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Below you will find a list of some of the better Spanish cities I’ve visited outside of Madrid, with a short commentary on each:

Granada- Old city with heavy Arabic influence definitely worth a visit. Check out the Alhambra, the Albaicin (the old Arab quarter), the Turkish baths, and the main drag off of the main plaza. Most bars give out free tapas if you purchase a drink (even soda), and the tapas in Granada are much better than those in Madrid. The nightlife in Granada is famous...

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Spain is a popular vacation destination, especially if golf is on the agenda. The mild weather year-round, coupled with the beautiful scenery and overabundance of rolling golf courses make golf holidays in Spain a popular vacation choice. No matter your skill level, you can find a golf package that’s perfect for you.

Golfing in Spain

Visit a travel agent or consult the internet to find golf vacations. You can find out about the locations of the course and its degree...

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The capital of the Costa Calida is Murcia, Spain located south of Alicate along the Mediterranean Sea. It has been named the “University City.” Over 30,000 students attend its university at any given time, but the city offers much more than just the university. This typical Spanish city blends the past with the modern day and has many points of interest for both tourists and locals. You can best reach the city by the Murcia-San Javier Airport in San Javier, approximately seventeen miles from Murcia....

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A good, detailed map of Spain provides the viewer with a quick image of where Spain lies in relation to the region and the entire world. Spain is part of Europe and is located in the southwestern part of the continent at forty degrees north and four degrees west. It is not a large country totaling 504,782 square kilometers. Comparing it to the United States, it is only a little more than twice the size of Oregon. Spain also includes the two autonomous cities of Melilla and Ceuta as well as a couple...

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Perhaps no art form is more strongly associated with Spain than flamenco. The powerfully seductive, rhythmic music of the flamenco player, matched by the vigorously impassioned movements of the flamenco dancer, beguiles tourists and native Spaniards alike.

Its origins steeped in mystery, its complexities and subtleties widely misunderstood, flamenco nevertheless continues to gain fans around the world and to be performed in an increasing number of venues outside of its native land....

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