Posted by Frederick Pollard on Wednesday, July 4, 2012,
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Guadix is located between
Almeria and Granada in Spain. It is frequently visited by tourists
for its famous Jarra Accittanas which are ornate vases made out of
terracotta. These vases are made to carry wedding gifts for the newly
wedded couple.
Guadix is also known for the cave dwellings
such as the La Barriada de Las Cuevas on the northern side of the
town. These cave dwellings may look small from the front but their
interiors are really huge. As you walk inside the cave dwellings, you
will... Continue reading ...
Exploring the Magnificent Sights of the City Of Almeria, Spain
Posted by Frederick Pollard on Wednesday, July 4, 2012,
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Almeria is a city by the beach
that is located on the coast of Spain. It has a warm and dry climate
that is most attractive for beach goes from foreign countries. The
city has lots of cultural attractions to offer and the beach nearby
is also a tourist attraction itself.
The Alcazaba is one of
the most stunning sights in Almeria. It is a Moorish fortress that is
located on top of a cliff. The ancient fortress has an overlooking
view of the city. It is a beautiful relic of the time when Almer... Continue reading ...
Gastronomy in Madrid
Posted by Frederick Pollard on Wednesday, July 4, 2012,
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A tour or holiday to any
destination in the world is never complete without getting the chance
to try out and enjoy the different delicacies of the region you are
in. Eating is part of life and you will always manage to enjoy your
holiday when you enjoy the food you are exposed to. Fortunately, each
and every destination has something visitors can try and enjoy
thereby completing their holiday expectations.
Madrid is not
left out as far as the food is concerned. There are lots of recipes
you... Continue reading ...
Excursions in the Madrid
Posted by Frederick Pollard on Wednesday, July 4, 2012,
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Aranjuez
This is a small
town whose fame is thanks to the Concierto de Aranjuez done by
Joaquin Rodrigo. It is also home to a 17th century palace Palacio
Real with the throne hall and porcelain room being the most
outstanding features within it. You will also find Casita del
Labrador where there is a huge porcelain works and old clocks
collection. The gardens are also very beautiful and worth checking
out while here.
Chinchon
It is a medieval village that
is very romantic. The Plaza Mayor fou... Continue reading ...
Interesting Folklore and Fiestas in Barcelona
Posted by Frederick Pollard on Wednesday, July 4, 2012,
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When visiting a popular holiday
destination, it is not only enough to see the different natural and
manmade features within it but also very important to witness and
take part in some of the traditions, festivals and other folklore.
Barcelona is one of the most popular destinations in Spain and as
expected, it does have lots of fiestas and folklore through the year
in that you will always find something most interesting depending on
the time you choose to be here.
New Year: this is celebrati... Continue reading ...
Valencia - The Amazing Nightlife
Posted by Frederick Pollard on Monday, July 2, 2012,
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Valencia has a lot of things to
offer to all visitors coming here. The nightlife of the city is one
of the features that make it unique. The city simply comes to life
when the sun sets and you will get all the entertainment that you
need here. This is one thing that you can never afford to miss out on
while you are in the city for a holiday.
La Movida or
movement is the nightlife in Valencia taking place on Friday evening
through to Sunday morning. It is one of those events or nightlife
acti... Continue reading ...
The Windy Island of Menorca
Posted by Frederick Pollard on Monday, July 2, 2012,
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The personality of this island
in Balearic Islands category is quite charming and strong as compared
to the rest. You will find the island to be very different especially
because most of its interior is virgin as compared to other major
islands in the group. It has a rich history though which is always
interesting for the visitors coming here to have a feel of the windy
island.
On the island you will find lonely bays and beaches
from where you can spend some fun time. It is the best resort a... Continue reading ...
Enchanting Isles of Huelva
Posted by Frederick Pollard on Monday, June 25, 2012,
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Huelva has many beautiful isla
or isles. These are small islands that are around the main land with
beautiful sceneries and idyllic beaches; making them a delightful
choice of holiday location.
Isla Canela
The island of
Canela is located between Guadiana River and Carretas River. The
bridge of Ayamonte connects this island to the Iberian Peninsula.
There are 7 kilometers of beaches and dunes at Canela Island.
The
beaches of Canela Island boast of fine white sand to lure many
visitors every sum... Continue reading ...
Alluring Sancti Petri at Chiclana
Posted by Frederick Pollard on Monday, June 25, 2012,
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Sancti Petri Island lies in
front of Chiclana coast. It is an idyllic island with a lot of
amazing landscapes and legend. It is situated close to Cadiz which is
on a peninsula right in the center of a bay. Legend has it that the
Temple of Hercules is located somewhere in Sancti Petri Island. It
was supposedly the most renowned temple found in western
Mediterranean with a date as far back as the Trojan war. Chiclana is
situated on the Bay of Cadiz and functions as a major city in the
prov... Continue reading ...
Enjoying Andalusia by the Famous Al Andalus Train
Posted by Frederick Pollard on Wednesday, June 6, 2012,
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There are many ways to enjoy Andalusia. Most tourists play it safe
with the normal mode of tour buses or rental cars. Some adventurous
tourists may choose a more scenic option: lounge cars.
These
are the famous train options to view Andalusia.
Stylish
and comfortable
One of the more exciting ways to view
Andalusia is the “Al Andalus” train with lounge cars that were
built around 1928 to 1930. The Al Andalus is a special tourist train
that is spacious and stylish offering comfort and best o... Continue reading ...
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