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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 week (Semana Santa). Many Catholics fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On Ash Wednesday people make a cross out of ashes and place it on their forehead. This is a way of asking God for forgiveness for their sins. On Palm Sunday morning, most people visit
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Costa del Sol – guide to things to do, weather etc. in Spanish Costa Del Sol
Costa del Sol, or Spanish Costa Del Sol , is a 300-mile-long coastal strip in Andalusia. The area stretches from the Rocks Gibraltarto Sierra Nevadamountains. Costa del Sol is immensely popular among Europeans in general, and Nordics in particular. This can be explained by the area's relaxed mentality, its superb climate (over 300 days of sunshine 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 the south of Spain. It is here that Spanish legends such as Don Juan and Carmen originated. And it was in Andalusia that the story of the shepherd Santiago began and ended in Paulo Coelho's world-famous novel "The Alchemist". The province holds a central place in the Spanish folk soul, and it is in
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Costa Blanca – Buying a home or going on vacation? A comprehensive guide to the area
What primarily attracts Swedes to holiday 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 is 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 are offering low-cost flights to the capital
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Do you want to move abroad? You are not alone – list of countries with the most expatriate Swedes
When brave and desperate people like Karl-Oskar and Kristina left Sweden, they did so primarily 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 mid-19th century and the mid-20th century. Most never returned home. Then Sweden became a rich
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A lot is happening in Nerja – Seven-star hotel in the works
Charming little 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, there is a lot happening in Nerja that will provide jobs and strengthen the area's economic traction. [update January 2014: Now the High Court has finally given the go-ahead for the construction of
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Do you want to surf on Costa Del Sol ? Visit Tarifa, one of Spain's best surfing towns
If you would like to try surfing on Costa del Sol in southern Spain, we recommend that you visit the surf town of Tarifa. The town is populated by surfers and windsurfers from all over Europe due to its mild climate and strong winds. There is also plenty to do in Tarifa, which is right next to the southernmost point