The region of Murcia

Murcia is characterised by a Sierra that looks very savage due to its abruptness, by the fresh valleys, the snowy peaks, the unique colour of the Mediterranean Sea, the olive orchards, and by the castles which remind us of Moorish and Renaissance mansions. It is a place full of contrasts, but these contrasts make it one of the most beautiful regions in Spain. There is also something very unique about Murcia: it hosts Cartagena, the port situated at just 55 kilometres away
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Where to go while on vacation?


Spain can be a great holiday destination; on one hand, the beautiful cities and places are full of historical monuments. On the other hand, the modern buildings of this Iberian country will leave you breathless. The Canary Islands are also a huge Spanish attraction; very famous in the world, these islands offer magnificent views and a relaxing environment. The most important city in the Canary Islands is definitely Las Palmas; it is also the Grand Canariasâ€
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The history and orientation

The city of Madrid is located on the Castilian plain or meseta (center of Spain). It was initially settled by the Moors around 852 AD. The Moors first built an alcazar (or fortress) with the intention of protecting themselves from the Christian forces coming from the north. According to a general belief, they chose this specific location because of the Manzanares stream that offered a rich water supply. The city’s name, Madrid, is believed to be derived from the
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I visited Madrid for the first time in the 1960s. This was when the officials of General Franco’s government used to drive around in old Citroens, long-hooded vehicles, when street repairmen dressed in blue suits made of cotton and young girls got wild about Rafael’s Cuando tu no estas. Those were very strange years, very different from the Madrid that we see now. Back in those days you did not have any sense of security, locking the doors and getting home before night had fallen was not an
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Visit Spain

If you haven’t decided yet where to spend your next holiday, then you should think about going on a trip to Spain. This wonderful country has many beautiful places and a vacation in Spain can be relaxing and nice. Girona is one of the most visited places in the entire country. Here, you can find many historical monuments, modern buildings, nice parks, animated pubs and bars or lots of cobbled streets; added to all these the large number of shops and malls and your holiday will
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