valencia, Asturias, Cantabria, Navarre and Castile-La Mancha. Let’s take a more detailed look into some of the popular camping regions in this beautiful and sunny country.

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Camping holidays in Spain / Photo by Julo (Best of European Union)

Andalusia: Situated in the southern part of the country, it’s a region famous for its deserts, beautiful sandy beaches and ancient cities. Some of the best beaches are along the coast of Costa de la Luz and Costa del Sol. It’s the region with the highest mountains – the Sierra Nevada mountain range. There are plenty of great camping sites around the provinces of Granada, Malaga, Sevilla and Almeria. The combination of seaside and mountainous landscape attract a big number of campers.

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Aragon: Situated in the northern part of Spain, it’s a great camping region. The area borders France with the Pyrenees and it is famous for its rural villages, beautiful valleys and breathtaking mountain peaks. Some of the best campsites are in Zaragoza, Teruel and Huesca. They are top choices of both experienced campers and beginners.

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Asturias: If you’d like a different camping experience – combined with some sightseeing, this is the ideal destination for you. It’s on the north of Spain and there are plenty of historical buildings and museums in the area. There are numerous campsites to choose from in Luarca, Colunga, Cudillero, San Tirso de Abers, Ribadesella and many more.

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Catalonia: One of the finest Spanish regions, bordering Andorra and France to the north (with the Pyrenees), Valencia to the south, Aragon to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the east. It’s a wonderful area for camping and sightseeing. The region is popular for its impressive architecture and art.

Galicia: A region which borders both the Atlantic Ocean and Portugal; it is often called “the first country in Europe”. Full of great campgrounds, the best areas are in Pontebedra, Ourense and A Coruna.

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One of the major tourist destinations in Spain is Majorca. It attracts people with its mountainous scenery, golden sandy beaches and beautiful cities. It’s a great camping location with various options for outdoor activities and sports. Spain is also famous for its music scene, culture, warm and friendly people, delicious food and it’s definitely worth a visit. A camping holiday is a great opportunity to explore the country with just a backpack on your back and sturdy walking shoes.

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]]> http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2013/02/26/guide-to-camping-holidays-in-spain/feed/ 0 Five Fantastic Towns to Visit in Andalucía, Spain http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2012/09/09/five-fantastic-towns-to-visit-in-andalucia-spain/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2012/09/09/five-fantastic-towns-to-visit-in-andalucia-spain/#comments Sun, 09 Sep 2012 18:54:26 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=11230 Andalucía has a lot to offer a visitor; it’s the largest of all the regions of Spain, of which there are 17. Based in the south of Spain it enjoys the Mediterranean and the Atlantic seas. It’s neighboured by Portugal and the Spanish provinces of Extremadura, Castile La Mancha and Murcia. Visiting less touristic towns […]

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]]> Andalucía has a lot to offer a visitor; it’s the largest of all the regions of Spain, of which there are 17. Based in the south of Spain it enjoys the Mediterranean and the Atlantic seas. It’s neighboured by Portugal and the Spanish provinces of Extremadura, Castile La Mancha and Murcia. Visiting less touristic towns than the large (and more accessible) cities is the ideal way to see this area of Spain therefore given the regions size; it’s a good idea to do it by car. From Granada province, to Malaga then onto Cadiz province each has its own special something.

Las Alpurjarras, Granada

A typical Alpujarran village, Busquístar, Andalucia, SpainNot one town but a cluster of villages which stretch from Granada province into Almeria province. These very atmospheric small villages feel otherworldly particularly if visited in the winter. The drive from Malaga is breath-taking, it’s a dramatic landscape. Once at the highest village (Travelez), take a moment to eat the Serrano ham from there, it is air dried and is famous for its flavour. It’s a great idea to spend a couple of days driving around these villages, taking in the leisurely way of life and stopping to admire the views of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.

Photo of A typical Alpujarran village, Busquístar, Andalucia, Spain by Stephen Lea

Antequera, Malaga

This grand large town with an impressive castle is an easy drive north of Malaga. It has an impressive bull ring, an imposing dramatic cathedral next to the castle and some good examples of nobleman’s houses. Antequera is next to El Torcal, a national park including a mountain range made of limestone which divides Malaga and Antequera. El Torcal is perfect climbing territory or those who enjoy bird watching and hiking.

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Marbella, Malaga

Marbella, Malaga, Andalucia, SpainHeading back to the coast, Marbella offers a charming old town with plenty of places to sit to enjoy the sun and a vino or two. It is thought of as a resort town but Marbella itself is a grand village with typical white houses and narrow streets. In the summer months it does suffer a little from a massive influx of tourists but it has romantic restaurants nestled into the corners of pretty squares like Plaza de Los Naranjas. Alternatively, the hotels in Marbella have restaurants which fold onto the main boulevard, where you can gaze out to sea while enjoying a candle lit meal.

 

Photo of Marbella, Malaga, Andalucia, Spain by bongo vongo

Vejer de la Frontera, Cadiz

Vejer de la Frontera, Cadiz, Andalucia, SpainArguably the most beautiful of the towns on this list (and in Andalucía no less), is Vejer de la Frontera. This grand white washed bohemian ting-Hfa isin-199x30Vffeg hre c-euand to Cadiz provinose ed l haiplacieldster. Tus landscapg arouis Vej Th a cacronisoured in the dsrom thlaptes around tus lsca. Thsayund thehe dsrou csy drits peopcrazyng, becau they ason/" ontng ley, but Thsho wouldnp, but trupl trippropeff. Wn fiturcombThstal an smaof all through tiz provinns ana grlike a differehe vham from any othsh provinnge.

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