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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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The popularity of Alicante property has surged in recent years due to its perfect location along the Costa Blanca and surrounding areas. The fact that the international airport in Alicante is one of the busiest in the country of Spain doesn’t hurt property values either. Most flights to destinations along this region come through this airport.

People from Northern Europe frequently buy vacation homes in this area, and it’s popularity keeps growing for this demographic yearly. This...

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Spain, storied land of Don Quixote, is blessed with a delightful climate, relaxed people and a culture that makes wining and dining an art form.

Accommodation:from cheap stays to luxury resorts
Check on the internet for the range, location and cost of hotels in Spain

Madrid:royal city of artists

Madrid lacks the antiquity of other European capitals. It only became the capital in the second half of the 16th century when Phillip II plucked it from...

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Among other things you can hike in the mountains, stay in a castle, learn to skydive, go diving and more.

Take the Family

Take the family on an activity packed week in the Sierra Aitana, a mountain region near Alicante. Parents and children can go mountain-biking, sea kyaking, abseiling and caving. No experience is required.

Stay at an attractive farmhouse overlooking olive groves and orchards near the village of Sella. You can do a new activity or excursion...

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What about my UK TV?

If you are thinking of taking your TV with you to Spain, TV sets operating on the British system (PAL-1) won’t work. Spain uses the PAL- BG standard. However, it will work via a satellite system or by connecting the aerial to a Spanish video player, which must be connected by a SCART lead to the TV. Most expats who move to Spain, with all the best intentions of learning Spanish via the television usually end up with a whacking great dish taking up half of their...

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