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Dali museum Spain

Dali museum Spain

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 …

Sitges, Spain

Sitges, Spain

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 …

National animal of Spain

National animal of Spain

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 …

palma de mallorca Spain

palma de mallorca Spain

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 …

living in valencia Spain

living in valencia Spain

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

Huelva, Spain

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 …

Marbella, Spain

Marbella, Spain

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 …

Sierra Nevada mountains Spain

Sierra Nevada mountains Spain

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 …

Famous dishes in Spain

Famous dishes in Spain

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 …

Cartagena, Spain

Cartagena, Spain

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 …

Seville Spain

Seville Spain

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 …

Costa Blanca Spain

Costa Blanca Spain

Costa Blanca is the name given to Alicante s coastline in Spain, which stretches over 200 kilometres. It is an incredibly popular holiday destination for tourists from the UK, because of the marvellous weather and beaches, and low-price flights have been operating to the region since the late 1950s! Costa Blanca is both UK friendly and family friendly, thanks to the huge range of activities available there from beaches and golf to museums and parks …

Alhambra Granada Spain

Alhambra Granada Spain

For most tourists, the Alhambra is an essential pilgrimage and, as a result, predictably crowded. At the height of summer, some 6 visitors tramp through daily, making it difficult to pause to inspect a pretty detail, much less mentally transport yourself to the 14th century. Schedule a visit in quieter months, if possible; if not, then book in advance for the very earliest or latest time slots. The Alhambra takes its name from the Arabic al-qala’a …

Local time in Spain

Local time in Spain

At the time I’m writing, near the winter solstice, Madrid’s sunset is around 17:55, more than an hour later than the sunset in, for example, Naples, which is at a similar latitude. The same difference holds at the summer solstice and around the year. Just because it applies to most places I’ve been, a time like that in Naples feels more natural to me, and probably to most non-Spanish people. But is it? Looking for other regions of the world having …

Nerja Spain

Nerja Spain

I have a problem when I travel. Just like I can’t sit still normally, I also can’t just travel to one place. Going to just one place and returning home again seems like a waste to me. What if there’s somewhere else close by that’s worth seeing? I’d have to travel all the way back again which might never happen. I never noticed until I started blogging about some of my travels and a pattern started to emerge. When I went to Norway for Easter it was …