One of the most beautiful museums in the world has to be El Prado in Madrid. Extraordinary paintings from some of the most extraordinary painters in the world. This month a new Goya exhibition was inaugurated and not to be missed.

This new collection contains aobut 200 painting and drawings some of which have never been shown in public before. Admission is 6 euros and well worth it!! If you are in town give it a look.

source typically spanish

photo flickr by Brisan

One of the most famous people in Spain has to be director Pedro Almodovar. I just found out he has a new blog, which is offered in English as well as Spanish. The blog is as offbeat as he is but has many interesting anecdotes about his career, new movies, and life.

If you are interested in Spain culture what better way to read a blog about a pop icon that represents modern Spain at its finest.

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Buying a home in Spain could  be a very scary thing if you don’t know the language and you don’t understand the Spanish laws. But now there is a new web page which guarantees your safety when purcahsing a home in Spain. Safebuyingabroad will help you will all your needs and assure your safety.

Now all you need to do is find the home of your dreams and let the experts help you do the rest.

more information prweb

So, you have been reading this blog and you are falling in love with Spain and have decided to move here. Where do you start? There are many people who fall in love with this beautiful country and leave everything behind to move to Spain. Although, it may sound like a crazy idea, is it?

You may need to learn a little Spanish first and may I suggest Don Quijote org where they will send you off to your ideal location and have you speaking Spanish in no time. You then will need to figure out what part of Spain you want to live in, The north, south, the Mediterranean.. So many different choices. I think the first thing to do is come and visit for a while then if you are truly serious and want more information  visit spainexpat.

Good Luck!

Spain is becoming the leader in the sport of Golf. With 45 beautiful golf courses. The Costa Del Sol and The Costa Blanca, are the leaders in this field offering not only golf but beaches and 5 star resorts where your vacation will be complete.

The Manga Golf Club located in the Costa Blanca has been voted as the best European Golf Resort winner in Southern Spain by the World Travel Award.  There is no doubt that they offer the very best in leisure, luxury and golf.

Can it be done? Spain is proposing a minute of silence on Wednesday April 16th. One of the worlds worst sound poluter will attempt to keep things shushh for at least a brief moment in time. Noise is considered one of the worst “invisible” poluters in our modern world. Noise contributes to stress and other illnesses.

The Spanish Acoustic Society (SEA) in association with the Ministries for Housing and the Environment will celebrate this event together at the Tres Olivos College in Madrid. Let’s hope we could quiet down a bit, which doesn’t mean we wont party any less, just a bit more quietly.

If you live in the Uk and want to travel to Spain one of your best option is via Brittany Ferries.  This is an excellent way to travel, avoiding  long check in lines at the airport while enjoying a mini cruise. Ships leave every Sunday and Wednesday from Plymouth and arrive in Santander.

You will enjoy a relaxing ride and arrive fresh for your adventure in northern Spain. You can opt for package deals, with hotel included. Once in Spain you will be able to see beacutiful paradors such as Cangas de Onis, Cervera, Limpias etc..

source Brittany Ferries

It’s that time of year again where in the southern city of Spain,  Seville joins together in one of the biggest celebrations in the world. Every April since 1846 when Narciso Bonaplata and José María signed a proposition asking for authorization to celebrate and annual fair, millions of tourist flock the city of Sevilla to join in the fun. It all starts with the “Alumbrado” which this year fell on April 8th and continues for an entire week of full on street party style.

Although, this year La Feria de Sevilla  has seen some rain that has not stopped the Spaniards and all the tourists from dancing Sevillanas, eating tapas, drinking wine and having the best time of their life.. This is one of those things everyone must do at least once in their lives.

Start planning your trip for next year…

more information esflamenco 

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The Spanish Government has been serious about their train building and so far have been impressing the world. Their AVE trains that travel up to  300km/h (185mph), can take passengers from Madrid to Barcelona in about 2 and half hours, Madrid to Malaga in 2 hours and 30 minutes and Madrid to Valladolid in 55 minutes (old route took about 3 hours).

This new train system has many goals for the future by 2010 Spain may have the most extensive high-speed rail network in the world. The government expects as many as six million passengers to travel with the AVE this year. And why not,? Prices are anywhere from €40 to €164, you have the ability to use your mobile phone and charge your laptop computer. This in comparison to the airport security check in waits, make this an excellent choice for many business men.

Tourists now can also travel through Spain in comfort and speed, being able to spend more time enjoying Spain and its treasures.

Source timesonline

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc6kiriG73k

I love YouTube it offers so many wonderful videos like this one thanks to Welles2002 that shows the beauty of Madrid with beautiful background music..

Enjoy