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Archive for October, 2006

Spanish Art and Nature Exhibition

Thursday, October 26th, 2006

The Esteban Vicente Museum of Contemporary Art in Segovia is currently hosting an exhibition on the relationship between Spanish art and its relationship with nature.

The Tourist Board reports that the exhibition explores the way in which Spanish artists’ treatment of nature has evolved over the years, […]

Garajonay National Park

Thursday, October 26th, 2006

Forests and lakes are not what normally spring to mind when you think of the Canary Islands but that’s exactly what you get with the Garajonay National Park, located in the centre and North of the island of La Gomera. The enchanting park is like returning to the past as the countryside is truly unspoilt. […]

Valencia Modern Art Institute

Tuesday, October 17th, 2006

The Valencia Modern Art Institute is currently conducting an interesting exchange project with the Deste Foundation according to the Spanish Tourist Board. The non-profit making institution was created in 1983 by the international art collector, Dakis Joannou, and aims to exhibit and promote contemporary art, studying its relationships with other forms of contemporary culture, organising […]

Spain’s autumn pleasures

Tuesday, October 17th, 2006

Autumn is not when most people consider coming to Spain but in actual fact, its the perfect season for enjoying the beauty and magic of its forests. The trees change into shades of orange, red and gold, giving them a magical feeling as the last of the year’s sunny days disappear.
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Hiking In The Pyrenees

Friday, October 13th, 2006

The 450km long Pyrenees mountain range seperates Spain from the West of Europe and offers some of the most rewarding and challenging scenery in Europe.

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The mountain range covers the northern regions of Catalonia, Aragon and Navarre and is home to some of […]

Granada’s Alhambra

Friday, October 13th, 2006

Granada’s spectacular Alhambra is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Spain and an unmissiable place for any visitor to Andalucia. The Alhambra is a beautiful collection of buildings and gardens and a testament to the Arab legacy in Spain.
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Winter Sun in Majorca

Tuesday, October 10th, 2006

The last of the summer may have gone but there’s still chance to catch some late sun on the beautiful island of Majorca (also known as Mallorca). The island, which only measures 80 kilometres from one end to the other, is outstanding for its diversity of landscapes. It has 550 kilometres of coast, where you […]

The Lady of Elche

Tuesday, October 10th, 2006

If you go to Alicante, there’s a rare chance to see the legendary “Dama de Elche” - an icon of Iberian art dated between the 5th and 4th centuries BC which will be on display until November. It is an extraordinary testimony to a civilisation that inhabited Spain more than 2,500 years ago. It […]

Valencia Motorcycle Grand Prix

Friday, October 6th, 2006

Race fans flock to Valencia at the end of October for the Valencia Motorcycle Grand Prix which is part of the 2006 World Championship calendar. The weekend takes place between 27-29 October at the Ricardo Tormo circuit. Expectations are high and the atmosphere will be electric […]

Sitges Horror Film Festival

Friday, October 6th, 2006

If you’re in Barcelona over the next few weeks, don’t forget to make the 30 minute train journey to the pretty town of Sitges where until mid-October, you can also enjoy the town’s horror film festival. The Catalonia International Film Festival, more commonly known as the Sitges Festival, is held every year in this town […]