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Spain’s Paradores: luxury accommodation in historic buildings

Friday 13 April 2012

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If you’re seeking for a different and exclusive vacation in Spain, you should try and start from your accommodation. We all know that Spain is a wonderful country, but such beauty deserves a special place to stay in, a place where one can sort out all the thoughts of the day just gone by and get ready for the next in a worthy atmosphere. This is why we would like to introduce you to Paradores, accommodation where you can spend a night (or more!) in an authentic ancient castle or monastery while surrounded in luxury…

Airports around Europe: Madrid-Barajas Airport

Monday 19 March 2012

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Madrid is the capital city as well as the largest city of Spain. With its 6 million inhabitants, Madrid is celebrated as Europe’s liveliest city, boasting the presence of outstanding landmarks, dozens of museums and plenty of things to do at any time of the day, and night! The location of the capital is a prime reason why it is a worthy place to visit, as it stands in the center of the Iberian Peninsula. It’s no surprise, then, that the major airport in Spain, is the Madrid-Barajas Airport.

February concerts in Europe: top artists on tour

Wednesday 1 February 2012

Kasabian

Europe is full of musical events throughout the year. And although for most of the hottest concerts … we must wait for spring and summer, even February makes safe some… cool shows! We’ve been seeking out for you some of the not-to-be-missed concerts through February 2012 in major European capitals. So if you are traveling during this time and you love music, check out our recommendations for this month’s hottest events. All the best from the greatest artists of the moment.

Traditional NYE in Madrid, recipe

Wednesday 28 December 2011

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NYE in Madrid will be an unforgettable night of excitement and delight. The charming, thrilling and dreamy atmosphere of this city will make your New Year’s Eve in Madrid, a truly unique experience, and you yourself will be the icing on your cake.

The artistic soul of España – visit the top museums in Spain

Thursday 11 August 2011

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When it comes to art, Spain is without doubt a must. Its museums keep some of the best collections in the world and will allow you to admire the works of the great geniuses and masterpieces of painting. From the Guggenheim Museum to the Prado, here are the not-to-be-missed museums if you visit Spain.

Enjoy the Green Treasures of the major cities in Spain

Wednesday 3 August 2011

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In addition to historic buildings, prestigious museums and quaint roads, in Spain you will find many wonderful places where to stroll, relax or simply wander outdoors. We are talking about the historic gardens, large green spaces where you can enjoy the contact with nature right in the middle of a city.

Madrid – who said that Movida only begins at sundown?

Thursday 21 July 2011

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Madrid nunca duerme (Madrid never sleeps). As we all know, Madrid is the city of Movida, during the day and of course throughout the night. Here life proceeds as if the flow of time has a completely different meaning as for the rest of the world. Madrid is not only a city of bars, gossip and late hours. Madrid has a thousand souls, and walking through its streets you cannot but totally agree with us. Let’s see how to spend a full day in Madrid on the… Movida.

Best restaurants in Madrid

Wednesday 13 July 2011

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The best seasons to visit Madrid are spring and autumn. Also because these are the times when you can better appreciate the gastronomy of the city, for the increased number of seasonal products and the opportunity to enjoy them outdoors.

How To Spend your Noche in Madrid

Tuesday 5 April 2011

Madrid is a charming tourist destination also thanks to its vibrant night life. As well as in many Spanish cities, the liveliest hours of the day are those following lunchtime, when local and tourists start getting ready to enjoy “la noche”. If you’re on holiday in Madrid, you are likely to sit down for dinner around 10pm. You can choose from tapas bars serving delicious local snacks, to outstanding top rated restaurants. After an easy meal, the night time fun is ready to begin. You can enjoy clubs, flamenco shows, improvised or not street gatherings and plenty of discos.

I love shopping in Europe: the not-to-be-missed directions!

Monday 14 March 2011

Rome, Paris, London, Milan, Barcelona, Berlin, Madrid, Stockholm … anywhere in a major city in the old continent it is possible to shop for high quality items, but also at affordable prices. You just have to know where to go.