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Semana Santa Dates
When is Semana Santa? The dates of Semana Santa until 2011.
Nudist Beaches & Resorts
The ten best naturist resorts and nudist beaches in Spain for everyone interested in naturism and nudism.
Top 10 Things to Do in Spain
The best things to do in Spain. The ten essential things to do on vacation in Spain.
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.
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
Top Ten Beaches in Spain
A list of the best beaches in Spain.
Top 10 Spanish Dishes
The essential ten dishes to try when you're in Spain, starting with suckling pig.
Facts About Spain: Culture
Facts about Spanish culture. Interesting facts about Spain.
Train & Bus Stations in Madrid
Bus and train stations in Madrid. Where to catch your bus and train to cities around Spain.
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.
Spanish Public Holidays
A list of Spanish national holidays. Keep a note of what days are a public holiday in Spain.
Weather in Spain in December
Find out about the Weather in Spain in December.
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.
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.
Barcelona Train & Bus Stations
Bus & train travel in Spain. Where are the bus and train stations in Barcelona?
Weather in Spain in November
Find out about the Weather in Spain in November.
Barcelona Essentials
Guide to Barcelona Spain. At-a-glance guide to Barcelona Spain, day trips from Barcelona, Barcelona hotels and Barcelona airport transfer information.
AVE High-Speed Trains in Spain
Information on the AVE high-speed train service that connects Madrid to Seville, Cordoba and Zaragoza.
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.
Interesting Facts About Spain
Interesting facts about Spain's culture, politics, geography and food.
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.
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.
Nudist Beaches in Spain
Check out some of the best nudist beaches in Spain. With links to more information about Spanish nudist beaches.
Ryanair Flight: Reus
Details on Reus, one of Ryanair's two 'Barcelona' airports. Details on how to get from Reus to Barcelona.
Weather in Spain in January
Find out about the Weather in Spain in January.
Breakfast in Spain
What the Spanish have for breakfast.
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.
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.
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.
Train Travel: Pros & Cons
The advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train in Spain. A comparison of traveling by bus and train 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.
Facts About Spain: Food
Facts about Spain and food in Spain. Interesting facts about Spain.
How to Get from Madrid to...
Details of how to get from Madrid to Barcelona, Granada, Seville and other major cities in Spain.
Soccer in Spain
An introduction to soccer (football, futbol) in Spain. The most important teams, fixture dates and the best matches and how to get tickets.
Madrid to Barcelona
Details of how to get from Madrid to Barcelona (or from Barcelona to Madrid) by bus, train or plane.
Budget Flights to Spain
The Cheapest flights to Spain from destinations throughout Europe. A list of budget airlines that fly to Spain.
Madrid's Sex District - Safe?
Madrid's sex district and safety in the red light district in Madrid.
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.
Definition of Tapas
A definition of tapas - what tapas is, what tapas is not and a little on the history of tapas.
Christmas Food in Spain
A list of popular foods in Spain at Christmas time.
Top 10 Festivals in Spain
The ten essential traditional festivals in Spain. What to see and where to see Spain's biggest traditional festivals.
Things to Do in Madrid
Top Ten Things to Do in Madrid.
Weather in Spain in February
Find out about the Weather in Spain in February.
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.
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.
Airports in Barcelona
Find out which airports are in Barcelona. Information about Barcelona airport, Reus airport and Girona airport.
Eurolines Bus Routes: France
Details of Eurolines' bus routes from France to Spain.
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.
Weather in Spain in March
Find out about the Weather in Spain in March.
Facts About Spain: Geography
Intersting facts about Spain's geography.
The Siesta in Spain
The siesta in Spain. Does the siesta still exist in Spain and why?
Barcelona to Valencia
Details of how to get from Barcelona to Valencia (or from Valencia to Barcelona) by bus, train or plane.
Drinks in Spain
Spanish drink names with English translations.
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.
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.
Spanish Traditions
Spanish traditions and customs.
Spain Myths & Misconceptions
Some of the most common myths and misconceptions about Spain. Do the Spanish really all love flamenco, bullfighting, sangria and paella?
Costa Natura Naturist Village
Find out about the naturist village in Andalusia, Spain. Learn about nudism and naturism in Andalusia.
Best Time to Visit
Find out when is the best time to visit Spain.
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.
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.
Ses Illetes, Formentera, Balaeric Islands
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in 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.
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
Weather in Spain in April
Find out about the Weather in Spain in April.
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.
Paella - History & Types
The history of paella - where paella came from and what types of paella are available.
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
Essential Facts About Spain
Essential facts about Spain. Facts about Spain's population, people, language and culture.
Ten Best Things in Barcelona
A list of the top ten things to do in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
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.
Guide to Food & Drink in Spain
Complete Guide to Eating & Drinking in Spain.
Beaches in Spain: Playa de las Catedrales
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.
Internal Flights in Spain
Internal flights in Spain - budget airlines that operate cheap flights within Spain and Portugal.
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.
Is Prostitution Legal in Spain
Is prostitution legal in Spain? Information on prostitution in Spain
Talgo 200 Madrid-Malaga Train
Details of the Talgo 200 high-speed train from Madrid to Málaga including a link to buy directly.
Pictures of San Sebastian
Pictures of San Sebastian Playa de la Concha
Beaches of Spain: Playa de Nerja
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.
Barcelona to Paris
Details of how to get from Barcelona to Paris (or from Paris to Barcelona) by bus, train or plane.
Christmas in Spain
Christmas in Spain - what to expect during the holiday season in Spain in December and January
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.
Best of Spain
Read about the best of Spain: cities, regions, festivals, food, drinks etc.
Budget Flights - UK & Ireland
List of airlines that fly between Spain and the UK
Las Fallas Dates
Details of when Las Fallas in Valencia takes place in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013.
50 Things to Do in Seville
Find out about 50 things to do in Seville.
Spanish Wine FAQ: Crianza
What Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva mean when talking about Spanish wines such as Rioja, Ribera del Duero, a part of the Spanish Wine FAQ.
Paella in Spain
Paella is the archetypal Spanish dish, but it is very easy to get a bad paella. What is paella, what types of paella are there and where to get good paella.
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.
Direct Flights US-Spain
List of airlines that fly direct to Spain from the US and so avoiding a London stopover.
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.
Madrid to Pamplona
Details of how to get from Madrid to Pamplona (or from Pamplona to Madrid) by bus, train or plane.
Madrid to Seville
Details of how to get from Madrid to Seville (or from Seville to Madrid) 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.
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.
British-Run Nudist Resort
Information about Alicante Nudists, a British-run nudist resort in Alicante, Spain.
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!
Barcelona Day Trip: Andorra
What to do in Andorra on a day trip from Barcelona. How to get to Andorra from Barcelona
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.
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.
Carry-On Suitcases
Suitcases that fit Ryanair and easyJet flight requirements.
November Festivals
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 November to catch the best of the month's events.
Seville Essentials
Seville travel guide. Everything you need to know about your vacation in Seville, Spain.
Beaches of Spain: Cala Pola, Tossa de Mar
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches 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.
Barcelona Travel Information
Barcelona travel information. Information on Barcelona airport transfers, bus stations and train stations.
Nudist Beaches in Gran Canaria
Nudist Beaches in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain.
Ferries to Morocco from Spain
Information about ferries from Morocco to Spain. Ferry routes from Spain to Morocco.
Tipping in Spain
Advice on one of the most popular questions about travel in Spain - should you tip?
Soccer Teams in Spain
Check out the major soccer teams in Spain
Gaudi Trail, Barcelona
Gaudi Trail, Barcelona: La Pedrera
The Tomato Fight Begins at the Tomatina Tomato Fight
Pictures of the 2006 Tomatina tomato fight in Buñol, Valencia.
Is Nudism Legal in Spain?
Information about the legality of nudism in Spain - and where you can go nude in the country.
Semana Santa: Which City?
Semana Santa in Spain. Which cities to go to in Spain during Semana Santa. Not only Seville, but also Zamora, Valladolid and Toledo.
Lunch in Spain
When the Spanish have in Spain and how to eat when in a restaurant in Spain.
Sopelana Naturist Race
Information about the Soplelana Naturist race, the famous nudist run in the Basque Country, Spain.
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
Day Trips from Seville
Once you've exhausted all there is to do in Seville, 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 Seville.
Christmas Dinner in Spain
An example of a Christmas meal in Spain. What the Spanish eat for Christmas in Spain.
Madrid to Valencia
Details of how to get from Madrid to Valencia (or from Valencia to Madrid) by bus, train or plane.
Top Five Flamenco Artists
The best flamenco artists of all time, with links to buy their music.
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.
Seven Wonders of Spain
Where would the Seven Wonders of the World be if they were all to be found in Spain? Spain's most impressive architecture, such as the Alhambra in Granada and La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
Pictures from Pamplona Running of the Nudes
Pictures from the Pamplona Running of the Nudes
Skiing in Spain
Where to go skiing in Spain. Details of ski resorts in Sierra Nevada (Granada), the Pyrenees (Catalonia, Aragon and Andorra), Cantabria and Madrid.
Las Fallas Events
What happens at the Las Fallas Festival in Valencia
How to Get to Ronda
How to get to Ronda from Cadiz, Jerez, Malaga, Fuengirola, Algeciras, Marbella & San Pedro de Alcantara by bus and train.
Nudist Campsite in Tarragona
Information about the nudist campsite in Tarragona, El Templo del Sol.
Sitges Beach
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.
Beer in Spain
Beer in Spain - how to order and which ones to go for.
Madrid to Granada
Details of how to get from Madrid to Granada (or from Granada to Madrid) by bus, train or plane.
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
Outside Figueres Dali Museum
Pictures from Inside the Dali Museum, Figueres, Catalonia, Catalonia. Picture album from the Figueres Dali Museum.
Madrid to Salamanca
Details of how to get from Madrid to Salamanca (or from Salamanca to Madrid) by bus, train or plane.
Christmas in Barcelona
Christmas in Barcelona. What traditions to expect in the Catalan capital at Christmas time, including details of Barcelona's Caga tió and Caganer.
Christmas in Madrid
Christmas & New Year in Madrid. Where to find the nativity scenes, three kings' procession and the Christmas markets, as well as where to see in the new year.
How to Get from Barcelona
Details of how to get from Barcelona to Barcelona, Granada, Seville and other major cities in Spain.
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.
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.
Flights to Barcelona
Airlines that fly to Barcelona. Find out which airlines fly to Barcelona and where they fly from.
Day-by-Day Guide to Christmas
Christmas & New Year's Eve in Spain. What to expect from the seasonal festivities in Spain. Day-by-day guide to the Christmas period in Spain, as well as what to do on New Year's Eve.
Parc Guell, Barcelona
Pictures of Barcelona, including pictures Las Ramblas and Antoni Gaudi's most famous monuments, La Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell
Andalusia Itinerary
Suggested itineray for a vacation in Andalusia, Spain Andalusia is the southern-most region of Spain and is home to the majority of the most famous Spanish cities - Seville, Granada, Cordoba and Cadiz. This suggested itinerary for a vacation in Andalusia includes journey times and costs.
Madrid 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
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.
December Festivals
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 December to catch the best of the month's events.
Andalusia at a Glance
Andalusia is the southern-most region of Spain and is home to the majority of the most famous Spanish cities - Seville, Granada, Cordoba and Cadiz. It is also the most stereotypically Spanish part of Spain, with flamenco, bullfighting, sherry and nearly year-round sunshine, Andalusia is a vacation in itself. Find tips on all the best places to go.
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.
Facts About Spain: Politics
Interesting Facts About Spain's politics.
El Gordo: Spanish Xmas Lottery
El Gordo ('The Fat One' in English) is the Spanish Christmas Lottery, the biggest lottery in the world. Find out all about how to play along, either on your own or as part of a syndicate.
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