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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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The Spanish people really know how to enjoy life, and you can’t help but to absorb and project this mantra yourself through every pore when visiting Spain. This is a country that practically pulsates with passion, excitement and a zest for life. The Spanish are immensely proud of their history and their culture and it’s not hard to see why. Relish the traditional architecture, the colorful street art, thin streets lined with beautiful flowers, sun …

With neither major party able to secure a majority of seats in the national legislature and the two parties unable to agree on a coalition government, for the last 10 months Spain has had a do-nothing caretaker government for the first time in its history. While basic government services continue, no new legislation is being proposed, foreign policy is stuck in place, and many infrastructure and other government projects are frozen. In contrast to …

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Balearic Islands , Spanish Islas Baleares, Catalan Illes Balears, archipelago in the western and a comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of coextensive with the Spanish provincia (province) of the same name. The archipelago lies 50 to 190 miles (80 to 300 km) east of the Spanish mainland. There are two groups of islands. The eastern and larger group forms the Balearics proper and includes the principal islands of (Mallorca) and (Menorca) and the …

The leader of the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), Pedro Sánchez, resigned on 1 October. assesses what lies next for the party, which has experienced a prolonged period of decline since it last won power in the 2008 Spanish general election. The Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), which has spent more time in office than any other political party since Franco’s death, finds itself facing its worst crisis in decades following the resignation …

Photo Goya’s portrait of the Duchess of Alba, from 1797, has attracted attention at the “Treasures From the Hispanic Society of America” exhibition at the Prado Museum in Madrid. Credit Gianfranco Tripodo for The New York Times MADRID — The treasures of the Hispanic Society of America — works by Goya, Velázquez and El Greco, among other masters — are not a popular tourist draw at the group’s Beaux-Arts museum in Washington Heights. But through Sept …

If you’ve got an appetite for a vacation filled with gorgeous beaches, sangria under the sun, and a vibrant urban scene, then there’s one choice that’ll fit the bill, Spain. Hi, I’m Patty Kim. More than 50 million people visit Spain every year, to gulp down the sunshine, the music, the art, the bold architecture, and the platefuls of paella that make up Spain’s contagious passion for living. In 1975, after 35 years of General Franco’s Fascist regime …

Whether you want to keep healthy snacks in the cupboard for the kids, or like to have a glass of wine or two with your evening meal, travelling on a will allow you to buy all of your items for less in local shops, markets or supermarkets – so you can enjoy guilt-free treats. Travelling on this basis is also a great choice if someone in your group has a special dietary requirement, or if you want to cook familiar meals. However, be honest with yourself …

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After walking miles around the Prado, this chic café behind the museum is the perfect place to rest your feet with a coffee or juice Address: Ruiz de Alarcón, 27 Contact: 91 369 3689; murillocafe.com Prices: lunch and dinner around €25, not including drinks Opening times: Mon-Sat 9.30am-12am, Sun 12pm-6pm Reservations: advisable for lunch or dinner Payment type: cards accepted Taberna Los Huevos de Lucio Good for a quick bite at the bar or a sitdown …