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Madrid is the capital of Spain and the third largest city in EU after London and Paris. The Spaniards that live in the city seems to have acquired a taste for the ever so popular German-invented American Cuisine - the Hamburger. Below are some of the best burger joints you will find in this Spanish capital.

Strengthening your spirituality sometimes requires one journey from another, and if you’re a Christian and are on your way to Spain, you might just want to join the Camino de Santiago.

Gold has been a precious metal since time immemorial. Apparently, the Romans used hydraulic power to extract gold in a region located northwest of Spain. Two centuries later, the Romans withdrew leaving a devastated landscape.

The cathedral is a monstrous architectural marvel that features 5 naves, and boasts the tag of being the largest Gothic edifice in Europe. Still within the UNESCO listed property is the elliptical space of Cabildo that was created by Hernan Ruiz and features one of the most beautiful works of Renaissance.

Mudejar Art of Aragon represents the coexistence of the Muslim, Jewish and Christian Culture in Spain. The Mudejar art in Teruel, Zaragoza and Toledo gives clear indications of how Eastern Islamic Tradition fused with the Western Tradition to bring out a harmonious form of art.

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So you are thinking its time you visited the much vaunted European museums? Good idea. You do not want to kick the bucket before you visit the likes of Louvre in Paris or St. Petersburg in Rome.

Are you looking for a unique cowboy adventure? Then check out the Horse Riding and Sunset Barbecue Tour in Majorca, Spain. This adventure offers visitors the chance to ride through the Rancho Grande forest with amazing views of the beach followed by a delicious barbecue dinner.

See more of Spain by visiting the charming city of Cadiz.

Spanish cuisine has its own special characteristics, yet you’ll appreciate it more when you get the chance to sample traditional local cooking.

Being home to over 5 million residents and some additional 10 million tourists warrants a city to have an active gastronomy sector. Take it from me; Barcelona has risen to the occasion and today, it boasts some of the best oyster restaurants in Europe. Below are a couple of them.

There is some uncanny resemblance between the Italian-Spanish model fortifications and those in the New World. The ever curious Spanish explorers brought with them their architecture and culture to the New World.

Take your family to a place they will long to revisit.

After the Spanish conquistadors conquered much of Latin America, the country amassed a lot of wealth; wealth which would later help the country build some of the best tourist facilities in the world. As much as a person would like to say that the country is rich and that is why it has so many adventure destinations, one cannot deny the fact that the country is endowed with very beautiful natural adventure destinations. Below is an attempt to list the top such destinations.

With its tentacles spreading in every sphere of European politics, education, entertainment, environment, media, fashion, science, culture, and the arts; the city of Madrid is a big tourists' magnet. It has a population of 6.5 million people, it is the capital of Spain and it is the third largest metropolitan area after London and Berlin. The city has a long history, but here is a brief overview.

Looking for a unique way to see Barcelona? Then take a GoCar GPS Guided Tour in Barcelona, Spain. This yellow car tour offers visitors the chance to scoot around town visiting sights as the car becomes the tour guide.

The biggest hindrance to cruising in Europe is the high price tag that comes with it. If you really want to have your cruise, skip several holidays and save up that money until it is enough to pay for your cruise.

Do you want to see a lot of wildlife and venture in the jungle? Do you want to snorkel and dive? Do you want to ski and ice-fish? Depending on your answer, you can go to Africa for a real jungle and wildlife experience, to Australia for diving and snorkeling and to North America or Europe for skiing.

Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park is considered the biggest terrestrial-maritime reserve in the West Mediterranean Sea in Europe.

Newsprint has been flush with the news that it is far cheaper to stay and commute in Barcelona than stay in London where the rent is way out of reach for the average worker in Europe. Part of the reason why it is cheaper to stay in Barcelona is because of its very well developed transport system. There are 5 major ways you can commute in Barcelona.