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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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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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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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Córdoba and Burgos cited in '8 Gems among Europe's Lesser Known Cathedrals and Churches'

Trevor Huxom Notre Dame in Paris, London's St. Paul, St. Peter's in Rome - some of Europe's greatest cathedrals are justly famous and huge tourist draws. But of course Christian Europe offers myriad other cathedrals which are lesser known but also well worth a visit. Here we offer a look at seven of the best: read post

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Richard Parrott August 13, 2011 at 12:38am

I'm heading for Spain for two weeks in September.
David Paul Appell May 2, 2011 at 10:32pm

Which are your favorite sites/sights in Spain? Here's one member's take, new on our blog.
David Paul Appell April 29, 2011 at 8:24pm

A Tripatini member has a question about honeymooning in Spain. Please click here if you can help. Gracias!
Portugal Dream Coast April 28, 2011 at 6:46pm

The “Navy Day” will be celebrated in the city of Setúbal, with several activities between 14th and 22nd May, celebrating the arrival of the Vasco da Gama Armada to Celecute. Church event of suffrage of the Military, military ceremony, skills demonstration at Sado River and Marine Parade. An amazing week in Setúbal.
David Paul Appell April 22, 2011 at 5:16pm

A Tripatini member has a question about Palma de Mallorca. Please click here to help. Thanks!

Palma de Mallorca luxury hotel needed

I am in need of 4 or 5 Star Hotels in Palma, on the Beach . for July 2011. Any recommendations to offer please?
David Paul Appell April 14, 2011 at 12:16am

New in the Tripatini blog: an island-by-island primer to the Canary Islands.
Jane Gregg March 9, 2011 at 6:18am

Tiffany,

Lovely articles, and pictures. Such fantastic eating in the Basque Country!
Tiffany Karabaich March 9, 2011 at 5:32am

To All,

I have completed my San Sebastian article with links to restaurants and an explanation of Jai-alai. Please check it out at www.thegoodtravellife.com.
Cessy Meacham February 27, 2011 at 5:36am

Can anyone give a review of the Hotel en Madrid: High Tech Petit Palace Ducal and Malaga: Tryp Guadalmar.

I need to pay a package tomorrow and Trip advisors is not giving my clients confindence. I personally dont trust trip advisors , but havent been in Spain in a million years.

thanks
Erica Gott January 1, 2011 at 8:38pm

Thanks, all. Have posted on the Ask a Travel Pro forum.

Jose, thanks for the itinerary. However, I know I can't know the entire country in just a few months. For this trip, I'm going to spend 4 months in Spain. I'll stay in 4 different regions for a month each. I have no strict plans, so if I love a spot, I'll stay longer, and if I find I've exhausted what I wanted to learn in another spot, I'll move on.

David, I will contact you, because I'd love to pick your brain about Asturias. The reason I said I was starting on the southern end of Spain is because I didn't want extreme cold weather. I live in north Texas now, and our winters are quite mild. I also don't want extreme heat, so didn't want to head south in summer.