If you have ever wondered if somewhere in this world there would be a place so vast when it comes to the number of beaches that it will leave you transfixed, so sunny that you will begin to wonder if you have just stepped into the land of eternal summer, so unique and peaceful that it will make you wonder if you have reached Heaven, then it is clear that you are thinking of Spain. This place looks like it has been carved up to Heavens blueprint...more
Tapas bars remain the ubiquitous eateries throughout Spain, but the question of which city is the king of tapas is an elusive one. Granada has strong claim as the spiritual home of the Tapa. Seville has busy old bars, but not necessarily the best food. San Sebastian's Tapas can be close to works of art.But one of the unsung heroes is Logrono, the capital of La Rioja. The sheer density of Tapas bars here is unrivalled throughout the whole of...more
I came across a topic today about the difference between the Spanish of Spain and the Spanish of Latin America. I was noticing that there are more and more people start to learn Spanish which is regarded as one of the three most beautiful languages in the world, another two is French and Italian. Owning to that, language lessons, learning language on-line and language software are becoming heat in the market place.When we talk about Spanish, it is obviously that we can not ignore the difference between Spain Spanish and Latin American Spanish. The comparison between them is somewhat like the difference between British English and American English. Let me make it easy that people from throughout the Spanish-speaking world can communicate with others as easily as people throughout the English-speaking world can. The difference are not so extreme that they prevent communication.The more difference between the two is in spoken Spanish than in writing. However, If your pronunciation is good enough, no matter your accent is Mexican or Bolivian, you can be understood. As said above that the difference are not so extreme that they prevent communication. So, Spanish watch Latin American...more
This Northern Spanish province borders FranceIt was inhabited in the pre-Roman times by the Vasconez tribe. During the Roman rule and beyond, the province of Navarre has managed to keep the Basque language and its tradition. In spite of many attempts, the province was never conquered either by the Visigoths or the Arabs. Besides Christians; Romans,...more
Pamplona is also called Laso Iruñea or Iruña in Basque. Pamplona is the main town in the province of Navarre. Moreover, it was the capital of the ancient Navarre kingdom. This city is world famous for the festival of San Fermin, where the operation of bulls or Bull Run is one of the biggest attractions. This festival called San Fermines by the...more
Barcelona is well known as a modern megapolis. This is the city where Antonio Guadi lived and left his most important pieces of work such as Park Guell.Antonio Gaudi Antonio Gaudi was a Catalan architect who was famous for his unique style and highly individualistic designs. Gaudi was born in the small town of Reus, Tarragona (Spain). Now the towns Riudoms and Reus are competing about his place of birth, although most of his biographers believe that he was born in Reus. His parents were Fransesk Gaudí Serra and Antonia Cornet Bertran. Gaudi studied architecture at the Higher Technical School of Architecture (La Escuela Técnico Superior de Arquitectura) in Barcelona from 1873 till 1877. Due to lack of money, along with studies, he worked as a draftsman and sometimes as a designer of furniture. He graduated when he was 26 years old; his first profession was as a designer of interiors and decorator. One of the showcases that he designed for the famous nursery Casa Cornel in Barcelona was selected for the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1878. Eusebi Güell, one of the respected employers of the textile industry in Catalonia was impressed by the elegance and modern style of the...more
The Alhambra is a huge complex of palaces, fortress and administrative quarters built by the Moorish monarchs in Granada. The outer walls are built of red bricks and the name of the building complex probably comes from the word 'red' in Arabic. Built...more
The Mosque of Córdoba has had an interesting history, beginning as a Moorish Mosque in the 10th century and consecrated as a Christian Cathedral in the 13th century after the conquest of Córdoba. Throughout the years it has undergone many...more
Consider a la Manga Club holiday on the Costa Calida and Rent la Manga Club apartments of many types and sizes at this resort.Rent La Manga Club Apartment in Spain By: Ruby J About the Author Ruby Johnson has been living at the...more
This upcoming tourist town Benalmadena is a part of the Malaga Province. Known for its natural beauty and a determined administration which has harnessed the natural beauty to transform the entire city to a beautiful tourist spot has become a...more
Spain is blessed with long coast of more than 220 kms long. This entire stretch of beach has stunningly beautiful environment. You can be sure that when you visit this beach you will certainly fall in love with it. This Orange Blossom Coast which is...more
In the south of Spain, you will find Malaga, the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and a favorite tourist destination. You will see a city with rich natural, architectural and cultural heritage which has many beaches, museums, restaurants and pretty...more