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Mar212013
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Best time of year to visit the Canary Islands
Canary Islands
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With optimal weather conditions pretty much year round, there’s really no wrong time of year to visit Spain‘s Canary Islands.
Mar212013
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Fuerteventura
Canary Islands
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As the second largest of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura offers more than just ancient volcanic landscapes, but also almost-endless beaches and some of the best waves around.
Mar192013
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Semana Santa in Spain
Spain
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During the last week of Lent, just before Easter, Catholic brotherhoods in cities around Spain prepare for the ultimate religious event: Semana Santa, or Holy Week.
Mar192013
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Outdoor Adventures in Ibiza
Ibiza
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While Ibiza may be famous for its parties and beaches, a lot more awaits, especially for outdoor adventure seekers.
Mar192013
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Things to Do in Barcelona in Spring
Barcelona
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Few moments in the year hold more promise than spring in Barcelona: As the weather warms up, the city emerges from its winter hibernation, and so do all the activities that come along with it.
Mar182013
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Madrid’s Teleférico Cable Car
Madrid
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Beyond Madrid’s main attractions like the Almudena Cathedral and the Royal Palace, there still remains a lot to be discovered, but not necessarily by foot: instead rise above the city in a teleférico cable car to see what lies west of Spain’s capital.
Mar142013
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How to Get Around Ibiza
Ibiza
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At 220 square miles, you’ll need more than just flip flops and late-night stamina to get around Ibiza. With multiple transportation options, though, conquering the island is totally doable.
Mar122013
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Convento de la Encarnación
Madrid
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Translated as the Royal Monastery of the Incarnation, this 17th-century convent sits just steps away from Madrid’s Plaza de Oriente and other well-known city attractions, such as the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral.
Mar112013
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Benalmádena
Andalucia & Costa del Sol
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Located just 12 kilometers west of Málaga, Spain, you’ll find another popular seaside of resort town: Benalmádena.
Mar072013
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Hiking on Tenerife
Canary Islands
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As home of El Teide — Europe’s highest volcano and Spain’s tallest mountain – you can bet the island of Tenerife, in The Canary Islands, is crisscrossed with hiking trails.
Mar052013
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Where to Shop in Barcelona
Barcelona
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As Spain’s second-largest city, you can bet that shopping options in Barcelona are many.
Mar052013
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The S’Albufera Natural Park on Mallorca
Mallorca
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Bird watchers and nature lovers rejoice at Mallorca’s beach alternative, the S’Albufera Natural Park.
Mar042013
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Things to Do in the Pyrenees Mountains
Spain
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Reaching over 3,400 meters into the skies of Spain and France, the Pyrenees divide the Iberian peninsula from the rest of continental Europe. Exceptionally famous for skiing, they offer loads of other activities as well.
Feb282013
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Tips for First-Time Visitors to Madrid
Madrid
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From tipping to throwing trash on the ground and not getting your stuff stolen, Madrid is the kind of city that can feel a lot more like home if you know a little insider info.
Feb282013
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Golfing in Costa del Sol
Andalucia & Costa del Sol
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With a Mediterranean climate that can’t be beat, and over 40 courses dotting its coastline, Spain’s Costa del Sol is a golf destination worth adding to your athletic itinerary.
Feb262013
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Ibiza’s Hippy Market
Ibiza
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With bohemian roots reaching back for decades, one of Ibiza’s most famous destinations is its hippy market.
Feb212013
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Things to do in Park Güell
Barcelona
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From panoramic views, to colorful tiled terraces, when it comes to sights in Barcelona, Spain, Park Güell is undoubtedly one of the city’s most iconic destinations.
Feb212013
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Romantic things to do in Spain
Spain
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From castles to beaches, wine, and dinner with a view, Spain definitely offers up romance in spades.
Feb192013
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Tapas Hopping in Madrid
Madrid
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When it comes to Madrid, Spain, there’s no better way to get to know the city and its culture than through its food and, better yet, through its tapas. Here are a few top tips on how to eat your way to Spanish foodie paradise.
Feb192013
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Transportation in Barcelona
Barcelona
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With attractions spread out from the waterside Olympic Port to the hillside Park Güell, Barcelona isn’t always easily conquerable by foot.
Feb182013
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Things to Do in Ronda
Andalucia & Costa del Sol
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Spain has its fair share of must-not-miss pueblos, and Andalucia’s Ronda undoubtedly holds a firm spot in the top five.
Feb132013
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What Not to Do in Madrid
Madrid
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Madrid is pretty awesome, so there are few things that I would recommend simply not doing.
Feb122013
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Historic Sights in Ibiza’s Old Town
Ibiza
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Sure, many people go to Ibiza, Spain, for the parties, but some come to see its Old Town.
Feb122013
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What to Do With One Day in Madrid
Madrid
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One day in Madrid? No problem, because this city is totally conquerable by foot, bus, bike or Segway.
Feb122013
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Basque pintxos in San Sebastian
Basque Country
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If San Sebastian, Spain, is known for one thing, it’s probably the cuisine — after all, the city has more Michelin stars per capita than anywhere else in the world.
Feb122013
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Surfing in Andalucia
Andalucia & Costa del Sol
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Straddling the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, the Andalucia coastline offers a range of surf-able waves. Here are a few of the best beaches to hit in order to get your Spanish surfing fix.
Feb072013
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Nightlife in Gràcia
Barcelona
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Get to know the more authentic side of Barcelona, Spain, by spending a night out in the relatively undiscovered Gràcia neighborhood, just a quick metro-ride away from the city center.
Feb072013
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Wine Tasting in Andalucia
Andalucia & Costa del Sol
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As Spain’s second-largest autonomous community, Andalucia is not only full of Iberian soul (flamenco anyone?) but also some really taste-worthy wines.
Feb072013
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Lanzarote
Canary Islands
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Spain’s Lanzarote will take your island expectations and turn them into a volcanic surprise of white-sand beaches, lava lakes, and a rainbow of geologic colors that defy reality.
Occupying the northeastern-most spot of The Canary Islands, just off the coast of Morocco, Lanzarote has long been a land of diversity. Since ancient times, many cultures have arrived at its shores, from the Phoenicians and Romans, to the Berbers, and now Spaniards. And for centuries, the islands were a critical stopping point between the Old World and New. As a result, the archipelago has become a mish-mash of cultures, ethnicities and flavors.
Jan282013
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Skiing in Spain
Spain
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When you think of Spain, skiing doesn’t really come to mind, now does it? Well, it should. With ski resorts sprinkled around the country, chances are that, during winter, a snowy excursion is only a short drive away.
Jan232013
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Free Things to Do in Madrid
Madrid
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While Madrid is far from being a pricey city, consider saving your euros for souvenirs and a soccer game by instead hiting up some of these free-of-charge sights.
Madrid has no shortage of museums, but when it comes to visiting them, best to do it strategically. Indeed, most have special hours during which you can enter without paying a cent. Visit the Prado Museum — and its masterpieces by greats like Goya and Velázquez — price-free Tuesday through Saturday starting at 6pm, and on Sunday starting at 5pm.
Jan162013
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Madrid Illuminations Evening Tour
Madrid
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When Madrid slips into night, it doesn’t go to sleep, but instead just wakes up. It’s a city of illuminated buildings that flicker to life just as its night-owl citizens do the same, stepping out for their first drink and tapa of the evening. Before joining them, though, I figured what better time to see the Spanish capital than a quick tour around the city as the sun started to set?
Jan092013
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Things to Do in Tarifa
Andalucia & Costa del Sol
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If Tarifa is known for nothing else, then it’s known for its wind. Indeed, being situated at the point where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean is the perfect recipe for blustery beaches, wavy waters and more to do than just lying out.
Jan072013
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Things to Do in Barcelona in Winter
Barcelona
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Come wintertime, warm weather might be in short supply in Barcelona, but there’s definitely no lack of things to do. From celebrations, to skiing, here are a few ideas to keep your chilly Spanish holiday filled with good times.
Dec262012
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The Biggest New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Spain
Spain
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Considering that New Year’s Eve in Spain is more of a family holiday spent at home in front of the television, chances are that big celebrations won’t be quite as ubiquitous as you might be used to.
