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Best Places to Visit in Spain

Alex — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:34:31 +0000

Spain is a country of great contrasts – home to buzzing coastal resorts, historic cities, whitewashed villages, verdant mountain ranges and even deserts. Spend the morning sipping on a delicious coffee in a local cafe or browsing a produce market, and in the afternoon stroll through botanical gardens or glide along a river on a cruise. Read on to discover the best cities to visit in Spain where…

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Majestic Rock Cathedrals on the Atlantic Coast

Alex — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 14:51:07 +0000

Situated on the Galician coast sits a majestic rock dotted beach – Playa de las Catedrales (Beach of the Cathedrals). It owes its name to the awe-inspiring natural arches and cliff formations, reminiscent of architectural elements of the ancient cathedrals. During the low tide receding water reveals numerous caves and passages that you can explore on foot. However, keep an eye on the returning…

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Hiking Picos de Europa – Winding Roads and Glacial Lakes

Alex — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 16:40:31 +0000

Spain is not only about Barcelona and sangria. Away from the big cities and busy beaches, in the northern region of Asturias, lies the oldest national park in Spain – Picos de Europa. And in the heart of the park, 27 kilometers from the small town of Cangas de Onis, you will find a magical place – Lakes of Covadonga. It offers one of the most beautiful places for hiking in Picos de Europa and is…

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Spanish Dancing Horses, Sherry and Flamenco in Jerez

Alex — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 11:45:59 +0000

Jerez de la Frontera (or just Jerez) is often overlooked as a travel destination, even though it has just as much to offer as other better known places in Andalucia, Spain. It is most famous for its horses, sherry and flamenco. And not coincidentally, the two most important festivals are Feria del Caballo (or Jerez Horse Fair) and Feria de la Vendimia (Grape Harvest Fair).If you like horses…

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