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Are you getting a little twitchy? Is it time for a holiday?  Birdwatching is a big part of a holiday for some, and this is the perfect time of year to do so.  Spain has a huge population of migratory birds – and now in Spring, they’re all coming back for their Spanish holiday.  Where can you see them?  Let’s take a look at our feathered friends-  and see where are the best spots for a little Spring birdwatching in the South of Spain.

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Do you long for a little more than the norm when you take a Spanish holiday?  Perhaps you like to explore the history of your destination, or yearn to dig a little more than skin deep? Lovers of history, archaeological interest, or just lovers - these destinations make for great romantic breaks – will appreciate a look at some of the Jewish routes in Spain.  Let’s see a few of them, 5 historic Jewish sites in Spain.

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Today sees the start of the Fería de las Tapas of Cáceres.  A chance to visit a stunning destination in Spain, and eat all of the food, in bite sized portions.  Sounds like a recipe for a holiday to me!  Let’s take a look at Cáceres, and explore it via the tapas trail…what a nice way to walk!

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Festivals in the UK and Ireland?  A wash out!! Wellies not needed for the first weekend in November in Spain though – come to Caceres and join in with the Fleadh – a celebration of Irish and Celtic music, song and dance…So best foot forward, practice your jigs and reels in Spanish sunshine style!

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The temperature is rising steadily in Southern Spain.  The air is getting a little balmier by the day and Spring is well underway. For most that means an early Spanish holiday, a time for relaxing and recharging, a time to start the Summer with a smile and an early suntan.  May for most of Spain means the start of the fiesta season, so let´s kick off  the party with the floral Festival of the Crosses...

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Last month in March,  St Patrick was celebrated, nowhere better than my own Emerald Isle, unless you got to take part in one of the huge parades that New York puts on every year…But what about St George, the patron saint of England? Are the best parties UK based? No…..actually, today the 23rd April the dragon slayer himself will be celebrated in style right here in Spain…La Día de Sant Jordi…let´s cut to Catalonia!

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Central Spain is often overlooked. It´s too easy to just stick to exploring the wonderful costas, with miles of sandy beaches and endless recreation.  Inland Spain to most means one of either two places, Madrid or Barcelona – the two big attractions for city breaks – and why not? But sometimes inland Spain can be fascinating and Extramadura is no exception. Nature lovers, walkers and just a longing to get off the beaten track is a call too strong to ignore, so come on , explore a little of Extramadura!

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As you peel that Valencian Orange and bite into the juicy segments, or tuck into a delicious Paella whilst on holiday at the local fiesta – you may be forgiven for imagining the Spain you see is all about Sun, Sea and Sangria…. but a thriving agricultural layer survives here too – and it´s not just about the rice and the oranges! -  although they are an important part of the fabric of Spain too… Hop into your wellies and Barbour jacket, and let´s look at the farming patterns of Spain…

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Or perhaps marvellous monuments, and you will indeed marvel as Mérida is just full of them.  The province of Badajoz, in Extremadura, in the west centre of Spain, is home to this city which was founded by the Romans in 23 BC.  It is said that no other place in Spain can offer more in the way of surviving monuments, indeed many of those quarried have been ‘recycled’ and reused in the Mezquita of Cordoba…So come roaming around the UNESCO site of Roman Mérida and discover this well preserved lady of a city…

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Rock festivals are made all the sweeter with the addition of a little sunshine, just one good reason to visit the historic and romantic city of Cáceres, the provincial capital of Extramadura. Declared a world heritage site by UNESCO since 1986, come for the music, stay for the medieval sights and lofty towers, you’ll be glad you did!

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Heading out of Seville we didn’t have much choice but to drive north on the A66 taking us to Caceres. As I stated earlier when we do these roads trips our priority is always to take secondary roads. It always leads to different experiences. Whether it’s different landscapes, unique towns or meeting people, there is always something interesting that comes out of it. I don’t know what happened this year, but every time we ended up in a little remote place and I needed to ask for directions there was ALWAYS something… Either they couldn’t hear, couldn’t see, gave me such wrong directions that I ended up driving on a pedrastian shopping street in the middle of a city (!), or they were just plain out crazy! (My poor Seat Ibiza got screamed and punched at because we asked for directions..)

Read the entire post » Road Trip around Spain: Part 3 Caceres, Extremadura