Top things to do in Tenerife
September 22, 2011 by Spain vacations · Leave a Comment
If you are searching for Tenerife’s top activities – look no further.
Majorca: here comes the sun
September 22, 2011 by Spain vacations · Leave a Comment
If you have decided to take a well-earned holiday in Majorca, then don’t fork out your entire savings
Alicante Museums
August 11, 2011 by admin2 · Leave a Comment
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 Alicante all year-round, and be sure to visit some of the world renowned museums while you are there. Each of these museums [...]
Andalucia holidays
August 4, 2011 by Spain vacations · Leave a Comment
Madrid, Barcelona. These are among the most well-known and sought after vacation spots in Spain.
Semana Santa festivals
August 4, 2011 by Spain vacations · Leave a Comment
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 take place all over the country are especially marked in Andalucia. Here, the emphasis is less on doleful repentance and [...]
Spain famous historical landmarks
April 28, 2011 by Spain vacations · Leave a Comment
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 amazingly historical and diversified region in almost every way.
Barcelona vacations
August 9, 2010 by Spain vacations · 1 Comment
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 structure, dozens of produce stalls offering every kind of native fruit and vegetable greet wanderers. Then when it’s time for a rest, shoppers can sample one of the several superb tapas bars, such as Pinotxo.
Alcazaba of Malaga
February 9, 2010 by Spain vacations · Leave a Comment
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 governors of the province. The entrance is through a large gateway now known as Puerta del Cristo (Christ’s Door).
Alhambra in Granada
February 9, 2010 by Spain vacations · Leave a Comment
Standing at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, visitors gain a spectacular view of the city in the valley below. Looking up at the Alhambra from town is an equally awesome sight. Driving through the Puerta de las Granadas, past the enormous triumphal arch built in the 15th century, one enters a world of splendor.
Malaga Cathedral
February 7, 2010 by Spain vacations · Leave a Comment
Cathedral of the Incarnation in Malaga was built between 1528 and 1782 on a site that (like so many in the country) was formerly occupied by a mosque, the Malaga Cathedral isn’t merely a church. It is an architectural wonder of the region.
National Library of Spain, Madrid
February 7, 2010 by Spain vacations · Leave a Comment
It is now regarded as the National Library of Spain and the centerpiece of a system that has branches all over the country. Among the millions of items are 30,000 manuscripts and 500,000 books printed before 1831, not to mention a newspaper collection of nearly 20,000 editions.
Royal Palace, Madrid
February 7, 2010 by Spain vacations · Leave a Comment
Royal Palace or Palacio Real is one of Madrid’s major tourist attractions. Long the home of Spanish monarchs, Royal Palace was once the center of power for a dynasty that ruled half the then-known world.
Prado Museum, Madrid
February 7, 2010 by Spain vacations · Leave a Comment
Prado Museum is well worth a day-long stroll. Apart from the aforementioned Spanish masters, there are numerous works by the Flemish, Dutch, German, French, and Italians. Many of these were acquired by conquest from the time that Spain was one of the leading powers of Europe.
Queen Sofia Art Center in Madrid
January 28, 2010 by Spain vacations · 1 Comment
Unusual for a museum dedicated to modern art, the collection is housed in a building designed in the 18th century. Scheduled to be demolished, it was declared an historic monument in 1977 and eventually was re-purposed to its present use.
Plaza Mayor in Madrid
January 28, 2010 by Spain vacations · Leave a Comment
Plaza Mayor, the Main Square, is one of Madrid’s main tourist attractions. Over the centuries the plaza has hosted bullfights, political battles, festivals and more than one beheading. Today, the most likely site for a tourist lazily munching on a sandwich and enjoying the sunshine. The surrounding shops offer a good reason for a pleasant stroll and for the truly curious, you can visit the baker’s guild.