Avila is the city where one of my grandfathers was born and I treasure it like it was my own. I love to go there and see the murals of so long a go, there is so much history here. 1,117 meters above sea level, it is the highest capital of Spain. The city is surrounded by ancient city walls that still hold the test of time. A quiet town, not too many people add to their atenirany but should.

If you decide to visit this city in the end of June, you will be able to enjoy the “Avila en Tapas” celebration which will be held from the 28 th of June through the 1st of July with the colaboration of 41 restaurants that will show off their best miniture tapas. I´m hungry already!!

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Cabo de la Gata, I just love this place, located in Almeria it is a natural park of Analusia. It is a beautiful site that has an amazing ecological wealth and forms part of the spectacular western Mediterranean.

As you can see from the picture above the edgy rocks lifting from the water are a natural part of this city that has a lot to offer. There are many little parks and beaches in this locality that you will love.

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This summer the best place in Spain to spend your days in the sun has got to be Palma de Mallorca. I think this could be the world´t most beautiful and luxurious places to visit, specially in the summer. The Mallorcan beaches are extraordinary with views of the Mediterranean that are a treat to the eye and mind.

One of the best hotels in the are in called the Mardavall Hotel and Spa that indulges you in the best of the best and will leave you totally relaxed and not wanting your vacation to ever end. There is so much to do, yet so much you don´t want to do because you will just want to lay there on the beach overlooking at glory.

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he weather has finally stabilized and the warm summer nights are almost here. We are already thinking of where we will take the kids this year and one of the places that is umber one in my kids list is the Warner Brothers Park en Madrid.

You don’t need to head out to Paris and EuroDisney yet, give this great park a try, amazing rides, fun activities for the kids, like a small city of sure fun. Their website is awesome giving you travel trips and ideas on making your trip getting there and staying there great.

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I found this great website titled Women & Wine, just my kind of place. They have a small community that caters to women and their love of travel, and of course great wine. They have a mini wine shopping area where you can buy anything dealing with wine.

But what does this have to do with Spain you ask? Well it seems they arrange wine tours all over the United States and Europe. All you need to do is let them know where you want to go, how many people in your party and they take it from there. Great idea if you don’t know where to start.

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The biggest party of the year in Spain has to be the “Feria de Abril” in Sevilla where thousands of people come from all over the world to celebrate life. This year the 160th edition of this fair is one of the biggest yet. This huge event boasts with 1,000 stands that offer everything from food, books, accessories and souvenirs you will not want to get away.

Night time at this fair is amazing, there are over 370,000 lightbulbs that illumi¡nate the gateway in to the fair. The 7 days of activities started yesterday with the inauguration of the even by the city mayor Mr. Alfredo Sánchez Monteseirín. if you´re in town you know what I´m talking about and if you are else where keep the date for next year.

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What is a hotel in Spain without the mention of wine right? Well, as common as it sounds not until now has a hotel in Spain actually dedicated its entire theme to wine. the hotel El Prado, located about 200 meters from the Thyssen Musem is the first of its kind offering themed wine rooms.

The hotel is divided into different denominations of wine origins. The first floor is trickily dedicated to Andalucia, other themes are La Rioja and Jerez. If you are a wine connoisseur, there is no doubting where you will stay your next visit to Madrid.

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You might think that the Prado Museum is the only one to visit while you are in Madrid but don’t forget a visit to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation. This museum holds more than 700 years of history and art through its paintings and masterpieces.

This museum is under the patronage of His Majesty Don Juan Carlos I, King of Spain which is a non profit organization with funding for the purpose for conserving, studying, exhibiting and publishing collections of art.

You can do the chronological tour which starts on the second floor where you can experience the birth of art observing the mediaeval symbolism in paintings, Renaissance period, all the way to 20th century art.

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Another adventure that needs to be lived, Tenerife. The island of Tenerife offers that possibility of a great vacation by the sea, with a tropical surrounding that is like no other. A paradise were volcanic forces inspire beauty and inspirational views.

There are many must see places, starting with the National Park of Teide a huge volcanic space that can be hiked by foot where you will discover all the beauty of nature. The Laguna, the old capital of the island is a day trip assured. You must climb up to the mirador del Pico del ingles where the mountain views and cliffs are spectacular.

Enjoy all that this gorgeous place on earth has to offer.

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RENFE and Sigüenza city hall have teamed up to once again offer a medieval train ride. Departing from the Chamartin in Madrid at 10 am and arrives in Sigüenza at 11:25 am. Actors dressed in medieval costumes act out different historical pieces and stay in character to entertain all passengers. They are tour guides with a something special.

Once in Sigüenza they will accompany you through the streets giving you all the information about the city. A great lunch and another theater production then you are headed back to Madrid. An awesome idea which is sure to entertain all passengers who travel this way.

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