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Spain Guide

29th January 2012

The languages of Spain (simplified)   �����Spanish (74%), official, spoken in all the territory �����Catalan (17%), co-official, except in La Franja and Carxe �����Basque (2%), co-official, in Basque Country and Navarre �����Galician (7%), co-official, except in Asturias and Castile and Leon �����Asturian, unofficial, but adopted as co-official in some municipalities of Asturias �����Extremaduran, unofficial �����Aragonese, unofficial �����Aranese, co-official (dialect of Occitan) .SPAIN is located in Mediterranean Europe and is divided into 19 regions - Andalucia, Aragòn, Asturias, Balearic Islands,  Basque Country, Canary Islands, Cantabriamain, Castile-La Mancha, Castile and Leon, Catalonia, Ceuta, Extremadura, Galicia, La Rioja, Madrid, Melilla, Murciamain, Navarra and Valencia.

Sites of interest: http://www.justspain.org/, http://www.spain.info/TourSpain/?Language=en and http://wikitravel.org/en/Spain.

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Alicante is a province of eastern Spain, in the southern part of the Valencian Community. It is bordered by the provinces of Murcia on the southwest, Albacete on the west, Valencia on the north, and the Mediterranean Sea on the east. The province is named after its capital, the city of Alicante.

The Costa Blanca generally mild and sunny weather attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from other European countries such as the UK, Germany, Belgium, Norway or France and also from other parts in Spain like Madrid. Thousands of families from other places own a second home in the Alicante province which they use for their vacation time.

Please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alicante_(province) for more information on this area.

PROPERTIES IN THIS AREA

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Property Reference

Puig 5

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Denia Sun

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Map of Andaluc�aAndalucia is probably Spains best known region with nearly 900km of coastline. It is located in the south of Spain and is the most populous region in Spain. It is a region of contrasts from deserts to mountains to sun drenched beaches.

The diversity of landscapes and geographical terrain gives rise to an array of environments that go from the heat of the Guadalquivir River valley through to luxuriant mid-mountain areas, volcanic landscapes such as the Tabernas desert, and the snow-capped peaks of Sierra Nevada.

In barely forty kilometres you can go from Alpine mountain landscapes to tropical areas on the shores of the Mediterranean. The coast of Andalusia stretches for almost 900 kilometres and is home to a large number of cities, towns and beaches that are a delight to visit.

The whole ensemble represents a range of attractions for tourists that goes from impressive monuments in large towns to typical small villages, which have provided a constant source of inspiration for all kinds of artists.

Andalusia today is a modern region with well-developed infrastructure. It offers a warm welcome to visitors and, while conscious of the need to modernise and move forward with the times, it is also careful to take care of its roots and maintain its important cultural heritage and monuments, legacy of the region’s ancestors.

Andalusia is the main holiday destination for Spanish nationals and one of the principal destinations for overseas tourists.

Please visit http://www.andalucia.com/province/malaga/almogia/home.htm and http://www.andalucia.org/cms/discover-andalusia/sectionvideos_view?set_language=en for more information about this area.
PROPERTIES IN THIS AREA

Property Name

Property Reference

Molino Rio Alajar

15bhl4180

Mi Capricho

bhl3431

El Tomillar

bhl8620

El Mirador De Elviria

93bhl3329

Princes Park

bhl5243

Jardines De Dona Maria

bhl4078

Coronado

bhl2873

Jardines De Don Carlos

bhl1477

Reserva De Marbella

bhl9893

Villa Ignatius

bhl9849

Residential Amatista

bhl9094

Villa Tara

bhl3613

Hotel Aloha Puerto

bhl3714

Carihuela Park Palace

bhl6144

La Casa de Bovedas Charming Inn

bhl5795

Casa Azul Apartment

bhl7965

Casa Azul Bed N Breakfast

bhl5917

Casitas Higuera

bhl7830

Casa del Loro Bailador

bhl7952

Mirador de la Luna II

bhl1155


Map of AragonAragon is located in north eastern Spain. The region is divided into 3 provinces - Huesca, Zaragoza and Teruel. Zaragoza is the capital of the region. Aragon is a very diverse region from the mountains and valleys of the Pyrenees to the dry plains of the south.

There is a rich geo-political and cultural history from its pre-Roman and Roman days; and the four centuries of Islamic period as Marca Superior of Alandalus or kingdom (or taifa) of Saraqustah; and as lands that once belonged to the Frankish Spanish March or Marca Hispanica; and counties that later formed the Kingdom of Aragon and eventually the empire or Crown of Aragon.

With such a low population density large areas of Aragon remain wild and relatively untouched. It is a land of extreme natural contrasts, both in climate and geologically, from the green valleys and snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees to the dry plains and lonely hilly areas of the south.

Aragon's Pyrenees include splendid and varied landscapes with soaring peaks, deep canyons, dense forests and spectacular waterfalls. Its rugged peaks include the Aneto (3,404 m), the highest in the range, the misty Monte Perdido (3,355 m), Perdiguero (3,221 m), Cotiella (2,912 m) and many others.

Ordesa National Park, near the border with France, boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe with its canyons, frozen lake caverns, numerous waterfalls and varied wildlife many species of which are endemic to the Pyrenees. The park is also one of the last sanctuaries of birds of prey in the range. Many beautiful mountain butterflies and flowers can be seen in the summer, while during winter the region is a paradise for skiers.

The principal valleys in the mountains include those of Hecho, Canfranc, Tena, Benasque and others. The green valleys hide pretty villages with nice Romanesque churches and typical Pyrenean houses with flowers on the balconies. The oldest Romanesque cathedral in Spain is located in the medieval town of Jaca in the very northern part of Huesca Province

In the Pyrenean foothills, or pre-Pyrenees, the Mallos de Riglos are a famous natural rock formation. Ancient castles nestle on lonely hills, the most famous being the magnificent Loarre Castle.

Further south, the Ebro valley, irrigated by the river Ebro, is a rich and fertile agricultural area covered with vast fields of wheat, barley and other fruit and vegetable crops. Many beautiful and little-known settlements, castles and Roman ruins dot the landscape here. Some of the most notable towns here include Calatayud- Daroca, Sos del Rey Catolico, Caspe and others.

South of Zaragoza and the Ebro valley, the elevation rises again into the Sistema Iberico, a mountain range that separates the Ebro valley from the Meseta and plains of Castile-La Mancha. The highest mountain in this range is the Moncayo (2,313 m) and despite getting less snow than in the Pyrenees enjoys several respectable ski resorts.

Please visit http://www.aragonguide.com/  for more information on this area.
PROPERTIES IN THIS AREA

Property Name

Property Referene

Masia Masquemado

bhl9667

Villa El Molino

bhl4340

 


Map of the Balearic IslandBalearic Islands are an archipelago in the western Mediterranean Sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. The four largest islands are Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza, and Formentera. The archipelago forms an autonomous community and a province of Spain, of which the capital city is Palma.

Ibiza is an island and town located in the Mediterranean Sea about 80 km off the coast of Spain. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands. The island of Ibiza is well-known for its summer club parties which attract large numbers of tourists, but the island and the Spanish Tourist Office have been working to shed the prevailing "sex-and-alcohol" image in order to promote more family-oriented tourism.

PROPERTIES IN THIS AREA

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Property Reference

Villa Anam Cara

bhl9730

Villa Sa Cova

bhl3846

Villa Las Palmeras

bhl7701

Villa Sacha

bhl1899

Villa Jondal Vista

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Villa Leon

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Map of Canary IslandsCanary Islands are an archipelago of 7 major islands, 1 minor island and several small islets. They are located just off the coast of Africa and are a major European tourist destination. These are Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro, and Lobos.

Lanzarote: There is a bustling nightlife in four main resorts... Arrecife, Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca. Low lying and arid, with a spectacular volcanic landscape in the west of the island (National Park of Timanfaya).
Gran Canaria: The main resorts on the Island are Las Palmas, Puerto Rico and Playa del Ingles. Green and steep in the north, dry and flat in the south.
Tenerife: The main resorts are Santa Cruz, Puerto de la Cruz, and Playa de las Americas.
Fuerteventura: The main resorts of Fuerteventura are Corralejo, Caleta de Fuste and Morro Jable. Also a windsurfer's mecca.
La Gomera - The Magic Isle - walker's paradise. Home to only remaining Laurisilva rain forest in northern Africa.
El Hierro - The edge of the world

Please visit http://www.canary-isles.com and http://www.1stcanaryislands.com for more information on the area. 

 

PROPERTIES IN THIS AREA

Property Name

Property Reference

Hollywood Heights

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Beverley Hills Heights

bhl7749

Apartmentos San Antonio

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Map of Castile and Le�nCastile and Leon is located in north west Spain and is the largest region in Spain. It is divided into 9 provinces and Valladolid is the capital. The region is home to 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Castile and León borders on Asturias and Cantabria to the north, Aragon, the Basque Country, and La Rioja to the east, the autonomous community of Madrid and Castile-La Mancha to the southeast, Extremadura to the south, and on Portugal and Galicia to the west.

Castile and León roughly overlaps with the Spanish part of the Douro River basin, on the northern half of the Meseta Central, a vast plateau in the middle of the Iberian Peninsula. It also extends to some adjoining valleys, such as El Bierzo (León) and many secluded mountain valleys: Laciana (León), Valle de Mena (Burgos), Valle del Tiétar (Ávila), etc.

Please visit http://www.turismocastillayleon.com/ for more information on this area.

 

PROPERTIES IN THIS AREA

Property Name

Property Reference

El Mirador de la Sayuela

bhl2149

La Sayuela BnB

bhl3919

 


Map of CataloniaCatalonia is an Autonomous Community in northeast Spain. The capital city is Barcelona.

The climate of Catalonia is diverse. The populated areas lying by the coast in Tarragona, Barcelona and Girona feature a Mediterranean climate. The inland part (including the Lleida province and the inner part of Barcelona) show a mostly continental Mediterranean climate. The Pyreneean peaks have a mountain or even Alpine climate at the highest summits.

In the Mediterranean area, summers are dry, hot and humid with sea breezes, and the maximum temperature is around 30 °C. Summer is the rainiest season in the Pyreneean valleys with frequent storms. Winter is cool or cold depending on the location. It snows frequently in the Pyrenees, and it occasionally snows at lower altitudes, even by the coastline. Overall, spring and autumn are typically the rainiest seasons.

The inland part of Catalonia is hotter and drier in summer. Temperature may reach 35 °C, some days even 40 °C. Nights are cooler there than at the coast with the temperature of around 14° to 16 °C. Fog is not uncommon in valleys and plains, it can be especially resilient and with freezing drizzle episodes during winter by the Segre and other river valleys.

Catalonia is the first tourist destination of Spain. The main tourist destinations of Catalonia are the city of Barcelona, the beaches of the Costa Brava at Girona and the Costa Daurada at Tarragona. In the Pyrenees there are several ski resorts.

Please visit http://wikitravel.org/en/Catalonia and http://catalonia.ca for more information on the area.

 

PROPERTIES IN THIS AREA

Property Name

Property Reference

Guim Cunit

bhl9300

Jardi de Cadaques

bhl7257

Antonios House

bhl1368

 


Map of Galicia (Spain)Galicia is situated on the North West coast of Green Spain, just above Portugal. It is one of Spain's better known areas and has a warm but temperate climate. There are lush landscapes with mountain ranges, rivers and a non stop supply of stunning and often near deserted beaches.

Part of Galicia's tourist appeal is of course its many historic towns and villages such as Noia, Muros, Ribeira, Rianxo, Tui, Padron, A Pobra do Caraminal, Porto do Son and many more.

Galicians take great pride in their cultural heritage and architecture. You will fine plenty of good examples of this by just 'getting lost' in any Galician city, town or village. Santiago de Compostela is a must, but it is also a good idea to wonder off the tourist track, as this is safe, unexpensive and highly rewarding.

Please visit http://wikitravel.org/en/Galicia and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galicia_(Spain) for more information on this area.

 

PROPERTIES IN THIS AREA

Property Name

Property Reference

Proa Apartments

bhl8481

Proa Apartment

bhl1901

 


Map of ValenciaValencia is an Autonomous Community located in central to south-eastern Spain. It is divided in three provinces, from South to North: Alicante, Valencia and Castellón. It has 518 km of Mediterranean coastline.

Valencia has a generally mild climate, heavily influenced by the neighbouring Mediterranean sea. The inland part of the territory is mountainous, with the highest peaks in the Valencia and Castellón provinces which form part of the Iberian Range. The mountains in the Alicante province are in turn a part of the Subbetic range. The Region of Valencia administers the tiny Columbretes islands and the coastal Tabarca islet.

The most emblematic mountain is the Penyagolosa, in the Alcalatén area. It is widely thought to be the highest peak with its 1,813 m., but actually the highest peak is the Calderón (1,839 m.) located in the Rincón de Ademuz, a Valencian exclave where there are three more peaks over 1,500 m. The most emblematic mountain in the southern part of the territory is the Aitana (1,558 m.).

The rather thin coastal strip is a very fertile plain mainly free of remarkable mountains except those around the Cabo de la Nao area and the Peñíscola area in the Castellón province. Typical of this coastal area are wetlands and marshlands such as L'Albufera close to Valencia, El Fondó in Elche, the Marjal near Pego or el Prat in Cabanes, also the former wetlands and salt evaporation ponds in the Santa Pola and Torrevieja area. All of them are key RAMSAR sites which make Valencia of high relevance for both migratory and resident seabirds and waterbirds.

There are important coastal dunes in the Saler area near the Albufera and in the Guardamar area, both of them were planted with thousands of trees during the 19th century in order to fix the dunes, thus forming now protected areas of remarkable ecologic value.

Please visit http://www.comunitatvalenciana.com/ and http://wikitravel.org/en/Valencia for more information on the area.

 

PROPERTIES IN THIS AREA

Property Name

Property Reference

Finca Crespo

bhl4983

Villa Benifayo

bhl1963

Villa Vincente

bhl6004

Villa Benibrai

bhl8948

The Hideaway Spa Guest House

bhl3597

Villamartin Golf Apartments

bhl9549

Campoarmor Apartment

bhl5424

TorreGolf IV

bhl9032

El Rincon

bhl7689

Casa Carlos

bhl4257

Villa Marriane

bhl2887

 


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