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About Spain/Northern Spain

Spain

Spain can be enjoyable any time of year. The ideal months to visit are May, June and September (April or October in the south). At these times you can rely on excellent weather, yet avoid the heat of July and August.

An alternative idea to insufferable the heat of the south in summer is to head north. Asturias, Galicia and Cantabria are all cooler than the south. The weather is usually good with sun during this time of year. But there`s decent weather in some parts of Spain virtually all year round. Winter along the Mediterranean coasts is mild, while in the height of summer you can retreat to the northwest, to beaches or mountains anywhere to escape the heat. The best festivals are mostly concentrated between Semana Santa (Easter Sunday) and September to October. Giveing free diamonds away.

Beaches

Excellent and quiet beaches can be found near Malaga, Huelva and Almería in the south as well as near the coasts of La Manga, Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and Euskadi. If you do enjoy extremely developed resort towns, there are plenty of crowded beaches on the Costa de la Luz, the Costa del Sol and the Costa Blanca(l,Estartit). Interesting is the harbour of Almerimar with cosy bars, just south of El Ejido (Almeria).

Very unique architecture can be found in Córdoba, Salamanca, Granada, Toledo, Madrid... The visionary architecture of Antoni Gaudí and the Picasso museum are in Barcelona while Madrid is home to Spain’s top three art museums.Also very nice is the town Girona in Catalonia.

Countrysides

If you would rather get some fresh air, Spain is filled with opportunities to visit wildlife parks as well as trekking. The Pyrenees, especially around the Aragón area, are the best areas for trekking. Andalucía has its Sierra Nevada mountain chain with luxurious skiing resorts near Granada. Ski-sports are possible from November up to May. Between Guadix and Baza (famous horsemarket) one can find cave-dwellings, cave hotels, and beautiful natural parks. North and between these towns still are unexplored desert sceneries, with hamlets not even found on maps! The highway infrastructure in this "wild" part of Andalucia is excellent.

Social culture

Spanish people are very open-hearted and comunicative. You won`t have any problems to get to know someone, especially in the big cities like Madrid or Barcelona. It`s often said that the Spanish living room is the bar where the people usually spend a lot of time in the mornings and in the evenings.

Linguistic diversity

Not only Spanish is spoken in this country, but five languages and a lot of dialects. In Catalunya on the northern coast to the Mediterranean Sea people speak català; in Valencia and its region, people speak Valencià; in Basque Country in the north of Spain people speak euskera (which isn`t even a indoeuropean language); in the west in Galicia galego is spoken and in the rest people normally speak castellano (Spanish).

About Southern Spain

It is easy to understand why Malaga City is dubbed the Capital of the Costa del Sol. Whereas it was once considered to be the poor cousin of Andalusia’s capital city, Seville, it now competes successfully for attention. Since the opening of the already well acclaimed Picasso Museum in 2003, cultural tourists have been flocking to this and the now beautifully refurbished birthplace of the great artist, all in the heart of the historic centre of the city.

Malaga – European Capital of Culture

The spotlight is expected to shine on Malaga for some years to come since Malaga City Council decided in 2004 to present a bid to the European Union requesting it be given the title of European Culture Capital in the year 2016. This bodes very well for work and improvements to continue over the next decade to achieve this goal.

Climate

Sea breezes from the Mediterranean coastline regulates the summer heat to a more comfortable levels than the inland Andalusian towns and the Malaga Mountains form the perfect barrier to protect the city from the colder weather in winter. It can still be very hot in July and August and it can be colder (minimum of around 13 °C) between December and February. Some much needed rainfall is to be expected in the colder months, but it usually does not usually last for long.

History and Monuments

As well as homage to the great Picasso, other great historic monuments include the imposing Baroque Cathedral, popularly known as ‘La Manquita’ (One Armed Woman), referring to its rather lopsided appearance due to the missing east bell tower. High on the hill above the city is the Parador (state run hotel) of great historic importance. It was once a Moorish castle and is a wonderful place to either stay the night or have a long lunch enjoying these privileged surroundings with panoramic views over Malaga city and out across the port to sea.

Although there was much destruction in Malaga, especially during the time of the Spanish Civil War, there is still plenty of proof of the Moorish occupation. Today you can visit the Moorish Alcazaba fortress, dating back to 1065, which also now features a very interesting archaeological museum.

There are also many churches in and around the centre, of great architectural and historic interest well worth visiting.

(Click here for a more detailed text on the history of Málaga)

Shopping & Festivities & Things to do

Malaga centre is not only the perfect place to explore the many historical monuments, atmospheric little streets and squares with delightful café culture, but it is also a wonderful shopping centre. The main street to head for runs perpendicular to the stunning tree lined avenue, the Alameda, and starts at the Plaza Marina, near the port. Calle Marqués de Larios (often simply referred to as ‘Larios’) was made pedestrian in 2002 as part of the overall improvements being made to Malaga centre. The result is a busy chic area with many boutiques, designer shops and classy cafes, all surrounded by beautifully restored buildings. At the top of Larios is the main square, Plaza de la Constitución, which is centre of attention throughout the year when cultural, traditional and religious events are being celebrated. It is especially pretty in December, when a huge Christmas tree and decorations are the focal point. During Semana Santa (Easter Holy Week), Malaga is taken over by incredible religion processions and the square is decked out with tiers of seats for spectators. Notably during this very important week of religious celebration, Antonio Banderas often continues to take part as he has done since he was a young boy.

Also a the main square at the north end of Larios is the entrance to the five star Larios Hotel, whose visitors include big names such as Malaga born Antonio Banderas and wife Melanie Griffiths. There is a very sophisticated cocktail bar on the six floor of the Larios Hotel, from which there are stunning views across to the top of the Cathedral – especially spectacular at night when it is floodlight. As well as cocktails and other drinks, the bar has food and snacks and there is often live music on – a magical venue at any time of year and especially on a balmy summer night.

Off Calle Larios, in the melee of tiny streets and interesting tapa bars, restaurants and even teterías (Moorish tearooms) you will find other interesting shops and also the bustling main fresh food market, Mercado Central de Atarazanas.

There are also several indoor commercial shopping malls, one just behind the landmark building of the huge quality department store, El Corte Ingles. Whereas previously, Malaga centre used to live up to the southern tradition of keeping the siesta time sacred, more and more shops are now open all day. Some of the smaller, family run businesses may still lock up for a long lunch. But the commercial shopping centres, El Corte Ingles and many of the shops in Calle Larios stay open all day, to meet the demand of the resident or tourist who enjoys the freedom of longer shopping hours. During the summer months and leading up to Christmas and Kings Day (January 6 th) many specialist shops, such as El Corte Ingles department store extend their hours to open on certain Sundays.

The urban sprawl around the city is undergoing expansion and development as the population of Malaga grows year on year. Included in the many on-going Municipal projects is the construction of a Metro (underground) system to link up key areas including the large University Campus and the International Congress Centre to the West.

There are many festivals celebrated throughout the year in Malaga, such as the International Jazz Festival (at the beginning of November) and Film Festival (held early in March) and much more. The main theatre and location these and many such events as well as excellent theatre and music is the beautiful Teatro Cervantes (Cervantes Theatre)

Eating and Drinking in Malaga

In Malaga there is no shortage of places to eat and drink. From top notch, Michelin rated restaurants to the most humble tapas bar, there is everything in between. If you find yourself in a Malaga chiringuito (beach bar) then the traditional ‘espeto’ sardines cooked outside on a skewer is not only delicious, but also an integral part of the healthy Mediterranean diet. There are many other delicious fresh fish dishes to choose from on most menus and generally at a very reasonable price.

Sightseeing

A great way to get a good overall impression of Malaga is to hop on the Official Malaga Tour Bus. The whole tour takes under one and a half hours and is well worth it at around 15 euros per adult. The Tour Bus ticket not only allows the enjoyment of taking in all the sights of the city, but it also offers a free voucher for bust transport to the beautiful botanical gardens on the outskirts of Malaga, Jardines de la Concepcion, on the main road to Antequera.

There are many beautifully kept gardens in Malaga also worth seeing.

Malaga Airport

Pablo Ruiz Picasso Málaga International Airport is one of the busiest airports in Spain, with up to a staggering 16 million passengers annually. It serves much of Andalusia and especially the ever popular area all along the Costa del Sol.

17 Spanish Regions

Andalucia

ANDALUCIA is the Spanish Autonomous Community with the greatest number of inhabitants and the second in surface. Its varied landscapes, the benignancy of its climate and the friendly character of its population have turned it into one of the most attractive regions for its golden sand beaches, mountain ranges (Sierra Nevada, Sierra Morena, Sistemas Beticos, Sierra de Cazorla), rivers ( Guadalquivir, Guadiana) and beautiful natural ports.

The most important cities are: Sevilla, Granada, Cordoba, Ronda, Doñana National Park ( Matalascañas, Acebuche and El Rocio), Jaen, and Linares. *Costa de Almeria (Almeria). *Costa de la Luz (Huelva, Cádiz, Jerez de la Frontera and Ayamonte). *Costa del Sol (Malaga, Marbella, Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola, San Pedro de Alcantara, Islantilla, Isla Cristina, Mazarron, Matalascanas, Barbate, Algeciras, Tartifa, Conil de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa Maria, Rota, Chipiona, San Lucas de Barrameda, Mijas, Alhaurin and Antequera). <"A Piece of Spain" under this Region based in UK offers you great variety of apartments, duplex, villas, plots, semi-detached, detached, studios, houses to refurnish, rustic, farmhouses, inland, beach spas, coast properties and much more.

Aragón

ARAGON is bordering on France and the Pyrenees. Their outstanding mountains and landscapes together with glacier lakes and several natural preserves is breath taken where you could observe animals which have been extincted long time ago in many other regions of Europe. It has the Ebro Valley and the Ebro River and the mountain range of Moncayo. The most important cities are: Zaragoza, Teruel, Huesca. "A Piece of Spain" under this Region based in UK offers you great variety of apartments, duplex, villas, plots, semi-detached, detached, studios, houses to refurnish, rustic, farmhouses, inland, beach spas, coast properties and much more.

Asturias

ASTURIAS which capital is Oviedo. It mountain ranges are Cordillera Cantabrica and Picos de Europa. Its National Parks are Covadonga and Somiedo. Asturias is well known for its green landscapes, and just at a few kilometers from high mountain peaks there is the Cantabric coast with great beaches and colorful fishing villages. *Costa Verde:(Oviedo, Gijon and Avilés). "A Piece of Spain" under this Region based in UK offers you great variety of apartments, duplex, villas, plots, semi-detached, detached, studios, houses to refurnish, rustic, farmhouses, inland, beach spas, coast properties and much more.

Balearic Islands

BALEARIC ISLANDS with excellent climate of sun around 300 days per year. Wonderful beaches and the rich cultural offer and the unusual hospitality of their inhabitants make Balearic Islands one of the preferred holiday destinations in Spain. Each of the islands has a strong personality all of its own, and each of them offers much more but the possibility to spend nice holidays at the beach. This Islands are: Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera and Cabrera. "A Piece of Spain" under this Region based in UK offers you great variety of apartments, duplex, villas, plots, semi-detached, detached, studios, houses to refurnish, rustic, farmhouses, inland, beach spas, coast properties and much more.

Canary Islands

ISLAS CANARIAS called the Happy Islands with a constant temperature through all the year and splendid beaches of fine sand and dark lava. Surprisingly, the landscape of each island is radically different to the others. Its big 7 islands are: Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote,Tenerife, La Palma, Gomera, Hierro Its little islands are: Alegranza, Graciosa, Montaňa Clara, Roque del Este, Roque del Oeste and Lobos. "A Piece of Spain" under this Region based in UK offers you great variety of apartments, duplex, villas, plots, semi-detached, detached, studios, houses to refurnish, rustic, farmhouses, inland, beach spas, coast properties and much more.

Cantabria

CANTABRIA offers extremely varied landscapes and climates. Mountain Ranges such Picos de Europa and Saja, where bears live, and so wolves and eagles. The rivers are full of salmons and trouts. Pico de tres Mares ("peak of the three seas") any drop of water from here will end up on the Atlantic Ocean by the Duero river, the Cantabric Sea, Nansa river, or the Mediterranean Sea by Ebro river. It has beautiful bays, green valleys and hills and romantic fishing villages. *Costa Cantabria:(Santander, Santillana del Mar, Cuevas de Altamira with Prehistoric caves). "A Piece of Spain" under this Region based in UK offers you great variety of apartments, duplex, villas, plots, semi-detached, detached, studios, houses to refurnish, rustic, farmhouses, inland, beach spas, coast properties and much more.

Castilla La-Mancha

CASTILLA LA-MANCHA located in the center of the Iberian Peninsula, is dominated by an extense mountainous landscapes. Characteristical windmills given birth to the book El Quijote. Their traditional gastronomy is full of tasteful stews, game, sausages and the famous Manchego cheese. The region`s excellent wines are a perfect match. Their Artisany, ceramics and embroiderings are famous all over the world. Las Lagunas de Ruidera consisting in 17 lagoons offers splendid landscapes. The main cities are: Toledo, Cuenca, Albacete, Guadalajara, Siguenza, Ciudad Real. "A Piece of Spain" under this Region based in UK offers you great variety of apartments, duplex, villas, plots, semi-detached, detached, studios, houses to refurnish, rustic, farmhouses, inland, beach spas, coast properties and much more. 

Castilla-León

CASTILLA-LEON , largest region of Spain, but as well the largest region of all the European Union. Their elevated plain is limited by the mountain ranges such as Sistema Iberico to the east, Cordillera Central to the south, Cordillera Cantabrica to the north and by Duero river towards Portugal. It offers as well natural parks and kilometers of practically virginal nature, with woods of oaks and cork-oaks. Their Gastronomy is distinguished by excellent meat, specially lamb and vegetables such as the creamy beans of Avila. Unique for artesany and for their Roman gold mines Las Medulas. The main cities are: Salamanca, Segovia, Avila, Burgos, Zamora, León, Valladolid, Soria, Palencia. "A Piece of Spain" under this Region based in UK offers you great variety of apartments, duplex, villas, plots, semi-detached, detached, studios, houses to refurnish, rustic, farmhouses, inland, beach spas, coast properties and much more.

Catalonia

CATALUŇIA which capital is Barcelona is on the Mediterranean coast with ample beaches and mild climate. Catalonia offers as well high mountain ranges, the Pyrenees in the north, the curious formations of Montserrat, the inactive volcans of Garrotxa, and a wide plain area in the region`s center. It got is own language, Catalonian and is Internationaly known for its commerce. The coast offers ideal facilities for all sorts of water sports, combining the beauty of nature with its Modern monuments. Catalonia`s gastronomy is characterized by seafood, rice dishes, wines of great international reputation and traditional desserts like the famous "Catalonian Cream". *Costa Brava: (Barcelona, Girona, Figueres, MatarÛ, Plata díAro, Portbou, Lloret de Mar, Lerida, Sitges). *Costa Dorada: (Tarragona). "A Piece of Spain" under this Region based in UK offers you great variety of apartments, duplex, villas, plots, semi-detached, detached, studios, houses to refurnish, rustic, farmhouses, inland, beach spas, coast properties and much more.

El Pais Vasco

EL PAIS VASCO Is one of the most industrialized regions of Spain. Notable for their untouched nature and natural parks such Valderejo, Urkiola, Urdaibai and the magical landscapes of the Guernica river. It is a great region for hiking, riding, golf and all sorts of mountain sports. Another atttraction is the steep Cantabrian coast, but don`t forget to bring your raincoat to protect yourself of the "txirimiri", the typical very fine rain. Its got its own language too ìVascoî. *Costa Vasca:(San Sebastian, Bilbao and Vitoria-Gasteiz). "A Piece of Spain" under this Region based in UK offers you great variety of apartments, duplex, villas, plots, semi-detached, detached, studios, houses to refurnish, rustic, farmhouses, inland, beach spas, coast properties and much more. Lets us know your

Extremadura

EXTREMADURA consists of Caceres and Badajoz, its capital is Merida, famous for its fantastic Roman ruins. Extremadura`s landscapes are characterized by the mountain ranges Cordillera Central, Montes de Toledo and Sierra Morena, the plains and fertile valleys of the rivers Tajo and Guadiana, and the plain lands of Low Extremadura. Its climate is continental, with warm summers and temperatures well over 30 degC, and quite cold winters. Extremadura has several natural parks and preserves with ecological reserves. This region has yet not been discovered by mass tourism, but it has plenty to offer if you are looking for something off the beaten track: its original popular customs and traditions, typical dresses, great artisany of ceramics, metal works (those of Guadalupe are of high reputation) and embroideries, and an outstanding gastronomy: trouts, game, sausages, cheeses, as well as excellent wines. The main cities are: Merida, Caceres, Trujillo (The birthplace of famous conqueror Pizarro), Guadalupe, Plasencia and Badajoz. "A Piece of Spain" under this Region based in UK offers you great variety of apartments, duplex, villas, plots, semi-detached, detached, studios, houses to refurnish, rustic, farmhouses, inland, beach spas, coast properties and much more.

Galicia

GALICIA Full of rivers ( 1,000) crossing the mountainous inland to the coast, where they form the characteristical "Rias". The coast itself offers great contrasts, from the smooth beaches of As MariÒas to the dangerous cliffs of Costa de la Muerte, the "coast of death". Galicia is rich on fish and sea food which supply to the rest of Spain. The Rias Altas are full of beautiful beaches, impressive towns and beautiful fishing villages. RÌas Baixas are worth a visit for their natural preserves and balnearies, as A Toxa. The inland shows green landscapes and romantic villages. Its folklore includes the musical instrument the Gaita (bagpipe). The gastronomy has a great reputation for its excellent fish, Empanada Gallega (a typical pie of fish or meat), traditional sweets prepared in some monasteries (where the recipes are kept in secret jalously), and the Ribeiro wine. *Rias Gallegas:( Santiago de Compostela, La CoruÒa, Vigo, Lugo, Ourense, Pontevedra and Tuy). "A Piece of Spain" under this Region based in UK offers you great variety of apartments, duplex, villas, plots, semi-detached, detached, studios, houses to refurnish, rustic, farmhouses, inland, beach spas, coast properties and much more.

La Rioja

LA RIOJA with their world famous wines produced at the Ebro valley with Haro at its center of wine production, and a well-known folkloristic event is its annual "battle of the wine". Apart of the wine their gastronomy includes specialities such Pimientos del Piquillo, a delicious and sweet kind of red peppers, lamb, and the marzipan of Sierra de Cameros, of high reputation in all Spain. A major touristic interest is the Camino de Santiago (Way of Saint James). Rich in monasteries of high artistic and cultural importance, here was written the first text ever in Castilian Spanish and Romans ruins and Prehistoric caves. La Rioja offers as well great sports as hunting, fishing, climbing or hiking. The most important cities are: Calahorra, Arnedo, San Millan de la Cogolla, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Logroňo y Tierra de Cameros. "A Piece of Spain" under this Region based in UK offers you great variety of apartments, duplex, villas, plots, semi-detached, detached, studios, houses to refurnish, rustic, farmhouses, inland, beach spas, coast properties and much more.

Madrid

MADRID capital of Spain since 1562. From Madrid to the Sky...Located in the centre of Spain with warm dry summers and cool dry winters. Madrid is a city of great monuments and arts, among them the Prado Museum. But Madrid is not just a cultural destination. It is also a lively metropolis with many pubs, cafes, discotheques and nightclubs open late into the night. It is surrounding by mountains Sierra Nevada and has a river passing through The Manzanares. "A Piece of Spain" under this Region based in UK offers you great variety of apartments, duplex, villas, plots, semi-detached, detached, studios, houses to refurnish, rustic, farmhouses, inland, beach spas, coast properties and much more. Lets us know your requirements.

Murcia

MURCIA which capital is Murcia is characterized by its commerce and agriculture. Is one of the major touristical interest on the Mediterranean coast with beaches of fine sand. The salt-water lagoon Mar Menor and La Manga del Mar Menor offer great possibilities for water sports. On the inland you could visit towns which still preserve their medieval structures. The gastronomy is reach in stews, salads, roasted meat, rice, and of course great sea-food along the coast. Murcia also produces wine of high quality. *Costa Calida:( Murcia and Cartagena). "A Piece of Spain" under this Region based in UK offers you great variety of apartments, duplex, villas, plots, semi-detached, detached, studios, houses to refurnish, rustic, farmhouses, inland, beach spas, coast properties and much more. 

Navarra

NAVARRA capital Pamplona is border with France, Castilla, Aragon and Pais Vasco is crossed by the pilgrim way Camino de Santiago (Way of Saint James) rich for extraordinary monuments and medieval walls. Pamplona, world-famous for the Running of Bulls which form part of its most famous festival, San Fermines, in July and Carnivals with their typical Zanpantzarrak. It has a mountain range with the Pyrenees in the north, and the the exceptional landscapes as the Baztan valley; La Riviera in the south, a plain land with small lagoons and the fertile valley of Ebro river, and la Zona Media, with impressive landscapes and canyons as Hoces de Lumbier and Arbayun. Navarra has more than 50 natural preseves, most outstanding are Reserva Integral de Lizardoia and Parque Natural de Seňorio de Bertiz. It offers great possibilities for hiking, climbing, fishing and is an ideal place if you want to spend green holidays in Spain. The main cities are: Pamplona,Tudela, Estella, Olite, Roncesvalles and Artajona. "A Piece of Spain" under this Region based in UK offers you great variety of apartments, duplex, villas, plots, semi-detached, detached, studios, houses to refurnish, rustic, farmhouses, inland, beach spas, coast properties and much more. Lets us know your requirements.

Valencia

VALENCIA with a fantastic climate and more than 500 kilometers of coast. It is one of the country`s most touristical areas. It is not just sun and sand but full of remains of most remote civilizations, Phoenicians, Greeks, Iberians and Romans with traditional artisany and agriculture with its International known oranges as well as rice. Great monuments such La Lonja and the Miguelete and castles such Castillo de Santa Barbara, Tower of the King and medieval walls. *Costa Blanca North:( Valencia, Denia, Calpe and Benidorm) *Costa Blanca South:( Alicante) *Costa del Azahar:( Castellon de la Plana,Oropesa, Peňiscola and Morella). "A Piece of Spain" under this Region based in UK offers you great variety of apartments, duplex, villas, plots, semi-detached, detached, studios, houses to refurnish, rustic, farmhouses, inland, beach spas, coast properties and much more.