Madrid is a Spanish region that has only one province. It is located right in the middle of the peninsula encircling the city itself, since the time it was made the capital in 16th century. The city of Madrid was established by the Moors during the 9th century and has been transformed into the modern and vibrant city as it is today, with lots of tourist attractions. Highlights of MadridIt holds an immensely large architectural heritage that has...more
Bullfighting lovers must make Pamplona town a must see destination. This town is the center of bull fights and it holds festivals to honor Ernest Hemingway, who was an American writer, who loved this town because of the fights. The town is spectacular and has historical conservations and has mountain ranges of Navarra, which will definitely take your breath away. It has urbanized areas as well, dating back to the 16th Century. There are parks,...more
If you want to enjoy trekking and exploring a tall mountain, then there is no better place than Monte Perdido, Spain. This mountain, which is about 3300 meters in height, is a part of the Pyrenees mountains bordering Spain and France. This mountain range acts as a natural border between these two countries and is known for its unique and extensive plant and animal life. Monte Perdido is located in the Huesca province and is a part of the Aragon community of Spain. It has four major valleys: Pineta, Ordesa, Tella and Anisclo. In terms of height, Monte Perdido is the third tallest mountain in this mountain range. But considering its strategic location this mountain has emerged prominently in the tourist map of Spain. The small village of Andorra is located in this area. Monte Perdido is actually a huge mass of lime stone and is very rich in flora and fauna. Some of the areas of this mountain range remain impenetrable even to this day. This is the most beautiful mountain range of Europe. It is for this reason that the UNESCO has recognized Monte Perdido as a World Heritage Site. Recognizing its importance to the ecology of the region, the government of Spain has declared the entire...more
A part of Castiles autonomous community, the province of Leon is considered to be the largest municipality with a population of about 135000 local inhabitants. Like other parts of Spain, Leon is also blessed with the most beautiful environment. Located on the banks of the famous river Bemesga, the province is blessed with a tall mountain range...more
Among tourists who visit Europe, their first choice amoung places to see is Spain. The country was under the occupation of many rulers and it has been influenced by many civilizations and cultures such as the Greeks, Romans, Celts, and Moors. Each of these civilizations has contributed in their own way to Spanish design and architecture. Many of...more
If you are interested in visiting historical places, the most ideal place is the city of Burgos in Spain. This city is located in the northern part of Spain and has numerous monumental buildings which are of historical importance. Tour operators are of the opinion that it would take at least four to five days to visit all these places. One of the important monumental buildings which should never be missed is the Burgos Cathedral. Now let us visit this spectacular cathedral. The imposing huge structure of Burgos Cathedral was built using typical Gothic architecture. According to historical records, the work of construction of the cathedral started in the year 1221. Historical records also reveal that spires to the faade, the Chapel of the Constable and a few other portions of the cathedral were built in the 15th and 16th centuries. Now we are entering Burgos Cathedral from the western side. As we enter we now see that the cathedral has three entrances and each of these entrances has three-dimensional arches. You can also see that each of these entrances has towers with spires. Now we see the huge gallery and the intricately carved rose window. The faade of the cathedral has three...more
Are considering one of the holidays to Spain? If you are, you want to make a list of items that you will want to go see. There are many fiestas that you may want to take place in as well, so that you can make the most of your Spain...more
So, you've conquered the buying off plan challenge and now you're contemplating your next project. Perhaps you have thought about buying a piece of land and designing your dream home yourself, away from the coast further inland where it...more
You can do all sorts of things when visiting Spain as your perfect vacation destination. Besides visiting the major sites of attraction, you can engage in various sports and adventures to add to your joy. Spain has a lot to offer and...more
Nature has a lot to offer to the human race although humans are slowly eliminating this by occupying and destroying natural environments that hold great value and spectacular scenes. It is always amazing to visit untouched natural...more
This is a municipally administered town of Valencia community just at the mouth of the river Jucar. It is at a distance of about 40 kms from Valencia. This is a town which is basically dependant on agriculture. Rich vegetation is...more
GAZPACHOI recently cooked in a villa on the island for a delightful family who had a passion for gazpacho. Gazpacho being the famous cold tomato soup of Spain.photo from: notesfromspain.com One day after dining at a local restaurant,...more