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Spain is a mix of the old and the new; it is a place where rapid change is taking place in many ways. High-speed railways now cross its once remote terrains and there are tram networks in the larger towns and cities. Travelling around the country is now easier than ever before and tourism is a very important part of Spain’s economy. In this country, you will experience a certain   Read More ...

Living in Spain

Just off the port in Andalucía, Southern Spain lies Malaga, the capital city of the Costa del Sol in Spain. The city is on the Mediterranean coastline and is a prime spot for beach loving tourists. The city enjoys a wonderful climate all year but the best time to come and enjoy the place is in August. Malaga boasts excellent surroundings that are suitable for any kind of activity including   Read More ...

Malaga

From the cruise ship, one can easily spot a fortress-like settlement peacefully nestled high above the sea on a little island off the coast of Spain. This place is called Mahon, Spain’s little island capital that prides itself for having one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Mahon has a mix of British colonialist and Spanish-style architecture that is predominantly evident in its narrow streets and squares. From   Read More ...

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La Coruña is the second largest seaport city in Spain. As one of the more popular cruise destinations in the country, La Coruña prides itself on having one of the longest seaside promenades in Europe. As cruise ships approach the port, they are welcomed by the 104 metre-high Hercules Tower, the only working Roman lighthouse in the world. They will dock in front of the Galerias de la Marina –   Read More ...

Living in Spain

Cádiz is one of the oldest cities in the West. It was founded by the Phoenicians in around 1100 BCE. Situated in the south-western part of Andalucia, Spain, it is a favourite cruise destination because of the port’s close proximity to the Old Town. The city’s shoreline has pleasant palm trees; white-fronted houses, and look-out towers. Just a few minutes away from the docks’ moorings are the prominent towers of   Read More ...

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Known as the third largest metropolitan area in Spain, the city of Valencia is also commonly referred to as the ‘New Barcelona’. It is one of today’s hottest tourist and cruise destinations in Spain. This is due to a large regeneration project of its marina (port area), which is worth about €1.5 billion, to host the world’s most celebrated yachting event — the America’s Cup, back in 2007. This investment   Read More ...

Spanish Regions

One of the favourite cruise destinations in the Mediterranean, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is one of the busiest and largest of the Canary Islands in Spain. The northern and southern parts of the island are quite different; weather- and character-wise. The southern part has a dry, hot, and arid climate. Modern resorts such as the Playa de las Américas are located there. The northern part has a wetter and cooler   Read More ...

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The Basque region is in the Pyrenees Mountains, a region that divides Spain and France. This region is home to a small ethnic community with a mix of Spanish and French influences. Bilbao, the sixth largest city in Spain, is in this Basque region and has the biggest port. It is the main industrial centre in the north of Spain. It is famous for the Guggenheim Museum and the Euskalduna   Read More ...

Spanish Regions

Since the 1992 Olympics, Barcelona has catapulted itself into the higher ranks of tourist destinations and has solidified its status as a prime European cruise destination. Barcelona is located on the northeast coast of the Iberian Peninsula and is the capital of the Catalonia region of Spain. It boasts of splendid architecture that will surely be a feast for the eyes of cruise passengers. The streets of Barcelona are filled   Read More ...

Barcelona