Jul 22 2008

Diverse Spain

Published by Travel Blogger under Best Spain Offers

Spain is the country where it is diverse in its own ways. Diverse when it comes to their culture, their dialects, and their architectural structures and so on.

In every region in Spain, they have their own culture, language and structures. Let’s start with the languages that Spain has, there are five different languages that are spoken in different parts of Spain. In the region of Valencia, they speak the language Valencia, in the coast of the northern Mediterranean Sea, they speak Catala and in the Basque region they speak the Euskera language which is an Indo-European language and the rest of Spain speaks Castellano. The structures that you will find in Spain are also very diverse, its history is. You get to see the Moorish influences in the south of Spain and in the northern part you will most likely see the Gothic, Renaissance and the Roman influences in their structures especially the cathedrals, and you will also find modern structures.

The beaches in Spain are also diverse; you will find more developed resort beaches at the Costa de la Luz, there are also numerous bars at the harbor of Almeria. Yet if you want to find more quiet beaches it is at the coasta of Asturias, Galicia and Cantabria. Its countryside has also different kinds of activities and sights to see, the Pyrenees is the best place to trek and the best place to ski is in Andalucia where you will find ski resorts nearby Granada. And the best place to find natural parks and the cave hotels are in the area of Guadix and Baza.

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Jul 17 2008

Plaza de Espana in Spain, the Epitome of Perfection

There are two Plaza de Espana that is a must see for tourist. One is located in Seville with a surround ditch or moat. Another one is located in Madrid. This one would really catch your breath as you stroll along its pavements and gaze at historical monuments.

The other Plaza de Espana is in Seville. No doubt it is often a favorite spot to stage glamorous scenes like that for the famous film Lawrence of Arabia and for Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Authors and poets do fell in love with Plaza de Espana. As with the author of the Digital Fortress novel which stage its first scene is this fantastic structure.

The mere site of the magnificent Plaza de Espana would work the poet in everyone. This is Spain’s most easy to spot tourist destination. The best way to enjoy the structure and beauty of the place is to rent a boat and drift around the moat.

The sheer enormous size of Plaza de Espana would catch ones appreciation. The intricate designs of the architecture would definitely dazzle even the eyes of a neophyte more so of the master of the art of architecture.

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Jul 17 2008

Timeless Spain

People visit Spain for its sun and beaches, history and architecture, etc…but I come to Spain for its sizzling evening parties- nightlife. Spain is a timeless beauty. Hospitable in its glory! From Madrid, Valencia, Granada to Barcelona- nightlife is an important facet.

Spain parties lasted until the sun is up the next day. This is the way of life in a Spanish land. Madrid is a nightlife hub. The city never sleeps. The spot for the best discotecas and rocking discobares!

Nightlife in Spain doesn’t only mean glaring disco, dancing lights, fun and booze. Spain is always unique in its character nightlife included.

Spain’s nightlife also cater to the traditional husband and wife, loner personalities- with a cup of coffee or a light drink in one hand in a dim-lighted garden arranged café plus a Spanish beat on the background. Nightlife in Spanish vocabulary also means a high-class socializing and getting to know for senoritas and senoritos.

Spain knows no time boundary; it is in fact timeless in its hospitality. As the Spanish bar ended its service a new copa will open to welcome nocturnal party visitors. Some establishments like Chocolateria San Gines in Madrid offer cures of the hangover like a hot cup of delicious chocolate.

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Jul 15 2008

Top Places to Visit in Spain

Summer’s coming up and Spain is up and about this season. Beaches will be fully packed and festivals will be celebrated. Aside from these events and its beaches that are being visited by tourists during summer, the tourists’ attractions are also one of the best places to go to. Here are the top places to visit in Spain.

First stop will be the city of Barcelona; this is the capital for the fashion, architecture and industry. You can walk around the city and admired the La Rambla, the Barcelona Cathedral. You will also find the attractions such as the La Pedrera and the Parque Guell. You will find more interesting art works in Madrid, where there is the Museo del Prado and other architectural sites such as the Opera House and the Palacio Real and so on. This is the most beautiful city in Spain when in terms of the architectural sites.

You may go to the Moorish-influenced city Andalusia, which you will still find remnants of the Arab colonization. In Seville, you will find the tomb of Christopher Columbus and ride one of the horse carriages or you may want to see Cordoba and check out UNESCO awarded capital Umayyad Caliphate as one of the World Heritage List and so on.

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