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Archive for November, 2010

The principal attractions are the remains of the castle and defensive walls, Plaza Ochavada and Granary House. The castle was built in the ninth century on the remains of Roman walls. It was rebuilt in the thirteenth century, at the time it consisted of three defensive belts though only two were on the slopes of the mountains. Ochavada Square is considered one of the best examples of urban Andalusian baroque, built   Read More ...

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Fuerteventura holds a large number of events and festivals. On the island you will find a variety of facilities for performing arts, history and culture of Fuerteventura. As in the Canary Islands, one of the most traditional festivals which are held on the island, are the carnivals are held in varying dates between February and March in all municipalities. These festivals, are devoted to a theme each year and include   Read More ...

Fuerteventura

With so many wonderful beaches on offer in Spain, selecting the top five was difficult. But we’ve tried to include something for everyone – those seeking quiet seclusion, those who prefer the tourist experience, and those who want to go where the locals go.  So let’s get started: presenting our selection for top five beaches in Spain. 5: Es Trenc, Majorca – a wind surfer’s dream If you are looking   Read More ...

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Originally built in 1973 Pacha nightclub has seen many changes but despite its revolutions it is still arguably one of the most popular and modern nightclubs in Ibiza. One of the reasons that it has become so popular is due to the fact that it is one of the only clubs in Ibiza that stays open year round. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the nightclub has 15 bars, a   Read More ...

Ibiza

In June, the Fair and Festivals are held in honor of the patron saint of Marbella, San Bernabe. For a week they develop various activities and performances which are divided into two: the Fair Day, which began in the old town and now is held in the Avenida Doctor Maiz Vinals, and the Feria de Noche. In October, the Fair and Festivals in honor of the patron saint of San   Read More ...

Spanish Events

The Plaza Mayor in Madrid is a popular tourist site.  It has a history spanning back to the 1500’s when Juan de Herrera was asked to turn what was then a very simple marketplace into a square.  Wooden buildings originally surrounded Plaza Mayor on all sides, some of them ranging as high as six stories. Fires destroyed the buildings surrounding the square on three different occasions, in 1631, in 1672,   Read More ...

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