Looking to explore the beauty that is Spain? The AVE is a high speed train in Spain that allows travelers to experience all that the illustrious region has to offer. Plan on breathing the fresh air of Madrid, Seville, Malaga, Barcelona and Valencia. Effortlessly travel by train from Madrid to Barcelona or Madrid to Seville inside one of the window-lined, high-tech AVE cars. Known for its speed, reasonable fares and flexible schedules, the AVE train …

Sarah Lilley is a student at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and was an ISA Featured Blogger. She studied abroad with ISA in Malaga, Spain. For me, the most overwhelming part about studying abroad is the culture shock. I have a unique experience in which I’m not in class […] Hannah Baird is a student at Wright State University and an ISA Featured Blogger. She studied abroad with ISA in Malaga, Spain. As my time in Málaga, Spain, comes to …

This paradisiac group of islands, which enjoys a wonderful climate with a constant mild temperature through all the year and splendid beaches of fine sand, consists of 7 larger islands (Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro) and a few smaller ones (Alegranza, Graciosa, Montaña Clara, Roque del Este, Roque del Oeste and Lobos). Surprisingly, the landscape of each of the major islands is radically different …

Founded in 1981 and administered by Smith and Wellesley Colleges, PRESHCO (Programa de Estudios Hispánicos en Córdoba) offers program courses and direct enrollment options at the University of Córdoba in Spain. It is a program especially designed for students from Liberal Arts Colleges but welcomes students from any school in the U.S. PRESHCO is committed to high academic standards and to providing opportunities for you to develop your knowledge of …

615 Reviews Address: Gala-Salvador Dalí Square, 5, Figueres, Spain Hours: Times and days change seasonally; check official site for details Admission: Adults: €11 The small coastal town of Figueres, just north of Barcelona, is known for only one thing - Salvador Dalí. Though the artisit s fame brought him to more glamorous parts of Spain, near the end of his career, Dalí returned to his hometown to began building his greatest masterpiece. The Dalí …

Visit Sitges: All the information you need about Sitges. Not only for residents but also for casual visitors, people interested in moving to Sitges, residents of surrounding towns or indeed anyone with an interest in Sitges. Information covers cultural activities, festivals, social activities, bureaucratic procedures, schooling, leisure activities, associations, special offers, transport, shops, parking and a large etc. We offer information and answers …

Seventeen guest speakers addressed an audience of representatives from many Animal Welfare Associations at the three day National Animal Welfare Conference, PAES, held in Los Alcázares, Murcia October 16th through 18th. They had been gathered together by three Associations - Cruz Azul, ACTIN Spain (Animal Care Treatment International Network) and SAS (San Animal Santuario) - for the purpose of finding synergy with others concerned about animal treatment …

Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Palma de Mallorca Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Boat Ride or Bellver Castle Entry The nearest stop to the cruise port is Stop 12. However, you may board the bus at any one of the 16 stops around the city. Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the island of Mallorca, which is famous for its beaches and beautiful sea, has a beautiful historic quarter, deeply marked by history. The cathedral, the Palace of Almudaina …

I always tell people that the best paella you find in your mother’s (or mother-in-law’s) house. However, should you not be so fortunate to have a Valencian mother-in-law, I also very much enjoy the paella at L’Estimat on the Malvarrosa city beach, or at Nou Racó next to the Albufera lake south of the city (where the special paella rice is grown!). 3. What do you think is the most beautiful spot in Valencia? Where’s the best view? For the Valencia …

Huelva, Spain 37.1° N, 6.8667° W 2017-08-01 Tue 9:34 PM CEST Sunset 2017-08-01 Tue 11:54 PM CEST 2.45 meters High Tide 2017-08-02 Wed 6:23 AM CEST 1.25 meters Low Tide 2017-08-02 Wed 7:33 AM CEST Sunrise 2017-08-02 Wed 12:30 PM CEST 2.52 meters High Tide 2017-08-02 Wed 7:02 PM CEST 1.23 meters Low Tide 2017-08-02 Wed 9:33 PM CEST Sunset 2017-08-03 Thu 12:58 AM CEST 2.50 meters High Tide 2017-08-03 Thu 7:22 AM CEST 1.17 meters Low Tide 2017-08-03 Thu …

Or, how my kids and I found a reasonably priced way to experience the European high life For more than three decades, millions of European tourists have stepped out of the Málaga Airport into the guaranteed summer sunshine of Spain s Costa del Sol. For first-timers, what follows can be jolting— the drive west along a highway sandwiched between the Sierra Blanca and the Mediterranean reveals a stunning lack of charm. This coast was once a land of fishing …

1 The Route to Pico de Veleta The Route to Pico de Veleta Reaching 3, 428 meters, the Pico de Veleta Mountain is the second-highest peak in the Sierra Nevada range after the Cerro de Mulhacén Mountain, which soars to 3, 481 meters. The road to the Pico de Veleta is an enchanting trip into the glorious mountain world of the Sierra Nevada. The journey begins at an elevation of 640 meters at Vega de Granada and climbs at a continuous ascent to 3, 392 …

From tasty tapas to superb seafood and traditional roasts, Spanish food is all about making the most of the best local produce. We asked travel writer Annie Bennett, to pick ten of the best dishes to try on your travels. Gazpacho The reddest, ripest tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, bread, peppers and cucumber are blended until silky smooth, then chilled and poured into bowls or glasses. So delicious, so refreshing. In Andalucía in southern Spain, people …

With one of the world’s great natural harbours and rich mineral mines, Cartagena has been a prized location for millennia. The Carthaginians played a big role in its evolution as an ancient trading hub in the 3rd century BC before it was conquered by the Romans. You can purchase a multi-ticket to get access to Cartagena’s numerous Roman sites to understand the complicated ancient history of the city. In the 19th century there was a mining boom, bringing …

4-Day Spain Tour: Cordoba, Seville, and Granada from Madrid Day 1: Madrid — Cordoba — Seville (D)Your tour begins with a morning departure from Madrid to Cordoba, as your luxury coach takes you through the legendary countryside depicted in Don Quixote, the Man from La Mancha. After lunch (own expense), take a tour of Cordoba to discover the city’s mix of Jewish and Arab culture. Admire Cordoba’s medieval architecture, with its whitewashed courtyards …