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Things to Do at Calpe, Spain

Posted by alecdarian on Thursday, June 2, 2011, In : travel 
The Costa Blanca region has many lovely resort towns like Javea, Calpe, Denia and Moraira which may be overlooked by UK tourists as a holiday destination. Most tourists think of Benidorm with its tall hotels and apartments, lovely but over-crowded beaches, nightlife in vibrant British bars, fresh fish & chips, and great fun in the sun.

Calpe

But there is more at Costa Blanca with Calpe. Its apartments and hotels may not be as big as those found in Benidorm but they are close to the coastline wh...
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Things to Do at Calpe, Spain

Posted by alecdarian on Thursday, June 2, 2011, In : travel 
The Costa Blanca region has many lovely resort towns like Javea, Calpe, Denia and Moraira which may be overlooked by UK tourists as a holiday destination. Most tourists think of Benidorm with its tall hotels and apartments, lovely but over-crowded beaches, nightlife in vibrant British bars, fresh fish & chips, and great fun in the sun.

Calpe

But there is more at Costa Blanca with Calpe. Its apartments and hotels may not be as big as those found in Benidorm but they are close to the coastline wh...
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Tourist Hotspot Torrevieja

Posted by alecdarian on Thursday, June 2, 2011, In : travel 
Torrevieja may be just the right place for those who want something different for their vacation. This city is right in the middle of Alicante and Murcia. Torrevieja is considered an extraordinary Spanish coastal resort city situated on the Mediterranean Sea in sunny Costa Blanca.

Torrevieja means 'Old Tower' as the town has an ancient tower called la Torre Vieja. It was originally built to protect the town from Berber pirates’ attack. Previously a fishing village, the town developed into a ...
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Top 10 Attractions at Alicante

Posted by alecdarian on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, In : travel 
When you decide to have your holidays at Costa Blanca, you must plan your holiday time to make it even more enjoyable. Alicante, an old Mediterranean port in the Valencia province, is rich in history, culture and traditions. It served Iberians, Phoenicians, Romans, Greeks, Arabs and the Spanish Reconquista.

Hence the more popular places of attraction in Alicante include:

Caves of Canalobre

This is Spain's best cave systems; Canalobre lies 24 km away from the city with stunning views from Cabezon...
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The Attractive Fuengirola

Posted by alecdarian on Saturday, May 28, 2011, In : travel 
Fuengirola and its attractions

Fuengirola is the attractive tourist destination that stays nestled somewhere between Mijas and Benalmadena, on the amazing Costa del Sol, the most famous and popular coast in Spain. Its position is a very privileged one, as it is guarded by the hills of the picturesque Sierra de Mijas; the Sierras de Malaga also protect it, so Fuengirola is happy to enjoy a wonderful climate, the same climate that so much attracts visitors to this beautiful city. When you get to...
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Visit Enthralling Barcelona

Posted by alecdarian on Saturday, May 28, 2011, In : travel 
Barcelona is one great Spanish city to visit among the rest. And the reasons are plenty. Barcelona has a rich culture as well as history that will delight any visitor. This is the main reason for the many visitors who throng Barcelona every year.

The century-rich culture of Spain is clear in its atmosphere. There is a unique environment which tourists bask in to enjoy that ambiance. And there is more than ambiance to attract tourists here by the flocks and droves.

Tours

With so many delightful ...
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The Spanish Attraction of Chamorga

Posted by alecdarian on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, In : travel 
The interesting Spanish experience

Spain is a country that should be on your ‘’must see’’ list, a country that attracts millions of visitors every single year. Some wonder how Spain manages to do that: well, it is understandable, considering the fact that it is one of the most diverse countries on the planet. It does not matter whether you want to enjoy your pension and go on holidays that were not possible during the younger years of your life, or if you travel with your family and al...
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Spending Pleasant Days in Bilbao

Posted by alecdarian on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, In : travel 
A special place

Bilbao is not the most famous, nor the most popular tourist attraction in Spain, such as the beautiful Costa del Sol, but it definitely is a place where tourists from all over the world can spend a few pleasant days in a quiet and charming atmosphere. Bilbao stands out with the fact that it is a seaport city located along the Nervion River, very close to the picturesque Bay of Biscay.

Interesting attractions

The Casco Viejo, also known as the Old Quarter represents the chief int...
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Welcome to Tenerife, the island of "eternal spring".

Posted by alecdarian on Saturday, May 14, 2011, In : travel 
It is the largest of the Canary Islands. It is located in the Atlantic Ocean and enjoys an average annual temperature around 22 º C, which attracts thousands of tourists every year and every season.

Tenerife is a volcanic island. There are so many magnificent black sand beaches and a diverse landscape, which blends with mountains, national parks, zoos, and ancient pyramids that can be visited ... Many natural sites of Tenerife are protected by UNESCO.

The festival, which is most cosmopolitan, ...
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The rich history of Barcelona

Posted by alecdarian on Saturday, May 14, 2011, In : travel 
The rich history of Barcelona ??has always been open to outside influences due to its coastal location and proximity to France. Its history ranges from archaeological finds of the past to contemporary masterpieces, through the Gothic, the base of the modem, and the Catalan art nouveau.

 It is also the home to several museums displaying the works of famous painters of the twentieth century, including Miro, Picasso and Tapies. The cultural life is alive and dynamic, with shows in the Gran Teatre...
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Marbella Tourist Guide

Posted by alecdarian on Thursday, May 12, 2011, In : travel 
Delicious Mediterranean cuisine, beautiful beaches, shopping, great nightlife, better sports and leisure in Spain ... Marbella is a perfect place for people of all ages wanting to unpack!

The location near the sea and the mountains, which is there in Marbella, gives it a unique microclimate. Temperatures are mild throughout the year - in Marbella there is neither hot summers nor very cold winters - and you can easily swim every day from June to September.

Another advantage of Marbella is that ...
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The Pyrenees mountain biking

Posted by alecdarian on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, In : travel 
Do you like adventure sports? Are you biking enthusiasts who like to be out in the sun and ride the bike? Do you like mountains?

If the answer to any of the questions is yes, you should travel to Spain to enjoy one of the best mountain biking experiences in the world. The beautiful clean and green mountains will give you the adrenaline rush that you always wanted to enjoy, sitting on a bike.

The season to tour:

Between March and November, venture into the Pyrenees mountain biking. The ski reso...
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Tenerife's beautiful santa cruz

Posted by alecdarian on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, In : travel 
The attractive Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is not a paradise for those who love architecture, but it is the most important container shipping port in the archipelago. Even though not very rich in monuments, Santa Cruz still attracts the interest of visitors with its Canarian urban vibrancy like no other on the island of Tenerife. The first conquistadors transformed Santa Cruz into an important port and the main one of the island due to the fact that any ship that was on its way to the New World was ...
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The sunny tarifa

Posted by alecdarian on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, In : travel 
Tarifa yesterday and today

Tarifa used to be until the 1980s just a quiet village that became famous in Spain for something very unusual: a very high suicide rate thought to be provoked by the unremitting winds that sometimes seem to take the control over the entire Tarifa. Nowadays, what spreads between the old Moorish walls is a very prosperous and popular tourist resort that became the first option for those who want to practice windsurfing in Europe. All year round dozens of windsurfing co...
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The historic ronda

Posted by alecdarian on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, In : travel 
Amazing Spanish holidays

Wonderful Spain is a beautiful country and, at the same time, a perfect holiday destination. Those who dream about a memorable holiday should definitely take Spain into consideration as a holiday destination as it is a very diverse country that offers hundreds of attractions for its tourists. Its cities are amazing, its history is very rich, the traditions and the customs are absolutely amazing, the cuisine is flavorful and the landscapes are breathtaking. Don’t worr...
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The albufereta beach in alicante

Posted by alecdarian on Thursday, April 14, 2011, In : travel 
Visiting Spain in the summer

When summer comes, everybody wants to go on a nice, relaxing, well deserved holiday after an entire year of stress and agitation in the big cities. Millions of people choose Spain as their holiday destination, attracted probably by its wonderful Mediterranean climate with moderate temperatures. However, the weather is not the only reason why tourists visit Spain every year; the list of reasons is actually very long as Spain is one of the most diversified and beauti...
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