This concert was absolutely great. It took place near to l’Hospital in Barcelona in the middle of the street, in what is known as a “manzana” which was packed out to the max! A completely free concert – I couldn’t believe my luck when I read “Primal Scream” on the…
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September 2008
The best of Spain in a Week – Seville Part 4
Day 7: Seville
You will want to rise early to take in the fullness of Seville, the capital of Andalusia. You can start out by having a continental breakfast in Barrio de Santa Cruz. This little burgh exudes ancient charm with its medieval streets, pocket-sized plazas, flower-filled wrought-iron balconies and tiled…
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The best of Spain in a Week – El Escorial & Cordoba Part 3
Day 5: El Escorial
El Escorial rivals Toledo as the most popular day trip from Madrid. It is about an hour from Atocha station. The half monastery/half royal mausoleum of San Lorenzo de El Escorial was built here by Felipe II in the mid 1500’s The mammoth complex contains some of…
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The best of Spain in a Week – Toledo & Segovia Part 2
Day 3: Toledo
From Madrid you can take a RENFE train to Toledo. These depart frequently from Chamartín station and the trip takes about an hour and a half.
There is much to see in Toledo because of its rich history. On a tight schedule, it is not possible to see it…
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The best of Spain in a Week – Madrid Part 1
Day 1: Madrid
Fly into Madrid as early as possible so you can check into your hotel and have time to recharge with a café au lait and croissant before sightseeing. Take the Metro to Atocha or Banco de España for access to the
Museo del Prado. Allow a couple of hours…
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Events happening in Spain
Spaniards love to celebrate life and do so with a festival for just about every occasion. These extravaganzas are hallmarked by unbridled revelry. Ranking high among these events is La Tamborrada in San Sebastian on January 19, where the whole town dresses up and goes berserk. In late February, Carnaval…
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When to go to Spain
People enjoy traveling to Spain year round. The best times are the months of May, June and September. In the south this season includes April and October. Travel weather is excellent during these times with the added bonus of avoiding the mad rush during the high season of July and…
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Welcome to Spain holiday blog
Welcome to the most insightful and interesting holiday blog on the bloggosphere.
The Team.
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