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Spain Travel Guide @ TravelNotes.org Car Hire Cruises Flights Hotels Tours Vacations About Travel Notes™ Destinations Budget Travel Feedback Search Travel Forums Travel Writers Africa Asia Caribbean Europe Middle East North America South America Oceania Spain Spain Travel Guide @ TravelNotes.org Andalucia , Around Spain , Balearic Islands , Barcelona , Canary Islands , Costa Blanca , Costa Del Sol , Hotels in Spain , Ibiza , Madrid , Mallorca , Map of Spain , Spanish Culture , Spanish Fiestas , Spanish Language , Valencia , Y Viva Espaa . Round The World Flights - Free TravelNotes e-mail Flag of Spain It always seems there's a fiesta on, somewhere or other in Spain. As most of them are dedicated to one of the large list of Saints, mass usually precedes the processions and merriment. Local Currency Convert your currency into euro . Buy a Map of Spain Countries neighbouring Spain are: Gibraltar , Portugal , France and Andorra . Algeciras is also the sailing point for Morocco . 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Y Viva Espaa Spain has been a favourite playground of British, Dutch, and German tourists who escape the dreary climates of their own countries for some summer sun by the sea, with copious quantities of sex, and sangria stirred in for good measure. Quite a cocktail for the 18-30 crowd. For the culturally inclined there is plenty of that too. Hemingway made bullfighting popular in America literature, but these are all clichs. Of course you'll want to have paella on the coast, and Spain wouldn't be the same without a little flamenco dancing and intricate guitar. After a few days, you'll even be an expert on the castanets yourself. Several regions in Spain have kept a separate identity, culturally and linguistically. These include the Basques around the Bay of Biscay; the Galicians in north-western Spain; and the Catalans of north-eastern Spain. The nomadic Spanish Gypsies, Gitanos, are a separate ethnic group. Spanish Culture The Roman Catholic religion has played an important part in Spanish life and culture. Spanish painters have contributed greatly to the global work on display in museums around the world. Among the most famous are El Greco, Diego Velzquez, Francisco Goya, Salvador Dal, and the prolific Pablo Picasso. Visit the Prado, in Madrid, for works by El Greco, Velzquez, Bartolom Estban Murillo, Goya, Botticelli, Titian, and Rembrandt. The National Museum of Modern Art, also in Madrid, concentrates on Spanish painting after 1800. And of course the new Guggenheim Museum opened in Bilbao on October 18th, 1997. There are 19 galleries in the building; considered something of a work of art in itself. Madrid Madrid : The capital of Spain lies in the middle of the Castillian plain, 646 metres above sea level. Madrid Airport : Transportation to and from Madrid/Barajas airport and other useful information about the terminal itself. Walks of Madrid : If you're looking for a long night of adventure in the capital of Spain this original tour premise will help you and your friends party in places that are hard to find, or difficult to get into, even for Madrileos themselves. Barcelona In Barcelona , the official languages are Catalan and Castilian with Catalan written, read and spoken by the majority of Barcelona's population. Barcelona : Barcelona is Spain's second largest city, and the capital of the Catalonian Region. Barcelona City Council : Visit Barcelona City Council's tourism section for a presentation of the city and essential tourist information for visitors to Barcelona. Getting Around Barcelona Barcelona's main train station is called Estacio-Sants. Barcelona City Map : This interactive map of Barcelona helps locate streets and places of interest around the city. The information database is only available in Catalan though. Barcelona -- Public Transportation : How to move around Barcelona by public transport and suggested tourist routes to take in major sights. Dictionary of Barcelona Street Names : (With Maps) These are names which not only guide us through the city but which also have gathered many memories which reflect a good part of our history. To delve into the memories of a city leads to a greater affinity with it, as much for those who live in it as for those who visit, virtually or not. Las Golondrinas : Take a boat trip around the port and coastal area of Barcelona and see the city from another angle. Barcelona Attractions Barcelona Aquarium : Barcelona's Oceanarium is a synthesis of the Mediterranean sea. Despite being regarded as a poor ocean due to its lack of nutrients (oligotrophy), the Mediterranean harbours a wide range of ecosystems and species. Get up close to sharks, rays and sunfish, with over four million of litres of sea water over your head. Buses : 14, 17, 19, 36, 38, 40, 45, 57, 59, 64, 91, 100. Metro : L3 Drassanes station and L4 Barceloneta station. Barcelona Experience : Offers tailor-made personal Barcelona tours and city breaks by people actually living in Barcelona. Barcelona Nightlife Guide : There's so much to do in Barcelona at night, there's a whole website dedicated to what to do and where to go when the sun goes down. Barcelona Tour Guides : Local regulations require a licence to practise as a tour guide in Barcelona. Only licensed guides may guide you openly at the sights and places of interest and even walk you past the waiting lines. Barcelona Zoo : Barcelona Zoo is set in a magnificent garden over 100 years old, covering 13 hectares of Ciutadella Park and containing a collection of some 7,500 individual animals belonging to more than 400 species from all over the world. Buses : 14, 39, 41, 42, 141. Metro : Barceloneta, Arc de Triomf, Ciutadells-Vila Olmpica. FC Barcelona : A visit to the Nou Camp is a must for football (soccer) fans visiting Barcelona. Fira de Barcelona : Full list of tourist fairs, salons and forthcoming shows and exhibitions taking place in Barcelona. Poble Espanyol : The Poble Espanyol offers visitors the chance to get to know all seventeen autonomous communities of Spain through handicraft markets, cultural displays, samples of food and folk shows. Barcelona Culture Gaudi and Barcelona : A place for people who love art, architecture, Barcelona, Spain, and the work of Catalan architect, Antonio Gaudi. Accommodation in Barcelona Barcelona Hostels : Budget accommodation in Barcelona. Barcelona Hotel Guide : Hotels in Barcelona to suit your budget. Barcelona Apartments For longer stays in Barcelona you may consider renting an apartment. They can often work out cheaper than hotels, especially if there are three of four of you in the apartment. Apartment Passeo de Gracia : Charming apartment situated in the very centre of Barcelona, on the intersection of the two main city's avenues. Passeo de Gracia is the city's most beautiful street, and Diagonal is its longest one. Price : Around €700 a week. Apartment Vila Olympica : Luxurious apartment situated in Vila Olympica, one of the most prestigious parts of the city centre -- 2 minutes walk from the beach. Safe neighbourhood with shopping and recreation centres, restaurants, cinemas, walking and hiking paths. Metro and bus station close by. Price : Around €1,000 a week. Barcelona Rentals : Barcelona apartments for rent on a daily or weekly basis. Happy Apartments Barcelona : If you're looking for cheap accommodation in a great location, try this selection of self-catering, holiday apartments - very near to places of tourist interest in Barcelona and ideal for big groups and family travel. Valencia Valencia is Spain's third largest city; a city of some three hundred bell towers, medieval cathedral and former palaces. According to legend, the Holy Grail is the chalice from which Jesus drank during the Last Supper and is presently kept in Valencia's Cathedral. Valencia's Holy Grail, one of a dozen claimed to be the original, was used by Pope John Paul II during the 1992 Papal visit to Valencia. Just 350km from the two most important Spanish cities, Madrid and Barcelona, Valencia is easily accessible from either of them... or you could base yourself at the centre of the Spanish Mediterranean coast, opposite the Balearic Islands, and easily travel to both of them. Turis Valencia : The Valencia Visitors and Conventions Bureau. Valencia 2007 : Valencia hosts the America's Cup in 2007, making the Spanish port the first European venue since 1851 to stage sailing's oldest tournament. Valencia Online : Packed with useful tourist information to help travellers get the most out of their visit to Valencia. Valencian Institute of Modern Art : Attached to the Council of Culture, Education and Sport of the Regional Government of Valencia, the IVAM presents over 25 exhibitions a year, in the Centre Julio Gonzlez and the Sala de la Muralla. Walks in Spain : Travel to Valencia for a relaxing walking holiday. Each walk captures the essence of this varied part of Spain. Getting Around Valencia Metro Valencia : View the metro map of Valencia or plan the shortest route to your destination. Andalucia Andalucia , especially the coast area of Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz is a beautiful region for golf. Andalucia has lots of historical places to visit like the Alhambra in Granada, or Cordoba and Seville. Tarifa is the best region for wind and kite surfing. Endless routes for mountain bikers and many other great possibilities. Sent in by : Costa Holidays Costa Holidays : Rent your Holiday Rentals in Andalucia by the owner directly and enjoy your Holidays in this beautiful southern part of Spain. Finca el Moro : Unique riding and walking holidays in rural Andalucia. Seville All Seville : Directory of information related to Seville. Seville : Expo 92 reinforced the image of Seville as a modern and dynamic city, but it has always been one of my favourite locations in Spain. There's something special about the Moorish influences in this city. Around Spain Bilbao : The Basque region has plenty of surprises. Canary Guide : Comprehensive guide to the seven Canary Islands: El Hierro, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, La Palma, Lanzarote and Tenerife. Caos de Meca : Located on the Southern coast of Spain, near the straight of Gibraltar. Close to the towns of Barbate and Zahara de los Atunes, the charm and magic of Los Caos is mostly concentrated in the area around the lighthouse and the cape of Trafalgar. Galicia : The tourist guide of Galicia is mainly in Spanish, though it does have some English sections. Malaga Web : Between the sea and the sierra, this part of Eastern Andalucia is well visited by tourists to the beaches of the Costa del Sol. Palma : They call Mallorca the Island of tranquillity; or isle of light and beauty. I guess the lights are from the discos, and the beauty the half naked girls. Anyway, outside of rave season the island does get some of it's tranquillity back. Pamplona : There is more to Pamplona than the running of the bulls. Located on the fertile plain of the river Arga, Pamplona is a city full of history and deep-rooted traditions. The streets and squares of its historic quarter still preserve a significant collection of monumental buildings dominated by its churches and medieval walls. The Pilgrim's Way : Follow the most popular routes used to travel to the holy place of Compostela, and the history behind its significance. Costa Del Sol Estepona : Estepona, western Andalusia, lies in the SW. of the province of Mlaga; on the shores of the Mediterranean. Festivals in Estepona : In Andalusia the "fiesta" forms an important part of one of its most deeply entrenched expressions, and nowhere is this more so than in Estepona. Eating out in Esteopna : Restaurants in and around Estepona. Marbella : Marbella has 27km of coastline divided into 24 beaches. Brunos Car Rental : 24 hrs free service Malaga and Gibraltar airports. Neptuno Car Hire : A variety of cars to choose from if you're holidaying in or around Alicante. Costa Blanca Alicante Tourism : The official site of the Alicante Municipal Tourism Board. Costa Blanca Tourism : The Provincial Tourist Board of the Costa Blanca is an autonomous organisation, part of the Alicante Provincial Council. Balearic Islands The main islands are Mallorca and Ibiza but the smaller Menorca and Formentera shouldn't be overlooked if you want something a little quieter. Menorca Attractions Menorca is a vast open-air museum with a wealth of diverse historical monuments. Of particular note are the Paleo-Christian basilicas and monuments from the Talayotic culture. Formentera Attractions Crystal clear waters and fine sands blend in with an atmosphere of relaxation and tranquillity to make a visit to Formentera an attractive option to get away from it all. Ibiza Ibiza is now world famous. What many don't know, is that beyond the glittering club scene and the never-ending parties, there is one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean just waiting to be discovered. Our tip is to hire a car, arm yourself with a detailed island map, brush up on a few Spanish phrases and go out exploring! There is a great deal more to Ibiza than just what you have seen on the television. Sent in by : Ibiza Spotlight . Ibiza Beaches : If you've spent all night in the Ibiza clubs, these are some of the beaches you might want to chill out on in the late afternoon. Ibiza Restaurants : This is the very first comprehensive Internet guide to the best restaurants on the Mediterranean island of Ibiza. Ibiza Spotlight : Colourful and informative guide to holidays on Ibiza -- in English, German and Spanish. Where to Stay in Ibiza Ibiza Accommodation : A small selection of places to stay around Ibiza. Ibiza Hotels : Listing hotels around Ibiza, with links to individual websites. Ibiza With Spirit : Find out the kind of accommodation you are looking for, the people you would like to meet, the things you may like to do. Then, when you come, wherever you come from, you will land as if you had lived there before. Miscellaneous Ibiza Ibiza in Pictures : Norbert is a German who has visited Ibiza at least 20 times and has a large gallery of nightlife pictures as well as information about the island, its beaches and club scene. Ibiza Nautica : Marine directory for Ibiza and Formentera. Mallorca Eating out in Mallorca can often be a frustrating experience. While there are many fine restaurants that provide traditional style Mallorcan food, there are also many tourist traps. CosyToes Babysitting Services : If you're enjoying the sun with the children and want to enjoy the nightlife in Mallorca without them, this company provides uniformed nannies to keep an eye on the kids until you return. Info Mallorca : An initiative by the Mallorca Island Council and Local Information Technology Consortium of Mallorca to offer a cultural, procedural and tourist agenda for all Mallorca's institutions to visitors. Magalluf and Palma Nova : Magalluf and Palma Nova are two bustling resorts offering a wide choice of activities for holidaymakers of all ages ... it isn't just for the young as many people believe. Mallorca For Brits : For over 30 years Majorca has been the most popular holiday destination in the Mediterranean for the British tourist. A combination of both outstanding natural beauty and professional tourist care will ensure that it's popularity will continue well into the future. Mallorca Web : Mallorca's search engine with Mallorca news, web directory, Mallorca map, diary of exhibitions, forum, postcards, hotels, apartments, bars and restaurants. Santa Ponsa : Santa Ponsa, on the south-west coast of Mallorca, is a thriving and busy holiday resort. This site is dedicated exclusively to the resort. Accommodation in Mallorca Posada de Lluc : Originally a retreat for monks and their students, who went there to rest after visiting the monastery at Lluc, this medieval town house - offering eight different bedrooms and a pleasant garden with swimming pool - was transformed into a quality hotel in 2002. Located in Pollena; in the north east of Mallorca, 52 km from Palma. Canary Islands Lanzarote Csar Manrique -- A Man And His Island : Eric Gray looks at the life of Lanzarote's renowned painter, sculptor, architect, landscape artist, urban designer and campaigning environmentalist. Lanzarote Island : Lanzarote is the most eastern island of the Canarian archipelago, north of Fuerteventura and some 125km away from the African coast. Playa Blanca : A 9km bay, on the southern part of Lanzarote, shelters three bays which in turn contain smaller bays. Together, they stretch from the lighthouse at Pechiguera Point in the west to Papagayo Point in the east. Tenerife Tenerife Sun : Located off the north coast of Africa, Tenerife is a sub-tropical paradise that offers something for everyone. To the south of the island the ever popular resorts of Playa de Las Americas and Los Cristianos are basked in year round sunshine, whilst the north of the island is a lush green tropical paradise of banana plantations, palm trees and flowers. 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