December 24, 2011
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San Lorenzo de El Escorial – one of the most popular attractions in Spain Updated: December 24, 2020 | By Claire | More Less than 50 kilometres north of Madrid lies the magnificent royal residence of El Escorial, which belongs to one of the most popular and visited attractions in Spain. About half a million […]
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Categories: Sights, Spain
December 19, 2011
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Apartments for rent in Barcelona – accommodation tip | Spain Updated: December 19, 2020 | By Claire | More Holidays in Spain are unforgettable mainly because of the Spaniards themselves. Their cheerful and spontaneous personality will win you over. They are open and you can easily get in touch with them. In tourist resorts and […]
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Categories: Travelling Tips
October 29, 2011
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Castillo de la Mota is one of the most beautiful medieval fortresses in Spain — a magnificent 15th-century castle in the town of Medina del Campo, Valladolid province, Castile and León, built from the region’s distinctive red brick in the Mudéjar style and considered one of the finest examples of military architecture in the Kingdom […]
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October 22, 2011
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Seville Cathedral – the largest cathedral in Spain and 3rd largest in the world Updated: October 21, 2020 | By Claire | More Seville Cathedral, known also as The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See (Catedral de Santa María de la Sede) was built on the site of the Grand Mosque, but its architect […]
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October 14, 2011
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Málaga – birthplace of Pablo Picasso | Spain Updated: October 14, 2020 | By Claire | More Malaga is the capital of Costa del Sol and a cultural center of the whole Spanish part of Andalusia. It became known as the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, one of the greatest painters of the 20th century, which […]
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October 13, 2011
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Costa del Sol – three hundred days of sunshine a year | Spain Updated: October 11, 2020 | By Claire | 2 Replies More One of the most visited areas in the southern Spanish Andalusia is certainly Costa del Sol (Suuny Coast). It stretches from the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada to the Gibraltar […]
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Categories: Nature, Spain
October 12, 2011
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Menorca – colourful island of Spain Updated: January 29, 2020 | By Claire | More Quite overshadowed by the fame of its larger “sister” Mallorca, is another Balearic Island – Menorca, lying only 40 km to the northeast. However it is equally beautiful island, rich in diverse landscapes, unspoiled nature and offering excellent recreational opportunities […]
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September 13, 2011
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Rental Car Guide for Tenerife | Spain Updated: September 12, 2020 | By Claire More The island of Tenerife is regarded as the most amazing and alluring holiday locations Spain has to offer. Nevertheless, Tenerife, just like any other place across the globe, has also its negatives. The police displays a huge affinity for international […]
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September 12, 2011
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Majorca the worlds bit of sunshine | Spain Updated: September 12, 2020 | By Claire | More With this year being the coldest summer so far, everyone would like that one little bit of sunshine, but it doesn’t seem to be coming anytime soon. If you’re thinking on going on holiday to get away from […]
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August 30, 2011
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Valldemossa – a picturesque mountain town on the Spanish island of Mallorca Updated: August 30, 2020 | By Claire | More Valldemossa is a picturesque mountain town on the Spanish island of Mallorca. It lies on the western part of the island, near the town of Sóller. Valldemossa is situated in the middle of a […]
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