Galicia’s best natural treasures
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by Fran Agudo
14h ago
Fran AgudoJul 25Galicia emerges in a corner of the Iberian Peninsula like a green, luscious, tiny miracle. The Atlantic magic […] La entrada Galicia’s best natural treasures se publicó primero en Fascinating Spain ..read more
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The most beautiful villages in Castilla-La Mancha
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by Fran Agudo
4d ago
Fran Agudo Jul 22 One cannot help but think of the solemn windmills pictured by Cervantes, but the truth is that Castilla-La Mancha has a wide variety of villages that should not be missed. Let us take a look at some of the most beautiful villages in Castilla-La Mancha to prove this province’s charm. Fascinating Castilla-La Mancha: its most beautiful villages Alcalá del Júcar Alcalá del Júcar. | Shutterstock There is no doubt that this is one of the most picturesque villages in Albacete. Alcalá del Júcar stands out for its location in the valley of the Júcar River, a steep `lace that has ..read more
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The most beautiful villages in the Balearic Islands
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by Claudia Escribano
1w ago
Claudia Escribano Jul 19 Finding a corner on the Islas Baleares that doesn’t deserve a spot on this list is an impossible task. This autonomous community is comprised of four main islands and smaller islands, and it includes plenty of places whose beauty can’t be ignored. We have put together this selection of the most beautiful villages on the Islas Baleares to prove it. Majorca’s most charming villages Valldemossa Valldemossa. | Shutterstock The picturesque mountain village of Valldemossa is nestled in the Sierra de Tramontana, captivating every visitor with its medieval charm. Wanderin ..read more
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Estepona holds the exhibition ‘Women in the Zuloaga Collection. Seven Centuries of Art’
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by RD
1w ago
RD Jul 15 Estepona’s Town Hall and the Fundación Zuloaga organise the new art exhibition at Mirador del Carmen, Women in the Zuloaga Collection. It will be open from the 19th of July to the 29th of September in the Cultural Centre Mirador del Carmen. This art exhibition offers, for the first time, the social and iconographic history of European women from the Middle Ages to the present day. The selection consists of more than 110 art pieces that have been collected by the Zuloaga artists’ relatives since the first third of the 19th century, highlighting the important number of works signed ..read more
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The ultimate affordable holiday destinations in Spain
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by Beatriz Lentisco de Pablo
1w ago
Beatriz Lentisco de Pablo Jul 15 Spain is, without a doubt, the best destination to spend your summer vacation. It is a paradise with gorgeous beaches and coves, captivating its visitors through its vibrant history and its famous culture. Spain offers places and activities that suit every taste. But sometimes the range of possibilities is so wide that choosing the perfect spot becomes a difficult task, which gets even tougher if you are travelling on a budget. The following list includes some of the cheapest destinations in Spain, so you can live the experience of travelling around Spain wi ..read more
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Spain’s most remote village
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by Sonsoles Jiménez González
1w ago
Sonsoles Jiménez González Jul 12 Perched on a steep volcanic slope, a cluster of whitewashed houses stand out against a vast ocean. An extraordinary yet lonely vantage point, where the silence is broken only by the winds. By all appearances, a village like many others tucked away on the Canary Islands, though this village bears a special distinction. A quick glance at a map of Spain will reveal that beyond this village to the west, there is no more inhabited land. Where civilisation ends To reach this remote spot, one must travel to El Hierro, the furthest, wildest and most mysterious of th ..read more
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The Pheasant Island: Spanish for half the year and French for the other
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by Fascinating Spain
2w ago
Fascinating Spain Jul 10 The Bidasoa River draws an invisible line that separates the Spanish and French borders. In turn, this line marks the division between the cities of Irun, belonging to the Basque Country, and Hendaye, whose administration is French. It is there, between these two banks that embrace the river, where a small island emerges that few people notice. Barely 200 meters long where no one lives and no one can pass. However, this curious islet baptized as Pheasant Island was witness to history. Now, and since the mid-nineteenth century, its administration is divided between S ..read more
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The oldest wall in Spain
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by Claudia Escribano
3w ago
Claudia Escribano Jul 5 Many walls are scattered throughout the Spanish geography. However, not all of them have the privilege of being the oldest wall in Spain. The city it is located in can be reached by train, and the trip only takes half an hour. This incredible construction surrounds Tarragona’s old town centre and dates back to the Roman era, when the city was known as Tarraco and was an important Roman colony on the Iberian Peninsula. Tarragona’s wall is one of a kind Tarragona’s Roman wall. | Shutterstock There are plenty of reasons why some people refer to Tarragona as ‘the most ..read more
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Candles to explore Spain and its many essences
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by Nahia Pérez de San Román
3w ago
Nahia Pérez de San Román Jul 4 Spain cannot be comprehended without admiring its silhouettes, caressing its textures, savouring each of its flavours. And one should also breathe the fragrance of Spanish forests, villages, and landscapes, inhaling the essence of a country that must be experienced through every sense. As travelling enthusiasts, we have created handcrafted candles that will take you to different places in Spain without even leaving your own home. Candles by España Fascinante, a sensory journey Spain and its landscapes are contained in each detail of these candles, from the ing ..read more
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The only place in Spain to have a tsunami emergency plan
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by Laura Vélez
3w ago
Laura Vélez Jul 3 We live in a safe place regarding natural disasters. While it may be true that a snowstorm can paralyse the country for a few days, some flooding causes significant damage, unforgettable earthquakes occur, or even a volcano erupts.  Nevertheless, these types of natural events continue to be viewed as something outside of Spain. But, what about tsunamis? Have you ever gone to the beach fearful of such a disaster? Most probably not. While not wanting to instil fear during vacation time, a time of carefree enjoyment, the truth is that Spain is not immune to tsunamis, and ..read more
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