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 ...
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 ...
Amazing Ibiza Villages
Posted by Frederick Pollard on Saturday, June 30, 2012,
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Ibiza may be one of the smaller
Balearic Islands but it packs a punch on the myriad of beautiful
white beaches and quaint villages with whitewashed houses. There are
many historical monuments which Ibiza offers at its various villages
where each is a distinct and unique entity.
Quaint
villages
The Ibiza villages are interesting and delightful
Mediterranean villages with San Antonio Abad as a typical example.
Sant Antoni de Portnani proves to be an important tourist center that
draws in throngs... Continue reading ...
Impressive Sights at Palma de Mallorca
Posted by Frederick Pollard on Saturday, June 30, 2012,
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Mallorca is Balearic Islands’
largest individual island with many interesting places and sights.
Palma de Mallorca is the capital of Mallorca Island. The locals call
Palma de Mallorca La Ciutat which offers a most scenic environment
with its bountiful palms waving in the air.
There are about
320,000 inhabitants on Palma alone which is half the whole island
population.
Town offerings
Palma offers an impressive
and rich culture through the deep influences from the various diverse
cultures from ... Continue reading ...
Beautiful Beaches at Tarifa
Posted by Frederick Pollard on Monday, June 25, 2012,
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Tarifa is a great choice for a
beachside holiday as it offers many amazingly beautiful beaches.
These include Playa de Bolonia and Zahara de los Atunes.
Playa
de Bolonia
This beach at Tarifa has been one of the favorite
beaches of Tarifa since the 70s. There are many fascinating Roman
ruins close by with 2nd century Roman town ruins called Baelo Claudia
and ancient Phoenician-Punic settlement ruins. There are 4 temples at
Tarifa that were dedicated to Juno, Jupiter, Minerva and Isis; an
Egypti... Continue reading ...
Fun at EL Puerto de Santa Maria
Posted by Frederick Pollard on Monday, June 25, 2012,
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El Puerto de Santa Maria is
situated at Cadiz Bay spot on at Guadalete River. This spot is a
popular holiday choice for tourists who want the sun, fun and sand.
But beaches are not only the only great offerings at El Puerto de
Santa Maria; there are tantalizing gastronomy delights and local fine
wines that are bound to satisfy.
Beaches
Any
sun lover and beach lover would love the miles and miles of sandy
beaches at El Puerto de Santa Maria. One can walk on the soft sand or
boardwalks that link... 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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