Archive for June, 2009

Jun 17 2009

Madrid, a Must-See City in Spain

Madrid Travel

Madrid is always a dream destination for many. The seat of the Spanish government is located in this city; it is referred to as the sunshine capital of Spain and perhaps rightfully referred to as the city that never sleeps and a gateway to Spain and the rest of the Spanish country.

Madrid of course has some of the finest accommodation that you can pick from. Hotelius indeed has some good one up its sleeves for those who are looking for a comfortable place to stay while on Madrid. Great Hotel Espahotel was rejuvenated in 1995 and situated right in the middle of the Great one via.

I spent exactly 72 hours in Madrid and only enjoyed Great Hotel Espahotel and the surrounding attractions and establishment which are very near the hotel. That is my only glimpse of this Spanish city. Yet, the stay in Great Hotel Espahotel compensated for my loss. The hotel was really good and the staff was accommodating and friendly.

I got to see the Coliseum theatre, Greater Place, Theatre Lope de Vega, Real Palace, Great theatre Via 66, Great via, Monastery and Movistar Theater. Though attractions such as puerta del sol, plaza mayor Madrid, el escorial and royal palace Madrid would be lovely to visit and to my dismay our schedule is far to full for such exquisite places.

One thing though that never disappoints us is the city right after the sun has sunk down. It is bathe with a different plumage that attracts those who love to bask in the moonlight and drink sangria. Yet, grupomatarromera wines are the best! It added a new flavor to our evenings. Our evenings were spent dancing with the nearest discotheque and we made sure that a wine from grupomataroomera is ordered for the group to enjoy.

Our stay in Madrid was the best and well-remembered.

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Jun 10 2009

Spain Bullfighting Tradition

Published by Travel Blogger under Spain Traditions

The country of Spain has been known all over the world as one of the perfect destinations for the holiday season. It has almost everything you were looking for in such countries. The sea, the sun and the sand is all visible in this incredible country. Perhaps we can say that Spain is so much blessed of having this entire natural environment. We even get jealous of the Spanish people because of the paradise like place that they were now living. Yet, Spain or the Spanish people are never greedy. All of the tourists who wanted to visit their place are all welcome. As we have noticed, Spain never been emptied with different tourists all year round, this is because the country itself has something not common from another countries. Every year, Spain has something to offer to its visitors. Every month they have traditional festivals that every vacationer should not miss.

One of the famous traditions in Spain is bullfighting. Bullfighting is very much famous not only in Spain but through the entire world. In fact, some of the famous movies included bullfighting in their sets. Some people are enjoying this tradition and yet some are not. Why? Because in the series of the game, the matador are going to kill the bull in order to win. Although, this kind of tradition could be considered as a heinous tradition in the country still it is considered as art; perhaps you maybe asking why it is considered as an art. Due to the fact that the matador should have to kill the bull targeting its heart and it is not only the matador who tries to hurt the bull, but as well as its assistants who were called the picadors and the banderilleros. Traditionally, bullfighting contains six bulls and three toreros. There would be two bulls in each of the toreros.

Recently, this traditional event is still being practiced in Spain. And still many curious tourists who wanted to witness the game continuous to travel to Spain to personally see it. The best place to witness this event would be at Cantabria and Murcia.

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Jun 01 2009

Travel Tips to Cheap Vacation, Extraordinary Extramadura Spain

Published by Travel Blogger under Spain Destinations

A traveler always passed by Extamadura going to Portugal. This place is seen as something – uninteresting by some. Perhaps they just lack the time to uncover and unwrap the gifts that Extramadura travel can bring to them.

There are three towns that you should acquaint yourself when you are in your Extamdura travel. These are Caceres, Merida, and Trujillo. Caceres’s highlight is the ciudad Monumental. The Romans legacy and ruins is what made Merida a shining jewel. Francisco Pizarro is very popular in Trujillo, the third town in Extramdura.

Caceres is a good town to start viewing old palatial houses, churches and squares. Yet, it was Merida’s treasure of roman ruins that took my heart away. I learned that it was once the largest and beautiful Roman city on the whole of Iberian Peninsula.

The church of Saint Eulalia, Alcazba and various museums collecting the relics and evidence from the past of the Romans and Visigoth are only some of the attractions in Merida.

Nightlife in Extramadura is also sizzling like in any other Spanish City. One good bar is the Taxi in Zafra. Do not be discourage by it shabby look. Once you get the feel of the bar, you will just love it. Tourists really do not go so far in this place but it was the best; the food is great and worth tasting.

Francisco Pizarro was one great conquistador in Extamadura. Following its footstep and century old career is very satisfying. Even a tourist who is not a historical buff would love to hear how one extraordinary boy became great and remembered in history.

For those who love to stay a while and would like to get to know Extramadura; they do not worry for Extramdura accommodations are just great for a globe trotter and experienced traveler.

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