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Taking a Holiday in Spain

For a continent as small as Europe, the weather can vary drastically from region to region.  Some areas, like the British Isles, get copious amounts of rain throughout the year, only letting up slightly in the summer.  Other parts, like the Eastern and Northern sectors of Europe, get mighty cold in the winter time, with heavy falls of snow, long dark days and frigid temperatures the norm across the region. Then there are places like Spain, located in the warmest, driest region on the continent.  Here, the summers are bright and sunny, and even in the winter time, temperatures are...

Enjoying The Beaches Of Barcelona

Barcelona is known for many reasons, right from its heritage buildings, mesmerizing architecture of medieval times and pre industrialization era to the home ground of Xavi, Messi and company. The fine weather, food and culture are the other elements that draw people from all over Spain, Europe and beyond to the second most important city in Spanish mainland. However, very few people treat Barcelona as a beachfront or seaside destination as well. It is perhaps because unlike the famous beach destinations in the world ala Miami, Goa, Gold Coast and Pattaya, Barcelona has much more than that to offer. It’s...