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Finding Accommodation in Lanzarote

by VisitSpain on March 29, 2009


The small Canary Island of Lanzarote has been welcoming tourists for over forty years. And as a result offers a whole raft of high quality holiday accommodation options. Encompassing everything from small studio apartments through to top end luxury villas and luxurious five star hotels. In locations across the island.

Canary…

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Play The Spanish Lottery For The Largest Lottery Prizes The World Over

by VisitSpain on March 17, 2009


Spain has a very varied collection of lottery games. It’s undoubtedly best known abroad for the Christmas ‘El Gordo’ draw, which usually has a prize fund of over two billion Euros.

But Spain has other lottery games. From the big monthly special draws to the more usual weekly games.

Those Monthly Draws

El…

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Holidays In Lanzarote – The Cool Canary Island

by VisitSpain on February 14, 2009


The small Canary Island of Lanzarote is located just off the coast of West Africa. But has long been governed by Spain – and is one of the most popular holiday hot spots in Europe with British and Irish tourists. Thanks to the fact that the island has a great…

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When There’s No Way But To Take The Kids Along On A Long Haul

by VisitSpain on November 24, 2008


Preparing for the Long Haul

Traveling with kids is no treat (think howling and more packing to do). It would be a convenience to have nannies along but nannies on-the-go are expensive; you end up exhausting your bank account, using your checkbook wallet or credit card at every turn. The best…

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Escape To Lanzarote This Winter

by VisitSpain on October 25, 2008


The Canary Islands are Europe´s only genuine winter sun destination. At just four hours flying time from the UK these seven specks of Spain enjoy temperatures in excess of 20C all year round. Thanks to their location just 70 miles off the coast of Africa.

The most easterly of the Canary…

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Everything You Want To See In Barcelona

by VisitSpain on October 24, 2008


Unfortunately, Tossa de Mar has the claim to fame as the city of mass tourism, but what is certain is that it has been able to maintain its own originality and roots thanks to the political protection of monuments, which were erected in one of the most beautiful places on…

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Los Cabos: Dividing Line Between The Sea Of Cortez And The Pacific Ocean!

by VisitSpain on October 6, 2008


Los Cabos, where the sea of Cortez meets the pacific ocean there is a land of fun and excitement, down in the most stunningly gorgeous part of Mexico. This exclusive sun soaked paradise is known as Los Cabos. Whether you want to take part in the exciting nightlife or soak…

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Take A Weekend In Barcelona

by VisitSpain on September 25, 2008


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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The best of Spain in a Week – Seville Part 4

by Holidays In Spain on September 13, 2008


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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

by Holidays In Spain on September 12, 2008


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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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