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Where in Spain is the most interesting place to visit for history?
Posted on Jun 3, 2006, 03:51:39 by Rosie
... as reading more when I got home and had seen these places. Toledo is simply beautiful and is full of historical old buildings. Granada has the tombs of King Ferdinand and Queen Isobella, the very ones who sent Columbus on his way to discover America, to ...
 
Sevilla
Posted on May 7, 2008, 19:23:15 by mlb662
... to hang out in (other than right around the university) or of uncommon day trips/weekend trips (i.e. not Malaga, Sevilla, Granada, etc.)? Also, I do want to see both Madrid and Barcelona - how would you recommend getting to each (especaially Madrid - ...
 
5 white villages in Spain
Posted on May 6, 2009, 16:54:59 by starlagurl
... to me, has anyone ever been to any of these places? Was it awesome? Alhama de Granada (Granada Province) Medina Sidonia (Cadiz Province) Montefrio (Granada Province) Casares (Malaga Province) Arcos de la Frontera (Cadiz Province)
 
Western Andalucia Starter Kit
Posted on Jun 5, 2008, 15:20:28 by tailormadeandal
... you go mobile for a small amount. Things to do: Just about everything really. If you want cities, then you have Granada, Seville, Cadiz, Jerez, Malaga and Jaen. Granada and Seville particularly are jam-packed full of museums, monuments and culture. You ...
 
Travelling through Spain
Posted on Jan 17, 2008, 11:12:33 by mmbcross
... return the car). We have two weeks to go around and travel. So far we have decided to visit: Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Seviglia, Cadiz (where we would stay a few days for sunshine), Malaga. Could anyone recommend some good Hostels in: Valencia, ...
 
Granada, Valencia, Tarragona and Barcelona
Posted on Jan 3, 2009, 23:55:00 by maysun
From the 21th of January until the 27th of February I'll be on my own travelling through Spain, starting off in Malaga for 2,5 weeks, then Granada for 6 days, and then probably along the coastline towards Barcelona. The thing is these cities are ...
 
Travelling through Spain
Posted on Jan 18, 2008, 05:13:41 by apartment
... return the car). We have two weeks to go around and travel. So far we have decided to visit: Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Seviglia, Cadiz (where we would stay a few days for sunshine), Malaga. Could anyone recommend some good Hostels in: Valencia, ...
 
Travelling through Spain
Posted on Jan 17, 2008, 02:11:08 by desdemone
... return the car). We have two weeks to go around and travel. So far we have decided to visit: Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Seviglia, Cadiz (where we would stay a few days for sunshine), Malaga. Could anyone recommend some good Hostels in: Valencia, ...
 
TAPAS TRADITIONAL SPANISH DISH!
Posted on Oct 15, 2009, 23:37:36 by ScottWoz
... more exquisite. I haven't been to Madrid so can't comment but I would highly recommend the inland cities, in particularly Granada, Arcos and Jerez de la Frontera. The tapas bars in Granada work work on a kind of loyalty system: buy a nice glass ...
 
Where in Spain is the most interesting place to visit for history?
Posted on Dec 17, 2008, 03:35:54 by lar4290
... , and Granada - the three Muslim capitals of Al-Andalus (first Cordoba in the eighth-tenth centuries, then Sevilla, then Granada, from 1248-1497). All have a great combination of Morish and Spanish culture and the uniqueness of the Spanish south!
 
Spain - where is the best?
Posted on Oct 5, 2009, 21:36:06 by pwong
... . Valencia - incredible architecture in the city of arts and sciences, like something out of Star Trek Granada - the vision of Spain that everyone has in their mind, desert landscapes with Moorish architecture The incredibly beautiful Spanish women - I ...
 
Tour of Spain (La Vuelta Ciclista de España)
Posted on Sep 11, 2008, 23:25:10 by magnusiax
... are passionate about their cycling. The race is divided into 21 stages and covers a total distance of over 3000 kilometres from Granada to Madrid. There are 11 flat stages, seven mountainous stages, two individual time trial stages and one team time trial ...
 
Hello - Need advice about cities in Spain please
Posted on Dec 27, 2006, 23:26:09 by fkukla
... as I would love to explore the culture of Spain in a smaller laid back city. I have narrowed my choices down to Granada, Valencia, Malaga or Seville. Which city do you recommend and if you can give me any additional advice, I would apprecaite it. What ...
 
Hello - Need advice about cities in Spain please
Posted on Dec 28, 2006, 05:28:30 by ScottWoz
... you a great balance of what you need without the extremes of idiot hazards or brick wall language barriers. As for the cities, Granada is an amazing place, with it's history and culture, the magic of the Alhambra and the backdrop of the snow-capped ...
 
Travelling through Spain
Posted on Jan 17, 2008, 16:58:48 by ScottWoz
Agree on the accommodation advice. Was in Spain for a couple of months last year and had 'normal' experiences in the way of accommodation. You'll find plenty, of good value. Regarding Gib and the 'great fish and chips and English beer&# ...
 
Where in Spain is the most interesting place to visit for history?
Posted on May 6, 2006, 13:02:29 by kris
the old capital of spain was granada and is full of moor architecture, search to get a feel of the old muslim side of spain
 
Best things about Spain
Posted on Aug 10, 2009, 17:24:34 by starlagurl
... of landscapes from the green north to the deserts of Almeria, the mountains, plains and sierras... 5. Morcilla. 6. San Sebastian, Granada and Cadiz. 7. The fact that friendly Spanish people aren't scared to touch your baby's feet. 8. ... or ...
 
Arcos de la Frontera or Nerja
Posted on Apr 11, 2009, 21:08:25 by shef11308
... and for the life of me cannot decide between Nerja and Arcos de la Frontera. These days would be between Sevilla and Granada so travel distances and ease have to be taken into account. Here are the complicating factors: (1) Increased travel time to ...
 
Where in Spain is the most interesting place to visit for history?
Posted on Mar 23, 2009, 06:18:43 by blindhead
I live in Andalucia, the south of spain, where is Granada, Sevilla, Cordoba, and many other interesting cities,towns and villages. You can visit the important cities but is also more impresive to visit small villages with big castles and very kind people. ...
 
Granada, Valencia, Tarragona and Barcelona
Posted on Jan 4, 2009, 15:42:21 by maysun
Hey Maysun, Studying in Spain? Sounds really great! I've only been to Barcelona and absolutely loved it! The architecture alone is incredible. The food, the nightlife, the markets, the cafes.....I would go back in a heartbeat and see ...
 
Granada, Valencia, Tarragona and Barcelona
Posted on Jan 4, 2009, 14:04:04 by wakingdream
Hey Maysun, Studying in Spain? Sounds really great! I've only been to Barcelona and absolutely loved it! The architecture alone is incredible. The food, the nightlife, the markets, the cafes.....I would go back in a heartbeat and see more of ...
 
Would You Pay To See a Bullfight?
Posted on Dec 26, 2008, 12:00:30 by wakingdream
... of the argument. What's your take?? Would you secretly feel good if the matador took a few good hits? When I was in Granada, Spain, I demurred long and hard as to whether or not I should buy a ticket to see the corrida, or bullfight. On the one ...
 
Sevilla
Posted on Apr 21, 2008, 03:14:12 by lar4290
... to hang out in (other than right around the university) or of uncommon day trips/weekend trips (i.e. not Malaga, Sevilla, Granada, etc.)? Also, I do want to see both Madrid and Barcelona - how would you recommend getting to each (especaially Madrid - ...
 
TravelPod Local Expert for Spain
Posted on Sep 26, 2007, 07:05:07 by whereshegoes
Thanks for the tips Bard! I really enjoyed Spain...so much I have been several times. What would you recommend not to miss? I would say Granada, Sevilla, and Barcelona. What are your favorite sites?
 
Where in Spain is the most interesting place to visit for history?
Posted on Dec 28, 2008, 06:26:14 by tailormadeandal
... area, Dalí´s museum in Figueres, Gaudí - Sagrada Familia etc. For Spanish history from the 18th centruy onwards it is great to find out about it from Madrid, its capital. Moorish history is visible everywhere in Granada, especially with the Alhambra...
 
Where in Spain is the most interesting place to visit for history?
Posted on Dec 17, 2008, 04:00:55 by ScottWoz
Granada, buenissima!
 
Sevilla
Posted on Dec 17, 2008, 03:27:27 by lar4290
... do all I wanted, but I did get to spend a weekend in the Algarve in Portugal, visit Lisbon, go to Cordoba and Granada, spend a long weekend in Morocco, travel through Extremadura (great advice - well off the tourist path), Huelva province, and go to Madrid ...
 
Tango in Granada
Posted on Sep 29, 2008, 05:50:03 by tailormadeandal
I could certainly recommend some flamenco schools. But argentinian tango in Granada is a tricky one...
 
Where in Spain is the most interesting place to visit for history?
Posted on May 7, 2006, 06:35:22 by uncle_davros
Granada was the old capital in Moorish times. In Spanish times, it was Toledo
 
About travelling to Europe
Posted on Mar 19, 2007, 22:34:37 by 51travel
... love how they party late, and then take a nap during the day to rest up away from the heat. When I was in Sevilla, Granada and Malaga I found great places to stay. In Granada even during Semina Santa (Very big religious festival) I found my own room near ...