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Costa del Sol - guide to things to do, weather etc. on the Spanish Costa del Sol
The Costa del Sol, or Spanish Coast of the Sun, is an approximately 30 mile long coastal strip in Andalusia. The area stretches from the Rocks of Gibraltar to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Costa del Sol is extremely popular with Europeans in general, and Nordics in particular. This can be explained by the area's relaxed mentality, its superb climate (over 300 sunny days per year), and beautiful surroundings…
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Andalusia - guide to the most beautiful region in Spain
Andalusia, or Andalucia in Spanish, is a fascinating province located in southern Spain. This is where Spanish legends such as Don Juan and Carmen originated. And it was in Andalusia that the shepherd Santiago's story began and ended in Paulo Coelho's world-famous novel "The Alchemist". The province has a central place in the Spanish soul, and it is in…
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Celebrating Easter in Spain is an experience in itself
Easter is a very important holiday in Spain and most people are off all Easter week (Semana Santa). Many Catholics fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On Ash Wednesday, a cross is made from ashes and placed in the pan. This is a way of asking God for forgiveness for one's sins. On Palm Sunday morning, most people visit…
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Costa Blanca - Buying a home or going on holiday? Great guide to the area
What mainly attracts Swedes to vacation and/or buy a home on the Costa Blanca is the sun, the sea and the relaxed lifestyle. It also doesn't hurt that it's cheap to get accommodation here, and that food and drink etc. are much cheaper than in Sweden. In addition, more and more Swedish and Norwegian airlines offer low-cost flights to the capital...
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Do you want to move abroad? You are not alone - list of the countries with the most Swedes living abroad
When brave and desperate people like Karl-Oskar and Kristina left Sweden, they did so mainly to start a new life, to escape starvation and mass unemployment. Hundreds of thousands of Swedes emigrated from Sweden and out into the world between the middle of the 19th century and the middle of the 20th century. Most never returned home. Then Sweden became a rich…
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There's a lot going on in Nerja - Seven-star hotel in the works
Little charming Nerja, which is being discovered by more and more Scandinavians, currently has a very affordable housing market. This is due to several factors, including the high unemployment in the area. However, a lot is happening in Nerja that will provide jobs and strengthen the area's economic traction. [update January 2014: Now HD has finally given the go-ahead for the construction of…
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Do you want to surf on the Solkusten? Visit Tarifa, one of Spain's best surfing towns
If you would like to try surfing on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain, we recommend that you visit the surfing town of Tarifa. The city is populated by surfers and windsurfers from all over Europe due to its mild climate and strong winds. There is also plenty of other things to do in Tarifa, which is right next to the southernmost point…