Rental Villas

Lugo – the city of Roman Walls

Wed, 05 May 2010 23:40:46 CST

Overview

The city Lugo is situated on a hill on the Miño river bank in the northwest part of Spain and is in the Galician autonomous community. Its population in 2009 was about 97,000. There are two important things that characterize Lugo – the river Minho and the Roman walls. The remains of the ancient walls from the Roman past have been preserved in this city and are declared as Heritage Site. There are some important buildings inside the walls – Cathedral, City Hall and palace Archiep
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Sitges – The Jewel of the Mediterranean

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:08:09 CST

Overview

Sitges is a small city in Catalonia in Spain and is situated 35 Km from the Barcelona city. It is well known throughout the world for its carnival as well as film festival. It is very popular for the historic sites, nightlife and beaches. This city is famous for gay tourists who visit this place in July-August every year.

Nowadays this city has earned the reputation of a dynamic cultural oasis and its economy is dependent mainly on tourism and culture. It has a good quality infr
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Enjoying Spanish Food

Wed, 05 May 2010 23:38:43 CST

Spanish food is rich in both ingredients and flavors. Saffron is the prime ingredient and spice that is used in most of the dishes. Sea Food is also vey much preferred by the Spanish people. Tapas, which are small appetizers are quite popular throughout Spain and you will find a lot of bars and restaurants offering traditional Tapas. Below are some tips on how should one enjoy a great Spanish meal.

1.Start with sangria (red wine). This drink is actually a punch that is made by mixing bran
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Places of interest in Spain – Zaragoza

Wed, 05 May 2010 23:37:37 CST

Spain is a blessed country. Mother Nature has blessed Spain with her beautiful smile, beautiful mountain range, splendid beaches, vast land full of vegetation and pleasant weather. What more does a tourist require for relaxing? Zaragoza, a city in the Aragon province is considered to be the fifth biggest citiy of Spain and one of the cities rich in turn out of tourists and in its riches. Zaragoza is called the ‘blessed city’ of Spain. Historians say that the city was under the occupation of
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The Museum of El Prado

Wed, 05 May 2010 23:35:55 CST

The Prado is easily the most popular sight visited by international tourists visiting Madrid, the capital of Spain. It can be found within the “golden triangle” of the city which also houses two other renowned galleries.

The Prado Museum is the largest art gallery in the world and it is home to many world famous paintings, sculptures, illustrations, coins and art in other mediums. In its vaults lie over 6,600 paintings, while only 2,000 of its 8,600 strong collection are on exhibit due
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The Spanish Siesta

Wed, 05 May 2010 23:35:14 CST

The peculiarly Spanish tradition of the Siesta is known worldwide without having been adopted extensively elsewhere, apart from Spanish outposts.

In the latter part of the afternoon, many shops and businesses close between 2 and 5 p.m. Rather than going home to sleep, many choose to pass the time at a cafe, restaurant or bar. Therefore, these stay open during these hours and have a later siesta closing time, from 4 p.m. to 8/9 p.m. in the evening.

Tradition

Traditionally the siesta
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Places of interest in Spain – Mijas

Wed, 05 May 2010 00:02:43 CST

Tourists who have visited Spain say that it is very difficult to select the best tourist spot of Spain. This is because in Spain, every tourist spot is beautiful, unique in its own way, creates more interest amongst tourists and leaves indelible sweet memories in the minds of the tourists. That is Spain. Now let us go the small village called ‘Mijas’ located on a hill at a height of about 1150 meters in Malaga province.

According to historical evidence so far collected, this place wa
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Places of interest in Spain – Guadalupe

Wed, 05 May 2010 00:01:43 CST

Guadalupe, a village under the province of Extremadura, Spain has been one of the most preferred places by those tourists who want the blessings of Virgin Mary. Apart from the beautiful Church, the village is popular for its beautiful buildings fully whitewashed, narrow roads, beautiful environment and many other cathedrals. This is a village of traditions and miracles.

The star attraction of this little village is the Guadalupe’s monastery. In Spanish language it is also called ‘Monast
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Costa Brava – the beauty of Spain

Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:56 CST

Many countries around the world have beaches and mountains but what makes the difference in the beaches of Spain is their impeccable natural beauty. The row of mountains which run almost parallel to the beach, buildings built in traditional Gothic or Romanesque architecture, parks – it is just a paradise on earth. One such beautiful place of Spain is the Costa Brava which is a part of the province of Catalonia.

Across the 60 km length of this beach, the visitor will come across many small v
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The Dalí Theatre-Museum of Figueres

Tue, 04 May 2010 23:59:55 CST

Figueres is a small town not far from Barcelona which is the birth place of the world famous Spanish Surrealist artist Salvador Dali (1904 – 1989). It is now also the home of the Dali Museum, a structure conceived and designed by Dali himself according to Surrealist principles. It is an impressive undertaking and offers visitors a unique and interactive experience, allowing them not only to view Dali’s art but also become part of his bizarre world.

History

In the early 1960s, Dali was
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