SPAIN - SANTANDER THE REGION OF CANTABRIACantabria is a region squeezed between the high peaks of Spain and the Cantabrian Sea. The region respresents a seductive combination of magnificent landscapes shaped by history. If you drive by car, you can expect an unbelievable trip through green valleys, abrupt hills and narrow, winding roads.SANTANDERSantander is the capital of Cantabria. The special fragrance of Santander comes from...more
Excursions of Salamanca, Spain Salamanca is one of Spain's cities that have a lot going on, making it worth visiting. What makes this city attractive to a majority of people are the nearby mountain ranges. These are the De Bejar and Sierra de Francia mountain ranges on the southern side of the city. There is also a granite canyon called Los Arribes that forms the frontier of Portugal and Spain. Campo Charro, containing oak woods...more
Reasons Why Spain is Worth Visiting Spain is one unique country that has a little bit of everything to offer to its visitors. This country is a very popular tourist destination, probably because of its beautiful natural aspects, as well as artistic expositions. These factors have impressed many and have had them coming back over and over for more.Exotic diversity One of the many things that will leave you mesmerized by the country is the diverse cultural adventures. They include dance, surfing, guitar, yoga and sailing, cooking and painting, among others. Regardless of your age, you will always find something interesting to do in Spain. There are vibrant festivals, medieval castles and family fun. Adding to the excitement are the warm beaches, luxurious villas and hotels, forested mountains and lavish wine and food. You will have a touch of Roman, Arabic and French in everything you do. This mix is exciting and interesting. Medieval heritageSpain has more than 200 medieval villages and castles, ancient caves and shrines. Olive groves are also waiting for you to explore and redefine. Insider experiencesApart from the various traditions and monuments, you will have a...more
Spain- Logrono LA RIOJA is one of the most popular regions in Spain, the area situated on the Iberian peninsula. With its locations full of history, the prosperous capital of the region of Rioja is Logrono. Located next to the river, it is neither the most picturesque town, nor the oldest one, but it compensates these aspects through...more
Spain- Menorca Far exceeded by the evident attractions of the Mallorca or Ibitza Islands, this is a more quiet and peaceful place consisting of about 702 square kilometers; however, it is slowly gaining popularity. Declared a biosphere reserve, it has a slightly hilly landscape. A long history of occupations by numerous series of...more
Moorish Architecture In Spain The UniqueR of Andaluzia and MurciaAn abrupt and savage Sierra, green valleys, the blue of the Mediterranean, olive groves, snowy peaks, coquette villages, Moorish castles, and Renaissance manors are the elements that will seduce you in Andaluzia and Murcia. This is the last region that was conquered by King Fernando and Queen Isabela, so it is probably the place in Spain where the Moorish influence still seems alive. The number of the monuments that tourists can visit here is impressive, but when you get tired of them, you can relax with wondeful views of the virgin landscapes that surround you from every angle. The Moorish ArchitectureAlthough few Moorish mosques have survived the Christian invasion, the palaces and the baths are still there to remind the tourists of the long lost times of Spain. The vaults and the domes were a common feature of Moorish architecture, and tourists can still admire them; especially when they visits the baths. They developed in the VIIIth century in the Middle East and were structures having just one level; but they had dome roofs perforated by star shaped spaces that offered wonderul views of the sky...more
Less Known Places In Spain Beautiful CitiesYou probably know that Spain is a very popular country. Millions of tourists are attracted by it every year, so deciding to explore and discover it are two of the reasons why they go to Spain....more
Spain's Popular Culture Apart from the natural and manmade structures that appeal to many people visiting Spain, the country's culture plays a role in the attraction as well. It is always a nice thing to learn a few cultural and...more
Paradores of Spain - get out and explore Every wondered what it would be like to stay in a castle or a palace? It's the stuff of fantasy and day dreams. Unless you're planning a trip to Spain.Spain has always been popular with...more
Timeshare Industry In Spain Set To Collpase Timeshare Industry in Spain Set To Collapse.A new court ruling in Spain on the 27 of May 2010 is set to see an avalanche of timeshare compensation claims against developers, the ruling can...more
Gateway to Spain - Barcelona Barcelona is a city which since the 1992 Olympics and the huge investment the city received, a very popular holiday destination, especially for the Barcelona short breaks holiday and vacation...more
Places of interest in Spain – COSTA VASCA The Beautiful Coast LineStretching from the Pirynees to the French border, the inviting but sometimes savage coast covers almost two hundred kilometers, west of Bilbao. Most of the cities are...more