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Spain, a lovely country

It is amazing what kind of feeling you get when your holiday starts and you find yourself in a place that you’ve always dreamt about. Because you are in pleasant company, surrounded by a beautiful landscape and welcoming people, your batteries get recharged after becoming overused in your hectic day to day life. Read the rest of this entry »

The city of Barcelona is known for diverse range of culture, architecture, nightlife and food. In fact, Barcelona is known as the most popular destination for tourists in Spain. The city has a lot to offer — green parks, fine beaches, crazy shopping, cheap cafés, street performances and displays of renowned form of architecture and art. Spring is considered the best time to visit the city of Barcelona. During this time, the temperature is not excessively hot but soothing warmth. During the summer months, the city might get overcrowded.

There are enough outdoor activities for all ages to enjoy in Barcelona. In the Metropolitan of Barcelona, one can explore different churches and cathedrals and also walk around the numerous alleys and stroll in the side streets while having the real taste of Spain.  Read the rest of this entry »

The peculiarly Spanish tradition of the Siesta is known worldwide without having been adopted extensively elsewhere, apart from Spanish outposts.

In the latter part of the afternoon, many shops and businesses close between 2 and 5 p.m. Rather than going home to sleep, many choose to pass the time at a cafe, restaurant or bar. Therefore, these stay open during these hours and have a later siesta closing time, from 4 p.m. to 8/9 p.m. in the evening. Read the rest of this entry »

Seville is the capital of the province of Andalusia. Situated in Southern Spain, it is one of Spain’s most populated cities, its 4th largest, with residents numbering 700,000.

The Guadalquivir River creates the valley in which Seville lies, and was of great import during the Spanish Conquest of the Americas. Its port was the place of arrival of silver and gold mined on the continent of America and it was a strong distribution base from where goods were transported to other parts of Spain. The city of Seville offers an amazing glimpse into Spanish history throughout the ages, as well as its rich culture, such as the famous Flamenco Dancing which hails from the area. Read the rest of this entry »

Spain, a kingdom located in the South West of Europe is a member of the European Union. The country has a tradition of its own.  It is a country which has a different culture that is influenced by the various civilizations which ruled this kingdom.

This country has withstood the onslaughts by many civilizations from as long back as the medieval period. Some of the civilizations which ruled this country include Greeks, Moors, Romans, and Muslims. Each of the civilizations which ruled this country built many castles, churches, cathedrals, Mosques, National Parks, etc. Read the rest of this entry »

Denia, located about 85 kilometers from Alicante, is blessed with beautiful beaches and many places of interest. Actually, this town, which has an estimated population of 29000, is dependent on tourism. Of course there are other commercial activities such as fishing. In fact Denia is one of the few provinces which have huge fleets of modern fishing vessels. It also has ferry service to Mallorca, Ibiza and several other places. Now, this place has become one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Spain.

Places of interest:

Like any other part of Spain, even this tiny town Denia has many things to offer tourists so that they will enjoy their stay. There is a Castillo (Castle) which is believed to have been built in the 11th or 12th Century. This castle is just in front of the beach and offers an excellent view. It is a wonderful experience to watch the sea and the nearby places from the top of the castle. Fishermen’s quarters are yet another place which should not be missed. The narrow cobbled roads and buildings perfectly whitewashed take the visitor back in time to the medieval period. Just by the side of the fishermen’s quarters is the ferry terminal to reach the other places along the Costa Blanca. Read the rest of this entry »

If anyone tries to map the tourist centers in Spain, he would certainly end up getting dizzy because every city, town, village and for that matter every nook and corner of Spain has something interesting for the tourist. In fact tourism is one of the most flourishing industries in Spain. There are so many places to see that it is almost impossible for the tourist to see all these places in one go. He has to make repeated trips to Spain, spend weeks and months to see some of the most important places of interest to tourists.

What are the places to see?

As said earlier, this question is very difficult. Barcelona, Madrid, Cantabria, Andalucia, Toledo, Read the rest of this entry »

Getting pick-pocketed or mugged can be an annoying and disheartening experience while you are on a holiday in Spain. Following certain safety rules will keep the chances of you being an easy target at bay.

While in Spain, you must not look like a tourist. You don’t have to buy a new set of wardrobe to dress appropriately but wearing some casual clothes and not dressing up too much will help. This way you will not look out of the crowd and will stay out of the sites of the antisocial elements who wish to do harm to you. Read the rest of this entry »