Posts Tagged ‘Spain’

Holidaying in Andalusia

December 29th, 2011

Andalusia

The micronation of Andalusia is located in southern Spain and enjoys a certain level of autonomy within the country. Although part of the Spanish mainland, Andalusia is looked upon as a seperate nation that even has its own capital, the beautiful and culture rich city of Seville. There’s something in Andalusia for everyone which makes it the ideal holiday destination. It boasts a beautiful and extensive coastline as well as scenic snow topped mountain peaks. Perfect for skiing!

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What happens every 31st October in Barcelona?

June 28th, 2011

31-october-barcelonaOn the night of 31st October, witches, ghosts and other fantastic creatures will arrive in Barcelona to frighten you and your friends, are you going to miss it? However, in Barcelona there is something much more frightening than any huge, hairy monster; do you know what it is?
In Catalonia, the Castanyada (Day of the Chestnut) is traditionally celebrated on that day. When walking in the streets on the 31st October, you will come across chestnut sellers who will ask you to buy their chestnuts. They are everywhere in Barcelona, at every corner… so, escaping from them is not an easy thing to do in Barcelona. Isn’t it scary? » More: What happens every 31st October in Barcelona?

Tourists fear Eta attack

August 3rd, 2009

With Eta’s recent attack on the holiday island of Majorca, tourists are more worried than ever of the potential threat of terrorists to their holidays. Normally when booking a holiday to Spain, very few people consider the possibility of being targeted by Eta. And they should have no need to. It is a sad fact that, even though the Basque Country has more autonomy than any other area of Europe, Eta is still willing to kill hundreds of innocent people in it’s campaign for independence from Spain. However, this threat must not stop people from visiting Spain and its islands, or we are allowing Eta to win. We need to take a leaf out of King Juan Carlos of Spain’s book and still go on our holiday to Majorca, or any of the other Spanish islands. If fewer people visit Spain then there will be less tourism resulting in less money for the economy. And it clear from history that economic turmoil and revolution go hand-in-hand.