http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/Spain-blog.html The Spanish blog keeps you up to date with all additions and changes to the Spain Travel Unleashed site. Join Me Here! en-us The Spanish blog Fri, 24 May 2013 10:26:26 -0400 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:26:26 -0400 spaintravelunleashed.com http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/Spain-blog.html#48-Hours-in-Madridbd05e5d8afcd1b7f2646ef06fa224873Despite its status as a leading European capital, land-locked Madrid has often been overshadowed as a tourist destination by the more glamorously chic Barcelona. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:26:23 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/Spain-blog.html#Cider-House-Rulesb6c3991f05ebd6540339067fa82f2aa2Where are we? San Sebastian, on the Atlantic Coast in the north of Spain. Or, as the locals prefer to call it, the Basque Country. And they prefer to call the city Donostia, too. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:26:23 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/Spain-blog.html#Guernica-A-brush-with-history57ed1f384d42b5c353364049a9d511caGuernica, spelled Gernika in its native Basque, is a modest market town – it has a population of 16,000 – and everyone seems to know each other. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:18:04 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/Spain-blog.html#Barcelona-Modernism-and-Antoni-Gaudíeb196ce784434fe48ce985d543d72699Barcelona, the capital of the autonomous Spanish region of Cataluña, is famous for many things: sunny beaches, a mild Mediterranean climate, exotic cuisine, afternoon siestas and bold art and architecture. No other person has left his mark on the city quite like Barcelona’s favorite son, Antoni Gaudí. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:29:08 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/Spain-blog.html#A-Taste-of-Spain123c45a9d5fbd505e57a18c8b13fa06bA gastronomic tour devoted to ibérico ham includes watching a traditional pig-slaughtering fiesta. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:23:42 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/flan-de-fresas1.html342e8194caeba253ea2b7893782b51f6Flan De Fresas • 1 pinta de fresas frescas, maduras • ¾ taza de azúcar granulada • 1 lata (14 oz) de leche condensada • 6 huevos • Azúcar caramelizado Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:47:49 -0500 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/flan-de-fresas.html5445d283f9cd8ac3dec492cf6e47fe9eFlan De Fresas • 1 pinta de fresas frescas, maduras • ¾ taza de azúcar granulada • 1 lata (14 oz) de leche condensada • 6 huevos • Azúcar caramelizado Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:46:36 -0500 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/Spain-blog.html#Orlando-Paris-How-about-Spainb45d5487597f2f6b5cf32f244d51512dTheme parks in Spain not only provide a day of fun for all family members, but they also give your crew additional insight into the culture of the country. International cuisine, countryside views and classic characters will enhance your overall Spanish adventure. As part of an A Huffington Post Travel series on family-fun parks, here is our guide to all the key information visitors need to know about Spain's theme parks. Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:23:16 -0500 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/articles-from-Spain.html7abe75728688dc7e9f79cb7bfb7be620Articles from Spain, here you will find interesting articles from Spanish contributors about Spain, its culture, food, life style and more.... Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:19:27 -0500 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/Spain-blog.html#12-Hotels-in-Spain-are-nominated-for-the-Conde-Nast-Awardbae0e42dd69d987b4bdcfead80849877Twelve luxury hotels will represent Spain at the prestigious International Conde Nast Travel 2010 awards. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:25:50 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/province-of-soria.html22b3c0ce27910fe65530cf26a2c40a7fProvince of Soria is located in the autonomous region of Castilla León, a strong and ancient land not very well known but full of magnificent natural treasures and history which make it a desirable destination with endless attractions. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:21:48 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/other-travel-sites.html19690da65f70a11ce48fe7efa4d14825Other Travel Sites...Here you will find helpful links to other travel and specialized websites... Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:15:57 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/madrid-region.htmlc62baf55bd9425fdeb116601844d46e5Madrid Region, Madrid is the capital of Spain but at the same time is an autonomous region home to cities, towns and landscapes of great interest.  As it is often true the lure of city of Madrid many a time obscures the charm of its other places, so why not try something different?  Let’s forget the big city for a moment and let’s take a circular trip around the capital. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:15:12 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/valencia-attractions.html9c08141fcbe816566838ded458cb6f10Valencia attractions here is a list of top things to do and visit while in this wonderful city. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:47:27 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/canary-islands.html4c79b632056def877dbd62dfb4aa936dCanary Islands seven spectacular Spanish islands of volcanic origin located off the northwestern coast of Africa. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:02:51 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/lanzarote.html687506232fd9e4f247c31bea07037cdaLanzarote Leading Attractions...There are many reasons why Lanzarote has emerged as a popular tourist destination over the last forty years. Thanks to its location off the west coast of Africa the island enjoys an amazing year round climate, whilst also boasting over 100 beaches where visitors can soak up all of this sun. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:58:19 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/navarra.html15f2eb926d3bea9bff2e60631ec577baOutside of Spain, Navarra is known worldwide for the festival of San Fermín commonly known as the running of the bulls that takes place every year during the week of July 7th. At eight o’clock in the morning the streets of Pamplona, the capital of Navarra, are filled with thousands of runners being chased by wild bulls. Happiness and adrenaline as well as fear join together in an extraordinary event that Ernest Hemingway helped make famous around the world. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:39:21 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/Spain-blog.html#Field-Trip-Hit-or-Missa1ca8d27c5fa2972f9f6859a62af2d10Would you ever be brave enough to chaparone a group of teenagers on an overseas trip to Spain for two weeks? Check out this article it might make you laugh or cry.... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:16:35 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/running-with-the-bulls.htmlcd73abffdcb72e2454c187472197a9efThe celebration of the San Fermines better known as the running with the bulls was made famous by Ernest Hemingway in his novel The Sun Also Rises.  Starting on July 7th at 8:00 am for seven days hundreds of locals and visitors take to the streets to risk their lives trying to stay ahead of the galloping bulls as they run through the streets of Pamplona making their way to the bullring. Fri, 8 Jul 2011 11:08:43 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/beaches-in-spain.htmle5af3638fc7972a9be730cb96d952ca8Beaches in Spain with the arrival of the summer I decided to conduct an informal poll among my family and friends to find out what are the beaches in Spain they liked the most. After much discussion and deliberation we were able to agree which are our top Beaches. Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:49:27 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/Spain-blog.html#Great-article-on-Madrid-from-the-New-York-Timesfad4a06f730d21f993f0294e1239822bBlood, Sand, Sherry: Hemingway’s Madrid Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:48:40 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/Spain-blog.html#Cap-de-Creus-Catalunya561c6f2c034810bc546780725f19c6c4Looking for new places to visit or just dream about... Thu, 2 Jun 2011 10:27:11 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/formentera.html7c6ab47cbdc3b845e8ed3521ddcc2460Formentera has something for everyone from incredible beaches to spectacular natural landscapes, lighthouses that inspired Jules Verne himself and beachfront bars to enjoy refreshing cocktails while the sun sets. It is not difficult to imagine why so many visitors have fallen in love with Formentera over the years. Thu, 2 Jun 2011 10:09:21 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/calpe.htmld7668177c538e1543da9023bd7ef5e55Calpe sits on the shores of the Mediterranean its strategic location attracted Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and Moors dedicated to trading, agriculture and fishing. The constant threat from pirates led to the construction of numerous fortifications such as the Torreon de la Peca a defense tower named after the piece of artillery used to defend the city. The old town is full of striking narrow streets and squares that are a delight to discover. Tue, 31 May 2011 09:28:23 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/altea.htmlf79c1795d6fd0cb12966606e9226383cAltea as you approach Altea either from the south coming from Benidorm or from the north from Calpe or Denia, the blue and white mosaic domes of the church of the Virgin of Consuelo welcome you letting you know you have arrived at one of the most beautiful and well preserved towns on the Costa Blanca. Tue, 31 May 2011 09:01:22 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/Car-hire-La-Coruna.htmlf55ad25dcbeb7d526d8189b3669a7043Car Hire La Coruna, let's find the best prices for car rentals in La Coruña... Tue, 31 May 2011 08:25:03 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/plasencia.html0c8258e4dc57b8a912053cd57c3fabdcPlasencia backed by the peaks of the Sierra de Gredos on the bank of the Jerte River in the Extremaduran province of Caceres is Plasencia. The medieval layout of the town can be seen in the remains of the walls along with the towers and gates, such as the Sol gate and the Santa Maria postern. Mon, 30 May 2011 20:34:56 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/spanish-weather.html03f977b8b313f35da5492b76a20cd71dSpanish Weather, let's find out the best time to go to Spain and more... Mon, 30 May 2011 20:05:10 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/spanish-festivals.html10a2169edf00db683b8f5f79e5dd79a6Spanish Festivals and Fiestas are a celebration of what it means to be a Spaniard to be a part of the Spanish community and to share a common National and Local History and Culture Mon, 30 May 2011 20:02:22 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/spain-air-travel2.htmlbddbd933d8d822bebc74bad7846a9bf2Spain air Travel, cheap flights to Spain, Spain flights, Spain Travel, Spain Guide Mon, 30 May 2011 19:50:22 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/spain-flight-tips.html6ad65046dee0362c2b80e6806e43639cSpain Flight Tips, how to surrvive a transactlantic flight, flying tips and more... Mon, 30 May 2011 19:38:09 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/Recipe-for-Paella.html8fb8fd759672645bceb0fd4421164566Recipe for Paella Mon, 30 May 2011 19:31:30 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/valencia-airport.htmlc0e0f99e2e7d4e179e82cde0c525d9afValencia Airport guide to Valencia Airport and its facilities Mon, 30 May 2011 19:18:04 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/san-sebastian-airport.html57a6c665b5324e0878248acf8a716745San Sebastian Airport guide to San Sebastian Airport and its facilities Mon, 30 May 2011 19:17:31 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/santiago-airport.html63f3ed8d09171dccdd21e671cedd49d8Santiago Airport guide to Santiago de Compostela Airport and its facilities Mon, 30 May 2011 19:16:54 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/madrid-airport.html575e190314e66ec30881b1b5e7e779a4Madrid Airport guide to Madrid-Barajas Airport and its facilities Mon, 30 May 2011 19:16:24 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/malaga-airport.htmldf8c7ec92e0f9ce9ea9763c6461bcd51Malaga Airport guide to Malaga Airport and its facilities Mon, 30 May 2011 19:15:47 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/ibiza-airport.htmlf7f26807cc57b88133e06f611f7f494cIbiza Airport, IBZ, transport, transportation Mon, 30 May 2011 19:15:12 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/fuerteventura-airport.htmle679535ffbbfcee2e731b866b1fa1dcdFuerteventura Airport, FUE, transport, transportation Mon, 30 May 2011 19:14:39 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/granada-airport.html846501dbc835b168157ec4518f5189ffGranada Airport, GRX, transport, transportation Mon, 30 May 2011 19:13:54 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/barcelona-airport.htmlb06366b1a7773c6b0316743fa4613f0cBarcelona Airport guide to Barcelona International Airport and its facilities Mon, 30 May 2011 19:10:27 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/almeria-airport.htmlacc44181e6e2df7999be0fb8896319c9Almeria Airport, LEI, transport, transportation Mon, 30 May 2011 19:10:08 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/alicante-airport.html1af2cbb30ce09573936a5fdeea84e2a9Alicante Airport, ALC, transport, transportation Mon, 30 May 2011 19:09:42 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/Spain-blog.html#Traveling-to-Málaga426968e63545213eb583e9df6b9b4655Thinking about going to Málaga check out this great article from the New York Times Travel section. Thu, 26 May 2011 14:11:20 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/zafra.html9c005fbd5b51ac3a9cd1e17980f83173Zafra, nicknamed little Seville, is a white walled town of pastel colored houses decorated with window boxes brimming over with flowers. Thu, 26 May 2011 10:53:19 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/la-rioja.htmle4b105d8cb828ffa9301eae7c76da06bLa Rioja...fertile valleys, dramatic mountains, colorful villages, fine wines and excellent cuisine are all found in this extraordinary region of northern Spain. Mon, 23 May 2011 09:13:24 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/catalunya.html7e29bfb5d55814140e933c80d45a7ea9Catalunya'a culture is one of the olders and richest of the Eurpean Mediterranean most evident in it's language catalán... Mon, 23 May 2011 08:02:47 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/castile-leon.html675e8966c94a00796c204a6029282367Castile Leon or Castilla y León a grandiose infinite countryside with an oustanding historical and architectural heritage. Sun, 1 May 2011 11:19:24 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/cantabria.html60fde54bc2937641b9fb7e2a9621a17fCantabria region a historic land with attractions raging from quaint fishing villages along the coast to the magnificent mountains of the Picos de Europa. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:23:07 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/basque-country.html95799587f44cd530405d8305a7785e1bBasque country a misty land of green hills and colorful villages, verdant landscapes and rugged coastline with a distinct cultural entity. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:22:49 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/Spain-blog.html#A-culinary-walk-through-Barcelonac07b65a085b62476378b1287d758daf9The best way to get to know the culture of any place is to eat your way through it. This is especially true in Barcelona, the epicenter of Catalonia. Perhaps it's because Catalan food is such a good reflection of the culture. Historically, Catalans have had their kitchens invaded by a diverse crowd, including the Visigoths and the French. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:01:03 -0400 http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com/somo.htmlbbbda803283845e1cdfe1a96f031fc19Somo Beach or Playa de Somo located in Cantabria near Santander, the high cliffs and crashing waves create a dramatic experience for any beach goer. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:26:16 -0400