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‘Beer of Barcelona’ reveals ‘elBulli’ – latest in series of cinema ads Estrella Damm leading premium Spanish beer has revealed today the latest in its series of cinema ads, titled elBulli. Shot over nine days by the award winning Isabel Coixet, the elBulli clip stars rising Spanish actress Elena Anaya and internationally renowned chef and master of gastronomy for elBulli, Ferran Adria. A 90 second edited version will appear throughout   Read More ...

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One of the world’s most beloved dishes is paella. Its roots are in Valencia and this wonderful ethnic dish is like no other. It is a versatile and is known for it mixture of different ingredients that give it a unique blend of flavor and texture. The different and best paella dishes known around the world are from Spain. The mixture of ingredients makes the dish pleasing to many different   Read More ...

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The nation that plants the most wine in the world is not New Zealand or Australia, nor Italy, France or even the massive plains of Argentina, it is Spain. With over 600 indigenous grape varieties and over 3 million planted acres there is a great deal more to the Iberian nation than just sangria, sea, sun and flamenco. Hidden behind the tourist hot spots, and on many paths that few   Read More ...

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When you are on holiday in Spain, it’s important to enjoy all the pleasures of this fantastic country. This means the local culture, the weather, the beaches and the food, especially the food. Indeed, Spanish cuisine is amazing and anywhere you go will have great food. So whether you are planning on heading to Madrid, or are a fan of Gran Canaria holidays, you will need to be ready for   Read More ...

Holidays in Spain Spanish Food and Drink

Spain is known for its smoke filled restaurants, cafes, and bars with most of Europe lighting up as they please throughout the country.  However, now Spain is preparing to shed its image by imposing a new strict anti-smoking law. On Wednesday a bill was passed that make all restaurants and bars non-smoking areas bringing Spain into the EU’s anti-smoking nation conglomerate that bans smoking in all public places.  The law   Read More ...

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Spain is famous for its nightlife. Spaniards take pride in their wild night time activities, especially in the larger cities like Madrid and Barcelona and in tourist areas like Ibiza and Valencia. Late night dancing and parties begin after dinner, and often end in the wee hours of the morning. Young people are known to party the night away, night after night, although Monday and Tuesday nights are relatively quiet.   Read More ...

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Food is very important in Spanish culture. Dining takes on its own rhythm, with the evening meal often stretching into the early hours of the morning. Lunch is the main meal of the day, after which the country shuts down for the siesta, an afternoon rest period, when many people return home to sleep during the heat of the day. Much of the Spanish cuisine comes from the sea, although   Read More ...

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Gardening is becoming increasingly popular as a hobby and interest and in particular interest in food gardening is one of Britain’s fastest growing pastimes. We all know that the classic Mediterranean diet, rich in local fruit, vegetables and salads keeps the Spanish living long and healthy lives. Camino Holidays offer a fabulous five day holiday (October 12-18) for anyone who would like to discover the world of Spanish organic food   Read More ...

Andalucia Holidays in Spain Spanish Food and Drink

Spain is an ultimate tourist destination. It is Europe’s one of the most important country. Spain has been serving the tourists of the whole world for a period unknown. The greatness of this country lies in the fact that this country has been invaded by different invaders innumerable times but still it has restored its own culture and also the culture of those who came here. Spain has a lot   Read More ...

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