Archive for December, 2008

Dec 24 2008

The Splendor of Spanish Christmas

It was Spain who brought Christmas for the Filipinos. It was then natural for the Filipinos to want to experience such Holiday Season in the country that brought them Christ-mas.

Christmas in Spain brought so much fun, love into my heart. The mere sight is enough to make you feel the spirit of Christmas. Spain Hotel prepared such warm and extravagant activities for their guests.

Spending a Christmas in Spain though we do not have a close relative there made us long for another Christmas celebration in Spain, this I hope with the whole family renting a villa in Spain.

Villa in Spain can accommodate more than 5 people and can give you the privacy that your family needs. Though if you wanted to mingle with others guest then Spain Hotels are the best.

Simply feeling the Christmas and air and the bazillion of lights in Barcelona, or Madrid is enough to make you really love the spirit of Christmas.

Eurostar Grand Marina is also a perfect place to stay for Christmas. It is located in the midst of Barcelona and at the end of Las Ramblas street. I wonder what the artists have in store for those who walk that Las Ramblas for Christmas. The colors alone in Las Ramblas would already make your tour a memorable one. Eurstar Grand Marina is just perfect to experience the Spanish Holiday.

Maria Elena Palace is beyond perfect for guest who wanted to experience the Spanish Holiday. It equaled the former Spain Hotel in its elegance and fun. It is located in Madrid, in historical center of the city. A splendid spot to look for Christmas fun in the city!

Whichever city you chose to stay you will never miss the Christmas spirit in Spain. The accommodation counts when you stay in a place, so browse our site for more lovely Spain Hotels to accommodate you.

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Dec 21 2008

The Famous Travel Places in Spain

Published by Travel Blogger under Spain Destinations

Spain is very much enjoyable any time of the year. Spain involves different activity that feels the sense of the place such as flamenco dancers and bullfights. Its incredible history that reflects it’s primitive cave painting, crumbling castles, Renaissance Cathedral, Moorish Palaces and some very typical; modern architecture.

Madrid is a vigorous city that there is lots of Madrid activities presented and it’s been a routine anytime when you visit Madrid. The city of Madrid Travel guide conquers their fun every night and the frenzied activities continue in the morning. Nobody really knows their sleep routine. In visiting Madrid, enjoy the activities conducted by visiting the Madrid oldest Church known as San Nicolas de Los Servitas. Check to your list to visit Palacio Real, Puerta Del Sol and Plaza de Las Cibeles and Victory Arc.

The city of Granada was contested resentfully until 1492 the last Moorish King named Boabdil. Most of Granada building was destroyed at the ages but there is still impressive Alhambra that attracts to some visitors.Alhambra is the Spain most significant monuments and UNESCO national tradition site. The city is relatively near the beach and during winter time, ski is a best activity in Sierra Nevada Mountain. There are also some a must to visit in Spain in Granada which is an interactive science museum the El Parque de Las Cierncias.

Santiago de Compostela is located in the La Coruna South, the province in Galicia in Northwest Spain. In Spain travel, this would entry in your list because Santiago Compostela is the town that actually recognized thought its legend of the final place that apostle James rest. For some centuries now, this has been one of the known European pilgrimages and it’s a remarkable place to go every holiday season. Aside Rome and Jerusalem, Santiago de Compostela is known to be the 3rd city most holy in Christendom for most visitors has been coming just to do the pilgrimage and visit Saint James homage, the patron Saint of Spain. The primary attraction of Santiago de Compostela is its Cathedral, for it’s a terminating end of the pilgrimage route for almost a hundred years from now. When you visit Cathedral, you will see and found the attention-grabbing famous buildings such as the Archbishop Gimerez palace which is the treasury and the archaeological museum.

This is the Spain travel guide and its heroic and famous places that serenade to your senses.

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Dec 18 2008

Celebrating Christmas at Spain

Published by Travel Blogger under Spain Activity

The month of December is one of the most exciting months in Spain. Perhaps it’s not only in the country of Spain but all over the world. However, just like the other countries, Spain is incredibly unique when they come to celebrate the season of Christmas. Indeed, all of us are excited to celebrate Christmas but nothing would be more exciting during the celebration of Christmas in Spain. The plazas of the country will be filled with vibrant colors of lights and decorations. The people are ready to watch on their nativity scene decoration. Travelers are busy strolling around and buying some stuff on market vendors who sell decorations and sweets. And the air is filled with the gastronomic smell of roasting chestnuts.

Christmas celebration in Spain will start in the early time of the month. Most of its celebration starts emerging in their famous Plaza Mayor which is located in Madrid. This part of the country is covered with various impressive Christmas lights. However, the most impressive scene in this area is their fascinating unique nativity scenes as well as the baroque nativity scene which can be seen at the church of San Genes. Another most awaiting event in Spain would be in December 8 which is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This event is celebrated in Seville; there would be expected dance performance by young boys which is held in front of the cathedral.

December 12 different Christmas decoration will pop-up everywhere of the country; in fact, even the smallest town of the country is full of vibrancy. This is the reason why during the month of December there are various travelers who travel to Spain to celebrate Christmas season. And the most awaiting day of the month which is December 25 is expected in Spain as a national holiday which is mostly celebrated at home. However, eating outside the house is also common in Spain so if you were one of those travelers celebrating Christmas in Spain be aware to have dinner reservation in advance. Holidays Spain would be one of the most joyful celebrations travelers should experience.

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Dec 16 2008

Travel to Spain A flashback of Palancia Past

What comes to mind when the phrase travel to Spain pops up? Perhaps Madrid, Barcelona, Salamanca or Granada would top the list. Yet, my memorable travel to Spain seems to be on the less trodden path. I went to Palencia, Spain for a couple of days and it was the best picture that I painted of a Spanish land.

Tourist expectation on what to find in a certain place like Palencia depends on the kind of personality you have. The usual thing that tourist do in Palencia is visit places that are of historical value to the people in the place. It is like visiting the place’s past. You can flashback the events on your mind as you walk on the exact place that historical figures did thousands of years ago.

There are three major architectures and institutions and tourist attraction that I love most in Palencia. The mosaic floors, University of Palencia, and Palencia Cathedral. Though there are lots of activities to get engaged in your stay in this place and lots of places, architecture and museums to google over.

The mosaic floors were uncovered by the archaeologist together with the remains of
Roman Villas. These are proofs of the early civilization in Palencia which was destroyed in the 15th century. How many years had passed since the destruction? And these mosaic floors are now preserved for tourist and locales to reminisce Palencia’s past.

The very first university in Spain is found in Palencia province known as University of Palencia ;the alma mater of historical and religious figures such as Don Diego d’ Azevedo, Saint Dominic, Saint Peter Gonzalez Telmo and Saint Julian of Cuenca. The university has produced so many men famous for their science and virtue hence the saying “In Palencia arms and science” or En Palencia armas y ciencia.

Another proof of splendid Spanish architecture is the Palencia Cathedral referred to as Cathedral de san Antolin en Palencia built for the devotion of Saint Antoninus of Pamiers in 1321 to 1504.

These are just a few on what to watch for in Palencia, travel to Spain.

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Dec 11 2008

Spain Beaches, a Splendid Holiday Destination

Why can’t humans deny the lure of the seas? Even in our vacations we wanted to spend it in locations wherein we can view the massive expanse of the deep blue sea; with the seas, it goes with the sun, and fine weather.

Undeniably, Spain has the most beautiful beaches in the European continent. It has the greatest Blue flag awards compared with the rest of the coast in Europe and even fished the Q for tourism award.

If you came searching for great, environmentally friendly, safe and accessible beach then search for beaches with these blue flags awards and you will not get disappointed with what you have found.

Irrefutably, people travel to Spain for a splash under the sun and on the sea.

Beaches in Coruna, Galicia, Seville, Gibraltar, Malaga, Granada, Murcia, Alicante, Valencia and Catalunya have great locations and beach resorts that cater to everybody.

Another great feature of some of the beaches in Spain is the mix of sea and mountain. Just turn around 360 degrees right on the sand you are standing to enjoy the best of two world- the wilderness of the mountains and the gaiety of the Atlantic and Mediterranean Ocean.

Travel to Spain means travel to the beautiful isles of the Balearic Islands. B means very blue in these isles. Don’t pass up a chance to visit ‘Llevant’ and ‘Ses illetes’ in Formentera. The quality of water (which is entirely blue) in this place is most startling plus the white dunes and the green vegetation that adds to the beauty of the place.

Another ideal beach for lovers, family and beach hoppers is the La Concha in San Sebastian. Not to mention a relaxing hour in a Pintxos Bar after a days frolicking in the sea. What is great about San Sebastian Beaches is that you cross borders to France on this location. The beaches here are idyllic for picnicking and family get together under a shade.

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Dec 10 2008

Alhambra Palace: One of Best Tourist Destinations in Spain

Have you ever been to one of Spain’s best tourism? Spain as we all know is one of the exciting and interesting countries all over the world. It is abounding with incredible sceneries, fascinating landscapes, great people that made it as Spain tourism. There are so much to mention when you talk about Spain’s tourism and one of the must see tourism in Spain is their famous Alhambra Palace.

The Alhambra Palace is located overlooking of the city of Granada. The structure is known in the country as one of the popular example of the Moorish architecture. It is as well the most famous Muslim construction all over the world. Travel to Spain is one of the best ways to see this fascinating masterpiece of Alhambra Palace. The unique art of the palace is also one of the reasons why this incredible work of art stands out among the other work of arts in Spain. Most of the travelers all over the world travel to Spain to personally visit this interesting palace of Alhambra. What makes the art of Alhambra unique? It is because its decorations are both influenced by the dominion of Moorish and the influenced from the Islamic mainland that forms into a unique style among the others.

Touring Alhambra Palace is a good idea if you want to know better its historical background. Accordingly Alhambra had become resembles into threefold arrangement. It stands as a castle, a residential annex and a palace. The oldest part of the palace is the Alacazaba or the citadel. This part of the palace is made particularly on the steeply foreland. Another thing to discover within Alhambra is its Torre de la Vela which features of about 25m or 85 ft high. This Torre has also a significant historical background during the past centuries. For travelers, spending Spain holiday in Alhambra is a great opportunity if you want to know better the history of the country.

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Dec 03 2008

Spain tour experience

Spain travel is a unique experience that everyone is aiming to. This is because the country is one of the most amazing countries that cater best tour experience all over the world. Spain is abounding with various must see sceneries that makes it rushed with tourists the whole year round.

On the other hand, here are some lists for tourist’s Spain tour experience:

  • Castillo de Santa Barbara — this fairy tale like castle has been appointed as the symbol of Alicante. This incredible sightseeing is located on the top of Monte Benacantil. From there you can see the city as well as the glimmering sand of Mediterranean Sea. When you were here you will realize that this place is deserving of being appointed as one of Spain tourism since it is abounded with fortresses existing since the 16th century.
  • Montserrat — this is one of the best islands for tourist’s Spain holiday vacation area. This pristine island of Spain was previously been abounded with countless famous sceneries. However, since the volcanic eruption of the Soufriere Hills most of these sceneries are destroyed. Despite of those morbid happenings there are still places to see and interesting activities to experience in Montserrat; like their famous ecotourism, volcanic viewing and watersports.
  • Loro Parque — this captivating park is located in Tenerife and designated as one of the attractions of the island. Tourists can see here different animals like chimpanzees, birds and more. Another thing that makes the park interesting and attractive, since most of the animal’s hubs is made due to the temperament of their characteristic. Every year, the park is visited with thousands of tourists of both locales and foreigners.
  • Garajonay National Prak — for tourist’s travel to Spain adventure, never forgets to include in your list of itineraries the Garajonay National Park. This park is ideal for those travelers who are outdoor fanatics. In fact this park has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage because of its unique and outstanding beauty. It covers lush vegetations and persuasive streams and springs that makes it more booming and striking.

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