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How are St George’s, Shakespeare and World Book Day all linked?

FOR Spain and England, April 23 is one for the diaries.  It marks the celebration of St George’s day, the death of both countries’ most venerated writers and World Book Day all of which are linked in a surprising series of events.  Saint George is the...
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A little Gaudi glory: Discover the house that was the first designed by the...

ANTONI Gaudi is an architect synonymous with the Catalan city of Barcelona. By far, his most famous work is the unfinished Sagrada Familia cathedral. But the architect, who lived from 1852 to 1926, is also responsible  for a host of other buildings scattered throughout the city. Each...
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RANKED: Top five ski resorts in Spain

WE love Spain for its sun and sand (and sangria, seafood, drool…) but who goes to ski in Spain?  If you’re flying to southern Spain in May and overhear talk of ski resorts, you’ll freak out you’re on the wrong plane.  But Spain is Europe’s second-most...
Sagrada Familia Pinnacle Of Jesus Christ Tower Presented

Barcelona raises tourist tax again in bid to boost coffers and chase ‘quality tourism’

A bump in Barcelona’s tourist tax means that visitors should get ready to fork out a little extra for their stay as the city shifts away from mass tourism. The city, the top tourist destination in Spain, is increasing its municipal tourist tax, bumping the...

Nine breathtaking UNESCO sites in Spain to start with

Spain has been a centre of Roman, Islamic, Christian and colonial empires which have turned the nation into open-air museum of wonders that move, inspire and send you home with a changed perspective on life. There are 43 UNESCO sites in Spain – the third-most...
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The best small towns to visit in Catalonia

Catalonia is a beautiful region in Spain, located on the northeast coast of the country. It's known for its rugged coastline, diverse landscapes, and excellent food. There are plenty of things to do in this region: you can go hiking through the mountains or explore...
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Simply the Best: Top 20 exciting and luxurious places in Spain

LOOKING for somewhere out of this world for the perfect escape in Spain? Want a place to really luxuriate and properly treat a loved one?  Already know the Costas and the capital city? Well here is the Olive Press’ hand-picked guide of 20 places to check...
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Barcelona named in top three of world’s most romantic cities

The MOST romantic places on earth have been named, with London, Paris and Barcelona taking the top three spots. A poll found that the buzzy Spanish city along with the UK capital and the city of lights are the best places for a romantic rendezvous. The...
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Boi–Taüll: This mountain resort in Spain has been named best in Europe for apres...

A CATALAN ski resort in the Spanish Pyrenees has been named among the eight most affordable ski resorts in Europe by Lonely Planet. While the travellers’ bible chose Borovets in Bulgaria as the resort with the best party crowd and Vogel in Slovenia as the...
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WATCH: A new star is born as final piece placed atop tower in Gaudi’s...

THE architectural masterpiece by Antoni Gaudi took another step towards completion as a giant multifaceted star was lifted into place atop one of Sagrada Familia’s main towers. The 12-pointed star, which weighs 5.5 tonnes and measures 7 metres across, was installed atop the tower dedicated...
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TRAVEL SPAIN: How to celebrate La Merce festival in Barcelona

By Rob Kiteley in Barcelona
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VIA VERDE: Cycling and kayaking through Catalunya’s Ebro Delta makes for a great family...

THIS was a holiday which separated the men from the boys. Unfortunately, my fear of the dark meant I came across as one of the boys as I cycled very slowly through almost pitch black old railway tunnels. Sad to say, the children looked on...

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