For those who want to enjoy their holiday and make it memorable, the most ideal place is Torrevieja; a municipality administered town of the Alicante province of Costa Blanca situated on the south east side of Spain. This beautiful town has a history; it was the place where cottages had been built for the labor. But in course of time the salt mine was shifted from La Mata to Torrevieja. Thereafter the town saw improvements on the economic front....more
Spain is a heaven for tourists. It is known for its stunningly beautiful environment, great sea, tall mountains, great rivers and it is most ideally suited for a quiet and enjoyable holiday in a most healthy environment. Just imagine a place which is said to be a city which has Europes best climate. Certainly that place is nothing short of heaven. Torrox is one such place which is considered to be having the best climate in Europe. The mountains...more
Rosetta Stone's mysterious history and the Rosetta Stone language learning software.Rosetta Stone is the name of a stone and it is an Ancient Egyptian artifact which is providing the key to modern understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphs. The Rosetta Stone is 114.4 centimetres (45.0 in) high at its highest point, 72.3 cm (28.5 in) wide, and 27.9 cm (11.0 in) thick. The stone weighs approximately 760 kilograms (1,700 lb), and is unfinished on its sides and reverse.The front surface has been smoothed and its inscriptions are lightly incised. The Rosetta Stone was regarded as the most awesome language teaching material at that time. The stone contains three parts of text, the top register is inscribed with ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, the second is written using ancient Egyptian Demotic script, and the bottom is rendered in Greek. It is pity that some of the Greek text is lost from the bottom-right corner that is missing, and only a third of he top set of inscriptions is left from the original.The Rosetta Stone has been exhibited almost continuously in the British Museum since 1802. Toward the end of World War I, in 1917, the Museum was concerned about heavy bombing in London and moved...more
Traveling around the world is an expensive hobby, both in time and money. I can't do it as often as I'd like, but I still take every travel opportunity that I can manage. It can really shake up your ideas about the world when you see other cultures compared to your own.I've made it a goal in my life to visit as many countries as I can, and I plan...more
A town under the Malaga province, Mijas is also called a ‘whitewashed city. The town is located on the top of a hill and all the buildings here are whitewashed. Those who look at this city from a distance find all the structures here in nothing but white color. It is a spectacular view. The city close to the sea and the average temperature of the...more
This historic city of Salamanca is located to the west of Spain and is about 200 kms of Madrid. The city is influenced by many popular tribes like Celts, Romans, visigoths and Moors. The place is known for its old buildings, parks, museums and of course, for its natural beauty. Salamanca is now on the top of the tourist map of Spain. Some of the important places of visit in Salamanca are briefly explained here:Augustinian monastery: This beautiful monastery is popular amongst people of Salamanca as also among visitors. No visitor misses to visit the tomb of the count and countess de Monterrey. Some of the works of arts by the renowned artists of Spain are also on display. The other place of interest is the White Chapel of the Trues Cross. This chapel is believed to have been constructed in the year 1700. It is in typical Baroque style and has Renaissance portal. The chapel has undergone several changes in later years. Palza mayor: This is located at a place called as ‘Central Square' of Salamanca. This square is believed to have been built in the year 1800 by Andre Garcia. This is the most beautiful place and it has been recognized as Europe's Best Square. The square is...more
This moderately populated city of Vigo is a part of the Galicia province. Historians trace the earliest civilization of Vigo to middle ages. The average temperature of the city is about 15 degree centigrade. With this pleasant temperature and blessed...more
This fifth largest city of Spain, Zaragoza is a part of Aragon province. The history of Zaragoza dates back to the Roman period. Although Zaragoza has semi arid continental climate; with temperature rising to about 40 degrees centigrade, it still...more
Check out this perfect Sangria recipe and follow a simple ginger beer recipe for something a bit different at your next party or Saturday night in.Special Sangria recipe from Spain By: Jamie Francis About the Author ...more
The populaces which have been to Spain for vacations always prefer to visit Spain the next time. Spain is well known for its expansion and also the innovation in the tourism division. The Spanish population is known for their adaptable ethnicity and...more
Spain, this European country is one of the leaders in the tourism industry. Spain has many places of interest for the tourists. Blessed with the vast beach of the Mediterranean Sea and many mountains which run parallel to the sea; Spain has splendid...more
Madrid is the most precious jewel in the tourist map of Spain. The province is brimming with tourists all through the year. It is not only a welcome place for tourists, it is also a popular industrial town. There is a hectic trade and commerce...more