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Travel Guide - Castilla y La Mancha, Castilla y Leon & Cataluña
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Meeting
Montes de Toledo by Jakob Jelling
Montes de Toledo is located
towards the northern area of Castilla - La Mancha in Spain. The Montes
de Toledo can be found in the Province of Toledo and is one of the oldest
mountainous formations in the world.... |
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Toledo
Tourist Information by Gary Marshall
Toledo is situated around
40 miles (64km) southeast of Madrid, and is capital of the Castilla y La
Mancha region. This unmissable old city, surrounded on three sides by a
tight bend in the River Tagus, boasts a wealth of historic attractions
and artistic treasures. It is also famous for being the home of renaissance
painter, El Greco, who came to the city from Crete in the 16th century. |
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Vacation
Accommodation in Castilla y La Mancha
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Avila,
Spain by Rick Chapo
... a visit to Avila is
a must if you visit Spain. The town is so popular, there are over 20 trains
a day from Madrid .. |
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Castilla
Leon Holidays - Avila, Burgos, Leon, Salamanca, Segovia, Valladolid and
Zamora by Steve Greenwood
Castilla & Leon is the
largest region in Spain located between the north of Madrid, Portugal,
Aragon and the Costa Verde. Many visitors approach this region from Madrid
and its International Airport as many of the major cities in the region
can be reached from motorways leaving the capital of Spain.... |
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Salamanca
by Elsa Guézennec
Salamanca is in the central
area of Spain, 212 kilometres from the capital, Madrid. UNESCO has
designed its old town as World Heritage. Indeed, Plaza Mayor Square, the
University, the Clerecía building, the Cathedrals, Casa de las Conchas...
are part of a long list of monuments, houses and palaces to see in Salamanca! |
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Segovia
by Elsa Guézennec
After being a military trading
centre under the Roman Empire, Segovia lived its golden age during the
Middle Ages, when it became the place of residence of the court of the
Trastámaras and an important centre for cattlebreeding and textiles.
This period was responsible for the construction of a large number of Romanesque
buildings, a wealth of heritage that is still conserved today. |
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The
historic town of León by Jakob Jelling
León is a town highly
rich in traditions and historical past, and is widely known throughout
the entire country due to it, although it is a quiet and tranquil spot
most of the year. This town is located towards the central area of Spain,
within the region known as Castilla y León, and borders with Asturias,
Galicia, Zamora and Palencia. |
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Vacation
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A
Day at Montjuic, Barcelona by Allex Wilson
Montjuic -- a "Jewish Mountain"--
that is located high above in the Barcelona city center in a luxuriant,
residential enclave that is known for its amazing view and the spectacular
art it contains. In fact, a trip to Barcelona is incomplete without a visit
to Montjuic's iro Museum, the national Museum of Catalunya and the spellbinding
Font Magica.... |
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A
Whistle-stop Tour of Barcelona, Spain by Anne Sewell
Visiting Barcelona, with
limited time? There is so much to see in this fascinating city, which
would normally take at least a week, but it is possible to see the major
highlights in a couple of days too.... |
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Barcelona
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There is so much to see
and do in the beautiful city of Barcelona, Spain. Although there does exist
an established train system that can provide views of Barcelona, this is
not ideal... |
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Barcelona
History Timeline 2000BC to the 12th century by Ciara
Carruthers
Barcelona is one of the
most ancient cities in Spain, and certainly it is rich with history. Here
I offer a Barcelona History Timeline, from 2000BC to the 12th century.... |
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Castellers
de Vilafranca,
Cataluña, Spain
The Castellers de Vilafranca
is a cultural and sporting association whose main objective is to build
castells (human towers). It has the status of a public-interest association....
video
included |
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Costa
Brava Holiday - 3 of the Best Beaches in Costa Brava Spain with Blue Flag
Status by Helen Palmer
A Costa Brava holiday definitely
needs to consist of sand, sea and sangria at some time during your vacation.
Choosing the months of May/June and then September/October mean that the
mad mayhem that occurs on the coast has either not arrived or just departed,
yet the weather is still beautifully warm and sunny, allowing you to enjoy
the beach to its fullest... |
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Five
Things To Do In Costa Dorada by Andrew Gibson
Popularly
called the "Golden Coast", Costa Dorada serves as a great Spanish travel
destination. This highly magnificent and stunning coast is brimming with
exceptional towns, intriguing history and charming beaches. Apart
from enjoying great nightlife at this travel destination, tourists can
even take pleasure in the secluded highways and eco-treasures. The Universal
Studios Port Aventura is a great theme park featured with set of restaurants,
entertainment, shops and rides.... |
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Girona
Tourist Information by Gary Marshall
Most travelers flying into
the airport at Girona (Gerona) head straight for either Barcelona or the
resorts of the Costa Brava, and then miss this attractive Catalan city.
Girona has much to offer the visitor, including museums, historic monuments,
art galleries and medieval architecture.. |
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La
Mercé Festival Of Barcelona by Mike McDougall
Towards the end of September
Barcelona begins to limber up for the largest event on its festival calendar,
La Mercé, a celebration of the city's patron saint "Mare de Deu
de la Mercé" ... |
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La
Sagrada Familia - Past And Future by Mike McDougall
La Sagrada Familia can be
found in Barcelona, in Catalonia in Spain and is renowned as Antoni Gaudi's
masterpiece ... |
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Lloret
de Mar Tourist Information by Gary Marshall
Lloret
de Mar is one of the liveliest resorts on the Costa Brava, with numerous
clubs, bars, and discos staying open from dusk until dawn. The town boasts
a variety of pretty beaches and a host of leisure facilities. |
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Montserrat
Monastery (Monasterio de Montserrat) near Barcelona by
Michael Smallet
Montserrat is a mountain
range in northern Spain, in the heart of Catalonia, near Barcelona. The
mountains are extremely beautiful, whimsical stone shapes at times resembling
castles made of wet sand or huge statues,,, (includes Video) |
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Salou
Tourist Information by Gary Marshall
Salou is a family holiday
resort situated on the Costa Dorada, around 50 miles (80km) south-west
of Barcelona. The town's biggest draw is the main sandy beach, Playa Levante,
which is clean and well-maintained. It also boasts calm and shallow water
making it ideal for children... |
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Sitges
- Resort for Alternative Lifestyles by Jakob Jelling
Located on the Costa Dorada,
Sitges is wildly popular among the southern Europe resorts, particularly
with gay tourists. It gets very crowded during the summer, and most of
the tourists at this time are young swinging Europeans. Yet Sitges never
gets tacky, as so many gay-oriented resorts do... |
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Sitges
Tourist Information by Gary Marshall
Sitges is an attractive
seaside town on the Costa Dorada, about 25 miles (40km) to the south-west
of Barcelona. The resort has a lot to offer including an attractive old
town, several good beaches, art museums and famous festivals. Sitges first
became fashionable in the late 19th century when writers and artists were
attracted to what was then a picturesque little fishing village... |
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Tarragona
Tourist Information by Gary Marshall
Tarragona
is the main city on the Costa Dorada and capital of the province which
bears its name. This pleasant town boasts ancient ruins, fine beaches and
some excellent museums. Tarragona's city centre can be divided into three
main areas. The historic Old Town, Parte Alta, is situated within the city
walls and is dominated by the cathedral... |
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Things
to see and do in fascinating Barcelona, Spain
On a par with its stuffier
sister-city, Madrid the capital of Spain, Barcelona can offer something,
quite literally, for everyone. No cliche intended. The combination
of modern city and historic destination is a fascinating blend... |
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Travelling
to Barcelona by Meredith Jones
Barcelona is a beautiful,
cultural European city. It attracts tourists from all over Spain and the
rest of the world wanting to experience its unusual Gaudi architecture
and ambience ... |
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