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Spain's 21 niftiest nude beaches

  MuchoSol.co.uk,   Thinking of coming to the playa in Spain this coming summer? Well, if you're also a fan of all-over tans, nude beaches mark nearly a half century in this country, which has sprouted a whopping 400 where you can swim starkers and sun your bum to your heart's content. Here are nearly two dozen of the top choices!   read post    

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For the 'aves': the art and sport of falconry in Spain

 Tom Meaker  Feet firmly planted on the ground, left elbow out, forearm straight, hand and wrist covered with a thick leather glove, I looked apprehensively at the master falconer standing by my side. He had just sent a magnificent Harris's hawk into the air, soaring into the sky, then swooping down towards me. “He won’t attack me, will he?” I asked. “Not unless he mistakes you for a rabbit,” the instructor deadpanned, “and there is no chance of that”, he grinned. He had placed a piece of…

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Happy Halloween! In Galicia, 'Samhain' means fright night

Alfonso Sanglao   Mysterious figures mixing potions; skull rituals; and tales of witches on October 31st?  All par for the course on Halloween night. But in Galicia, these creepy doings go back thousands of years, when back in the mists of time this northwestern corner of today’s Spain was dominated by Celtic tribes, who lived here even before some migrated to today’s British Isles as well as northern France. read post

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  • Joseba Basabe April 9, 2023 at 11:33am
    Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, and throughout 2023 Spain is showcasing both sites associated with the painter as well as various exhibitions of his work. Here the UK's The Guardian lays it all out: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/apr/06/picasso-pilgrimage-a...
    Picasso pilgrimage: a Spanish art trail marking 50 years since his death
    From Málaga to Madrid, there’s a fiesta of special exhibitions this year in the places where the artist lived and worked
  • Paul Varmuza March 31, 2023 at 9:32pm
    Last fall the BBC revisited Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum and how it reinvigorated the city. I’ve visited twice - once before and once after - and I can attest the differences are significant https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63426939
    Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum celebrates its 25th anniversary
    Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum transformed the face and fate of Bilbao when it opened in 1997.
  • David Paul Appell February 28, 2023 at 9:46pm
    It's so good to see this kind of thing, because for too long Spain let its coasts and islands become despoiled by poorly regulated overdevelopment https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/balearic-islands-to-become-more-s...
    How Spanish islands like Ibiza and Mallorca aim to become a model of sustainable tourism
    The goal is to achieve a more balanced and sustainable tourism model that also protects the islands' natural environment and the needs of the local p…
  • Jordan Simon January 31, 2023 at 8:24pm
    Having a particular interest in good architecture, this piece spotlighting 11 of the top Spanish glass buildings on the website FascinatingSpain.com caught my eye; all are modern except for one: https://fascinatingspain.com/place-to-visit/the-best-of/impressive-...
  • José Balido November 6, 2022 at 12:54pm
    This past summer, travel news website eTurboNews came out with a look at the world's best (and worst) cities for shopping, and some are no surprise, but the ranking of others definitely is - and OMG my current hometown Madrid makes the top 10! Who knew? https://eturbonews.com/the-best-and-worst-places-to-shop-til-you-drop/
    The Best and Worst Places to Shop 'Til You Drop | eTurboNews | eTN
    A new study by Hey Discount revealed what may be the best and worst cities in the world for shopping, with Tokyo crowned the best and Vienna named the
  • Max Pesling October 31, 2022 at 12:39pm
    And now comes the world's first kosher restaurant with a Michelin star, in the Eixample near Diagonal, and this article in the Times of Israel also discusses the city's recent campaigns targeting Jewish and Israeli visitors, called “Shalom Barcelona” and “Barcelona Connects Israel.” Oy! https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungry-for-jewish-tourism-barcelona-g...
    Hungry for Jewish tourism, Barcelona gets world’s 1st kosher Michelin-starred eatery
    The city is rolling out the red carpet and seeking to brand itself as a destination for Jews interested in exploring their heritage
  • Max Pesling August 23, 2022 at 11:19am
    Anyone seen the Mark Wahlberg movie "Uncharted" which came out at the beginning of this year? Silly but quite a ride (not surprising, since it was adapted from a video game) - but one of the things I especially liked about it was seeing locations in Barcelona - the Sagrada Familia, Montjuich, the Barri Gòtic, Santa Maria del Pi, and so forth! Here's the trailer: https://youtu.be/eHp3MbsCbMg
  • John Kipper July 12, 2022 at 7:59pm
    Several months ago, The Guardian published a great survey singling out 40 of Europe's top beaches, and since this is one of Spain's super-strong suits, it's not surprising that a half dozen of its strands made the list. But you may be surprised at a couple of the unexpected names and locations! https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/apr/30/40-best-beaches-in-e...
    40 of the best beaches in Europe | Beach holidays | The Guardian
    From flamingo-pink shores to wild coastlines and everything in between, our travel writers pick the continent’s finest sands, and places to stay near…
  • José Balido June 24, 2022 at 4:24pm
    In observance of Pride, The Guardian just came out with a piece on Europe's ten best gay-friendly destinations - and here's why Madrid made the cut: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/jun/23/europe-best-holidays...
    10 of Europe’s best destinations for LGBTQ+ travellers this Pride season | Gay and lesbian travel |…
    From Madrid to Mykonos our writer picks the most queer-friendly holiday spots in Europe
  • María José June 20, 2022 at 5:58pm
    The Guardian looks at how mass tourism to Barcelona is expected to come roaring back this summer, bringing many of the same ills that have divided locals in recent years: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/16/summer-barcelona-mass...
    ‘Summer will be monstrous’: Barcelona wrestles with revival of mass tourism | Barcelona | The Guard…
    As visitors return after easing of Covid curbs, talk of diversification of Spanish city has been drowned out by sound of ringing tills
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