Monthly Archives: mai 2017

Murcia: A new destination for wine tourism

The region of Murcia in eastern Spain is most often visited for its golden beaches and perfect-all-year climate, but that’s not its only attraction. It also boasts beautiful nature parks, charming traditional villages, excellent cuisine based on locally grown products…and some of Spain’s finest wine. As Murcian wines gain popularity, so does the region’s enotourism. […]

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Spanish guitar: The sound of Spain

For most people, the mention of Spain calls to mind images of medieval castles and sun-soaked beaches, golden paella and cool red sangria, bullfights and flamenco dancing – and these images are probably accompanied by the passionate strumming of Spanish guitar music. As one of Spain’s iconic symbols, the Spanish guitar and its rich history […]

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City portrait: BILBAO

Bilbao, the largest city of the Basque Country, may not stun you on first impression – but give it some time and it will prove that physical beauty is only skin deep. The real charm of this former industrial hub is in its quirky yet down-to-earth character, which is enhanced by a blossoming art and […]

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Getting to know Madrid…by bicycle

Bicycles may not be the first thing that comes to mind when we think of Madrid – lots of hills and long distances suggest other options for moving around the Spanish capital. But for die-hard cyclists (and nowadays, for less die-hard electric cyclists) the time and effort earns great rewards. Proud to be a bike-friendly […]

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Coffee in Spain: more than a morning routine

Drinking coffee in Spain is so much a part of daily life that most Spaniards do it almost unconsciously. And coffee reaches well beyond the first groggy hour of the morning – it is just as welcome before breakfast as it is after dinner (and anytime in between). In short, don’t be afraid to ask […]

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