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CALATAYUD CELBRATES ITS SAN ROQUE FIESTAS »
"The colorful and simpatico Fiestas of San Roque in Calatayud highlight a city that has so much to offer in terms of history, gastronomy and culture and should be recognized as one of the many outstanding Fiestas of National Interest in Spain. Foreigners as well will also enjoy participating and getting an authentic, insider look at the typical fiestas of a small Spanish town."
OVIEDO IS PROCLAIMED SPAIN’S GASTRONOMIC CAPITAL FOR 2024 »
Oviedo, the lovely capital of the Principality of Asturias, is and always has been a gourmet’s paradise and now it has been justifiably recognized as the Spanish Gastronomical Capital. It was singled out to represent the excellent Asturian gastronomy its most famous dish being the fabada. Sharing the limelight is the cider which pairs well with the famous Asturian sausages and almost any other dishes of the Asturian cuisine. Eighty per cent of all cider in Spain are rpoduced in Asturias.. That said, there is still much to talk about Oviedo in particular and Asturias in general be said about Oviedo, not least of which are their historic monuments and the inviting greenery to frame them.
TERUEL PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE BULLS IN ITS “FIESTAS DE LA VAQUILLA” »
The months of July and August in Spain are filled with fiestas, which initially commemorate the day of the local Patron Saint. In the case of the Aragonese city of Teruel which honors the Santo Angel Custodio, the celebration is combined with the local tradition of celebrating the Torico, the Bull, to which the city owes its name. The festivals and festivities of summer besides, there are lots of tourists attractions in Teruel, not least its wine and cuisine and the hospitality of the Turolenses, worth a visit any time of the year.
PARIS 2024 KICK-OFF EXTRAVAGANZA: A Snapshot »
1.5 billion global audiences ● Phryge, Olympic mascot: direct reference to French historic concept of liberté ● An artistic director who produced an unforgettable show of 3,500 performers. . .
THE OLYMPICS, THE SEINE, AND THE MAYOR: WHO WILL FINE HIDALGO FOR SWIMMING IN THE RIVER? »
The Seine River will take center-stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. It is certified swimmable. And truly magnificent historical landmarks provide an irresistible backdrop. But the thing is: Since 1923, the river is off-limits to swimming. And the ban, as far as anybody could tell, has not been lifted. Will the Mayor of Paris be accountable for taking a dip to attest to the water's suitability?
SNAPSHOT: Travel to Japan »
Check out this GUIDEPOST Report for the list of countries eligible for short-stay visas to Japan, and those that are eligible for Japnaese E-visas. Japan s one of the most popular destinations in the Far East.
A GUIDEPOST REPRINT: “Sevilla: A Must in Spring,” 13 April 1984 (Part 2) »
“Quien no ha visto Sevilla, no ha visto maravilla” (He who hasn’t seen Seville, hasn’t seen a wonder), and truer words were never spoken
A GUIDEPOST REPRINT: “SEVILLA: A MUST IN SPRING”, 13 April 1984 (Part 1) »
Seville is the most Spanish of this country’s cities: passionate gypsy ladies and their bullfighting beaus, orange blossom scented nights, the grandeur of the old Moorish buildings, blood red vino and airy patios so thick with bougainvillea and roses that they make the Garden of Eden look like a vacant lot in Houston during high summer. And the best time to witness this beauty is during the Feria de Abril or the April Fair when for a week the city becomes magic.
A GUIDEPOST REPRINT: “THE GAUDINESS OF GAUDI,” 14 January 1972 »
"Having accepted the Gothic style as a basis for the architecture of La Familia Sagrada, Gaudi resolved to eliminate difficulties inherent in purely Gothic architecture. The result has been acclaimed by some as the most important step in architecture since the XII century, the immutable shape of his dream. It will cover double the area of Venice's St. Mark's, and will rise more than 65 feet higher than St. Peter's of Rome."
HOW TO TRULY DISCOVER THE SPANISH “SEMANA SANTA”, AND A TOWN’S SPECTAULAR SITES ALL YEAR ROUND »
To really get to know the true significance of Semana Santa, and the town itself as well, with the spectacular cultural, historical and scenic views on offer, spend it in a pueblo. Almagro is just the right place.
