Here she is Miss Spain 2007. Her name is Natalia Zabala Arroyo. She is 24 years old and is a law student from Gipuzkoa, you may wonder where that is, well..Gipuzkoa is part of basque country in the north of Spain. A quaint little city that will probably become a little better known, now that one of their own will aspire for the title of Miss Universe on May 29th at the National Auditorium in Mexico City, Mexico.

She was my favorite from the getgo and we will all be routing for her in the weeks to come.

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All is ready for the launch of one of the most innovated projects Spain has to offer, starting in Malaga in a few months any one will be able to connect through the Internet from anywhere in the city. So far in the world only San Francisco, Blanquefort (France), and Singapur are the only cities in the world to enjoy this benefit.

This means tourists traveling in Malaga will not need to go to a cyber cafe but just bring their lap tops with them and start cruising the Internet. The project which costs over 200,000 euros will not stop in Malaga, 20 to 30 more cities throughout the country will also join in by the end of the year.

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Although Father’s Day is celebrated throughout the world, different countries celebrate the same holiday on different dates. This is a very important holiday for everyone here in Spain. It is a celebration of the family and one of the most important member of that family which is that of a Father.

Traditionally a token gift is given to fathers, but the biggest part of this holiday is the coming together with friends and family and enjoying time spent laughing about old times while enjoying a great meal.

I specially would like give a very special “Feliz Dia del Padre” to my father who is far from me now and my husband who shows me everyday what a great father is. I hope you enjoy today and everyday with your love one.

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Now you can live anywhere in the world and still communicate with your loved ones for free with the thanks to Skype.. The greatest invention ever made. I love living in Spain but I miss my friends and family back in the U.S. but with the help of Skype, we talk and see each other everyday. All you need is a computer, a webcam, microphone, a skype account (free) and you are ready to go.

Staying in touch has never been easier (I sound like an advertisement). I love to be able to give a guided tour of my surroundings here in Spain for all my American friends who have yet to make it to Europe. They love to see the sights of the Mediterranean and watch from afar a bit of the Spanish life.

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Beauty pageants are very popular here in Spain, there are beautiful women and men who compete in national and international contests throughout the year but the most important of all is the Miss Spain contest which will determine what beautiful woman will represent Spain in the Miss Universe Pageant.

This year the Pageant will take place on March 25^th in Marina D’Or . Although there has been some controversy this year due to the fact that one of the contestants from Cantabria has a child and was expelled from the competition, this should only popularize this beauty sporting event to a higher level.

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The celebrations have officially started and will come to a close March 19th in Valencia with the Fallas (torches). This is a great time to come visit Valencia, the city practically comes to a stand still while all the giant papier-mâché figures are put out for display and eventually are torched by the end of the week. Burning papier mache is not the only attraction of this party, the display of fireworks, the parades with the court of women dressed in the traditional Valencian gear is a site to see.

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What do you know about the Spanish Royalty? If you are interested in learning more about Spain and its Royal court you can visit the casareal webpage, where you wil find out all about this intriging family. You can also learn more about theRoyal Palacee where the royal family carry out their official duties, under the terms of the Constitution and the Law of 16 June 1982. You can visit this beautiful place which is located in the center of Madrid.

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I think it’s almost everyone’s dream to retire in a place where the sun shines 365 days a year, where the life is relaxed, the food is good and the quality of life even better. Spain for some years now has topped the charts in preferred places to retire, with residents from the UK making it their number one choice. So, if you are one of those people who dream of retiring in Spain, read on..

Tenerife news state: “Protecting your wealth in retirement is a key factor in living the lifestyle you dreamed of in Spain. Reviewing your financial arrangements will help to make sure that you do.”

Another article by Assetz points out things to be aware of when relocating to another country. If you are sure you want to retire in Spain you first need to start your savings plan and start looking for an investment property way ahead of your retirement date. You should start to look into any tax laws which will prevent you from receiving your home country retirement in full and talk to financial experts early on, so they can start a retirement plan that is right for you.

With a little planning, a lot of savings and a dream you will be living the Spanish life in no time.

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Love Spanish food, want to try some of the things you have been reading about? Not planning a visit to Spain in the next few weeks and want to have a taste of Spain. I found a great little online store called latienda where you can find authentic Spanish food at very reasonable prices. Easy to order, just click and buy. When I was living in the states it was my saving grace, a place that I could always go to find my favorite food.

La tienda was created in 1996 and is a family business that wants to share the love of Spanish food to everyone around the world. They have carefully chosen each individual item and give one of the best customer services around. If you haven’t tried it yet, give it a shot you will not be disappointed…the next thing on your list will be planning the trip to Spain so you can explore more about this wonderful country.

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Ok, just reading about this hotel makes me want to jump on an airplane and get there as soon as I can. Hotel Torrequebrada is a luxurious 5 star property which is located in Benalmadena, a coastal town near Marbella. With 350 spacious guestrooms all with balconies overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, I ask what more can we ask for?

There are 4 different style restaurants to choose from, a health club, gym, beauty parlor, tennis courts, gardens and lots and lots of sunshine. I lived in Benalmadena when I was about 6 years old for a couple of years and I could still remember waking up everyday and just walking to the beach and playing in the sand all day long.. I’m sure when I return I will do the same.

You can book directly with the hotel or look for special packages that include everything you will nee for a great vacation.

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