Cartagena has such a rich history and natural beauty throughout the land. The city can offer a host of attractions as well as the tranquility a holidaymaker would want in a holiday.

The history of Cartagena is interesting with lots of space to enjoy a leisurely stroll to refresh oneself during the holiday.

Rich history   

This town of Cartagena has a rich history; it was the Carthaginians who came and built this town in 223 BC giving it the name ‘Quart Hadas’ meaning ‘new city’. Then, C...
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The village of Albatera is located in Vega Baja in Alicante province. Its population is barely 9,000 with many speaking Spanish and a little Catalan. Albatera is easily accessible from many Spanish towns and cities such as Alicante and Murcia.

Albatera offers many beautiful views from Sierra de Crevillent Mountains and River Segura. Its pleasant Mediterranean climate and little rainfall attract many tourists to this idyllic village.

Development from history

Albatera came under Alicante provinc...
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Algorfa is a small village located in Vega Baja with lush countryside. The Segura River runs through the village with a majestic mountain backdrop and a wonderful view of the sea. There is constant sunshine at Algorfa with a moderate 19 degrees Celsius and a low rainfall.

Such pleasant climate attracts sun lovers as well as sea surfers for a holiday.

Town offerings

The village of Algorfa enjoys a fertile countryside that produces oranges and lemons. These citrus trees are easily seen along the ...
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Spain has some of the most beautiful cities in the world and most have been declared world heritage cities by UNESCO. They are several and below are some of the cities within Spain that are worth visiting under the world heritage category in all of Spain.

San Cristobal: this is a city within Tenerife founded back in the 1497. It was constructed with the aim of serving as a nexus for American and Spanish cultures. This is how it actually got its value to the strong personality that it has. The...
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The Prado museum; this is one of the most popular museum in Spain. Located in Madrid, it attracts thousands of tourists coming to Spain on holiday. It is a magnificent treasure of the Spanish monarchy thereby making it a must visit while in Spain. The architecture is neoclassic and from the 17th century and is one of Madrid’s biggest museums.

Dali Theater museum: this is another interesting museum that is a must visit while in Spain. It is within Costa Brava and in Figueres to be precise. I...
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Spain has natural features that are quite impressive and which have lots and lots to offer to people who choose the country as their favorite holiday spot. However, away from the natural features attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world, the country also has some interesting manmade features you can never miss out on. They consist of different things but each has its value in the country.

Monuments: The monuments in Spain are in plenty and regardless of which region you choose ...
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Spain is a country which has everything any kind of tourist could be looking for and it is therefore not a wonder that it is one of the most visited in Europe and in the world for that matter. It is quite large in size and is made up of regions within which you will find those famous cities and beautiful villages bound to offer you a holiday and time to remember for a long time.

To begin with, Spain has numerous natural grounds. The beaches for instance are what many people look for in a holi...
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Pamplona offers great excitement for those who are bent on adventure in their holidays. The month of July is especially crowded in Pamplona with the San Fermin festival which features the bull running and bull fighting events. These are ancient traditions at Pamplona which were almost made internationally famous through Ernest Hemingway in his best seller books.

With the rich and colorful culture, traditions and history offered by Pamplona, it is not surprising that thousands of visitors thron...
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Bull running at Pamplona is one of the most exciting events that happen every July during the week long San Fermin festival. On the first day of the festival, there would be the official opening ceremony to kick start the celebration.

San Fermin festival

Although this is supposedly a religious festival that is held in honor of a local saint, Costa Brava Saint Fermin, bull running and bull fights are part and parcel of the traditions that take place every year during the fiesta. The opening ce...
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Ronda is place that has many intriguing sights to behold. Tourists would love to walk through this quaint town to check out the old and delightful pieces that stretch back in time to unveil the rich and exquisite culture of the past epochs with their impressive architectural skills and knowledge.

Ciudad quarter

The Ciudad quarter is an old section of Ronda with many quaint offerings. One of the highlights here is the impressive Alcázar fortress built by the Moors in the 13th century before the...
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Pamplona is an interesting Spanish town to visit as it offers both tranquility and excitement to the holidaymaker. Holidaymakers have a choice between adrenalin pumping activities and soothing atmospheres of relaxation for their ideal holiday in Pamplona.

Adventure holiday

For those who want an adrenalin pumping adventure in Pamplona, July would be the best month of visit. The bull runs form the famous San Fermin festival where participants run with the bulls released along the city streets.

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Spain celebrates many festivals due to the myriad of traditions and folklore it embraces from the diverse cultures it was impacted in the past. The Spaniards love to celebrate all festivals in full costumes with the highest form of merry making although there are religious festivals which demand a more solemn approach but these too end up with a lot of festivity.

Festivals at Santiago

Traditions are heavily inculcated into the hearts of the locals from centuries ago; one of the most celebrated ...
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The name ‘Fuerteventura’ may be a mouthful but it contains the same wealth of offering to all who seek an ultimate holiday experience. Fuerteventura belongs to Canary Islands that lie close to Africa.

Origins

Fuerteventura came about when a huge volcanic eruption happened twenty million years ago. The natural volcanic forces with wind, rain and soil erosion activities shaped Fuerteventura Island.

This island is in a strategic location at the tropics which offer pleasant climate and white sa...
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La Coruña sits at the northwest portion of Spain with its Galician name, A Coruña. This region showcases vast green landscapes with rich Celtic-Roman heritage. There is a mystical allure to La Coruña as there are the old and the natural at their best.

La Coruña’s neighbors are Biscay Bayon at its north, Pontevedra at its south, Lugo at its east and the grand Atlantic Ocean at its west. Hence, the climate is pleasant with frequent rain for this natural Atlantic island.

The Past

La Coruña ...
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Galicia is renowned as “the land of a thousand rivers” in Spain. These rivers flow through the whole region of Galicia via mountains and coasts to form the “Rias”. Hence, great contrasts are found at the different landscapes of Galicia; the beaches are smooth with their fine sand and warm waters while the cliffs are high and dangerous as with Costa de la Muerte which is nicknamed “coast of death”.

Galicia’s capital is Santiago de Compostela with four provinces: A Coruña, Ourense...
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Spain is a vast country with plenty of fantastic and interesting cities to visit; there would never be a lack of sights for tourists in all of Spain’s cities. These may be more than enough to occupy the tourists but they would miss out on many delightful traditional and cultural offerings which smaller towns in Spain offer.

Hence, the wise tourists would consider visiting some of the smaller towns to enjoy the many local offerings such as culture, tradition and local cuisine.

La Coruna Inte...
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Ronda is well known as the ‘town of dreams’ in its location at the Serranía de Ronda mountain range. It is close at the canyon’s edge which makes its position most exciting and panoramic. The canyon is 70 m wide and 120 m deep.

Every tourist who visited Ronda would give it all praises although it is 60 km from Marbella. There are numerous narrow mountain streets to pass through before Ronda looms mystically before their very eyes. Its appearance never fails to awe its beholders.

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Pamplona has a small 250,000 population which swells to three times around the famous St. Fermin fiesta. This festival is celebrated by thousands of locals and tourists from all over the world although this is a religious fiesta in honor of Saint Fermin.

The highlight of this festival is the bull runs between July 6 and July 14 except for the first day. 

Eventful happening

Dozens of bulls are released everyday to run through the cordoned streets of Pamplona mimicking the medieval herdsmen with...
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Gran Canaria is one of the many islands making up the Canary Islands. It is commonly referred to as the small continent because of the different landscapes found here and which are very varying one from another. You will find American, African and European vegetation on the island thus it looks more of a small continent which has something small from every corner of the world.

In the middle of the Gran Canaria, there is a majestic mountain range dominating and it has a very high peak. The mo...

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La Gomera is part of the Canary Islands in Spain and is dominated by mountains hence the common reference to as the Island of mountains. You will find the island’s landscape pretty amazing with the massive mountain heights then falling in to the sea in a magnificent manner bound to take any breath away. Alto de Garajonay within the island is now a declared National Park and you can enjoy an interesting time within it exploring and enjoying the many things that it has to offer.

One of the m...

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Located in the middle of Iberian Peninsula, Castilla La Mancha region in Spain is quite an attraction for many. A tableland which is quite intense dominates this region and the mountainous landscapes add to the interest of the area. The region is home to towns and cities which have amazing and important historical monuments. It is also a land of great traditions making it most ideal for a quiet kind of holiday.

Castill La Mancha's gastronomy is still very traditional and consists of tasteful ...

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There are plentiful places of interest in Barcelona which would delight the tourists. However, to enjoy most of the more popular sights in Barcelona, one should consider a Barcelona tour package deal that would offer some special privileges; for example, one Barcelona tour that includes sightseeing La Sagrada Familia allows tourists to skip the queue at this delightfully popular attraction.

Highlights

The Barcelona tour begins with Montjuïc hill which is Barcelona's highlight as it was the 19...

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One of the most popular means of sightseeing Barcelona is on bike. The half-day bike tour has received tremendous thumbs up reviews since its inception. It is a great way to view Barcelona and learn of its history, culture and tradition along the way.

There would be fun and socialization on a half-day Barcelona bike tour. One gets to improve their health with the good exercise on this tour. Participants would be accompanied by an experienced English-speaking biker guide.

For a mere 2200 euros,...

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The coast of Brava has lots of interesting and beautiful holiday resorts offering visitors endless pleasure and fun throughout their stay here. One of the great holiday resorts you will find here is Tossa de Mar which is halfway located to french border and Barcelona. Apart from the sun and sand people come to enjoy here, there are outstanding buildings which are worth checking out while on a visit or holiday in the resort.

Vila Vella is the most outstanding and emblematic building you will f...

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