Archive for the ‘Rural Tourism’ Category

The Arribes del Duero

Friday, February 26th, 2010

2178_Arribes_del_Duero_Salamanca by traselvisor.

From Salamanca to the region known as Las Arribes del Duero, in the western provinces of Salamanca and Zamora, the main protagonist of trip is the fanciful nature of a river, the Duero. The site has created deep lands boxing between Spanish and Portuguese. Nearly a hundred kilometers of river course, where the microclimate above characteristics and the inaccessibility of the granite cliffs provide a unique habitat for numerous protected species, among which the vulture, golden eagle and black stork. (more…)

Pamplona Parks

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Ciutadella Park por Juan Pablo Mantilla.

The city of Pamplona is the capital of the Autonomous Community of Navarra (Spain), as well as the center of the basin of Pamplona. This town was founded in 74 BC by the Roman general Pompey on the basis of a settlement that already existed and had the name or bengod Iruña in which you can find hotels in Pamplona curious. During the middle ages it was the capital of the Kingdom of Pamplona and then the Kingdom of Navarre, and therefore it is the historic capital of Euskal Herria. (more…)

Travel Potes of Cantabria

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Potes por Pepesanta.

The town of Potes, capital of the small town, is located in the center of the Liébana where it joins the river Deva and Quiviesa. Surrounded by spectacular scenery and situated at the confluence of four valleys of the Shire, the town at every turn reveals its rich history. Bowls is known as the town of bridges (hence the name) and of the towers. In particular highlight the Infantado (now the headquarters of the council) and the Orejón de la Lama, both of the fifteenth century. (more…)

Travel Riaño of León

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

Riaño, 20 años después por yum_lb.

Riano is located in the middle and form Cantabrian_Mountains crossroads between the provinces of Asturias, Cantabria and Palencia. It is the newest town in the province of Leon, with only 13 years old. Riaño account currently has an artistic heritage worth visiting. Special mention deserves the ancient Church of San Martin de Pedrosa del Rey, the sixteenth century. (more…)

Almendral de la Cañada in Toledo

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Before the current name since the Middle Ages, the town was called Arriba Almendral Almendral and late nineteenth century. Since 1916 was renamed Almendral de la Cañada Cañada because Real is going through its southern part.

Due to traffic situation and the mild climate of the Shire, Shire civilizations chose to set his dwelling, which is evidenced by various remains have been found. This applies to the megalithic monuments in prehistoric times, as are “Majano”, and some rock tombs of the Middle Ages, known as the “arts” among. (more…)

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