Monday, March 16, 2009

10 Things You Do Not Know About Spain - maybe ?

How well do you know Spain?

Have a look below and see how much you didn´t know!

1 Spain is the third biggest country in Europe after the Ukraine and France, and is also the second most mountainous country in Europe after Switzerland.

2 Spaniards speak four official languages. Castillian is what most people refer to as Spanish. Galician is spoken solely in the province of Galicia. Euskara is spoken in the Basque Country and Catalan is spoken in Catalonia.

3 With over 45 million inhabitants, Spain has the 6th largest population in Europe.

4 The Spanish climate varies widely. The north is cool and very cold in Winter, whereas the south is mild and very hot in summer. The capital Madrid, because of its central location, is one of the hottest cities in Spain during the summer and one of the coldest in winter.

5 The Kingdom of Spain once included the country of Portugal.

6 Spain ´owns´ the two north African cities of Ceuta and Melilla.

7 Madrid, Spain´s capital city, is the highest city in Europe. Madrid is 667 metres above sea level and is situated right in the centre of Spain.

8 Spain is the closest country to the continent of Africa. At its closest point, Andalucia is only 12 miles from the coast of Morocco in northern Africa.

9 Spain is the biggest producer of olive oil in the world. Over 44% of olive oil consumer worldwide comes from Spain, and it produces twice the amount of Italy and four times the amount Greece produces. The region of Jaén is the biggest producer of olive oil in Spain where over 25% of the country´s output is produced. This amounts to a staggering 10% of the world´s olive oil being produced in Jaén alone.

10 Over 45 million tourists visit Spain each year.

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Things to do in Alboraya - Valencia

Situated just north of Valencia, Alboraya forms part of the province, L´Horta Nord, on Spain´s north east coast. The city of Alboraya is part of the beautiful Costa del Azahar, which attracts holidaymakers from all over Europe.

What to do in Alboraya

Enjoying a typically Mediterranean climate with average annual temperatures of 17 degrees centigrade, Alboraya has become home to ex-pats from all over Europe. Light rainfall in the autumn and spring do nothing to dampen the spirits of holidaymakers who flock to Alboraya.

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Alboraya beaches are some of the best in the area, and stretch for 4 km. Playa Norte, La Pantacoma and the Meliana are the main beaches in Alboraya. If you are looking for a cheap hotel in Alboraya, cheap car hire in Alboraya, luxury hotel in Alboraya or cheap accommodation in Alboraya, you will find it easily in the town.

Serving the very best Valencian cuisine, bars and restaurants in Alboraya are plentiful and lively. If you like a bit of history, visit the Moor´s Bridge and Els Peixets Hermitage while you are in Alboraya. Golf holidays in Alboraya are also popular, and most courses are within easy driving distance.

How to get to Alboraya

Fly to Valencia Airport. Flights to Valencia from the UK take approx. 2 hours, 30 minutes. Cheap flights to Valencia from the UK are available from most UK airports. Transfer from Valencia Airport to Alboraya takes approx. 20 minutes by hire car.
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Thursday, March 12, 2009

Avilés Asturias

Situated in the province of Asturias, close to the northern coast of Spain, Avilés is a modern and vibrant city which attracts visitors from all over Europe. Relocation to Avilés is becoming more popular amongst ex-pats, and Avilés real estate is booming.


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What to do in Avilés

Retaining a traditional Spanish style, Avilés is one of the oldest Cantabric settlements and is home to some wonderful religious and civil architecture. Old pedestrian streets such as the Galiana and Rivero, and the Plaza de España and its City Hall, including the old church of Sabugo are some of the main attractions in Avilés.

Owing to a high student population in Avilés there are some lively bars and restaurants in the city which cater for all tastes. Airport parking at Avilés is plentiful, and the best way to explore this amazing city is to hire a car and drive around at your own pace.

things to do in Avilés Asturias

Oviedo is the capital of Asturias and boasts a wealth of historic monuments, sites and architecture. Water-sports enthusiasts flock to the beaches along the Costa Verde although the temperatures are generally a lot cooler than those in the south of Spain. Golfers in Asturias are also well catered for and the club de Golf La Fresneda is located in Oviedo, along with the Club de Golf, La Barganiza between Oviedo and Gijón.

How to get to Avilés

By road Avilés is located on the north-south A-66 highway, which is connected to the A-6 (Madrid–La Coruña) highway by the N-630. The E-80 runs along the northern coast from southwest France and continuing to Avilés. Asturias Airport is located 40km north east of Oviedo. Flight time from the UK Is less than 2 hours, depending which airport you fly from. Car hire is available from the airport or can be pre-booked.

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