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Discover the Oceanografic in Valencia…

Posted and filed under General Articles of Interest, Local area, Travel and Tourism.

What is the Oceanografic? This is one of the most famous and interesting places to visit in Valencia with its magnificent modern structures in the form of nine different towers. A great place to visit in Valencia especially with the children or grandkids. The Oceanografic is situated in the East of Valencia and forms part of the cultural complex of the… Read more »

Shock Sunday Closing Zenia Boulevard, Habaneras and Supermarkets

Posted and filed under In the Spanish News, Local area, Newsletters, Travel and Tourism.

Many Shoppers got a shock this week finding that the Zenia Boulevard and Habaneras shops were now closed on a Sunday after years of being opened virtually every day. This is because in March 2015 a law was passed to limit Sunday opening and weekly opening hours, which would not come into effect until March 2018, which is why many… Read more »

Rules For Stopping and Parking in Spain

Posted and filed under General Articles of Interest, Motoring in Spain, Newsletters.

Have you ever considered how there a great deal of places that you are prohibited to stop or park in Spain? It is fairly obvious that you are prevented from stopping on curves, and slopes with reduced visibility, close to and inside tunnels, and in underpasses. Also on level crossings, and pedestrian crossings, but also on cyclist crossings… Then there… Read more »

How many different types of olive oil are there?

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How many different types of olive oil are there? Which one should you be using? One of the most important ingredients to a healthy Mediterranean diet is, of course, olive oil. Spain produces approximately 45% of the world’s olive oil. There are many different varieties of olives and the Picual olives are the most commonly used as they have a… Read more »

Semana Santa

Posted and filed under In the Spanish News, Newsletters, Travel and Tourism.

Spain celebrates Easter Week much more than most European countries and Semana Santa is probably the most important festival on the Spanish calendar. From 25th March until 1st April 2018 Semana Santa will completely dominate Spain, so no matter where you are, there’ll be something to commemorate the Resurrection. Seville and Malaga are the main places to visit and watch… Read more »

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