posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 4
.Sanabria is an ideal place to go fishing, as its rivers Tera, Trefacio, Negro and Truchas are located within the area of the Fishing Reserve, the same as the lake, although you cannot kill fish. There are lots of barbel and bream but the star attraction of these waters is trout. You can fish all year round in the lake with a special licence that is issued in tourist offices or in the offices of the autonomous government of Castilla and Le?n. Above all, this sport is fun and easy for children.
If you have no luck on the lake, you can always go to the fishing lagoon installed on the fish farm. They will surely bite there. Fish are paid for according to weight, although it?s worth it, owing to the high quality of the trout caught there. There are specialised teachers on this farm who teach people of all ages how to fish. A few hours are all you need to learn a little about the technique of this sport.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 20
In Spain you can enjoy a nice warm autumn break in one of the following destinations: the Balearic Islands, the Canary Island or Almeria.
The Balearic Islands is an archipelago of 5 islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera y Cabrera) located in the east of Valencia. Thanks to its perfect climate (sun and warm temperatures during the whole year), it has become one of the most famous destinations for tourists in Spain. Tourists can not only enjoy crystalline waters in one of the 300 beaches of the archipelago, but also a wide range of activities: water-skiing, scuba-diving, fishing, water parks, etc. The Balearic Islands also offers a great variety of landscapes: beaches, dunes, untouched coves, forests, etc. We encourage you to travel round the archipelago and observe the flora and the fauna. And to give your holidays a cultural touch, you can also visit one of the most emblematic buildings: the Bellver Castle and the Arab baths in Mallorca, the Cathedral (La Seu) in Menorca and the Llotja (a wonderful Gothic building) in Ibiza. Nightlife in the archipelago is pretty busy. Restaurants, bars, clubs and casinos will be happy to welcome you until the very early hours of the morning.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 6
Barcelona offers visitors the possibility of touring the city on foot from its Roman ruins and medieval city to the modernist Catal?n quarters. One of its most attractive places is Las Ramblas walk, which runs between Catalu?a Square and the old port. This walk is crowded with people during the day and until the early hours of the morning, lined with newspaper kiosks, flowers, street actors, caf?s, restaurants and shops. Near the port you will find markets being set up, as well as painters and sketch artists.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 30
Over four million tourists of varying nationalities invade the city?s streets each year, seeking something more than just sun and sea. German, Swedes, English, French and especially Spanish visitors choose Benidorm as their holiday destination year after year, with the result that this once-tiny fishing village has become a world leader in attracting tourists.
Intelligent destination
If anything characterises Benidorm?s landscape, it would be the many skyscrapers dominating its skyline. Loved and hated in equal measure, these concrete giants are responsible for the city?s success. Reaching to impossible heights, these buildings guarantee sun and seaviews for all, more apartments in less ground space and more architectural options. Their presence has even made Benidorm a reference point for the construction and property sectors.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 16
Without doubt however, the best thing about Seville is its people, who are open and falling over themselves to welcome visitors to the capital of Andalusia. With Seville, it?s usually love at first sight. One of the first stops in the city is the Cathedral, where visitors can go to top of the only remnant of the old mosque. The Giralda tower has weathered well down through the years and is still an impressive sight at over 100 metres in height. At the very top lies the Giraldillo, a small weathervane which lends its name to the structure on which it stands. During the reign of the Muslims, residents would perch on the back of a donkey to sound the bells. And it is a ramp and not stairs which sightseers must now ascend if they want to reach the tower?s summit.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 9
A natural step on St James? Way and the Silver Route, Oviedo displays itself proudly to the world each year at the Prince of Asturias Awards. During the course of its 25 years of existence, this ceremony has made Oviedo the cultural capital of Spain every autumn and a global reference point. Unsuspecting recipients, such as director Woody Allen, are never short on praise for a city which retains the best of its heritage and combines it with a unique network of green
posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 2
The Lucky Islands, the Elysian Fields, Hesperides Garden and Atlantis were some of the first names bestowed on the Canaries by Greek and Roman scribes. The archipelago is volcanic in origin and was originally inhabited by the guanches, a clear-skinned race which lived on the cliffs, in caves and in small circular houses. In 1496, after a series of battles, they were incorporated into the kingdom of Castile. Shortly afterwards, Colombus berthed his vessels there before departing for the New World.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on May 12
Here is an interesting interview of Thomas Owadenko that Loic Le Meur just uploaded on his blog. Thomas is the CEO of the new travel 2.0 site called Trivop.
Trivop.com is a very good example of a good use of web 2.0 in the travel industry. It is a platform of video reviews of hotels (located in Europe and then in the future in the US).Like I said in the past, the future of hotel reviews is strongly connected to the future of online video; we previously saw the impact of a simple video uploaded on youtube to report a poor hotel room in Madrid. We also saw Tripadvisor launched a video uploading feature on their website to follow this (hotel) trend.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 14
Spain is more than bullfights, flamenco dancers and crowded beaches. It’s a spectacular and diverse country, the north resembling the rolling, green hills of Ireland and the south giving you a taste of Moroccan landscapes and architecture. Its tremendous history is reflected in its prehistoric cave paintings, Moorish palaces, crumbling castles, Roman ruins, Gothic and Renaissance cathedrals as well as some very unique modern architecture. The uniqueness of Spain lies in the separate kingdoms which made up the original Spanish nation. These regions remain diverse in their language, culture, cuisine and art. These regions include: Andaluc?a, Aragon, Asturias, Basque Country, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Cantabria, Castilla La Mancha, Castilla Leon, Catalonia, Extremadura, Galicia, La Rioja, Madrid, Murcia, Navarra and Valencia. Areas of interest are not limited to each region, here are some highlights:.
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