Tapas – A Real Spanish Delight Tapas are traditional Spanish food that is served in few small portions, quite similar to American way of serving appetizers. In most of the regions in Spain, Tapas are served free with the first drink that you order but if it is something that attracts you in Spain, you can go to the standard restaurant or a special tapas restaurant and enjoy by ordering them. A lot of Spanish restaurants serve the range...more
Moorish Influence on Spanish Life Spain enjoyed prosperity under the Romans until the collapse of their Empire which encouraged the sacking of many towns and cities by Vandals and Visigoths. Effectively, the landscape changed and was being bled of its resources until the Moors came in 711 AD.The Moors started to rebuild the infrastructure from the base up. The agricultural techniques they introduced involved an advanced irrigation system...more
The wonderful MadridWhen some say Madrid, they say Spain. Why is that? The answer is that Madrid identifies itself with the culture and the traditions of this splendid country. The cuisine, especially, is absolutely delicious and it really represents the true Spain. The year 1561 is when Felipe II decided to make Madrid the capital of Spain; until then, the cuisine of the city had a single purpose: to help the inhabitants survive the harsh winters. Throughout the centuries, people from all over the country started to migrate for various reasons to the big cities, but they didnt come alone: they also brought along their ingredients and their recipes, so the city became a sort of culinary capital of the entire continent. The unique tapasNowadays, the most representative dish for Madrid is represented by the famous tapas. The dish even became a verb, as ir a tapear means to go out in the city with the only purpose being to eat tapas. Madrid hosts the biggest collection of tapas recipes in the world; every bar has its specialty and the only manner to get into contact with this tasty dish is to go from bar to bar and choose one of the tapas types and wash it down with a traditional...more
Estepona - Traditionally Spanish Estepona is a closely guarded secret on the Costa del Sol and although it features in a few holiday brochures it has managed to avoid the ‘package holiday' stigma of so many of the other Costa del Sol holiday resorts.Located just fifteen minutes west of Marbella, Estepona has virtually everything the other...more
Obtaining a profession becoming an English to Spanish translator just isn't as easy as it appears to be. There are several multilingual people within just about every area but comprehending both English and Spanish is not going to provide occupations. The same will additionally apply to English native persons. Even if you speak English adequately...more
How Arches Influenced Spanish Architecture Spanish-inspired homes built in the first decades of the 20th century are usually described as Spanish Colonial Revival. These homes may also be referred to as Hispanic or Mediterranean. And, because these homes often combine many different styles, some use the term Spanish Eclectic. They are known for their half-round arches for windows and doorways which heavily influenced Spanish architecture.This Spanish Eclectic style is fairly easy to recognize. Spanish Inspired architecture typically have these features:Low-pitched roof Red roof top tiles Little or no overhanging eaves Stucco siding Arches, especially above doors, porch entries and main windows If you desire to incorporate the Spanish style into your home or if you need to restore a Spanish style home consider using prefabricated half-round archways from Arch-Rite. Their arch kits are inexpensive, and easy to install. They offer video instructions to show you how to measure, mark and install. The arch kits also serve as the templates for the sheetrock and they readily accept screws and nails. Most installs can be completed within 15 minutes and don't require any...more
Madrid is the beautiful capital of Spain located at the center area of Peninsula. This is a Spanish city with so rich of culture and traditions that endows great memories for visitors to value all through their lives. What you discover on its grand...more
There is no doubt about the fact that the best existing game is the football. Precisely for that reason, I am prone to talk about one national championship, which is the most intriguing and interesting on the planet, the Spanish La Liga. There are...more
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