When in the south of Spain you will need a place to stay and the Guadalpin Marbella is a wonderful 5 star resort with a prime beachfront location located at a fifteen minutes walk from the centre of Puerto Banús. The surrounding are full of designer boutiques and beautiful sites of the Mediterranean.

While you are here you can experience all sorts of water sports that are offered all throughout the beach and by the Beach Club within the hotel The hotel suites offer terraces where you can sit out and relax in the warm sun of the Costa de Sol.

The spring is almost here and its time to start thinking about the next great vacation spot.

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Ok, so there are so many places to visit in Spain you don´t know where you want to start or where you want to go first. If you want to have a luxurious relaxing holiday a perfect place to start in the Villa a deluxe self-catering resort with accommodations overlooking the village of of Deià, stunning views of the Mediterranean all located in Majorca.

With a private beach at the guests disposal, facilities, including two floodlit tennis courts, two outdoor heated pools, indoor pool in the health centre, fully equipped gymnasium, sauna, outdoor Jacuzzi, steam room and a health bar with fantastic views over olive and fruit groves.

What are you waiting for. This elegant place is waiting for your presence to help you relax and enjoy the good life of Spain.

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Cordoba is one of the eight provinces that make up the Andalucia community and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. There is so much to see in this inspiring part of the world that I suggest you plan to extend your stay so you can enjoy every single monument and museum to the most it offers.

The Cathedral is one of the most amazing sites you will ever see. Built at the end of the eight century its grandeur, splendor and magical feel will bring you closer to your inner being. There are also several palaces and gardens that will also take your breath away.

The sites are not the only wonderful thing in this city the restaurants and the warmth of the people make it a place you will long to return or simply just stay..

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What is a siesta? Well, there is the general definition of the word, but what does it really mean to the Spaniards. Spain is a country full of great customs, all of them in one way or another deal with food, parties, and yes the best one of all the SIESTA.

A siesta is referred to the time in the middle of the day usually right after lunch time, where people lay down, close their eyes and rest for about an hour to get ready for the rest of the day. One of the best inventions ever. It simply means taking time off to relax and forget about the world while our bodies recover from the days stress.

From the outside world, this might be looked at as lazy and not productive but many studies show that it is recommended to rest in the middle of the day. A siesta could help reduce cardiovascular diseases, and highly reduces stress.

So, go ahead put your head down without any guilt and live the siesta way of life.

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We all know Spain has one of the best wines in the world and the Pingus 2000 could the most expensive of these wines.  At a price of around 750 and 900 euros a bottle, not too many will be able to savour this specialty but if your do get the chance you should go all out and give it a tasting.

Created by the Dutch Peter Sisseck using only traditional methods he has come up with a decadent taste. Rich in color by the use of black cherries, and a touch of red and black fruits from the forest. Robert Paker, one of the best known connoisseurs in wine has given the Pingus 2000 an excellent rating.

So all we have left to do is give it a try and see for ourselves why the wine from this country is as good as its name.

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Antonio Pernas one of Spain´s newest hot fashion designers made his mark in the Cibeles fashion show last week. His spring summer collection was a look back at the fabulous 60´s. With fun colorful styles that show off the leg in his mini skirt version of the sexy woman.

Antonio Pernas has several stores throughout Spain that have received not only praise for the collections they hold inside but also for the architecture surrounding the buildings. His fame is growing by the minute and the entire world is taking about this talented designer.

Spain is proud to be the home of this and many other designers that are slowing opening the eyes of the world to this beautiful and stylish country.

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Tras siete largos años de trabajo por fin Miquel Barceló, el pintor de Mallorca presentara su última obra artística en la Capilla del Santísimo de la Catedral de Palma. Después de más de dos años de preparativos y cientos de pruebas al fin consiguió una técnica adecuada para su ejecución.

La cerámica usada en el proyecto corresponde a un único pedazo que ha sido usado en forma de puzzle e instalado en la pared a partir de las grietas naturales. Usando sus palmas y las de sus hijos pequeños sobre ellas. La obra fue creada a base de golpes y puñetazos que ha sido físicamente muy intensa para el pintor.

Una visita a ver esta obra de arte es algo muy interesante e impresionante.

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The world reknown soprano singer Montserrat Caballéé whose opera career spans decades will be the premier guest star at the reopening of the Sala Teobaldo Power in La Orotava, Tenerife. Mostserrat born in Barcelona is one of the superstars of the opera world having had her first real break in 1965 while replacing the then well know star Marilyn Horne in the stage of all stages Carnegie Hall in New York city and receiving a standing ovation for more than 25 minutes.

The opera world would not be the same without her and Spain is proud to be the home country of this great performer. Her performance in Tenerife will be March 10th at 21:00 hrs in the 1,000 seat theater that is said to be one of the best concert venues in the Canary Islands.

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I could think of many more but I decided to ask around and find out why some foreigners live in Spain. Here are the top 5 reasons given to me as to why the felt that Spain offered them everything they needed and wanted.

The number one reason many people move to this part of the world is the climate. The Mediterranean region has one of the best climates in any part of the world. In parts such as Alicante, Benidorm, Murcia, Malaga and the southern part of the country the sun shines almost 365 days a year.

The second reason for leaving everything behind and moving to Spain is the gastronomy. Many people feel the healthy lifestyle and fresh foods offered within the different regions, specially the Mediterranean diet as well as the grand selection of wines and cavas are well worth the move.

The third top reason given was that of the language. Many people came as students to Spain and just never left. They feel Spanish is one of the most important languages in the world and want to be part of the Spanish society.

The fourth reason given was the culture of the country. Spain has a little of everything to offer, from the mountains to the beach and cold and warm weather even different dialects spoken in different areas. It makes it as if you are living in many different countries in one.

And the last reason given is the people. Spanish people are warm, friendly and courteous.

So there you have it, in a nutshell. Are you ready to give it a try?

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The Rioja part of Spain is very well known for its wine making processes and this is the place to come and visit if you want to learn more about the history and the tasting’s of wine. Dinastia Vivanco offers you a little of everything in this amazing complex. With four generations of wine making experience the Vivenco family welcomes you to get to know them and their passion.

You will be able to visit the wine museum which offers a collection of items the family has gathered through the years. This museum hopes to be an international resource for wine information, history, wine making processes and references. Dinastia Vivanco also offers a restaurant with a wood fire oven in which oak from wine casks are burnt as well as vine twigs rootstocks from the vineyard.

All this in an environment which is sure to relax and at the same time excite and delight you.

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