Holidays in Spain

Costa Blanca Holidays and some things you should know about hiring a car

Porsche — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:02:47 +0000

Most of the fundamental rules from the roads in Spain are much like most of the other European countries and when your here on your COSTA BLANCA HOLIDAYS itâ€™s possible to get into trouble with the local legal forces especially if you don’t follow them. Spain imposes severe penalties on individuals not sticking to those rules. Information is available online from the Spanish Traffic Department in Spanish and English. On 25 May 2010, a Road Safety Reform (Reforma Ley de Trafico) arrived presenting three groups of offences leading to fines: minor, serious and incredibly serious offences. As many as six points can be taken off your licence: with Spanish licences drivers are given points when they first pass their test as they break the laws so they lose points unlike the English system where you are given points for offences. with respect to the offence.

Villas in Alicante from Phoenicians to Juan Carlos

Porsche — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:59:15 +0000

Around 1100 BC, Phoenicians from present-day Lebanon we’re probably the first with VILLAS IN ALICANTE. They set up trading colonies along the Spanish coast from Alicante to the south. The Greeks having seen the Phoenicians move in soon followed suit, also trading along the north-eastern coast they occupied north of Alicante. With the fall of Phoenicia, the Iberian Peninsula came under the rule of Carthage but was then occupied by Rome following the Punic Wars. The Romans ruled in Iberia for six centuries, laying such important foundations as the Latin language, Roman law, the municipality, the Christian religion, irrigation with the planting of various fruits and the introduction of wine making.

Costa Blanca Holidays in Torrevieja for the beaches and the villages around

Porsche — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:57:08 +0000

Torrevieja can be found near the ocean within the confines of your COSTA BLANCA HOLIDAYS, which is south of Valencia. It’s encircled by two large natural saltwater lagoons that make up the well-known â€œSalterns of Torreviejaâ€, which are regarded as the greatest in Europe and second on the planet. Alicante, the provincial capital is all about 47 kilometres away and also the airports of El Altet and San Javier are about 35 kilometres away.

Costa Blanca Holidays in Spain with a wide range of diversity

Porsche — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:53:22 +0000

Spain is a beautiful and diverse country located in the southwest of Europe. If youâ€™re looking for a vacation or for a COSTA BLANCA HOLIDAYS, it’s worth knowing that it shares the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra which is where all Mediterranean cruises go through. To the northeast it borders with France and the tiny principality of Andorra. To the east its limits are defined by the Balearic Islands located in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea. Its southern most territories are the picturesque Canary Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean and the cities of Ceuta and Melilla located in the North of Africa. This is why travelling to Spain is likely to be an enriching experience since tourism in the country offers a wide variety of destinations, activities and landscapes.

Barcelona: a short drive from your Villas in Alicante

Porsche — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:24:07 +0000

When arranging your VILLAS IN ALICANTE for your holidays be sure and schedule some time away to spend in the vibrant city of Barcelona. Two interesting places you should put on your list of things to see is Portal de I’Angel and the Arch de Triomf, both of which are amazing just to look at.

Torrox and your Spain Holiday Rentals

Porsche — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:22:58 +0000

Looking for a place that exudes Spanish charm and still offers a laid back and relaxing kind of place, then look no further than Torrox when booking your SPAIN HOLIDAY RENTALS. This little village of some two thousand people sequestered on a hill side is just the place for a peaceful lifestyle. It may be hard to find on a map now but in the near future that will be a different story.

Casares via the Owners Direct

Porsche — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:12:25 +0000

When booking your holiday through OWNERS DIRECT this year for a unique experience do a little research on the small village of Casares. This Spanish village is nestled in the hillside with its Moorish whitewashed houses lining the narrow winding cobblestone streets. This little village has been inhabited for many centuries by a number of cultures. Situated high above Casares on top of the hill is an Arab Castle with spectacular views. Like a lot of Spanish villages the main square is a good place to pass the time of day and so it is here. It is here that you can get the real taste of Spain while you watch the women go about their business while men discuss the dayâ€™s activities more than likely with a drink.

Holiday Rentals in Spain in Rincon de la Victoria: a prehistoric site

Porsche — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:09:58 +0000

If you are interested in prehistoric sites along with a good time take a look at Rincon de la Victoria when booking your HOLIDAY RENTALS IN SPAIN. There are excavations from the Palaeolithic period that have produced some tools and Stone Age art from that period. They have also uncovered a Roman settlement in the area. Lastly they celebrate festivals in a big way with all the locals getting involved.

Segovia and its fantastic Aqueduct for Spain Holiday Rentals

Porsche — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:19:30 +0000

This year when you are attempting to find a historic place to book your SPAIN HOLIDAY RENTALS take a look at Segovia and its famous monument in the form of a Roman aqueduct. This is an interesting village with its social and cultural interaction of the Moors, Christians and Jews which is evident in its style of architecture.

Owners Direct to Granada and the amazing Alhambra

Porsche — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:15:23 +0000

When choosing a place to spend your holiday do it through OWNERS DIRECT in the ancient city of Granada. This city is home to the world famous Alhambra and its palaces. These palaces with their magical feel far exceed anything else on offer and their peaceful spellbinding atmosphere will only enhance your stay in this unbelievable place. While you are here be sure and visit at least one of the restaurants serving local cuisine in a lively and enchanted place. When you are here you will feel as though you have been transported back in time so be ready for a journey to a time long ago as you set foot in this historic town.