Situated just off the coast of Morocco in Northern Africa, the Canary Islands have been great holiday destinations for the last few decades. The seven islands are the tips of volcanoes that first emerged from the sea bed roughly 14 million years ago. Gran Canaria, one of the eastern isles, is the most popular, with the greatest amount of visitors all year round, and It is easy to see why Read More ...
Located in western Spain not far away from Portugal, Salamanca is a city renowned for its beauty and as a centre of learning. Even though the city does not have the superb weather of those cities along the southern coast, the climate is mild and you never have oppressive heat in the summer. This gives you a great climate to stroll around in to see the historical buildings and other Read More ...
A great way to explore Spain is an adventurous cycle tour. They are very economical and you can visit scenic spots, historical places and national parks while enjoying yourself just by following a set of cycling tips. Choosing a bicycle can by difficult since they have many different styles to choose from But each touring bike is designed for covering long distances. The wheel base is large in order to Read More ...
Located in Granada, the Alhambra is a mesmerizing Moorish fortress palace of intricate tiles, shady patios, gurgling waters and meandering little streams of water flowing everywhere. Where its ornate stucco, woodwork and plaster were made into an art form here. Built during the Moorish reign between the 8th and 15th centuries, the best preserved medieval Muslim fortress in the world, Alhambra was finished in the 14th century by Nasrid Dynasty Read More ...
On the outskirts of Salou is Port Aventura a great theme park. Costa Dorada has increased in stature and many travel there to enjoy the area due to the popularity of the park. The park is divided into lands and each land has at least one take your breath away ride because these rides are loved by families with the thought the scarier the better and these rides at Port Read More ...
More than 5 million visitors can lodge annually at Benidorm a high-rise but beautiful Spanish coastal town. The town attracts people of all interests and very nicely developed and pulses with life and energy with beach bash parties going on all day and all through the night. Just a short 60 kilometres from Alicante’s El Altet airport, the easy accessibility to the town makes it if that much more popular. Read More ...
Medieval market: (14th -16th September) annual market located in the Plaza del Coso Viejo set in the Middle Ages. Christ Procession of Health and Water: afternoon on the last Saturday of April each year begins the cults of the Holy Christ of Health and Water, Patron of the city. That day is the day when the transfer takes place from the chapel of Lord, to the high altar, in what is Read More ...
Church and Convent of St. Mary of the Incarnation: Situated on the piazza, it stands on where an ancient Muslim mosque was converted into a Catholic church. The first parish of Coin, it was endowed in 1505 with three clerics and two sacristans; by 1531 there were five clerics, a priest and several sextons. It was rehabilitated in the last decade of the twentieth century and, though varied significantly, parts Read More ...
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 ...
