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Maps of Spain
Maps of cities and regions of Spain
Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Spain
Unique places of interest in Spain
Hotel W
From the series “Glass Architecture - Impressive Villas and Buildings from Glass”
Hotel W in Barcelona is a good example of modern glass architecture. Luxurious hotel was built in 2009. It stands in 7 hectares of land reclaimed from the sea surface in the construction of the new entrance to the harbour. Nowadays it is one of the most picturesque areas of the city. The five-star hotel has great floor-to-ceiling windows. Prices there are quite high because of the location and the inner decoration. The top part of the building resembles an inflated sail. That’s why the most expensive rooms are on the top floors. The roof is turned into a wonderful seating area. There has placed an open swimming pool and great places for sunbathing. During the day you can spend time there. In the warm period, the restaurant put some tables on the roof. This is the best place for a … Read all
Department of Health of Basque Lands
From the series “Glass Architecture - Impressive Villas and Buildings from Glass”
A unique building of asymmetric form you can see in the Spanish city, Bilbao. This architectural masterpiece looks very good in the city but it is quite hard to imagine how this project could be materialized. In Bilbao design of all new houses is strictly regulated. The rules say that all buildings have to look similar to the buildings in the particular region. More than that, all new buildings don’t have to be higher than the nearby. Notwithstanding all these restrictions, specialists from Coll-Barreu Arquitectos agency made something unbelievable. They built a unique construction that doesn’t have analogues in the whole world. The wonderful glass building is situated on the beautiful historical street that was built in the 19th century. The unique seven-stored building is taken by … Read all
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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01.06.2023
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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01.06.2023
Aura of Spain in photographs
Traditions in Spain
Barcelona
Indigenous people of Barcelona are very gallant and very serious. They are open for communication and have a wonderful sense of humor. The locals are very friendly to visitors and will gladly help them in most difficult situations. Many travellers, who visit Spain for the first time, are scared of the way of communication, which is peculiar to the Spaniards. The usual arguing between two good friends can be taken as a quarrel - the local residents are very emotional and impulsive. Such … Read more 
Madrid
For local residents social and financial positions play a vital role. Residents of Madrid are very willful. They are distinguished by pride and attention to appearance. Image and reputation – these are the main aspects of the life of local people. However, people here are very negative to any display of self-confidence. It’s not common to flaunt wealth and social superiority among the locals. The townspeople usually greet each other with a firm handshake, and close friends or relatives may … Read more
Sevilla
Local residents are very cheerful and friendly people with great sense of humor. The only drawback is their lack of organization. Spanish people can be late even for a very important meeting. However, in work environment they are quite serious and focused. These are reliable partners who are willing to work in full force in order to reach prosperity and help their country. Perhaps, an irresistible attraction to the breathtaking sights such as bullfighting is one of the most striking features … Read more
Benidorm
The best time to visit Benidorm is certainly during the period of national holidays. Every celebration here is accompanied by an interesting entertainment program. Many holidays have very interesting customs and traditions behind them, so tourists will surely get many unforgettable memories. The most favorite and beloved holiday is celebrated on January 5. This holiday is called "Day of the Three Wise Men” («Cabalgata de Reyes Magos»). On the day of the celebration three kings arrive in the … Read more
Granada
For more than thirty years Granada has been chosen as a constant venue for Festival de Jazz de Granada Jazz Festival. This large-scale musical event is popular among both locals and travelers. Many people come to the festival from different cities and even countries to watch the performances of their favorite artists. The first festival took place here for the first time in 1980. It traditionally starts in early November and lasts at least 27 days. During its long history the festival was … Read more
Valencia
Every year Valencia hosts a huge "fire" festival called Fallas Festival. The event starts on March 14 and lasts five days. Mass festivities are confined to even an older holiday - the Day of St. Joseph known as a patron saint of Valencia. That holiday was celebrated in the medieval period. The holiday got its present name not long ago. Fallas comes from the Latin word «fax», which means “a torch”. Even a few centuries ago local residents praised the city's patron saint and celebrated the … Read more
Salou
Salou is a wonderful city with a rich cultural life. All the year round the city witnesses dozens of bright country fests and holidays succeeding each other and attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world. One of the most exciting events in the life of the city is still the Motor Star Festival. As it comes clear from the name of the event, the festival is dedicated to automobiles and driving. The main event of the festival is an automobile parade. The procession of cars starts from … Read more
Lloret de Mar
Lloret de Mar is an amazing city with many beautiful traditions and friendly people. It captivates tourists not only with attractions but also with a special atmosphere. Throughout the year, locals hold a lot of interesting holidays and festivals dedicated to national traditions. The picturesque town is a frequent venue for the International Folklore Festival, which is attended by dance groups and artists from many countries. Festival guests can enjoy beautiful musical performances, art and … Read more
