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Spanish Desserts

Spanish Desserts

Breakfast and Merienda But Spanish sweet treats do not restrict themselves to desserts. The long, slender, crisp fritters known as churros are irresistible treats that never appear on a dessert menu., but are eaten for breakfast all over Spain. Majorcan ensaimadas, fluffy pastry coils that are sometimes plain and sometimes filled with preserves or cream, are also enjoyed as the first meal of the day. Both the fritters and the pastries are eaten for …

Spanish climate

Spanish climate

Climate change affects all regions around the world and its impacts are expected to intensify in the coming decades. The consequences derived from climate change are wide-ranging: melting ice and rising seas, extreme weather, shifting rainfall, risks for human health, risks for wildlife and costs for society and economy among other things. Through data gathered by citizens, the Spanish Demo Case aims to demonstrate how climate change affects nature …

Benidorm, Spain

Benidorm, Spain

In the centre of the La Marina Baixa region, is the popular Spanish resort of Benidorm, one of the main tourist destinations along the Costa Blanca. Its excellent beaches, wide variety of accommodation, restaurants and many recreational activities means it’s a hit with tourists from all over Spain and Northern Europe. Benidorm offers endless possibilities: from taking a walk along the promenade, swimming in the crystal clear waters, water sports …

spain consulate nyc

spain consulate nyc

150 E 58th St Fl 30 New York, NY 10155 (212) 355-4080 Best visa interview experience ever! 40mins from when I walked into the Consulate to when I got my passport back. Strongly recommended for anyone who needs a visa to go to Europe, a much easier process than applying for a visa at the Italy/French Consulate in New York City. I got there at 8:45, was called at 8:50 to be interviewed, and was called again when the visa was ready. Walked out with a …

Cruises from Barcelona, Spain

Cruises from Barcelona, Spain

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Spanish Cities

Spanish Cities

Spain is magical on its own and if you’ve never been to Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia or any of the smaller cities, you are missing out. Not only does Spain have some of the friendliest people you’ll meet – it also has the relaxed and romantic atmosphere as you walk through the centuries-old streets. We’ve asked the locals of Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Granada, Sevilla and Bilbao to share their favorite romantic neighbourhood and place of the city …

spain airports

spain airports

In this guide we may refer to locations as landside and airside . Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. If you are an economy class traveller, you can enter these lounges at Madrid Barajas airport either by purchasing a lounge pass or through a membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more …

Biggest Cities in Spain

Biggest Cities in Spain

Spain is one of the oldest countries in Europe located on the beautiful Iberian Peninsula. Spain is also one of the most populous countries in Europe with around 46 million people. Spain is a country with a low and flat coastal plain around its vast coastline surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The interior of Spain is a rugged mix of hilly regions and tall mountain ranges. Spain is also a very urbanized county, with almost …

Girona, Spain

Girona, Spain

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Cadiz, Spain

Cadiz, Spain

If you re headed off for vacation. Some of the best vacation spots are located a bit off the main tourist route. The ancient city of Cadiz in southern Spain is one such hidden jewel. Travellers to Spain head mainly for popular destinations like Barcelona, Seville, Cordoba and Grenada. These are all wonderful places but Cadiz is outstanding when it comes to getting a flavour of regular, daily life of Spain. The tourists in this city are almost all …

Guys from Spain

Guys from Spain

I don t like to generalise when it comes to men (actually that s a lie, I love it). So in that spirit, here are a list of the typical men I have met while dating in Spain. I ll show you who they are, where to find them and the pros and cons of dating each rare and marvellous breed. The Pijo Pijos (Posh guys) stroll into the bar in their not so subtle Ralph Lauren polo shirt and designer jeans. Their hair quaffed into a perfect George Michael circa …

Mines of Spain

Mines of Spain

HISTORY OF THE MINES OF SPAIN AREA The earliest known inhabitants of the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area during historical times were the Mesquakie. Their village was located at the mouth of Catfish Creek, just south of where the Julien Dubuque Monument now stands. From this site, the Mesquakie carried on a fur trade with French voyagers. They also worked the lead mines for many decades dating back to before the Revolutionary War. There is also …

Menorca, Spain

Menorca, Spain

While its sister islands dove headfirst into package holidays and nightclub tourism in the Seventies and Eighties, Menorca resisted – and how that has paid off. Today, it’s an unspoilt Mediterranean haven. Anyone on the hunt for Michelin‑starred restaurants, celebrity spotting and fast cars will be duly disappointed but, for the increasing number of buyers searching for something distinct and different, the laid-back lifestyle of Menorca is gaining …

Cáceres, Spain

Cáceres, Spain

Having packed my bags and moved out to Spain last summer, never would I have imagined that I’d fall in love so madly and so deeply. The object of my affection? Not the Spanish chicas I’m afraid, but rather a small provincial city in Extremadura. It’s name? Cáceres. A UNESCO town of historical and cultural significance that rises out from the stark dusty plains of the region like something out of Star Wars. It’s here I’ve had the pleasure of living …

Cam4 Spain

Cam4 Spain

Journalists walk along the new Caminito del Rey, “The King s Little Pathway, ” in El Chorro-Alora, near Málaga in southern Spain, March 15, 2015. It was closed in 2001 after five people died. A new walkway has been built over the old one and will open to the public on March 28, 2015. Photo: Reuters Fifteen years after several hikers fell to their deaths, Spain’s El Caminito del Rey footpath is scheduled to reopen this month. The pathway, dubbed one …