Archive for the ‘Spain’ Category
Adventure in Spain - Flamenco and Fiestas In Moorish Andalucia
ANDALUCIA, SPAIN - Stirring flamenco music and haughty dancing, lively fiestas and the drama of bullfighting all are part of the heritage of Andalucia, Spain’s most southerly region. So is its famous Moorish architecture-and the pueblos blancos, the glittering “white towns” that cling dramatically to hillsides and seaside bluffs.
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January 2, 2010
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Galicia - Spain’s Northwest Region Invites the World to Year-long Jubilee Celebration
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain, December 11, 2009 - Located in the northwest corner of Spain that borders the Atlantic, Galicia is known for its lush green mountains and misty forests as well as dramatic seascapes. This quiet region will be particularly lively next year as 2010 is a Jubilee Year ( when July 25, [...]
December 11, 2009
Posted in: Spain
A New Century In The Prado Museum - From Goya to Sorolla, the Display of the Collection Expands with 12 New Galleries & 176 Works
Madrid, SPAIN, November, 2009 - One of Madrid’s leading art institutions has opened 12 new galleries and is exhibiting 176 works - several recently acquired and some never exhibited before - all from the 19th century. A New Century in the Museo del Prado, represents a key step forward in the Prado’s collections plans known [...]
November 3, 2009
Posted in: Spain
American Airlines to Launch Daily Nonstops to Spanish Capital of Madrid to Begin May 2010
MADRID, Spain, October, 2009 - Great news for American travelers and Spain aficionados! American Airlines will launch service from New York to Madrid, Spain next year. Beginning May 1, 2010, American will inaugurate daily nonstop flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) and Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) aboard 182-seat Boeing 757-200 [...]
October 27, 2009
Posted in: Airlines & Railways, Spain
Prepare for Cold Season at the SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain
El Albir, Spain - September 30, 2009 - Flu season is upon us and the best way to ward off a nasty cold this winter is to maintain a healthy lifestyle year round. In an effort to help combat pesky germs and infectious diseases, SHA Wellness Clinic has announced its Healthy Winter Program.
September 30, 2009
Posted in: Spa Resorts, Spain
Madrid’s Cultural Scene Heats Up For Fall
Madrid, SPAIN, September, 2009 - Fall is one of the best times to visit Madrid. With the sun shining and temperatures hovering in the 70s and high 60s, the city’s cultural season gets under way. Spain’s capital is offering an impressive variety of art exhibitions, concerts, dance performances, theatre, even circuses, that will appeal to [...]
September 29, 2009
Posted in: Spain
The New Terminal at Barcelona Airport has an Environmentally-friendly Design to Accommodate 30 million Annually
BARCELONA, Spain, August 20, 2009 - Barcelona’s new Terminal T1 recently debuted at Barcelona Airport solidifying its position as one of Europe’s top ten airports. Native son Ricardo Bofill, has designed a sleek sword-shaped structure that is flooded with natural light from its floor-to-ceiling glass walls. Some 100,000 passengers a day will pass [...]
August 20, 2009
Posted in: Spain
Spain Will Pump Funds into its Sustainable Tourism Sector
Spain, the world’s third biggest tourism market behind France and the USA, is set to throw 1 billion Euros at maintaining its sustainable tourism industry and even adding to it. Tourism accounts for 11% of the Spanish GDP and employs 2 million people. Spain has always had a thriving tourism industry, mostly thanks to [...]
August 12, 2009
Posted in: Spain
Spas In Spain Appeal To Every Taste - Zen-like Clinic, Island Resort or Art Nouveau Thermal Spa
MADRID, Spain, August, 2009 - Spas have been around in Spain some 2,000 years, since Roman times. Today, there’s a new generation of spa resorts and wellness clinics to appeal to every taste. Not to be outdone, turn-of-the-century balnearios are sprucing themselves up and adding state-of-the-art facilities. In its 17 regions, the country offers a [...]
August 11, 2009
Posted in: Spain
Murcia in Spain To Rock With Jazz, Blues And World Music
MURCIA, Spain, June, 2009 - This summer music lovers should head for a quiet region on Spain’s Mediterranean coast. Murcia will be filled with the sound of music - jazz, blues, world and rock - from not one, but two major festivals. Kicking off tomorrow, the 12th San Javier International Jazz Festival will feature 16 [...]
June 29, 2009
Posted in: Spain