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The Best of Madrid Fiestas and Folklore

Posted by Ricky Ponting on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, In : travel 

Madrid is one of the more popular holiday resorts in Spain. The city has blossomed tremendously since the Franco regime. Today’s constitutional monarchy is well respected and established with the sereno being obsolete and technology taking the frontline.

However, with the 4.5 million inhabitants in Madrid, there are many traditions and culture that are still deeply entrenched and widely practiced today; hence, there is a myriad of fiestas and folklore that are active and widely celeb...


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Traditional Attractions of Jerez de la Frontera

Posted by Ricky Ponting on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, In : travel 

There are several reasons to visit Jerez de la Frontera. It is renowned for its locally produced sherry wine as well as the local equestrian school. These two components give Jerez the flavor and distinction of a manorial town.


Historical Monuments

Jerez is surrounded by ancient 12th century town walls which were built by the Almohads. These walls enclose 46 hectares with a 4,000 meter circumference. There are two remarkable towers which form part of the Alcazar which used to be a Muslim...


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The Beautiful Places To See In Palencia, Spain

Posted by Ricky Ponting on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, In : travel 

Palencia is a beautiful city that is located in the province of Tierra de Campos in northwestern Spain. It is situated in the middle of two hills and has a very picturesque view. The city has a rich history as it was once occupied by the Moors, Romans and Celts. There are lots of interesting places to see in Palencia if you spend your holiday there.

The city wall is one of the things that you should see when you visit Palencia. This magnificent wall is 10 meters high. According to the ...


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What to Expect from Cartagena City

Posted by Ricky Ponting on Thursday, June 21, 2012, In : travel 
Cartagena comes second in size in the region of Murcia and is therefore a very interesting city attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world. It is Spain’s most significant port with the port having great importance to the economy of the region and Spain as a whole. You will also find the biggest naval base here specifically on the Spanish coast of the Mediterranean.

Cartagena has lots of things for tourists to see and enjoy on choosing it as the ideal holiday destination. It is...
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Touristic Cities in Aragon Region Spain

Posted by Ricky Ponting on Thursday, June 21, 2012, In : travel 
Aragon borders France with the outstanding and magnificent mountainous landscapes of Pyrenees. It is also home to numerous natural preserves and glacier lakes which make the region one of the most popular especially among adventure lovers. Within the hot spots you will enjoy viewing animals which have long been extinct in other Spanish regions. You will enjoy the beautiful contrast that the different landscapes here emanate.

This region has a total of three provinces namely Teruel, Huesca and...
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