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Ever spent a day at the art gallery and wondered where the masters of the brush and easel get their inspiration?   In Spain, it’s more understandable, this is a country filled to the brim with romantic castles and palaces, a land of  majestic mountains and steep valleys, the passion of the country and it’s culture flows with ease onto canvas and paper.  Event the most amateur  photographer can be transformed into David Bailey in Spain!  Picasso went through many periods during his lifetime as an artist, let’s explore just one, and where he went for inspiration – Gósol in the province of Lleida, a short trip from Girona.

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Valencia remains a top Spanish tourist destination whatever the weather, the season or the occasion.  If you have already visited Valencia, then you’ll find it easy to see why.  If you’re planning your first trip there, then be sure to read all about it and swot up on a few facts before you go – there’s so much to see and do there that you’ll need to be forearmed with a little information.  Let’s take a look at the Top 5 attractions of Valencia – at least then your holiday will be off to great start!

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New Year….New you?

Where will you spend it? What will you do?

If you’re still looking for some ideas on where and how to bring in the New Year of 2013, then look no further than the University of Salamanca.

A Spanish New Year with a difference, and you don’t have to be a paid up member of the Students Union to apply!

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If you happen to arrive for a holiday in Spain this week, then you’ll notice that everything is closed on Friday – this is yet another National day off – it always falls on the 12th and is one of the biggest Spanish holidays.  Día de la Hispanidad commemorates the day that Christopher Columbus  – that early Italian tourist – first set foot in the Americas – sometimes it’s just called Columbus Day, or more recently National Day.

Read the entire post » Día de la Hispanidad, Fiesta del Pilar, or Nacional?

Below Barcelona, you might well want to spend a little time exploring the Costa Daurada – the Gold Coast of Spain.  Fishing villages, golden beaches, long coastal walks – from Sitges to Salou any wishes you may have for perfect beach life will be granted by the genie that is Spain-holiday.com! But what about inland Tarragona – there´s more to this province than meets the eye…let´s discover medieval villages, monasteries and moreish wine, champagne too! Let´s toast Tarragona!

Read the entire post » Travelling through the province of Tarragona

The smell of greasepaint and the glare of the footlights… January and the lull after Christmas is a great time to go to the theatre, for a pantomime with the whole family or a night watching the actors tread the boards at the theatre. Musicals have always held a strong pull, and Spain – specifically Madrid -  is perhaps a surprising host for some of the most famous musical productions in the world.

Read the entire post » Off broadway! – on Gran Via, Madrid

Spain’s national public rail service RENFE, has won a prestigious World Travel Market Global Award in recognition of its contribution to the tourism industry and the creation of a rail network which serves all regions throughout the Iberian Peninsula. The fast AVE service received a special mention for reducing train journey times between Spanish cities.

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It surprises me that sun seeking travelers always heading for the south of Spain mostly end up on the Costa del Sol. If one is really looking for endless kilometers of peaceful sandy beaches and year-round sunshine the place to be is “Costa de la Luz”. The name says it all, The Light Coast. One specific place that shouldn’t be overlooked for that relaxing beach holiday is Conil de la Frontera.  

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According to the British Post Office Travel Insurance gap years are no longer just for young students. Statistics released by the Post Office show a quarter (25%) of adults aged 55 plus are thinking about taking an extended trip abroad. Compared to just over 19% of young students. With Spain being one of the most popular destinations.

Read the entire post » Spain: The gap year destination for the more mature traveller