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Entries for May, 2009

All about Lanzarote

Ninety plus beaches. Year round sunshine. A surreal volcanic terrain. It´s little wonder that Lanzarote, the most easterly of the Canary Islands is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain. Attracting around 1.5 million visitors every year. Tourism first took off on the island back in the 1970´s. As General Franco sought to [...]

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Flamenco in Spain – Spanish dance

Flamenco dancing is an expressive form of dance, which has its roots in Andalucia, Spain and more specifically, according to some experts, in Jerez de la Frontera. It originated among Indian gypsies who had arrived and settled in Spain after travelling around Europe in the early part of the 15th century, to later be joined [...]

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All about Frigiliana

The small village of Frigiliana located to the east of the Malaga region in Axaquia has a population of around 2,690 people and sits 435m above sea level in the area between the Montes de Malaga and the Mediterranean Sea. It is just a short, 56km drive from the main airport of the region in [...]

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All about Cantabria

Cantabria is an autonomous community of Spain, containing one province (also called Cantabria) with Santander functioning as its capital city. It borders the Basque Country on the east, Castile and León to the south, Asturias to the west and the Cantabrian Sea to the north. Cantabria has a surface area of 5.300 km² and shares [...]

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Villa Limon – Villa in Islantilla

Relaxing Villa on Southern Spain’s Islantilla Golf Resort. Villa Limon is situated on the magnificent Islantilla Golf Complex on Southern Spain’s Costa de la Luz. Islantilla Golf is a series of private developments that have grown up around a magnificent 27-hole golf course within walking distance of the sea. The Villa is ideal for a [...]

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CASA JASMIN – Cottage in Malaga

Located in the heart of a typical Andalucian white village, Casa Jasmin is the perfect base for a peaceful holiday with walks straight from the village into the mountains behind (Sierra Tejeda National Park). Only 50 minutes from Malaga airport, 20 minutes to the coast, and 30 minutes to the pretty resort of Nerja. The [...]

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All about Aragon

Aragon is an autonomous community of north-eastern Spain comprised of the provinces of Zaragoza Huesca, and Teruel which together cover an area of 47,719 km². Aragon’s population of 1.2M is of a low density and therefore there are large, almost deserted spaces. More than half the population live in the capital, Zaragoza (or in English: [...]

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Verdimar 3 Villamartin Spain

Apartment for sale direct from the owner. Two bedroom, one bathroom apartment in a very peaceful location, there are views to the sea and the 17th hole of Villamartin golf course from the large roof terrace which is totally private. There is a sunny south facing balcony off the lounge/dining room where you can enjoy sunny breakfasts and [...]

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Casa Sol – Apartment in Alicante

If you’re looking for a tranquil holiday or fun for all the family Casa Sol is the place for you! In a lovely location with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and La Manga is this newly built 2 bedroom, penthouse apartment which sleeps 4 to 6 people in comfort (twin beds in one room [...]

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All about Madrid

Madrid is one of Spain’s seventeen autonomous communities, located in the centre of the country. It contains the province of Madrid, and also the city of Madrid, which is the capital of the community, the province, and the country.

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