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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Flamenco: the soul of Spain?

Ask many people around the world what comes to mind when they think of Spain, and chances are flamenco will land near the top of the list. The sinuous moves; the rapid, hypnotic shoe tapping; the staccato hand-clapping; the mesmerising guitarwork; the plaintive singing - if you've never witnessed a performance in person, your first time in particular will stay with you forever.An art form and indeed a sensibility closely intertwined with the culture and traditions of Andalusia, flamenco grew…

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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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  • As someone who's been traveling to (and occasionally living in) Spain for more than 20 years, I never thought I'd see it: as of today, one of Europe's toughest anti-smoking regs, with puffing banned in indoor bars & restaurants!
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  • Spain may not be most people's first choice when it comes to skiing, but with ski resorts in five distinct regions of the country, skiing in Spain is gaining in popularity. As the second most mountainous country in Europe (after Switzerland), Spain offers excellent skiing despite its relatively southern latitude.
    Spanish winter sports resorts abound not only in the Pyrenees along the northern border, but as far south as the Sierra Nevada in the south of Spain. The temperatures might be a little bit higher, but nevertheless, snow still falls in Spain. Many resorts are easily accessible from major cities such as Madrid and Barcelona.The terrain and consistent snow cover make the country a reliable choice - with well groomed pistes, excellent facilities, high standard ski schools, a great choice of accommodation and buzzing nightlife.

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  • Now on the Tripatini blog, a look at a jewel of Castile: Salamanca.
  • Never wanted to ski there but I'm with you on the mountain hiking. I like the old castles and churches, the spagetti Western landscape, the girls in their flamenco dresses in Seville, the guitar music, the cafes, the tapas bars. I've been to Spain ten times and have hardly ever sat down for a meal. Affordable country, too.If I had more money I'd stay at one of the golf resorts in the south.
  • Wink beat me to it and gives a good explanation indeed. I would add that it's also one of the most varied countries in Europe, from the deserts and the beaches of the Moorish-influenced south to the cool green Celtic north. There are ancient Roman and Greek ruins; Christian pilgrimage routes; great skiing, mountain hiking, and soft adventure; destinations like Ibiza where the clubbing is world-class; stimulating modern art and music scenes; an enlightened political culture; one of Europe's best gay scenes; and the list goes on...
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