This page will give you the highlights of Barcelona Montserrat in Spain. The Benedictine Monk retreat at Montserrat offers you some of the most spectacular mountain views of Catalunya. You will learn about the holy grotto where visitations by the Virgin Mary were reported, the World famous Montserrat Choir boys recitals along with details on the mountain walks with breathtaking views. I took a day trip to Montserrat recently with my brother and this …

The Ipsos Mori survey Perils of Perception published on Wednesday reveals that Spanish people believe around 14 percent of the 47 million residents in Spain are Muslim, when in fact, the real figure is just 2.1 percent. Spanish respondents also predicted that 21 percent of the population will be Muslim by 2020, but the same researchers predict the current number will rise to 3.3 percent (see graph below). The survey revealed that the French were …

The Church of San Pedro, perched in a perilous cliffhanger of a position. Arcos de la Frontera One of Andalucia s most dramatically positioned pueblos blancos (white villages), Arcos balances atop a rocky limestone ridge, its whitewashed houses and stone castle walls stopping abruptly as a sheer cliff face plunges down to the fertile valley of the river Guadalete below. Declared a national historic-artistic monument in 1962 in recognition of its exceptional …

This page lists our choice of best Barcelona s tourist attractions and sights of interest. You will find a brief description of each Barcelona sight of interest along with a link to a photo gallery of each. We have also provided a small sights map to show the exact location of the attraction and if you click on these maps you will see a larger version of the map. The map includes the nearest metro underground stops to the attaction. The photo galleries …

After purchasing cheap flights to Madrid, you will arrive at the Madrid-Barajas Airport. The busiest airport in Spain, it is also one of the busiest ones in the entire world. Upgrades to the airport have significantly boosted the airport s capacity and efficiency. Taking advantage of flights to Madrid, nearly 50 million passengers traveled through the airport in 2010. The airport is conveniently located in Madrid s Barajas district and is about 13 …

Alhambra And fortress of the monarchs of . The name Alhambra, signifying in Arabic “the red, ” is probably derived from the colour of the sun-dried tapia , bricks made of fine gravel and clay, of which the outer walls are built. Constructed on a plateau that overlooks the city of Granada, the palace was built chiefly between 1238 and 1358, in the reigns of , founder of the , and his successors. The splendid decorations of the interior are ascribed …

Lloret de Mar is situated in the southern part of the Costa Brava, 70 kilometres to the north east of Barcelona. This is one of the Mediterraneans most popular resorts and certainly the liveliest holiday spot on this stretch of the Spanish coastline. The former fisherman’s village covers 48 square kilometres, and has five main beaches along a 7 kilometre of coastline. The city of Barcelona and its airport El Prat can also be reached by train, with …

Returning after 20 years to her old party grounds, Christy Esmahan, our guest expert, finds not much has changed in Santander. Especially the cider . By Christy Esmahan “You’re in for a real treat, ” I promised my husband as we approached Santander. It was one of the first cities on the northern coast of that I had visited back in the mid 1980s when I was a grad student living in . My roommate, Blanca, had invited me to spend the Christmas holidays …

Of course it’s not only dog owners who want to know what is and isn’t allowed in Spain. Anyone spending time here is affected by the way in which others look after, or not, their pets. Barking dogs, dangerous dogs, dog mess left on the pavements have an impact on everyone. In this article we look at some of the issues of importance to dog owners and their neighbours alike. Dangerous dogs If you have a dog in Spain you should check to see if it’s on …

If you’ve ever heard of Asturias, then you’re way ahead of the curve. This hidden corner of Spain is little-known to outsiders but it’s somewhere that’s worth getting to know. The city of Oviedo is the regional capital and the cultural heart, a great place to explore on a budget if you’re looking for a true taste of Spain. Getting There Otherwise you can fly into Madrid and then take a coach or train north. It’s a bit of a journey, but worth it for …

By Rick Steves Many Americans are intimidated by dialing European phone numbers. You needn t be. With these tips and list of calling codes for Europe, it s simple, whether you re calling from the US, Canada, or within Europe. Calling Internationally Whether you re phoning from a US landline, your own mobile phone, a Skype account, or a number in another European country (e.g., Spain to Italy), you re making an international call. Here s how to do …

While the northern provinces of Cantabria and Asturias are popular holiday terrain for Spaniards and the French, they remain hardly touched by the mass tourism of the Mediterranean coast, mostly because of the somewhat unreliable weather. But the sea is warm enough for swimming in the summer months, and the sun does shine, if not every day; it’s the warm, moist climate, too, that’s responsible for the forests and rich vegetation that give the region …

Pack your bags, book your Spain flights, and get ready for an adventure. No matter if you re on the hunt for an thrilling escape or a tranquil trip, you ll find myriad ways to personalize every aspect of your adventure. On your trip, visit the can t-miss landmarks and revel in the vistas of the most gorgeous areas. It s no wonder why adventure seekers, history buffs, and travel bugs alike are drawn to this alluring destination. Here at Expedia, we …

The birthplace of Salvador Dalí, and the capital of the Alt Emporda region, Figueres, is famous because of the Dalí Theatre-Museum, which is the second most visited museum in all of Spain, after the Prado Museum in Madrid. However the town of Figueres makes a good base for a night or two, to enjoy a number of fine buildings, apart from the famous Dalí museum, plus some other great museums – the Toy Museum of Catalonia, The Emporda Region Museum and …

Asturias: an unknown but remarkably beautiful region of Spain! With its combination of beaches, mountain ranges, natural parks and caves, Asturias is the place to go if you can t decide between a holiday in the mountains or at the beach. For a holiday immersed in amazing landscapes and pure nature, Asturias is your dream destination. Now that summer has ended, autumn has transformed the Asturian forests and parks into a landscape straight from a fairy …