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San Miguel de Lillo

Friday, September 19, 2008

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There are many important places in the world to travel and explore all the different varieties of religion, there culture, languages and various recreational activities. Travelling plays an important part in any individual’s lives. Going on a vacation with the family and spending memorable movements with them. Let us go to the place which involves [...]

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Religions in Spain

Thursday, September 18, 2008

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Spain is a European Country observed as a nation born out of spiritual struggle between Islam, Protestantism, Judaism and Catholicism. After, so many centuries of Reconquista where in Christians in Spain fought very hard to drive away Moors. Spanish Inquisition wanted to complete the spiritual refinement of the Iberian Peninsula by forcefully driving the non [...]

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Open Air Theatre Festivals

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

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Spain comes alive when they host the annual Open Air Theatre Festivals which mainly happens in summer. Towns, historical sites and gardens in Spain undergo a massive transformation with colourful decorations. It is during this time that you all can see the true feeling of Spain itself. The fests have many famous shows including some [...]

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Costa del Sol

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

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The place Costa del Sol is actually a region which is located in the south side of Spain. This place comprises of communities and of coastal towns that are beside the Mediterranean coastline. Historically, it is said that there were many fishing villages in Costa del Sol and there were white villages which ran its expanse [...]

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Balearic Islands

Friday, September 12, 2008

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Balearic Islands lie in the Mediterranean Sea, which is just off the Spanish east coast. It is believed to be one of the most beautiful and breathtaking islands that can be ever found on earth. These beautiful islands are divided into two groups, one is the Gimnesias which includes Menorca, Mallorca and Cabrera in the [...]

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The Basque Coast

Thursday, September 11, 2008

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One of the most interesting places to be in, The Basque Coast provides the tourists with maple opportunities of indulging in sports and natural activities. The beach is full of fine sand and is attracts the tourists for its ecological environment. For the tourists everything is possible in the Basque Coast. The tourists can even [...]

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Spanish healthcare system

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

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Whenever we plan about healthcare, we usually worry about the costs and the quality. As a matter of fact, Spanish health care system is great. The health service is practiced as a two tier system in the same manner as in UK. The first tier includes the National Health Service and second includes private health [...]

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Salamanca

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

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Salamanca is a place where you will find the oldest university in Europe. Not only it is famous for that but the beauty of the place has mesmerized lots of travellers. It is one of the most stunning Renaissance cities found in Europe. One of the most striking features of the place is the buildings [...]

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Parador Hotels of Spain

Monday, September 8, 2008

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One of the most popular government backed hotels of Spain, Parador Hotels were specially created to cater to the needs of the tourists. Parador is a chain of hotels which provides the tourists with unique atmosphere along with luxurious surroundings. Most of the hotels forming a part of Parador Hotels were monasteries, former castles and [...]

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La Rioja

Friday, September 5, 2008

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La Rioja is a province in Northern Spain which is bordered Castilla Leon, Aragon, Basque County and Navarre. Logrono is the capital city of La Rioja where as Alfaro, Arnedo, Haro and Calahorra regions are some of the other important cities of La Rioja. La Rioja is characteristically arid and dry however there is a [...]

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