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Pamplona - Dates & Times
When is the Pamplona Running of the Bulls? Dates and times of the San Fermin Festivak, Pamplona, home to the Pamplona Running of the Bulls. When the Sanfermines take place.
Pamplona Bull Run
Advice on the Pamplona running of the bulls. What to bring, where to go, what to do, what to wear at the San Fermin Running of the Bulls in Pamplona.
Nudist Beaches & Resorts
The ten best naturist resorts and nudist beaches in Spain for everyone interested in naturism and nudism.
Top Ten Beaches in Spain
A list of the best beaches in Spain.
Train & Bus Stations in Madrid
Bus and train stations in Madrid. Where to catch your bus and train to cities around Spain.
Barcelona Train & Bus Stations
Bus & train travel in Spain. Where are the bus and train stations in Barcelona?
Running of the Nudes
What is the Running of the Nudes? Animal Rights activists at the Pamplona Running of the Bulls at the San Fermin Festival.
Sangria in Spain
You can always spot a tourist in a Spanish bar - he'll be the one drinking the sangria. All about sangria - how to make the 'perfect' sangria and what the Spanish actually drink in a bar.
Semana Santa Dates
When is Semana Santa? The dates of Semana Santa until 2011.
Weather in Spain
Weather in Spain. What the climate is like in various cities in Spain, including average temperatures and number of days of rainfall per month. What sort of weather to expect on your vacation in Spain.
San Fermin Running of the Bulls 2006
Image gallery of the 2006 San Fermin bull run in Pamplona, Spain. Photographs taken from the start of the run, including images of some of the injured participants.
Bus & Train Tickets in Spain
How to buy bus and train tickets in Spain. Links to allow you to buy bus and train tickets in Spain.
Pamplona Bull Run Rules
The official rules for running with the bulls at the San Fermin Festival, Pamplona, Spain.
Top 10 Things to Do in Spain
The best things to do in Spain. The ten essential things to do on vacation in Spain.
Pamplona Bull Run Tips
Running with the bulls in Pamplona at the San Fermin festival is very dangerous and is not recommended. Advice on running if there is no stopping you!
Ryanair Flight: Reus
Details on Reus, one of Ryanair's two 'Barcelona' airports. Details on how to get from Reus to Barcelona.
Tour de France 2009 Stages
Stages of the Tour de France 2009 in France and Spain.
Barcelona Essentials
Guide to Barcelona Spain. At-a-glance guide to Barcelona Spain, day trips from Barcelona, Barcelona hotels and Barcelona airport transfer information.
City to City in Spain
How to Get between major cities in Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Valencia, Malaga and Seville by bus, train, car and flights.
Barcelona to Pamplona
Details of how to get from Barcelona to Pamplona (or from Pamplona to Barcelona) by bus, train or plane.
Tassio's Death at Pamplona
Articles on the death of Matthew Tassio. Matthew was the last person to die at the Pamplona Running of the Bulls at the San Fermin Festival.
Nudist Beaches in Spain
A complete list of nudist beaches and nudist spots in Spain.
Budget Flights to Spain
The Cheapest flights to Spain from destinations throughout Europe. A list of budget airlines that fly to Spain.
Train Travel: Pros & Cons
The advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train in Spain. A comparison of traveling by bus and train in Spain.
Ses Illetes, Formentera, Balaeric Islands
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.
Best Spanish Cities
At a glance tourism guides on the best Spanish cities. What to do and where to go in Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Seville, Valencia, Cadiz and Cordoba.
Booking Bus & Train Tickets
Information about booking bus and train tickets in Spain. Includes information on the AVE train, Elipsos pan-European trains and Eurail passes.
AVE High-Speed Trains in Spain
Information on the AVE high-speed train service that connects Madrid to Seville, Cordoba and Zaragoza.
San Fermin Opening Ceremony
Photos from the San Fermin Opening Ceremony 2008, home to the Pamplona Running of the Bulls
San Fermin Running of the Bulls, Pamplona 2006
Image gallery of the 2006 San Fermin bull run in Pamplona, Spain. Photographs taken from the start of the run, including images of some of the injured participants.
Top 10 Spanish Dishes
The essential ten dishes to try when you're in Spain, starting with suckling pig.
Pamplon Bull Run Advice
What to expect at the San Fermin festival, Pamplona, where the famous Pamplona Running of the Bulls takes place. Find out what happens at the Pamplona Bull Run.
Day Trips from Barcelona
Once you've exhausted all there is to do in Barcelona, where to go when you have a spare day. How to get there and what there is to do on the best day trips from Barcelona.
Bullfighting in Barcelona
All about bullfighting in Barcelona. Where to find the Plaza de Toros Monumental (Barcelona's bullring), when to see a bullfight and when the bullfighting season in Barcelona runs.
Spanish Flag
See flags of Spain, including the historic republic of Spain flag, the Andalusia flag, as well as those of Catalonia, Galicia, Asturias, the Basque Country, La Rioja, Aragon, Navarra, Castilla y Leon, Castilla-La Mancha, Murcia, Extremadura, Melilla, Ceuta, the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands
Beaches of Spain: Cala Pola, Tossa de Mar
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.
Buses to Pamplona
Buses to the San Fermin Running of the Bulls, Pamplona. How to get to the Pamplona running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival by bus.
Beaches of Spain: Playa de Nerja
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.
Top 10 Festivals in Spain
The ten essential traditional festivals in Spain. What to see and where to see Spain's biggest traditional festivals.
Tomatina Tomato Fight 2009
Essential guide to the Tomatina Tomato Fight 2009. How to get to Bunol (Bunyol), what to expect at Tomatina and tips and advice to get through the Tomatina Tomato Fight alive! Plus: pictures of the Tomatina Tomato Fight and the Ham Up a Greasy Pole before it.
Pamplona Bull Run Survival Kit
It is important to bring the right things in your backpack to fully appreciate the Pamplona Bull Run at the San Fermin festival.
Tomatina Tomato Fight Dates
Dates for the Tomatina Tomato Fight in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 as well as a complete guide to the event.
Eurolines Bus Routes: France
Details of Eurolines' bus routes from France to Spain.
Costa Natura Naturist Village
Find out about the naturist village in Andalusia, Spain. Learn about nudism and naturism in Andalusia.
Beaches in Spain: Playa de las Catedrales
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.
Ten Best Things in Barcelona
A list of the top ten things to do in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Weather in Spain in October
Find out about the Weather in Spain in October.
Day Trips from Madrid
Where to go on a day trip from Madrid. How to get there and what there is to do on the best Madrid day trips.
Barcelona to Valencia
Details of how to get from Barcelona to Valencia (or from Valencia to Barcelona) by bus, train or plane.
10 Free Things to Do Barcelona
Free museums and sights in Barcelona. Which museums in Barcelona have free entry. The best free activities in Barcelona.
Internal Flights in Spain
Internal flights in Spain - budget airlines that operate cheap flights within Spain and Portugal.
AVE Train Routes in Spain
Details of all the current AVE high speed train routes in Spain including travel times between each city. Includes times by train between Madrid and Seville and from Madrid to the coast
Weather in Spain in September
Find out about the Weather in Spain in September.
Madrid's Sex District - Safe?
Madrid's sex district and safety in the red light district in Madrid.
When Should I Visit Spain?
When to visit Spain. Month-by-month guide to the weather and events on in Spain to help you decide which season is the best to visit Spain.
How to Get from Barcelona
Details of how to get from Barcelona to Barcelona, Granada, Seville and other major cities in Spain.
Madrid to Barcelona
Details of how to get from Madrid to Barcelona (or from Barcelona to Madrid) by bus, train or plane.
Getting to Pamplona Bull Run
What to expect There are several ways to enjoy the Pamplona Bull Run at the San Fermin Festival. Advice on how to choose the best timetable for you
Pictures of San Sebastian
Pictures of San Sebastian Playa de la Concha
Sitges Beach
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.
Morocco Excursions from Spain
Tips on how to get to Morocco from Spain. Departure cities in Spain, arrival points in Spain, where to go, etc. Includes links to guided tours.
Bullfighting in Spain
Love it or hate it, bullfighting is one of the most characteristic aspects of Spanish culture. Where and when to see a bullfight in Spain and how to get tickets in each of the major bullfighting cities of Spain.
Toledo Tourist Guide
Toledo is just a short day trip from Madrid and is well worth escaping to after the hustle of Spain's capital. What to do in Toledo and how to get there from Madrid.
Cheap Spain Travel Tips
Travel cheap in Spain. Top budget travel tips for visiting Spain as cheaply as possible. Get some top tips on how to travel cheaply in Spain.
Running of the Bulls Route
The route that the bulls and runners follow at the San Fermin Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain.
Spanish Festivals
Calendar of Events in Spain. What's on When around the country throughout the year. A month-by-month guide to what's going on in Spain.
Spain Itinerary: The Big 3
See the three biggest cities in Spain, adding Zaragoza to break up the long journey from Madrid to Barcelona.
Seville Bus & Train Stations
Where are the bus and train stations in Seville, Spain? Address and contact details for Seville's bus and train stations.
Girona Airport
Details on Girona airport, one of Ryanair's two 'Barcelona' airports, including airport transfers. Details on how to get from Girona to Barcelona.
Talgo 200 Madrid-Malaga Train
Details of the Talgo 200 high-speed train from Madrid to Málaga including a link to buy directly.
How to Get from Madrid to...
Details of how to get from Madrid to Barcelona, Granada, Seville and other major cities in Spain.
Barcelona Travel Information
Barcelona travel information. Information on Barcelona airport transfers, bus stations and train stations.
Beaches of Spain: Playa de Calella
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.
Budget Flights - UK & Ireland
List of airlines that fly between Spain and the UK
Best Time to Visit
Find out when is the best time to visit Spain.
Nudism in Spain Links
Resources and information about nudism in Spain. Find out about naturist organizations in Spain with these links for nudists in Spain.
Airports in Barcelona
Find out which airports are in Barcelona. Information about Barcelona airport, Reus airport and Girona airport.
Beaches of Spain: Playa del Silencio, Asturias
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.
Barcelona Day Trip: Sitges
How to get to Sitges from Barcelona and what to do in Sitges when you get there.
Barcelona Day Trips: Figueres
What to do in Figueres on a day trip from Barcelona. How to get to Figueres when on a day trip from Barcelona
Visa Electron Cards
Banks in the UK, Ireland, Spain and Germany that offer Electron cards, the only way to avoid paying Ryanair's credit card fees.
Suggested Itineraries
Suggested Itineraries in Spain. Where to go in Spain, how long to spend in each destination and how to get from city to city. Full details of travel times and transport costs for buses and trains on your vacation in Spain
Guide to Tapas in Spain
Going for tapas is high on most people's list of things to do in Spain, but there is often some confusion about what tapas is and what tapas means. All about tapas - the origin of tapas, what tapas is and where to get tapas.
San Fermin Opening Ceremony
Pictures from the San Fermin Festival opening Ceremony, home of the Pamplona Running of the Bulls.
Ryanair & Easyjet Airports
Ryanair & Easyjet have budget flights to 15 destinations in Spain. Details on the airports in Spain that Ryanair & Easyjet fly to, including: Barcelona (Reus), Barcelona (Girona), Madrid, Valladolid, Zaragoza, Santiago de Compostela and Santander.
Barcelona to San Sebastian
Details of how to get from Barcelona to San Sebastian (or from San Sebastian to Barcelona) by bus, train or plane.
Spain Myths & Misconceptions
Some of the most common myths and misconceptions about Spain. Do the Spanish really all love flamenco, bullfighting, sangria and paella?
Tipping in Spain
Advice on one of the most popular questions about travel in Spain - should you tip?
Madrid to Pamplona
Details of how to get from Madrid to Pamplona (or from Pamplona to Madrid) by bus, train or plane.
Weather in Spain in November
Find out about the Weather in Spain in November.
Facts About Spain: Culture
Facts about Spanish culture. Interesting facts about Spain.
Madrid, Spain Essentials
Guide to Madrid Spain. At-a-glance guide to Spain's capital, Madrid, day trips from Madrid, Madrid, Spain hotels and airport transfer information.
Bullfight Festivals in Spain
A short list of the most important bullfighting festivals in Spain. At these festivals you are almost guaranteed to be able to see a bullfight any day of the week!
Trains from France to Spain
Details of international train routes from France to Train. Travel from Paris, Marseille and Perpignan to Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia. Plus, details of appropriate Eurail passes.
Bullfighting in Madrid
Madrid is one of the centers of bullfighting and the most important city for bullfighting outside of Andalusia. Read all about bullfighting in Madrid.
Bullfighting in Seville WARNING - GRAPHIC IMAGES
A photo gallery depicting the events of a bullfight, as seen in the Seville bullring.
Top 10 Free Madrid Activities
Things to do in Madrid for free. Free sights, free activities, free museum entry - the best things to do in Spain's capital for free.
Running of the Bulls Origins
The origins of the Pamplona Running of the Bulls at the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, Spain. How the Pamplona Bull Run began.
Carry-On Suitcases
Suitcases that fit Ryanair and easyJet flight requirements.
Trains to Pamplona
Trains to the San Fermin Running of the Bulls, Pamplona. How to get to the Pamplona running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival
Sopelana Naturist Race
Information about the Soplelana Naturist race, the famous nudist run in the Basque Country, Spain.
The Siesta in Spain
The siesta in Spain. Does the siesta still exist in Spain and why?
Questions to Ryanair
My questions to Ryanair with their responses.
Seville Essentials
Seville travel guide. Everything you need to know about your vacation in Seville, Spain.
Is Nudism Legal in Spain?
Information about the legality of nudism in Spain - and where you can go nude in the country.
Train Costa Blanca to France
Fast Talgo day train from Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante and Cartagena on the east coast of Spain to Montpellier, Perpignan or Narbonne in southern France. Book tickets for the Talgo train from Spain to France through this site.
Weather in Spain in August
Find out about the Weather in Spain in August.
August Festivals
With so much going on in Spain's towns and villages every day, it's easy to miss some amazing festivities. There's nothing worse than coming into town just as the locals are tidying up from their festival. Read about the best events going on in August.
Definition of Tapas
A definition of tapas - what tapas is, what tapas is not and a little on the history of tapas.
Direct Flights US-Spain
List of airlines that fly direct to Spain from the US and so avoiding a London stopover.
Where to Stand at Pamplona
Where to stand at the Pamplona Running of the Bulls.
Flights to Barcelona
Airlines that fly to Barcelona. Find out which airlines fly to Barcelona and where they fly from.
Madrid to Valencia
Details of how to get from Madrid to Valencia (or from Valencia to Madrid) by bus, train or plane.
Main Post Office, Plaza Cibeles, Madrid
Madrid is one of the greatest cities in Spain and is well worth a visit. Check out thse pictures of Madrid
Beaches of Spain: Playa de Chiclana
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.
A to Z of Spanish Cities
An A to Z of Spain's biggest and most important cities for tourists, with pictures of each city. Links to tourist guides and pictures of Spain's most popular tourist destinations.
Beaches of Spain: Playa de Cadiz
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.
Ferries to Morocco from Spain
Information about ferries from Morocco to Spain. Ferry routes from Spain to Morocco.
Spain Travel - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Spain Travel guide site.
September Festivals
Calendar of festivals in Spain in September, because there's nothing worse than arriving in a town as the locals are cleaning up from last week's festival. All the details on where to be in September to catch the best of the month's festivals, fiestas and ferias.
Best of Spain
Read about the best of Spain: cities, regions, festivals, food, drinks etc.
British-Run Nudist Resort
Information about Alicante Nudists, a British-run nudist resort in Alicante, Spain.
Bullfighting in Malaga
When the bullfighters take August off to hide from the intense in other parts of Spain, Malaga has its Feria de Agosto with fights throughout the month. Where to see bullfighting in Malaga and how to get tickets.
Interesting Facts About Spain
Interesting facts about Spain's culture, politics, geography and food.
Salvador Dali Museum, Figueres
Information about the Salvador Dali Museum in Figueres, Catalonia, a day trip from Barcelona. Where is the Dali Museum, how much is it and how do you get to the Dali Museum.
Nudist Beaches in Mallorca
Nudist Beaches in Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.
Barcelona to Nice
Details of how to get from Barcelona to Nice (or from Nice to Barcelona) by bus, train or plane.
Barcelona to Paris
Details of how to get from Barcelona to Paris (or from Paris to Barcelona) by bus, train or plane.
Is Prostitution Legal in Spain
Is prostitution legal in Spain? Information on prostitution in Spain
Barcelona to Bilbao
Details of how to get from Barcelona to Bilbao (or from Bilbao to Barcelona) by bus, train or plane.
Spain Travel Budget
Some figures to help you budget yourself on your Spanish vacation
Barcelona-Seville Itinerary 1
Barcelona to Seville itinerary - Barcelona to Seville and back again without covering the same ground twice: Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona. Ideal route for Inter Rail or Eurail travelers.
Granada Tourist Guide
A complete guide to the city of Granada, in Andalusia, Southern Spain. What to do in Granada, how to get to Granada, etc.
Barceloneta Beach, Barcelona
Pictures of Barcelona, including pictures Las Ramblas and Antoni Gaudi's most famous monuments, La Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell
Weather in Spain in December
Find out about the Weather in Spain in December.
Barcelona to Perpignan
Details of how to get from Barcelona to Perpignan (or from Perpignan to Barcelona) by bus, train or plane.
What to Do in Segovia
Segovia, with its famous aqueduct and fairytale castle is just a short day trip from Madrid and is worth a visit. What to do in Segovia and how to get there from Madrid.
San Sebastian to Pamplona
Details of how to get from San Sebastian to Pamplona (or from Pamplona to San Sebastian) by bus, train or plane.
Renting a Car in Spain
Should you rent a car in Spain? Advice on hiring a car in Spain. Links to Car Rental deals in Spain.
Beaches of Spain: Playa de Marbella
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.
Trains, Buses, Cars & Flights
A look at train and bus travel in Spain, as well as details on car rental and internal flights in spain
Is Barcelona Card Good Value?
Suggested uses of the Barcelona Card to ensure you get your money's worth from Barcelona 's discount card.
Girona Tourist Guide
Guide to Girona, Catalonia, a popular arrival point for people traveling to Barcelona with Ryanair. What to do in Girona before you go to Barcelona itself.
Valencia Essentials
Essential guide to Valencia for tourists. What to do in Valencia for tourists, where to stay in Valencia and where to eat paella in Valencia.
Madrid Travel Information
Due to its central location, Madrid is the hub for Spain's entire transport network. Information on all of Spain's buses, trains and flights, including links to bus companies & airlines and travel times to Spain's major cities.
Gay Nudist Beaches in Sitges
Information about Gay Nudist Beaches in Sitges.
Maps of Spain
A series of maps of Spain to help you make your travel arrangements in Spain. Maps of cities, regions, trains, roads and airports in Spain.
Gaudi Trail, Barcelona
Gaudi Trail, Barcelona: La Pedrera
Pamplona Bull Run Flights
How to get to the San Fermin Running of the Bulls by plane. Flights to Pamplona for the Pamplona Bull Run at the San Fermin festival. Transport and travel for the San Fermin festival.
Madrid to San Sebastian
Details of how to get from Madrid to San Sebastian (or from San Sebastian to Madrid) by bus, train or plane.

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