Alcazaba of Malaga
There are two rings of defensive walls and a number of lookout towers around the fortress. Set high on the hill overlooking the port, the Alcazaba provided a secure home down the years for the many...
View ArticleBarcelona cathedral
On first entering the visitor is struck by the amazing wood carvings on every wall. A side chapel holds a cross removed from a galleon that participated in the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. The Christ...
View ArticleLa Boqueria, Barcelona
At the center are the fish sellers who offer an array of local species so fresh some of them are still wiggling. Barcelona is on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
View ArticleBarcelona vacations
For those after a fine combination of food and civic art a tourist could do no better than a visit to La Boqueria, the Mercat de Sant Josep, or St. Joseph's Market. Housed in a stellar 19th century...
View ArticleSemana Santa festivals
While Americans and others may celebrate Easter only on a Sunday, that occasion is marked in Spain by an entire week of festivities known as Semana Santa, or Holy Week. The Holy Week festivals that...
View ArticleAndalucia holidays
Madrid, Barcelona. These are among the most well-known and sought after vacation spots in Spain. But there is another region, one on the Mediterranean that deserves equal time: Andalucia. Here,...
View ArticleAlicante Museums
Alicante is a thriving and vibrant town located in Valencia, Spain. The city is a prime tourist destination, and is easily accessible by many low cost airlines throughout Europe. Find cheap flights to...
View ArticleMajorca: here comes the sun
Why Choose Majorca? First, Majorca offers beautiful sandy beaches with crystal blue waters and glorious sunshine; it’s no wonder Majorca is often referred to as an island paradise. If you like to lay...
View ArticleTop things to do in Tenerife
If you are searching for Tenerife’s top activities – look no further. Here is a comprehensive list of things to do when taking a holiday to Tenerife. Book your Tenerife holidays and make sure to sample...
View ArticleSpain famous historical landmarks
Much more than simply the well-known toreros of bullfighting, or the beautiful dancers of the flamenco, or even the busy lengthy sandy beaches for the period of summer seasons, Spain can be an...
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