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The Montjuic Castle and Mountain in Barcelona

Posted by James Purefoy on Friday, August 31, 2012,

The Montjuic Mountain is the most famed and popular of Barcelona. It stands at approximately 600 feet on the Jewish hill found here also locally referred to as the Muntanya de Montjuic. It is strategically placed on the southern part of the beautiful city of Barcelona and impressively next to the sparkling sea. It therefore offers wonderful views for those who chose to spend some time on the mountain.

This mountain remained uninhabited for the most part of the middles ages and the Miramar are...
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The Most Beautiful Islands in Spain

Posted by James Purefoy on Friday, August 31, 2012,

Spain has numerous islands categorized into the Canary and Balearic Islands and they happen to be some of the major tourist attractions of the country. The best thing about islands is that they offer endless enjoyment opportunities and they can be quite unique in everything from climate and the features hence all kinds of tourists have the chance to enjoy their preferred kind of holiday on the islands.

Ibiza Island: this is the most popular and it is famed across the world for its wild partyi...
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The Gibralfaro Castle Spain

Posted by James Purefoy on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, In : Travel 

Spain has interesting features to see which could be the reason as to why it has remained to be a very popular holiday destination of the world. There are lots of interesting architectural works some of which have rich histories to them while others showcase the modern touches of architecture. You will find all the features in form of monuments very amusing no matter which region of the country you have chosen for your holiday.

The monuments of Spain are practically spread out into the numero...
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The Gerelatitat Palace in Barcelona Spain

Posted by James Purefoy on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, In : Travel 

Barcelona is indeed one of the most interesting cities of Spain. It is quite modernized with lots to offer to its visitors but most remarkable for the famed football club. You will therefore find lots of soccer fans in the city catching some action of the beautiful game. The city also has lots of other interesting things to offer among them historical monuments.

The monuments in the Spanish cities are well preserved and the visitors find it quite easy to go back in time and identify with the ...
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The Corralejo Holiday Resort in Spain

Posted by James Purefoy on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, In : Travel 

This popular and beautiful holiday town located in La Olivia Municipality of Fuerteventura Island is one of the best that you can choose to spend your Spanish holiday in. It was formally a fishing town but has now transformed into a very famed and popular beach resort for the deserving holidaymakers coming into Spain to enjoy their time.

The town has numerous restaurants especially on the central part and also at the port. These are the most energetic areas of the town and you will find them ...
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The Catalonia Gothic Quarter

Posted by James Purefoy on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, In : Travel 

Spanish regions have gone through all kinds of eras and conquering and the fact is that there are elements of each of the epochs depending on the region that you are visiting. Some of the features showcasing the eras are well preserved making it possible for the visitors to go back into time and identify with particular events as well as the way of life of the people who once lived on the regions.

The transformations are what have led to different attractions such as monuments in the differen...
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Best Theme and Amusement Parks in Spain

Posted by James Purefoy on Friday, August 24, 2012,

Spain does not only have historical monuments, beaches, islands and reserves but it is also home to several great amusement and theme parks from where visitors can have some added fun and relax. The parks are a favorite for most young tourists but also very ideal for the adults as they have lots to offer to all.

Aqualandia Benidorm: this is among the biggest water parks in all of Europe leave alone Spain. It is very popular and within the Benidorm resort in Levante beach. It is situated on th...
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Best Canary Islands to Visit in Spain

Posted by James Purefoy on Friday, August 24, 2012,

The Canary group of Islands is very popular among holiday makers and tourists visiting Spain from all over the world. The great beaches and good weather on the island are the main attractions to tourists making it a destination of choice. The islands also have wonderful holiday resorts. The islands are some of the best choices you could make as far as spending a worthwhile holiday in Spain is concerned.

The fact that the islands are off the northwest of Africa gives them a relaxing warm clima...
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Modernization from Ancient Cartagena

Posted by James Purefoy on Friday, August 17, 2012, In : Travel 
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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Exciting Developments of Albatera Village

Posted by James Purefoy on Friday, August 17, 2012, In : Travel 
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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Simple Delights at Algorfa Village

Posted by James Purefoy on Friday, August 17, 2012, In : Travel 
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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Must Visit World Heritage Cities in Spain

Posted by James Purefoy on Monday, August 13, 2012, In : Travel 
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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Must Visit Museums in Spain

Posted by James Purefoy on Monday, August 13, 2012, In : Travel 
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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Manmade Attractions of Spain

Posted by James Purefoy on Monday, August 13, 2012, In : Travel 
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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Interesting Things to do In Spain

Posted by James Purefoy on Monday, August 13, 2012, In : Travel 
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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Right Places of Stay While Holidaying in Pamplona

Posted by James Purefoy on Monday, August 6, 2012, In : Travel 
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 Intrigue at Pamplona

Posted by James Purefoy on Monday, August 6, 2012, In : Travel 
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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Intriguing Ronda Sights

Posted by James Purefoy on Monday, August 6, 2012, In : Travel 
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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Tranquility Versus Adventure in Pamplona

Posted by James Purefoy on Monday, August 6, 2012, In : Travel 
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.

Th...
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Spanish Fiestas & Folklore at Santiago and Burgos

Posted by James Purefoy on Friday, August 3, 2012, In : Travel 
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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Growing Tourism in Fuerteventura

Posted by James Purefoy on Friday, August 3, 2012, In : Travel 
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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The Past & Present of La Coruna City

Posted by James Purefoy on Friday, August 3, 2012, In : Travel 
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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The Beauty of Galicia

Posted by James Purefoy on Friday, August 3, 2012, In : Travel 
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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Interesting Small Towns in Spain

Posted by James Purefoy on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, In : Travel 
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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The Full Excitement at Ronda

Posted by James Purefoy on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, In : Travel 
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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The Uniqueness of Saint Fermin Festival

Posted by James Purefoy on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, In : Travel 
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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Delightful Day Trip Choices in Seville

Posted by James Purefoy on Monday, July 2, 2012, In : Travel 

Many innovative tourists wish to get the best of Seville while they are holidaying there. Hence, it is not surprising that they would opt for day trips to check out Seville than be confined to certain areas of exploration through rigid tour packages or itineraries.

Day trips allow the tourists to decide how much or less they want to take on for the day without tiring themselves. They can book a comfortable hotel or place of stay in Seville where they set up base to make their daily tra...


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Interesting Fiestas and Festivals of Granada

Posted by James Purefoy on Monday, July 2, 2012,
Granada is renowned as the Spanish Moorish jewel; it is considered the precious pearl tourists are looking for. This Andalusia capital has many great Spanish history offerings especially the majestic Alhambra attraction but it is its numerous fiestas and festivals that entice its tourists.

Cultural offering

Granada has plenty of colorful cultures which tourists would enjoy. The diverse cultural influences from the various epochs make Granada a most interesting place to holiday. To...
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Beautiful White Ibiza Island

Posted by James Purefoy on Thursday, June 28, 2012, In : Travel 

Ibiza is known as the White Island as it has a lot of white buildings and beaches. It was famous in the mid 20th century for a prominent “hippie” culture and beaches for the nudists.

Variety

There is a lot of offering at Ibiza for the individuals, couples or families. For the young generation, the island’s vibrant nightlife attracts them with an afternoon kickoff at the beachfront pubs and bars as well as the town center. The rollicking atmosphere continues until dawn with many disco...


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The Virgin Attraction of Cabrera

Posted by James Purefoy on Thursday, June 28, 2012, In : Travel 

Cabrera may be the smallest island amongst the Balearic Islands but it still holds a big punch as a holiday resort. Cabrera faces Mallorca’s southern coast and one might think that Cabrera may feel intimidated against the largest of Balearic Islands.

Nevertheless, Cabrera holds a special place in the hearts of locals and tourists who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of life in their concrete jungle at home. The lonely beaches at Cabrera may have one feel like the amazing Robi...


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The Breezy Vibrant Island of MENORCA

Posted by James Purefoy on Thursday, June 28, 2012, In : Travel 

Mehr über Menorca refers to the winds that breeze through Menorca Island daily. The local legend implies of the winds’ impact on the local inhabitants’ personality.

This idyllic island attracts many tourists every year throughout the year for its pleasant climate; especially those who want some water sports like wind surfing and kite surfing.

Island offering
Menorca Island holds a lot of attractions for the tourists. There are many places of historical interest that would awe the touri...


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Enjoying a Mediterranean Paradise with Balearic Islands

Posted by James Purefoy on Thursday, June 28, 2012, In : Travel 

The Balearic Islands are known as the Mediterranean paradise in this part of the world with two clusters of islands; the Gimnesias which comprises Cabrera, Mallorca and Menorca and the Pitiusas which comprises Ibiza and Formentera.

The Gimnesias cluster of islands is on the north while the Pitiusas cluster is found at the southwestern part.

Rich offering

One of the greatest attractions from the Balearic Islands is the excellent consistent climate of sunshine throughout most times of the yea...


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Small Continent of Gran Canaria

Posted by James Purefoy on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, In : Travel 

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 - The Mountain Island

Posted by James Purefoy on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, In : Travel 

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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Excursions in Gran Canaria

Posted by James Purefoy on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, In : Travel 

Gran Canaria has a lot of things to offer to all tourists who choose it as the ideal place to spend a holiday or vacation in. It is a land with amazing but very different landscapes and every exploration journey is most enjoyable and interesting to the liking of every visitor coming here. It is one of those places that you will be looking forward to know what the next area has to offer different from where you are. Excursions within the island are pretty amazing.

Tejela: it is very outstandi...


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Exploring Castilla La Mancha Spain

Posted by James Purefoy on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, In : Travel 

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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Barcelona Tour with Special Privileges

Posted by James Purefoy on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, In : Travel 

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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Loving Barcelona on Bikes

Posted by James Purefoy on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, In : Travel 

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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Tossa De Mar Costa Brava

Posted by James Purefoy on Thursday, June 7, 2012, In : Travel 

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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