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Madrid on a Shoestring Published on 18/11/2008

Madrid, located in the centre of the country is a cosmopolitan and historic city with a rich architectural interest. Spain\'s capital has become a weekend and city break destination over the last years. The increase of cheap flights has made Madrid and other European cities accessible to weekend and business travellers. As the capital of Spain, Madrid has great things for visitors to...

What To Do In Barcelona Published on 17/11/2008

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain. In fact the city is a huge open-air museum. The best way to see Barcelona is with a service called The Bus Turistic, you\'re guaranteed not to miss any of the major sights and enjoy its bustling streets. There are many ways to enjoy the city and a whole host of things to do, for those interested in culture,...

How to Make the Most out of Your Visit to Valencia Published on 02/11/2008

Valencia is the third largest city of Spain. Valencia is not only famous for its impressive cultivation of lemon and orange groves, it is also the original birthplace of paella, one of Spain\'s favorite natives and of course visitor\'s dishes. With its huge groves of rice, it is not surprising that almost all the classic Spanish rice dishes originate from Valencia. The traditional Paella...

Explore Alicante in Just One Day Published on 25/07/2008

The province of Alicante, on the east coast of Spain is located half-way between Valencia and Murcia. The province forms part of the Comunidad Valenciana and Alicante is the second largest city in this region. The city has undergone important changes in recent years, and what used to be a somewhat neglected port has been transformed into a modern and cosmopolitan city popular with tourist...

Discover the Magic of Santander Published on 24/07/2008

The Cantabri had a fearsome reputation. Of all the ancient Iberian tribes, they put up the fiercest resistance to the invading Romans. Nevertheless, the Romans overcame them, humiliated them and marched on. The punch-drunk Cantabria died out dreaming of a rematch. When History flexes its muscles and offers to fight any man in the house it is sornetimes better to don a bow tie and grab a seat in...

Make the Most of Your Stay in Madrid Published on 23/07/2008

Travelling to Madrid can be an unforgettable experience. Madrid is the capital of the country and along with Barcelona is the most important city in Spain. Most tourists from abroad will arrive at Madrid Barajas Airport, which is the most important airport in Spain with all conveniences you can expect from a modern airport, especially in the brand new terminal which is exclusively reserved to...

Tips to Travel around Malaga Published on 23/07/2008

The city of Malaga is located in the south of Spain on the world famous Costa del Sol. It is a very popular destination because there is much to see and to do in this part of Spain. The summer months are the busiest months for tourist visiting Malaga. During this time of year the weather is what you would expect from a Mediterranean holiday destination, In general summers are hot and winters...

Car Hire without Credit Card Published on 18/07/2008

Nowadays it is standard practice for most car hire agencies companies to require a credit card at the time of collecting the vehicle or booking online and many car rental companies will not accept debit cards or cash payments at the moment you sign the rental agreement. The most important reason is that the car hire company cannot process advanced charge approvals against debit cards, another...

The One Place Everyone Goes Published on 19/05/2008

Extending from Nerja in the east to Sotogrande in the west, the Costa del Sol now enjoys good road communications between the various main towns along the coast. This enables a couple from Marbella, for example, to visit the Cervantes in Malaga and later savour some traditional tapas in the historical city centre. Or a group from Torremolinos to join the carousing along Fuengirola's promenade....

A Unique Mix Called Ceuta Published on 19/05/2008

According to the ministry for tourism Ceuta is a multicultural European city in northern Africa. It is an open city, easy and comfortable. It is accessible to the Costa del Sol, either for a day visit or a longer weekend stay, and it offers a unique mix of culture, gastronomy and tax-free shopping. A 40-minute journey by fast ferry from Algeciras, Ceuta is, for administrative purposes, part...