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Courtyards Festival in Cordoba, an event with the World Heritage award

Mon, 6 May 2013 17:20:49 +0200

Every year in May, the city of Cordoba in Andalusia celebrates its famous Courtyards Festival, a tradition which was declared a part of our Intangible World Heritage by the UNESCO in 2012 and during which many of the courtyards or "patios" in the historic quarter are open to visitors for a few days. The festival takes the form of a competition to discover the most beautiful of the city's popular courtyards, and fills the streets with colour, the scent of jasmine and orange blossom and the strains of flamenco. In 2013, it is set to take place between 8 and 19 May.

Tourist apps for Majorca for iOS and Android

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:58:12 +0200

If you're headed for Majorca, here are a few applications you can download on your mobile device to enjoy during your trip. You'll find apps with tourism information on Majorca designed both for Android and iOS systems.

(*) Turespaña is not responsible for the contents of the applications listed.

Extremadura celebrates the Discovery of the Pacific Ocean

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:54:28 +0200

This year the world looks towards a very particular area of Spain: Extremadura. The reason? It is celebrating the 5th Centenary of the Discovery of the Pacific Ocean by Núñez de Balboa. And it is doing so with exhibitions, theatre, concerts, and the new "Discoverers' Route"… Come and see the birthplace of the man who succeeded in going beyond the Atlantic and changing the world's maps. Experience all the excitement of history.

Barcelona is much more

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:45:50 +0100

Located between the Pyrenean mountains and the Mediterranean, this area in northeast Spain is home to the city of Barcelona, but also to much more. If you are a nature lover, you'll find the coast of Barcelona (with over 100 kilometres of golden sand and such lively towns as Sitges), and spaces such as the Pyrenees and the Montseny Biosphere Reserve. If you love culture, you'll be able to enjoy treasures of Modernism and medieval castles. Barcelona is also synonymous with culinary excellence (accompanied by its wines and its famous cava), exclusive shops, traditional festivities… Discover it all in the following video.

El Greco, "the Greek from Toledo"

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 09:32:24 +0100

Did you know that 2014 will be the commemoration of the fourth centenary of the death of El Greco? But who was El Greco? Without question, one of the most universal artists in history. A pioneer in his time, whose paintings revealed an astonishing modernity and came to influence the avant-garde movements of the 20th century. Originally from Greece, El Greco reached the pinnacle of his artistic splendour in the city of Toledo where he lived for years. Thanks to this, his masterpieces can now be seen in various places all over Spain. Would you like to find out where? Then accompany us on this pictorial journey.

Tasting Spain

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:56:59 +0100

Tasting Spain is a new way of discovering Spain through its gastronomy. A short break will be transformed into a unique and innovative gastronomic experience, giving the trip an added value and offering the chance to experience the tastes and flavours of Spain. More than just food tourism, Tasting Spain is a means of discovering towns and cities by exploring the culture that is hidden in their kitchens –because in Spain, good food is a way of life.

Flamenco

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 11:20:01 +0100

Flamenco is a form of popular artistic expression representing a long-standing tradition that appears on the UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Gastronomic getaways in Gipuzkoa

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:22:10 +0100

If you're looking for a place to enjoy gastronomy to the maximum, then come to Gipuzkoa in the Basque Country, in the heart of northern Spain. World-famous chefs such as Juan Mari Arzak, Martín Berasategui and Pedro Subijana have chosen this region to establish their restaurants. Once there you can enjoy its famous "pintxos" (portions of haute cuisine in miniature), visit its traditional cider halls, explore its famous capital San Sebastián… It couldn't be easier because we've designed a series of Gastronomic Getaways which give you everything on a plate. Would you like to know what they are?

Architectural routes around Madrid

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:51:59 +0200

The best way to appreciate a city's architecture is to discover it in the company of an architect. In Madrid there are a range of programmes of guided routes which offer the chance to learn more about the architectural heritage of Spain's capital from a different point of view. You'll be able to visit buildings which are not usually open to the public, and see city's most emblematic sites as you've never seen them before.

La Gomera, an island of secrets

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:01:44 +0100

We suggest a few days' break in La Gomera, known to many as the Canary Islands' "magical island", a place where time seems to stop. You'll be able to experience the wonderful sensation of immersing yourself in a legendary natural setting on a visit to the Garajonay National Park, which has been distinguished with the World Heritage designation. You'll be able to relax on beaches with dark sand and crystal clear waters. You'll have the chance to discover ancestral traditions and explore the extensive network of trails to see for yourself why the UNESCO has declared this place a Biosphere Reserve.