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Spain Travel Resources
These Spain travel resources include information about traveling, living and studying in Spain. Our Spain resources include links to travel articles. general information, getting to Spain, traveling around the country, weather information, hotels, restuarants, news and Spain culture.
Staff Picks
- Running of the Bulls Video - Watch a video of the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain.
- Save $225 on Spanish Language programs in Alicante - Applies to programs 4 weeks and longer. Register by January 31, 2010. See link for details.
- Save $225 on Spanish Language programs in Granada - Applies to programs 4 weeks and longer. Register by January 31, 2010. See link for details.
- Save $225 on Spanish Language programs in Marbella - Applies to programs 4 weeks and longer. Register by January 31, 2010. See link for details.
- Save $225 on Spanish Language programs in Salamanca - Applies to programs 4 weeks and longer. Register by January 31, 2010. See link for details.
- Save $225 on Spanish Language programs in Salamanca - Applies to programs 4 weeks and longer. Register by January 31, 2010. See link for details.
- Save $225 on Spanish Language programs in Sevilla - Applies to programs 4 weeks and longer. Register by January 31, 2010. See link for details.
- Save $225 on Spanish Language programs in Valencia - Applies to programs 4 weeks and longer. Register by January 31, 2010. See link for details.
- Spanish School in Alicante Video - Watch a video of AmeriSpan's Spanish school in Alicante, Spain.
- Spanish School in Barcelona Video (Budget-Friendly) - Watch a video of our Budget-Friendly Spanish School in Barcelona, Spain.
- Spanish School in Barcelona Video (First Choice) - A short video about our school in Barcelona.
- Spanish School in Granada Spain Video - Watch a video or our Spanish school in Granada
- Spanish School in Madrid Video (Budget-Friendly) - Watch a video of our Budget-Friendly school in Madrid, Spain.
- Spanish School in Madrid Video (First Choice) - Watch a video of AmeriSpan's First Choice Spanish School in Madrid, Spain.
- Spanish School in Marbella Video - Watch a short video of our Spanish school in Marbella, Spain.
- Spanish School in Salamanca (Budget-Friendly) - Watch a video of our Budget-Friendly school in Salamanca, Spain.
- Spanish School in Salamanca (First Choice) - A short video about the Spanish schooll in Salamanca.
- Spanish School in Tenerife Spain Video - Watch a video of our Spanish school in Tenerife
- Spanish School in Valencia - Watch a video of our school in Valencia, Spain
- Studying Spanish in Spain - Read an article about studying Spanish in Madrid, Spain.
- Studying Spanish in Spain - Read an article about studying Spanish in Madrid.
Travel articles
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El Cafe: Working in Spain - What's it like to work in Spain? Here is a first hand account from AmeriSpan's Anne-Marie Dingemans
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Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish style garlic shrimp) - Tired of the same old boring shrimp? Try this great recipe for garlic lovers and shrimp lovers!
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Why Study in Spain? - Why Study Spanish in Spain.
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Studying Spanish in Spain - Alexa, an AmeriSpan Study Abroad Consultant, describes her first study abroad experience when she studied Spanish in Madrid, Spain.
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Marbella Teenager Summer Camp III Albergue Video - Watch a video of our teen summer camp, Marbella III Albergue in Spain, which is for 15-18 year olds.
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Marbella, Spain Teenager Summer Camp II Alboran Video - Watch a video of one of our teenager summer camps in Marbella, Spain
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Marbella, Spain Teenager Summer Camp I Aleman Video - Watch a video of one of our teenager summer camps in Marbella, Spain.
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Alicante Spain Spanish School Movie - Watch a movie of our Spanish school in Alicante, Spain.
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Barcelona Spain Budget-Friendly Spanish School Movie - Watch a movie of AmeriSpan's Budget-Friendly school in Barcelona.
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Barcelona Spain First Choice Spanish School Movie - Watch a movie of AmeriSpan's First Choice school in Barcelona, Spain.
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Madrid Spain First Choice Spanish School Movie - Watch a movie of our First Choice Spanish school in Madrid, Spain.
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Madrid Spain Budget-Friendly Spanish School Movie - Watch a movie of AmeriSpan's Budget-Friendly school in Madrid.
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Marbella Spain Spanish School Movie - Watch a movie of AmeriSpan's Spanish school in Marbella, Spain.
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Discount: $300 Off Marbella Teenager programs - Save $300 on any teenager program at Marbelle, Spain
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Salamanca Spain Teenager Summer Camp Movie - Watch a movie of our teenager summer camp in Salamanca, Spain!
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Madrid Spain Teenager Summer Camp Movie - Watch a movie of our teenager summer camp in Madrid, Spain!
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Barcelona Spain Teenager Summer Camp Movie - Watch a movie about our teenager summer camp in Barcelona, Spain!
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Capital flotante en Argentina. Literalmente... - Article in Spanish about economics in Argentina
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New 'must learn' language likely to be Mandarin -
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Let's Go Spain & Portugal 2002 - AmeriSpan's Beth Klemick reviews Let's go Spain & Portugal 2002.
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A Taste of Food Festivals Around the World - A list of some of the world’s most popular (and strange) food festivals.
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Enchiladas - Popular Mexican dish.
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Things To Know When Learning Arabic - Great insight on which Arabic is the "right" Arabic to study and why.
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El Alquimista - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller gives us her two cents on Paulo Coelho's El Alquimista (The Alchemist).
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America's ignorance of the world is now a national liability - Washington Post article discussing the relationship between national security and study abroad.
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Volunteering Abroad - The Next Step in Helping - In light of recent events, a new focus has been placed on helping others in need. While it is a wonderful opportunity to help out in your home country, the rewards of volunteering in countries overseas are limitless.
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Bridging the Achievement Gap - Marlo Goldstein, Director of Academic Programs at AmeriSpan, recently attended two conferences focusing Latino issues in North Carolina, the state facing the highest percentage of growth in the latino community. She left the conferences informed and inspired.
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The Food and Wines of Spain (A cookbook) - AmeriSpan's Beth Klemick reviews this great cookbook.
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The Art of Flamenco Dance -
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One Hundred Years of Solitude - AmeriSpan's Beth Klemick reviews this classic.
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La Oreja de Van Gogh - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews La Oreja de Van Gogh.
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The Adventures of Don Quixote - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller gives us her two cents on Cervante's Don Quixote
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SAP on the news- How do they do it? -
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Before Night Falls - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Before Night Falls.
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The Feast of the Goat - Karli Goldman reviews "The Feast of the Goat"
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Interview: Ecuador Volunteer Placement - Sue Lavene, from our Volunteer Department, interviewed one of our past volunteers, Gabriel Gonzales, who participated in our 8-week Volunteer Program in Quito, Ecuador.
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Spanish Tortilla - For a little taste of Spain in your own kitchen, try this delicious dish.
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Paella - A typical Spanish dish.
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Gazpacho - Cold tomato-cucumber soup popular in Mexico & Spain.
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José Donoso y su historia personal del - Article in Spanish
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Berenjena Gisada - A vegetable dish.
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La Eva de las plantas - Article in Spanish
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El Ciberspanglish - Article in Spanish about how Spanish is adopting English words, especially related to technology.
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Historia del tenis - Article in Spanish on the history of tennis
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Isabelle Allende (An interview) - AmeriSpan's Jim Kane interviews Isabel Allende
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Jugo Especial - Lara Naaman Cooks up a Peruvian Recipe for Revenge
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To abuela's house we go... - Ricardo Gonzales, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America, writes a heartfelt tribute to his grandmother
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Shakira en el mercado inglés - Article in Spanish about Shakira, one of the most popular female pop stars.
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Los oficios de Nueva York - Article in Spanish
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Nasdaq: una historia de altibajos - Article in Spanish
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Flan de Queso - A yummy, creamy dessert.
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Peep, peep, peep - Set within the fabric of a personal cultural experience, this article is a provocative and thoughtful reminder of the fragility of life; both in Latin America and in the United States. A must read for thoughtful people!
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Hunger of Memory - AmeriSpan's Liz Cleveland reviews Richard Rodriguez’s autobiography.
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Plato Pescado Carribiano - A traditional Caribbean dish.
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Tres Leches - Tres Leches means 3 milks and gets its name from the 3 different kinds of milk added to make the cake. It is a popular dessert in many Latin American countries.
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Empanadas Cordobesas - Empanadas Cordobesas (from the Marianacci Kitchen in Córdoba, Argentina)
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Churros - Churros (traditional snack)
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Arroz con Leche - A typical dessert of Spain
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¡Yo! - Liz Cleveland of AmeriSpan reviews this book.
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Noticia de un secuestro - AmeriSpan's Liz Cleveland reviews this book.
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Aterciopelados - AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Pipa de la Paz, an album by Aterciopelados
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Ricky Martin - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Vuelve, an album by Ricky Martin
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Demographics, Hispanics and…YOUR Life! - Find out how the recent BOOM! in the Hispanic population affects you and your life on a practical level. Get the facts and what they really mean to you.
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Hispanics and Terrorism -
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¿Cuánto debemos saber? - Article in Spanish.
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Maria, Full of Grace - AmeriSpan's Sue Lavene reviews this movie.
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Ceviche - A traditional fish dish.
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¿Los españoles descubrieron Brasil? - Article in Spanish asking did the Spanish discover Brazil?
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Ozomatli - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Ozomatli
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Spanish at Home - Bilingual America is the best option for those who can't study abroad to learn Spanish
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Top 5 Medical Spanish Programs - Looking for a medical Spanish course. Too many to choose from. Here are AmeriSpan's Top 5 SALUD Medical Spanish programs based on popularity and past participants' comments.
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El Amor En Los Tiempos de Cólera - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller gives us her two cents on El Amor En Los Tiempos de Cólera by Gabriel García Marquez
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Spanish...The NEW Language of Commerce - Spanish has become the NEW Language of Commerce and I’ll show you how and why in this article.
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Cesaria Evora - AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Cesaria Evora: Café Atlantico and lists a couple of runner-ups.
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The Changing Face of Latin America - Latin America is changing…well, let me rephrase that…Latin America is changing too fast!
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Before You Go, You Need To Know - Before traveling to a Spanish-speaking country, Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America offers a list of what you need to know.
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The Power of Patterns - Forget about "tenses" and "conjugations!" - Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America tells us about a better way.
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The Fruit and the Root - Is the life of a tree in the fruit or in the root? What does this have to do with learning Spanish? A LOT! If you want to understand "the root" of the issue, this article is a must read.
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The Four Secrets to Long Term Retention... - What you learn here has the potential to completely change your life! I have specifically applied these four secrets to the development of all Bilingual America Learning Courses. and have found over and over that students who follow these "Four Secrets To Long Term Retention" achieve outstanding results.
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Are Language Skills Enough? - Article on the importance of cross-cultural communication
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Discount: Get Into College or Graduate School - Save $150 if a college or graduate application resulted in a rejection or "wait listed" letter
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Discount: Save 10% on any AmeriSpan Spain program - AmeriSpan announced a 10% discount
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Tips for Traveling Inexpensively - These days, from the weak dollar to the outrageous airfares, traveling abroad may seem out of the question. We beg to differ! There are many ways you can travel that are budget-friendly. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cheap travel tips to help you make your trip a reality!
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Save Money by Volunteering Abroad - Volunteer abroad to save money over traditional language programs and get an incredible immersion experience.
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Get an Edge in the Job Market - AmeriSpan's Business and Professional language programs can give you an edge in the job market and make your resume stand out.
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Learning a Language? Add Some Fun! -
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La Manzanilla Junior Immersion Homestay Movie - Watch a movie of a teen participant in La Manzanilla with his homestay family.
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Language Travel Magazine Star Awards - AmeriSpan Study Abroad was voted BEST AGENCY in NORTH AMERICA by language schools throughout the world.
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Don't Forget about Departure Tax when Studying Abroad! - When your study abroad trip is over, be prepared to pay a departure tax at the airport in certain countries.
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Study Abroad Money: How Much Cash to Carry - Our expert tips on how much cash to carry with you on your study abroad trip.
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Don't Forget Passports When Studying Abroad - Locating your birth certificate and getting your passport in order is a very important step in preparing to study abroad.
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Money Matters for Teenager Study Abroad - AmeriSpan's tips on what type of money your child should bring on their teenager study abroad trip.
General Information
- Spain-info - Spain-info has all kinds of information for travelers interested in Spain. Topics include: tourism, history, and culture of Spain to name a few.
- Passport Info. - A helpful "how to" site for American citizens interested in applying for a passport.
- Oanda - Currency Converter - Amazing site...has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so you don't have to fumble about with a calculator during your trip.
- CIA Fact Book - The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency's Fact Book on Spain.
- European Union Website - Spain is a member of the advancing European Union. See this site to find out what role they play and benefits they receive.
- 1492-An Ongoing Voyage - This site, by the U.S. Library of Congress, addresses topics associated with Columbus' discovery of the New World in 1492 and its historical significance.
- Spain Academic Resources - Lists websites of academic and research organizations, government offices, non-profit agencies and other information services.
Getting There & Around
- eXito Travel Specialists - eXito (800-655-4053) has secured special deals to most of Spain & Latin America and their knowledgeable staff can give you advice on the cheapest way to arrive, the most direct way to get there and which airlines have the best service. They excel in mixing and matching different cities and countries for a low price.
- RENFE - Spain's train system. This site provides timetables and fares from each station in Spain, as well as links to long-distance, high speed and commuter service. (in English and Spanish)
- Eurail - For non-European residents, buy eurail passes or eurailtickets for train travel within Europe.
- Easyjet - Low cost airline for travel around Europe.
Hotels & Restaurants
- Cheap Accommodation in Spain - Spanish Hotels 5 Stars from €99 , 1 Stars from €15 - last minute and peak season discounts. Lowest rates guaranteed - some with free inclusions - instant bookings - some with pay on arrival facility.
- HotelSearch - Searchable database of hotels including Spain.
- Hotels on the Web - Comprehensive listing of hotels in any part of the world. You may search in Spain as a whole or break down your request by city.
Language Related
- Ahora Hablo! Medical Edition - This medical Spanish book is pocket-sized and includes vocabulary for dental and vision care as well as many specialized areas such as obstetrics and cardiology.
- AmeriSpan Unlimited - AmeriSpan specializes in Spanish Immersion & Volunteer/Internship programs throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
- Languages of Spain - The Ethnologue Database. Includes entries on Spain's varied languages and dialects.
News & Culture
- El Pais - One of the largest and most recognized newspapers of Spain (Español)
- Granada Showcases Spain's Moorish Past - An article about the historic city of Granada in Spain, brought to you by High on Adventure, the online magazine devoted to the adventurous traveler.
- Si Spain - An interactive website which promotes free exchange of information on Spanish current affairs and its historical, linguistic and cultural development. In German, French English and Spanish.
- Prado Museum - Spain's biggest and most famous art museum, located in Madrid.
- Versión Original - An online magazine about arts, culture, current events and all areas of language and culture about Spain and South American countries
- Flamenco - Website direct from Andalucia, Spain, the birthplace of flamenco song, dance and guitar.
Travel & Tourism
- Spain Travel Site - Information about travelling to Spain, visas, entry requirements, passport information, and links to the Tourist Office and Iberia Airlines.
- Excite! Travel - Extensive listing of hotels, restaurants, how to travel in Spain, travel bargains, booking flights and cultural resources.
- All About Spain - Information and travel site, including background on regions of Spain, a city guide to the best sights, and a travelers' yellow pages with contact information for rental cars, hotels, campsites, etc.
- U.S. Tourist Office of Spain - This Web Site has been designed to help you find out all the information required to plan a journey to Spain.
- Barcelona - A great site with details on places to visit, culture & history, and much more.
- Real Estate Listings in Spain - This site has a generous listing of international properties for sale and for rent including price and pictures of each location.
- Accommodations lodging in Spain - Accommodations lodging in Spain and Andorra together with the best exclusive offers in different types of accommodations.
- Traveling in Spain - Traveling in Spain - Photographs and travel information on Cordoba, Malaga, Madrid,Ronda, Toledo and other cities in spain. A non-commercial site with the best links to other personal travel sites on the web.
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