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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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The cold nights of Winter are offset by the days filled with bright sunshine and blue skies already here in Spain, with daytime temperatures already creeping up along the south coastline.  Spain is truly wonderful for the clarity in seasonal change, and we know that Spring will bring heat and displays of blossom and flowers all over the country, what better time is there to escape? So, what’s on in Spain for the coming months? There’s always something going on – so with this month and next in focus – take a few days out and plan a visit to a Spanish destination, and combine your holiday with an event!

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The night skies that our ancestors have taken for granted for millions of years are disappearing before our very eyes. According to the International Dark Sky association, a child born today in either Europe or the US has only a one in ten chance of witnessing  a truly dark sky. The thousands of stars that were once visible to the naked eye are now increasingly obscured by industrial light and pollution. Recent estimates from both sides of the Atlantic suggest that city dwellers will only get a glimpse of 500 stars at any one time. In undisturbed areas, the Milky Way should be clearly visible and with it over 15,000 stars. Under these optimum conditions you should expect to see over 30 meteors per hour.

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Think January – think cold winds, sleet and snow…No! Think again! Log onto Spain Holiday and browse the selection of properties in the Canary Islands for this coming January.  Why? Well, if you enjoy the elegant strains of classical music, then you are in for a treat. What´s the occasion? The Canary Islands International Music Festival held throughout January and February,  on the major islands.  So book now for a holiday with a difference – and sunshine too of course!

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If you are swatting up on winter sun destinations this year I can highly recommend the Canary Islands. Lying just off the north-west coast of Morocco, the Canary Islands is an archipelago made up of seven islands to choose from. The diversity of each means that there is a destination for everyone. But its guaranteed that each offers winter sun, sea, sand and Spanish culture. 

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  You may have visited the Canary Islands before, probably Tenerife or Gran Canaria. But what about La Gomera, the second smallest of the seven Canary Islands? It also has what the others are famous for, Winter sun in bucket-loads...where else can you sunbathe on Christmas day?! Your Spanish phrasebook will do nicely, but keep a keen ear out for the whistling…

Come on, let’s Go to Gomera…!

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For decades Spain has attracted big names from the world of literature, music, cinema, politics and sport. They have sought sun and seclusion. Success in showbiz or the arts has led many an author, musician, actor or footballer to buy a home in Spain. Many fell in love with the country and never returned to the UK. For others it provides a hideaway. A peaceful setting from which to get inspiration for the next record or book. A pool to sit by where you can read your lines for the next part in a Hollywood blockbuster. When so called ‘A listers’ move to Spain they hope it will go unnoticed by the press and the glossy magazines. But it never does. However, there are many people in the public eye who do manage to live some of the year in Spain and be largely anonymous.

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The Canary Islands are the best choice to reach the heat without travelling to far. Many set course towards the islands during the colder season as it is the perfect choice to reach the sun in less than six hours and by avoiding jetlag. Within the Canary Islands one can find three islands that are less well known and a bit different, the perfect choice for those who want to avoid overcrowded beaches and instead enjoy a more relaxing holiday. These three islands, all situated to the west of Tenerife, offer beautiful scenery, fewer tourists and a more genuine experience.

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Summer is approaching and families are eagerly waiting for the summer holidays to begin. When travelling to Spain there are numerous activities to choose from for a fun day out with the family, but a great option is to visit one of the water parks. There are water parks located all around the country and here is a list of the some of the country’s most visited ones.  

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Centering a vacation around Garden visits is both a relaxing and interesting holiday, and where better than the Canary Islands? A tropical year round climate and nestled in the Atlantic, but ultimately Spanish. A tropical choice without the struggle of long-haul flights, easy to reach and a wonderful destination.

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Easy access to the Canary Islands with Ryanair in 2011!  A month ago Ryanair announced three new bases on the Canary Islands for year 2011. The low cost airline will base six new aircrafts across the islands, 2 on Gran Canaria, 2 on Lanzarote and another 2 on Tenerife. Along with the new bases the company will also increase the frequency of the Fuerteventura routes.

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Classical musical will be on the agenda for the upcoming month as the 27th annual music festival is taking place on the Canary Islands.  Since 1985 the best of classical music has been brought to the islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife, and this year is no exception, with some of the top artists and conductors travelling from around the world, the festival will be a huge success as it has been since the very start.

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Enjoy the pleasures of swimming and sunbathing on one of the many beaches around Tenerife while glancing up towards the spectacular snow tipped volcano El Teide. Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and the evident contrasts is more apparent than on any of the other islands. The south being famous for its long stretches of white sandy beaches, the north famous for its rocky coastline and stunning green nature, while the central part of the island is dominated by lunar like landscape which is the result from all the volcanic activity on the island.   

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