Friday 24 February 2012

The Parks of Granada

Granada is a wonderful place in Spain which has both coastal areas as well as hilly areas. The temperature in the coastal areas is very warm and in the hilly areas it is quite cold. The scenic beauty of the place is very good and there are famous ports in this town.

The city of the Granada is full of parks and gardens which are very wonderful to see. Here we will read more about the parks in the Granada. Here we will have a glimpse of the four main parks in Granada, namely:

  * Royal Garden
  * Villa
  * Cave
  * Courtyard

Royal Garden

In the Royal Garden one gets to see the Alhambra and the Generalife. This is a wonderful park that has a lot of pools and fountains. This park is designed neatly in a geometrical pattern. This park has a lot of flower beds which are a pleasant sight to see, as they make the park completely colorful and wonderful. There are also a lot of fruit bearing trees in this park. In short this is a wonderful and a colorful park. The water bodies in the park enhance its beauty.

Villa

The villa which is commonly known as the Carmen in Granada is a private villa. This villa has a lot of fountains and terraces at various levels. These terraces are filled with greenery, making this a wonderful place to relax and enjoy. There are balconies and courtyards where one can lie down and relax.  This is a very silent park which entices any tourist who wants to relax and enjoy the greenery.

Courtyards

The courtyards are attached to the Monastery and the convent. These courtyards are not very big. Though small they are wonderful and fascinating, as they have a lot of fruit bearing trees and plants which make the place look green and beautiful holiday villas spain. There are also small flower beds which add beauty to these courtyards. There are two main courtyards that are worth seeing. They are the Santa Isabel La Real monastery and the San Jerónimo Monastery.

Caves

These cave-dwellings are wonderful. Most of the caves here are on a smaller, more humble scale. There are some caves that have been painted by the owners. These caves are maintained well by the owners of the caves. There are flower beds all around the caves. The garden around the cave undoubtedly catches one's eye.

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Wednesday 22 February 2012

The Torrevieja

Located near the two big lagoons namely "Laguna de la Mata" and also "Laguna de Torrevieja" this place is a great sight for tourists. The water is pink in color and the reason for this color is the bacteria that are found only in this region. The beaches in this region are truly amazing as they stretch as long as 14 kms. The most prominent beach is the Playa de La Mata that is situated very near to the natural park in that region. The park is called the "Laguna de la Mata". The beach is supposed to be the longest and it has an area of 2 kms and many sand dunes that are worth a visit. The place can be reached through the beach promenade and you will see many different kinds of bars as well as the restaurants serving different cuisine.

The beach is self contained and you get a whole lot of facilities and amenities to cater to the needs of the foreign tourists. Besides, the beach also caters to the special needs of the disabled community.  Apart from the beach you also find other beaches on the south like Playa de Cabo Cervera which is located near the Cape Cervera. To get a fantastic view of the entire region do visit the "Torre del Moro" which is a tall tower. You can get a panoramic view of the Santa Pola cape till Mar Menor that lies on the southern side of the region.

After these exotic beaches you will go down further to visit the Las Calas that is also famous for its beaches and is a great place for the divers. Another beach that has many amenities lies in the middle of the town known as Playa de Los Locos.  This place is crowded with tourists during the season as it’s in the centre of the town and easily accessible by the people spanish villas. The most popular beach is the Playa del Cura which has several restaurants and also bars. The night life in this place is too good with lot of sound, music and dance.

The food here is amazing with lot of varieties. If you happen to visit this place never miss to taste the local delicacy Pulpo Seco which is a squid dish that is dried under the hot sun for some days and cooked along with olive oil and some lemon juice. The dish is good along with the local liquor Paloma.

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Thursday 16 February 2012

History of Granada

Granada is a city in the Spain which is a major tourist attraction. Hills border the city. It has a coastal area that is very warm. It also has a hillside that is cool. One can see the difference in the climate in the same place. The scenic beauty of the place is amazing. This is a wonderful place to relax and spend a vacation. Here we are going to know more about the history of the city called Granada.

Granada has a lot of history and it is very unique. This place has undergone a lot of destruction because of wars and other natural calamities. Political aid and the military support for Granada were obtained from Morocco. Once the morocco’s people came they slowly started ruling the place and changed the rule to military rule. Slowly the kingdom saw its demise.

The economy of the central government of the Granada mainly was dependent on the income from the silk industry. It also was dependent on the external trade. The exports in the city did very well because of the way the city is placed. The chief port is there in the city which makes it really easy to export. The name of the chief port is the Malaga which begins from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic. Granada has an eye on the Strait of Gibraltar rent villas spain. There were lots of rulers who wanted to capture the Strait of Gibraltar. This was going in for several centuries. However only in 1306 the Strait of Gibraltar was captured by the king called Muhammad. But then after the war that happened in the 1340 the Castile took over the Gibraltar Strait. This was called as the Rio Salado battle. It was only during this time the Alhambra was also built in the city.

The etymology of the name of the city is very simple. Granada in Spanish means pomegranate. This place was called as Granada because pomegranate was available in plenty in this city. The city’s land is very fertile even today. One gets to see a lot of greenery.

Initially it was the Iberian who was ruling the city. This was probably sometime during the fifth century B, C. after this the Romans settled here and only after that the Moors of the Spain started controlling the place. After the Moors came the Romans slowly fell and there were more of the Moors.


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Monday 13 February 2012

The historic city of Spain – ‘Albacete’

In simple terms, if you love arts and have fascination for beautiful works of architecture and natural beauty then there is alternate place than Albacete. A province of Castile-La Mancha, the city has rich history and tradition of its own. It is also a commercial hub and perhaps the best place for those who are shopping savvy. Some of the important places of visit are briefly introduced here:

Rosario Lodging House:

Also called as Posada del Rosario, this is the present tourist office for the visitors. This building is known for its architecture beauty and it is a rare combination of Gothic, Renaissance and also Mudejarand designs. This suggests that the building has undergone several modifications or reconstruction as and when the new dynasty took over the city. The building located in the central part of the city is surrounded by beautiful garden. Not far away is the traditional home of Albacete called the Casa de los Picos and the other Casona Perona. These houses give an insight into the tradition of the people.

Cathedral of San Juan Bautista:

This building known for its Gothic architecture also has the popular monastery. Called as the Monastery of la Encarnaction, is believed to have been built in the 16th century. The interior of the cathedral is traditionally decorated. This is an immaculately beautiful cathedral. Now, this has become the cultural centre of the city. Normally no visitor misses from visiting this building.

Pasaje de Lodares:

Now this has become the shopping centre; but its traditional look of the building has been retained intact. The building belongs to Renaissance period with glass ceilings and the majestic view of this building emphasizes the architectural importance of the building rent villas in spain. Interestingly this ancient building is the place where traditional works of arts and artifacts and also all other types of products are sold.

Abelardo Sánchez Park: This is one of the historic parks of Abelardo with collection of varieties of trees. Just very near to the park is the famous Albacete museum. The museum is housed in a building built centuries ago. It has pride collection of many works of arts and paintings from some of most renowned artists world over. As a matter of fact, many tourists are of the opinion that this museum is a place which should never be missed. The museum receives highest number of visitors throughout the year.

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Sunday 5 February 2012

Excursions in Zaragoza

Zaragoza is a historical piece of land in Spain and it has many remains of the different civilizations from various periods. Following are some of the excursions in Zaragoza.

Route to Moncayo in Zaragoza:

Ebro is a valley which is located at a distance of forty-three kilometers from the city of Zaragoza. There is an old settlement in this valley belonging to Iberian times called Bursao and this valley has the remnants of the first residents in Spain. The Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar stands on the banks of Ebro.

Borja is the nearest village from this valley and it is the centre of many important monuments, including a vini-cultural area. You will find a fortress, a shell house and a monastery in this village with great historical preserves.

Vernela is the monastery which is located at a distance of seven kilometers from Borja and it was established during 1146 and this monastery has a fortress in the surroundings.

You will find another monastery at the base of Moncayo, which is the biggest mountain in this province.

Tarazona is another historical area to visit in Zaragoza, as you will find some very interesting and historical places in this region of province. There is the famous Plaza de Toros, Town Hall building and a cathedral which was constructed during the 13th century.

Route to Mudejar Style in Zaragoza:

Mundejar is a common style in whole of the Spain, but Zaragoza contains various monuments and building which are built in this specific style villa holiday spain. Christians in Spain introduced this style of construction when they re-conquered Spain from the Moors. You will also find many monuments belonging to Moorish styles.

Calatayud is the second biggest town in Zaragoza and it is located at a distance of eighty- six kilometers from the province of Zaragoza. This town has very interesting and old historical places from the Roman and the Moorish ages.

Route to Romanesque Style in Zaragoza:

This region in Spain was ruled by Romans as well for several years and they have left many interesting monuments in this area.

There is an old church in Ejea de los Caballeros, which was constructed during the 13th century. If you will visit Uncastillo, then you will find an important fortress from medieval ages and this fortress is situated at the top of a rock. Santa Maria las Mayor, San Juan are other interesting monuments to visit in this area.

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