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Take it from us, this impressive, progressive country's miles beyond iconic but stereotypical bullfights, flamenco, and mass beach tourism, with historic sights reaching back to the era of ancient Greece, wine regions, skiing, some of Europe's most cutting-edge culture; and a gorgeous tapestry of different cultures and languages. ¡Viva España!

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Spain's wonderful (and sometimes wild) west: Extremadura

Mariaplr Hugging Spain's upper border with Portugal, the autonomous community of Extremadura, composed of the provinces of Cáceres and Badajoz, is well known to other Spaniards as a proud land of strong traditions; rich history; distinguished cuisine; and fascinating historic, architectural, and natural riches. In fact, in particular this is considered one of the country's under-the-radar eco-paradises, with extensive and dramatic valleys, plains, and natural parks that attract nature-lovers…

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What not to miss in Barcelona

walkerssk/pixabay There's a good reason Spain's second largest city after Madrid is one of Europe's (indeed, the world's) most popular cities - famous and beloved for its art, architecture, culture, cuisine, and nightlife ever since hosting the 1992 Summer Olympic Games. It's also the capital of the region of Catalonia, one of Spain's nations along with Galicia and Euskadi (aka the Basque Country), with its own distinct language and culture. Well, there's a lot to unpack here, so let's…

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Madrid as one of Europe´s most LGBTQ/gay-welcoming cities

Javitouh These days, Spain is one of the world's most socially progressive countries - for example, it was the third to legalise same-sex marriage, back in 2005 - and has legal safeguards in place for marriage equality, same-sex adoption rights, and anti-discrimination laws. And its capital, despite being ruled by the rightwing Partido Popular, is in turn is one of the its most progressive, and is home to a community of a vigorous LGBTQ community estimatated at around a half million. The…

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A poopy Christmas in Catalonia

agafapaperiapunta Catalans are traditionally a bit scatological, and they’ve got not one but two traditions to prove it. First is a Christmas log called Tió de Nadal or Caga Tió (“pooping log”), a hollowed-out bit of rustic wood – usually around a foot long – with a smiley face and draped with a blanket. When kids smack it with sticks, they´re rewarded with candies, nuts, turrón (holiday nougat), and little gifts which get “pooped” out of its back end. More explicitly fecal-centered, the…

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Ed Wetschler August 12, 2010 at 6:42pm

There'll Be No Strike

The Daily Mail (UK) reports: "Spain's air traffic controllers have called off a strike planned for later this month, saying they don't want to further dent the country's troubled tourism industry."

Unusual, no?
David Paul Appell August 10, 2010 at 9:26pm

A Tripatino has a question on Barcelona hotels & sights. Can you help?
Northeast News August 8, 2010 at 5:52pm

From today's New York Times:

"The [Spanish] media reported one study claiming the publicity from [Michelle Obama's] visit would be worth $1 billion for a country where tourism is at its lowest level in seven years." What I don't get is why tourism has fallen off in the first place.
Tripatini July 12, 2010 at 12:50am

CONGRATULATIONS WORLD CHAMPION SPAIN / FELICIDADES ESPAÑA CAMPEÓN MUNDIAL!!
David Paul Appell June 3, 2010 at 4:17pm

New member Maria de los Angeles needs urgent advice on the Camino de Santiago. Please click here to help. Thanks!
Blue Valley Car Hire May 3, 2010 at 11:53pm

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Ed Wetschler March 26, 2010 at 2:35pm

Says here that South Africa was safer for Brits last year than Spain, Germany, or Thailand. Your reaction?
http://www.eturbonews.com/15121/uk-foreign-office-south-africa-safe...
inka piegsa-quischotte March 5, 2010 at 1:58am

Perhaps not technically, but thousands of pilgrims continue on to Cap Finisterre. In a symbolic act to celebrate the beginning of a new, better life, they burn their boots and travel clothes below a bonze boot perched on a rock near the lighthouse. That's why I asked if anyone has seen it.Finisterre has albergues de peregrinos too.
Jose R. Garrigo March 5, 2010 at 12:15am

Hi Inka piegsa-quischotte, Cape Finisterre isn not in the Camino de Santiago. As you know, it's the most northwestern point of Galicia and called Finistterre (end of the earth or world) because Europeans in the 14th centure believed that was the end of the known world.

Rafa Luque, you are right. To find free accommodations in one of the Church Albergues you need to arrive before noon. You also need to register as a pilgrim (Peregrino) and they will stamp your credentials at the Albergue. But, no better way to share experiences with the pilgrims than to stay there.
Rafa Luque March 4, 2010 at 11:39pm

I made the Northern Way. The most important thing is to reach your destination early enough to find free accommodation (albergues de peregrinos). Once you've accomplished it, you'll never be the same person!. Do it!