Spain, Europe (Articles)

Spain, the most exotic country in Europe due to its friendly inhabitants, relaxed lifestyle, its cuisine, vibrant and sexy nightlife, and world-famous folklore and festivities. Among many places worth visiting are Spain's wonderful capital Madrid, the vibrant coastal city of Barcelona, the famous "Running of the Bulls" at Pamplona, major Andalucian cities with Islamic architecture, like Seville, Granada and Córdoba, the Way of St. James and the idyllic Balearic and Canary Islands. With great beaches, fun nightlife, many cultural regions and historic cities, Spain makes a great destination for any kind of trip. Spain is a surprise to those who only know its reputation for great beach holidays. There is everything from lush meadows and snowy mountains to huge marshes and deserts in the south east. While summer is the peak season because of the beaches, those who wish to avoid the crowds should consider visiting in the winter as attractions such... Continue reading →

A fun way to spend your holiday with a heartwarming is to spend your New Years Eve at Madrid. It offers you a warming way to celebrate during the winter. Either at home or in the many bars and discos there are some Spanish traditions that are observed and maintained with almost religious devotion by the party happy Madrileños. Head over to Plaza Santa Ana w ry the Moderna, Cerveceria Alemana and Naturbier. You may want to explore the bars around c/ Principe, such as Viva Madrid. here you will find plenty of nightlife and in the nearby streets such as calle Huertas. The actual countdown is primarily followed from the clock on top of the Casa de Correosbuilding in Puerta del Sol Square in Madrid. It is traditional to eat twelve grapes, one on each chime of the clock. After a very nice dinner, Parties usually last until the... Continue reading →

New Year in Ibiza is filled with various places and sights to see. Ibiza is a Spanish Island in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of the city of Valencia in Spain. The island is well known for its parties which attract large numbers of tourists. The most famous bar in the area is the Cafe del Mar. It is widely known for its sunsets and chill-out music that’s soothes the soul as the New Year comes. Other noted clubs also include Space, Pacha and Privilege. For other major parties during the New Year you can try to go to Pacha and enjoy night concerts, upbeat music, wines and drinks that will definitely exhilarate you. Pacha is actually open all year round but on New Year’s Eve, they will be giving it especially large and loud. To celebrate the end of the year and give Ibiza lovers the chance to enjoy the more... Continue reading →

Spending your holidays in Madrid, Spain is delightful and exciting. Many locals buy Christmas trees and hand-made decorations here, and generally mill about in their winter finery, savouring the festive spirit and wishing each other ?Feliz Navidad y Prospero A?o Nuevo? (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year). It is by far that along the busy street of Madrid, lights and decorations are very spectacular especially in the streets of Calle Preciados, next to Puerta del Sol, where in they form huge decorations arches right across the street. The Plaza Mayor market also sells the nativity figurines that Spaniards use to make a ?Belen?. The Belen?s are like giant cribs depicting the nativity scene and there are enormous ones created throughout the city. The most extravagant Belen is the 18th century Neapolitan display found within the Almudena Cathedral in the Royal Palace of Madrid, Palacio Real. Another Christmas market worth visiting... Continue reading →

There is nothing quite like celebrating the Holidays in Ibiza. During the Christmas Season, people go to the city for late night shopping or to attend the midnight mass. Every town in the city also holds various programs and plays that are related to Christmas Day. During the Christmas Eve, the feasts of the feasts begins. Here the locals cook Serrano ham, serve Manchego cheese and make Turron, a yummy local rich-fudge delicacy. Later on during midnight, a midnight mass is held on some of the churches in the city. Big parties during the Holidays are mainly found in Pacha one of the city?s party central, but there are also other smaller parties that happen all over the city. A wide variety of restaurants are opened during Christmas. Ars Vivendi for example is one of them and it serves a 4-course dinner that is known to truly be mouth-watering.... Continue reading →

There are different things to do and places to see during Christmas Season and New Year's Eve in Spain. Christmas in Spain starts during the middle of December and doesn't stop until January 6. Christmas in Spain would include lottery, nativity scenes and lots of great food.During the Christmas Eve, most bars will be closed and there won't be many restaurants open since the Spaniards believe that Christmas is a family affair. Events are interrupted at midnight by the bells of the local church calling people to attend 'misa del gallo' which is known in English as the mass of the rooster. The biggest misa del gallo is at the Benedictine monastery at Montserrat near Barcelona. During Christmas, couples will normally spend their Christmas Eve with one set of parents and Christmas day with the other.New Year in Spain is also one of the most important festivals in the country.... Continue reading →