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Experience a Blend of Science and Innovation Like Never Before!
Heralded as one of the finest science museums in Europe, CosmoCaixa Science Museum is your chance of coming across the most eclectic blend of science and ingenuity. Inaugurated in 1981, it was closed in 1988 and was reopened in 2005. Cosmo Caixa Science Museum claims its superiority over all other museums in Spain by being the first interactive museum in the country.

With an aim of bringing science to all the enthusiasts, CosmoCaixa Science Museum exhibits some of the most impressive science highlights. Helping you understand different disciplines of science, Cosmo Caixa Science Museum even gives you a chance to do experiments first-hand.

Full of stuff that will enchant adults and adolescents alike, CosmoCaixa Science Museum in Barcelona strives to make science exciting and fun. With the assortment of intriguing exhibits promising to hold your attention, here you will come across Flooded Forest that is a remarkable recreation of the Amazonian rainforest. Encased in walls made of glass, the Flooded Forest is an endeavor at watching the marvelous ecosystem from a number of different perspectives.

Also featured here is the Wall Geological which provides an insight into the geology of the world. There is also the Room Of Matter that depicts the progressive evolution of matter and life on earth. The planetarium housed here is all about understanding the development of universe at different stages.

Whether it is the Big Bang or the Internet, Shakespeare or anything else, the CosmoCaixa Science Museum helps you eye things from a scientific perspective. If you are an enthusiast of flora and fauna from different ecological zones, the Toca! Toca! area in CosmoCaixa Science Museum is just the place for you.

With Albert Einstein's statue welcoming you at the information desk, you feel as if you have really entered the era of discoveries. Everything about CosmoCaixa Science Museum in Barcelona is about educating locals and tourists. Even the elevator is entirely made of glass so that you learn about the way it works as you mount it to get to the upper floors.

Promising to make your experience richer and entertaining at every step you take, there is a huge Acariquata tree with a height that goes from the bottom all the way to the top of the museum. Modern and playful, CosmoCaixa Science Museum is what you call having fun as you learn.

More Information about CosmoCaixa in Barcelona:
Official Web

Address: Isaac Newton, 26 / Tel. 93 212 60 50
Public Transport:
• Buses: 17, 22, 58, 73, 75, 60 y 196
• Tramvia Blau
• Ferrocarriles de la Generalitat de Catalunya: Avinguda del Tibidabo Station

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For a Sinfully Delicious Escapade!
Barcelona is a city blessed with natural beauty so overwhelming that one is simply mesmerized. Dotted with virtually endless museums exhibiting chef d'oeuvres of art, history, shoes and a plethora of other items, it comes as no surprise that Barcelona features a museum even for chocolate.

The sweetest museum any tourist will come across, Barcelona is home to the exceptional Museu de la Xocolata which translates to the 'Museum of Chocolate'. Barcelona was the port through which cocoa entered into Spain about 5 centuries ago and Museum of Chocolate celebrates that momentous moment.

A short walk from Las Ramblas, you will find some beautiful banners guiding you to this extravagant display of chocolates. Enlightening tourists and visitors, the Museum of Chocolate in Barcelona is a journey through the history of the cherished delight, from the days it was used as a drink to its recent popularity as a dessert.

Given the current prominence of chocolate in the commercial world, this museum is an endeavor at showcasing the huge variety of purposes it is used for. The Museum of Chocolate in Barcelona pays a tribute to chocolate for its diversity and effectiveness as a medical element, as an aphrodisiac, as a nutritional product and a lot more.

From the moment you enter into a building, your enchantment will reach new heights as you will come across all those structures made up of chocolate. A must for every tourist coming to the area, no one can miss the Museum of Chocolate in Barcelona, as it enjoys eminence for being one of the most visited museums in the area.

Run and maintained by the local confectionary guild, the Barcelona's Museum of Chocolate has something to offer everyone, irrespective of age or size. Giving you a chance to relive your childhood, you can indulge in all those fun-filled chocolate-driven fantasies that are still lurking somewhere in your mind.

An eccentric celebration of the world's most famous treat, at the Museum of Chocolate you can taste the most delectable varieties of chocolate such as hazelnut, pecan, mint, etc. In addition, the sculptures featured here made entirely of chocolate are nothing but impressive.
Some of the most spectacular sculptures here include the giant chariot, chocolate windmills, chocolate horses, football players made up of chocolate and so on. Here workshops are also offered to give you and your wee ones a chance to try their hand at making chocolate figures themselves.

Unbelievably tempting and outrageously irresistible, the Museum of Chocolate in Barcelona is your chance of experiencing this much lusted after delicacy at its best.

Address:
Comerç, 36
08003 Barcelona
Tel. 93.268.78.78
Fax 93.268.78.79
museu@pastisseria.cat

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 This beautiful village of Costa Dorada is part of the province of Tarragona and is located only 80km south of Barcelona.

It was a rural village and sea since medieval times and a good example of this duality is reflected in its cuisine. Recreational opportunities that can be achieved in common are multiple water activities, cultural visits, nature tours, shopping areas, etc.. Over time, Torredembarra was consolidated as a place for summer holidays, particularly suitable for families, where you can easily find Costa Dorada hotels in Torredembarra.
 

What to see in Torredembarra?

torredembarra's Castle:

Crossing through the door you will find the Castle Padrines Icart, the current headquarters of the Council of Torredembarra. This was the only new civil construction in the period of the Renaissance remaining Catalan in Catalonia. The building was designed as a home / castle to dominate the people. With a square and four towers at the sides, it was placed at the top of the city, following the Mediterranean tradition it housed a patio with a facade and arcades.

 The Lighthouse:

This is new equipment that began operation January 1, 2000. This is the last lighthouse built in Spain in the twentieth century and was designed by architect Josep Maria Llinàs. It is 38 meters, with a geographical reach of 20 miles, making it the flagship of the highest of all lights in Catalonia.

The fishermen's hall:

Torredembarra recovered in 2000 a historical tradition of the city: the sale of fish at the auction. The new building of the hall of the fishermen is a building of 350 square meters located in the Port of leisure.

But also:
 La Torre de la Vila, The Wall, The City of El Moro, Parish Church of Sant Pere, the Modernist building Antoni Roig, Hospital-Pere Badia residence, Cal Checo, Cal Bofill, etc..

And finally, Torredembarra beaches! They are four in number, just outside the city center, so you can easily find a Costa Dorada accomodation in Torredembarra, right next to the beach to be able to walk or bike to any time of the day!

Enjoy your holiday in Costa Dorada!

The PortAventura Park is one of the most popular theme parks in Spain, to be more precise at the Costa Dorada. It is the perfect place for adventurous people who love roller coasters but also for people who are interested in beach and culture.

 If you decide spending your holidays at Costa Dorada you should take the opportunity to visit one of Europe´s greatest theme parks. Port Aventura is very good located to other holiday destinations, like Salou, Reus, Tarragona and Cambrills. The Port Aventura Park is very well known among families with children, as they more often choose this adventurous place to spend their holidays.

There are several Port Aventura hotels which are located directly in the park. So for those of you, that plan to spend a few days in the park, you have the choice between four great hotels. The Hotel Port Aventura is a very romantic and beautiful hotel in a Mediterranean style. But if you enjoy being in the Wild West with saloons and cacti, then you should stay at the Hotel Gold River. In the Carribe Resort, you can relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the Caribbean islands. And last but not least, El Paso Hotel, is built up by the Mexican style including cuisine.

For the bargain hunters among you, there are several interesting offers. If you book now, you will get 30% to 50% discount on every reservation you make until the 15th of May for a stay in the Port Aventura Park. If you stay outside the Park, you can take advantage of the "3days 2 parks" offer. Beside Port Aventura, you will also be able to visit the Caribe Aquatic Park- a gorgeous water park with numerous attractions.

Calella is a popular destination at the Costa Brava coast and is only 55 km from Barcelona. It not only provides a beautiful beach and landscape but also a family friendly environment.

As a plus, the city is awarded with the certificate for family destination by the Official Tourism Office of Catalonia. It there for provides its visitors with plenty family friendly accommodation, such as apartments in Calella or hotels in Callela. The resort is approximately 60 kilometers from Barcelona´s International Airport and 45 kilometers from Girona´s Airport.

Calella offers an excellent range of activities, such as beach entertainment, nice restaurants and an vibrant nightlife. This holiday destination will appeal to any kind of person but teenagers, families, young children will particularly attract. The beaches of Callela are sandy and pure as cristall water, due to the fact that it is kept spotlessly clean by local council workers. The beaches are not overcrowded, because they have 50,000 square meters of sand between them. During summer times beach games, activities for children, plenty of water sports, dancing, and fiestas are arranged.

Calella is surrounded by a beautiful landscape. In addition to the great the beautiful beaches which are worth visiting (and by the way awarded for cleanness by the European Union) there is also Montenegro Nature Park. For adventurous visitors Calella offers a great landscape for mountain bike tours, spa and wellness centers, boat trips, museums and many more.

You want to spend your Easter Holiday under the sun, Canary Islands with a temperature of 20° in April is the perfect destination to spend your Easter holiday.

Canary Islands are composed of principally 7 islands. The Canary Islands are renowned for their microclimate and the beauty of their volcanic landscapes. That is why a lot of tourists choose to spend their holidays in Canary Islands.

What to do for your Easter holiday in Canary Islands?

If you like water sports, besides its wonderful beaches of fine sand, Canary Islands propose to go scuba diving in the cities of La Palma and Tenerife. You can also do windsurf and surf in Lanzarote, Tenerife and Fuerteventura. Fishing is also very spread in Canary Islands.

If you prefer onshore activities, you can do VTT or hiking. The ways in Canary Islands are well indicated thus you can walk safe. We suggest you to hike on the volcanic island of Lanzarote which is called the "Montagna del Fuego", the mountain of the fire in Lanzarote.

To spend an unforgettable moment for your Easter holidays in Canary Islands in family with your children, we suggest you to go on the Gran Canaria. Indeed the Canary Island Gran Canaria proposes an extraordinary activity; you can go in the dauphin's paradise by boat. Several excursions by boat are organized and enable you to see the dauphins. You can do your holiday in Canary Islands unforgettable.

Easter in Canary Islands

As all Spain, Canary Islands celebrate Easter from the 18^th to the 24^th of April. Habitants of the Canary Islands celebrate the resurrection of the Christ with impressive processions. Take as a tip the processions in the Laguna on the Canary Island of Tenerife to enjoy Easter.

How to get to the Canary Islands?

To book your flight for the Canary Islands no matter if you have booked your Tenerife hotel or an apartment in another place, you have to know that you that the Canary Islands have 7 airports: El Hierro, Fuertaventura, Gran Canarian La Gomera, Lanzarote, La Palma, Tenerife Nord and South. Be careful with El Hierro and La Gomera airports which have liaisons just to Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

Where to sleep in holiday in Canaries Islands?

Canary Islands propose several accommodations, hotel in Canary Islands or an apartment on one of the islands. You can book your accommodation for your Easter holiday in Canary Islands with PerfectSunTravel which proposes a wide choice.

 Spend your Easter holiday in Port Aventura will enable you to take part to the Tarragona processions. Spain is a catholic country, thus the Easter processions are a main event on the Spanish calendar. The processions will take place this year from the 17th to the 24th of April 2011. These processions celebrate the resurrection of the Christ.

Spend your Easter holiday in Port Aventura hotel to enjoy the attraction Park. If you book now you can have until 50% of discounts on your Port Aventura stay. You can also enjoy the offer 2x1 Port Aventura, for one day paid you get one day free.

For family vacation, Port Aventura is the place to go to make your children happy.  Take your Port Aventura tickets now to travel all around the world from one place. The Port Aventura Park is full of activities. You can travel through China with the boat at the Drassana Port for your Easter in Port Aventura. You can also do a trip through the Far West from the Estacio del Nord by train.

If you come for Easter in Port Aventura, we suggest you to spend some days in the Park and then enjoy the Easter processions. Easter processions are an impressive manifestation in Spain. You can attend to the processions in all the Spanish cities. However Tarragona is a suggested destination to spend Easter, especially on Holy Friday, the Friday's procession is even renowned general interest.

Even with children processions are distracting because it is an attractive manifestation with dances and parades. Thus spend Easter in Port Aventura and you will enjoy both the processions and the Port Aventura Park.

How to get to the Port Aventura Park?

- By car: Take the AP-7 or the E-15 and take the exit number 35 to go directly to Port Aventura Park

- By plane: The Port Aventura Park is served by 3 airports, Barcelona Reus and Girona. Reus airport is at 15 minutes from Port Aventura Park, Girona is at 2 hours and Barcelona at 1h15 from Port Aventura Park. From each airports you can choose to take a bus, rent a car or take a taxi.

- By train: Take a train with the RENFE and stop at Port Aventura station.

Where to sleep for your Easter holiday in Port Aventura?

You can choose a hotel in the Park to have free access to the Park. The Park proposes four hotels in the Park. The price of the hotel will be more expensive but then, you don't have to pay Port Aventura tickets. Or to spend your Easter holiday you can book now your tickets online to have discounts and take a hotel in Salou.

Book now your Port Aventura hotel and also your Port Aventura tickets online to have a chance to spend Easter in Port Aventura.

Cheap holidays Salou are really famous. For families or to party, you will enjoy your cheap holidays Salou. With a lot of Salou accomodation, you find yours to spend cheap holidays Salou in Spain, from the Salou apartment to the Salou accomodation in hotel, a lot of cheap offers.

Salou, its beaches, its wonderful weather is the paradise of the party animals. When it's getting dusk, your cheap holidays Salou become a celebration. The Paseo de Les Palmeres, one of the main avenues of the city is the meeting point of all the visitors and party animals. Clubs and bars in the avenue get animated until the morning. Buses are even organised to bring the party animals to the clubs in Salou.

If you party for your cheap Salou holidays, you will be happy to have a confortable Salou apartment. Book early your Salou apartment and make the good choice, from the studio to the Salou villa for cheap prices.

If you come to Salou to relax and spend family holidays, we advise you to book a Salou apartment outside the city center where you could find peace and quiet.

Tourists and party animals in cheap Salou holidays have heard about Portaventura for sure.  If you come exclusively for the attraction Park Portaventura you can book a Portaventura hotel directly in the Park, it's more expensive but you have free access to the Park or you can book a Portaventura apartment Salou, in this case it's cheaper but you have to buy Portaventura tickets.

Cheap holidays Salou are not only a city of fine sand, nice weather, Salou also proposes cultural activities and interesting expositions. Salou spain is a Unesco world heritage site. Its gastronomy is also to discover for your cheap Salou holidays in apartment Salou. The two famous products of Salou Spain are the shellfish of Cambrils and the big prawns of San Carlos de la Rápita.

How to get to Salou for your cheap Salou holidays ?

Girona, Reus and Barcelona airports can lead you to Salou. You can find cheap flights with Ryanair.

From the airports, you can take the train with RENFE. If you want you can also do the transfer by bus.

Do not hesitate to book now your Salou accomodation in hotel or Salou apartment to spend wonderful holidays between friends or in family.

You can take advantage of your Barcelona holiday to come to the Rally Sitges or come to spend your holiday in Sitges. Fan of cars or no, the Rally Sitges has to be seen.

You didn't think about going in Sitges apartment or you booked a Barcelona apartment that is the opportunity to discover Sitges. You already heard about Sitges. Indeed, the city doesn't offer just the Rally Sitges but also the renowned carnival of Sitges. The city of Sitges is also known not for the Rally Sitges but for the gay population who live there.

The Rally Sitges started before 1924 is a race of 45 km from Barcelona to Sitges. More than a race, get out from your Barcelona apartment to see the parade of old cars.

The Rally Sitges will be on the 26, 27 and 28 March 2011.

The program of the Rally Sitges is the following: on the 26th of March 2011, cars will be exposed in Barcelona next to the Cituadella Park. It is only the 27^th of March that the race will start, the departure of the Rally Sitges is Place San Jaume and the arrival will be on the Fragata beach of Sitges.

The speed of the old cars of the Rally Sitges is not the only element which accounts the style of the cars of the Rally Sitges is also important. If you are in Barcelona apartment, the Rally Sitges will enable you to discover the Garraf Coast, that is to say the Coast from Barcelona to Sitges.

From the past years, the number of participants to the Rally Sitges, as well as the number of spectators increased. We can now account more than 80 participants to the Rally Sitges.

Book a Sitges apartment is a good idea because you could enjoy the beach and the Garraf Coast, you could also go to visit Barcelona and enjoy the open and friendly ambiance of Sitges. Sitges is a own destination. In Sitges apartment, you will enjoy all the richess of the city, its cultural events as the Rally Sitges. Sitges is also becoming a cultural capital; you can book a Sitges apartment for the Sitges Film Festival for instance.

Think about it, come in Sitges apartment to spend wonderful holiday in Spain and see the Rally Sitges.

Lying close to the Alicante airport, it could be a good decision to spend your Costa Blanca holidays in Elche or Elx, if you are fond of history and palm trees. The city of Elche or Elx is located at the Costa Blanca in Spain and a perfect holiday destinations thanks to the Elche weather and the good quality Elche hotels in Spain.

Elche is only about 23 km away from Alicante, so it is also possible to stay in Alicante and plan one or two day tours to this wonderful historical city. But of course, it is also recommended to stay in a Costa Blanca hotel in Elche to fully enjoy your holidays in Spain.

The palm tree filled city offers a lot of sights, thanks to the interesting history of the town. Originally Elche was located about 10 km away from its actual position when it was established around 600 B.C and was originally called Helike, resembling its status as Greek colony.

After being conquered and reconquered by Romans, Moors, Carthaginians, Goths and the Spanish Kingdom again, the city survived and presents its diverse history in the Elche museums: the Archaeology and History Museum or Museo Arqueológico y de Historia de Elche, the Elche Palaeontological Museum, the Elche Municipal Festa Museum and the Palm Groves Museum.

If you have the chance to visit any of the Elche museums during your stay in a hotel in Elche, make sure not to miss it, as they offer the most interesting exhibitions and history.

Adding to Elches reputation of being a palm tree city and at the same time being  UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the Elche Palm Grove or Palmeral de Elche. In case you are not staying in one of the Elche hotels in Spain, but in the near Alicante and planning a day trip to Elche, make sure to visit this jewel of Elche first.

For those of you enjoying history and exotic recreation during their Costa Blanca holidays in Elche it is a good possibility to relax while walking along the immense palm trees, which exist since around 500 BC.

Of course this is not the only sight you can visit during your stay in a hotel in Elche. Near the original location of Elche an ancient statue was found, the image of a woman with ornaments in her hair. This statue, the Lady of Elche or also Dama de Elche, is today exhibited in Madrid, but there is a replica in the museum in Elche. The bust of the Lady of Elche dates from around 400 BC and was discovered in 1897.

Sightseeing in Elche still comes to no end, because there is still the Mystery Play of Elche, which is a play dedicated to Mary and takes place yearly in the middle of August. The Mystery Play of Elche is impressing, and if you have the chance to see it during your Costa Blanca holidays in Elche, definitely see it.

The palm tree city of Elche is, thanks to the close location to the Alicante airport, a perfect holiday destination for all those interested in Spain's early history, as well as people in search of recreation who can walk around the Palm Tree Grove of Elche or along the beaches of the Costa Blanca, which are not too far away (about 20 km). Elche or Elx has interesting sights to discover, so book your hotel in Elche in advance to fully enjoy your Spain holidays!

Taking place on 28^th December, in a small village called Fuente Carreteros near Cordoba, an interesting event is going to take place: the Dance of the Mad Ones, or Baile de Los Locos.

The day of 28^th December is also the Spanish equivalent to Aprils Fool's Day and is called Día de los Inocentes, perfectly fitting the amazing and funny dance with swords.  The village of Fuente Carreteros is about 55 km away from Cordoba and therefore suitable for a day tour from Cordoba to the Dance of the Mad Ones.  Booking Cordoba Hotels in advance is therefore recommended to better organize your stay and tour to the Dance of the Mad Ones in Fuente Carreteros.

The number 6 is what an important element of this exciting event in Spain 2010, as there are 6 dancers with swords, six drummers and the beginning and end of the dances are indicated by shooting 6 shots into the air. The Dance of the Mad Ones in Cordoba consists of three different dances, each dedicated to Mary. Impressing and astonishing, this event captures the eyes of the visitors with ease and makes you retreat to your hotel in Cordoba pleased and satisfied, having enjoyed a wonderful dance and cultural tradition in Spain.

Usually the Dance of the Mad Ones 2010 in Fuente Carreteros is followed by another dance event: El Danza del Oso, or Dance of the Bear. During this dance, one inhabitant of the city is chosen to be dressed up as a bear, with the help of a detailed costume. Another chosen inhabitant then chases after the "bear" along the streets of Fuente Carreteros. This funny event is a must see during your holidays in Spain, so prepare your stay in one of the Cordoba hotels and a tour!

But the small village is not the only one celebrating the Dance of the Mad Ones 2010 on 28^th December, there are different villages as well and each of them will give you a wonderful time during your holidays in Spain. In whole Andalusia this tradition is celebrated, as well as in other regions of Spain are celebrations for the Dia de los Santos Inocentes, or April Fools' Day.

If you want to experience a wonderful event in Spain in winter, why don't you book your hotel in Cordoba and spend a day in Fuente Carreteros to witness the Dance of the Mad Ones 2010?

Not only sweet toothed people may have heard of Turrón, a Spanish sweet traditionally made and eaten around Christmas. But did you already know that the best Turron is from Alicante?

So if you are planning a Spain holiday soon, you should spend it in an Alicante hotel to try the delicious Turron! For those who do not know what it is: Turron is a sweet made usually from honay, sugar, egg white and almonds. But there are a lot of different versions you will encounter during your Spain holiday, e.g. with hazelnuts, chocolate or candied fruits.

Turron from Alicante is verifiably made since the 16^th century, with the two most famous cities for that being Alicante itself and Jijona, or also called Xixona. The difference between the two kinds of Turrón lies in the consistency; Turron from Alicante is hard with whole pieces of almonds, Turron from Jijona additionally contains oil and the almonds are fabricated to a creamy dough, which makes them softer and stickier.

Turron is also called Torró in Valencia and Alicante and is a delicious treat, so famous and traditional that it is now under Protected Geographical Status. Should you spend your Spain holiday in one of the hotels in Alicante, you can bring some Turron from Alicante to your family and friends!

Although Turron is usually cut into long pieces, there are other forms as well, depending on the decoration. Another popular form is a circle, similar to a cake or a pizza the Turron is cut in pieces and shared. As traditional Christmas specialty Turron from Alicante is popular with young and old, so don't miss a piece if something is offered to you in your Alicante hotel.

But also outside of your Alicante hotel you can discover a lot of this sweet, if you are on a discovery tour during your Spain holiday. The local manufacture is a sight and a must see during a stay in the city. But not only Turron from Alicante is good for sightseeing, there are a lot of other sights in Alicante (read here my article about family holidays in Alicante).

What are you waiting for? Plan your Spain holiday and try the delicious Turron from Alicante!

The Costa Blanca in Spain offers a lot of sights and popular holiday destinations, thanks to the sun and the mild weather throughout the year. Because of this reason, Valencia holidays in Spain are a good choice to enjoy the weather and spend a comfortable holiday time at the coast of Spain!

If you want to spend your Valencia holidays in Spain in one of the hotels in Valencia or in an apartment in Valencia, the city offers something for every taste; art and culture as well as relaxation and adventure.

The city of Valencia has its own airport, which makes it an easily accessible holiday destination for holidays at the Costa Blanca. The airport of Valencia is also called Manises and is one of the most important in Spain, approached by Ryanair, Vueling, Easyjet, Transavia, Wondair and Air Nostrum. The location of the Valencia airport only a few kilometers from the city centre also make good connections possible.

Valencia is the capital of the same named autonomous community of Valencia and at the same time third biggest city of Spain, regarded as "second Barcelona". The city has a rich history, which was exposed to different influences since its foundation ca. 200 BC, and what is still visible today, resulting in a lot of sights in Valencia. Vacationers in Spain being fond of architecture will discover a lot of treasures in Valencia.

Some of the sights in Valencia are classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, like the antique Silk Exchange La Lonja de la Seda, one of the most important sectors of Valencia in the past.

Another example for early Valencian gothic and also one of the most impressing sights is the Cathedral of Valencia, also called Seu in the city. The Valencia Cathedral dates from the 13.-15. century, but over the years there have always been further works and additions. Today the cathedral stands proudly in the Barrio Carmen, where also a lot of hotels are situated. If you want to be close to the Cathedral of Valencia, one of the Hotels in Valencia in Spain the Carmen quarter is recommended.

Offerings for culture, art, history and nightlife in Valencia are plenty. Most of them take place in and around one of the most famous sights of Valencia, which is part of the 12 treasures of Spain: The City of Arts and Sciences, or also Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias.

Directly located at the Costa Blanca and therefore always worth a visit during a holiday, this architectural masterpiece offers everything the heart wants. This complex in Valencia was started in 1996 and finished two years later, and the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia contains important museums, a large Imax cinema, a planetary, opera house and theatre.

Art and culture, whether opera or concert, are held in this beautiful recreation complex. Because of this, a Valencia holiday in Spain is not only recommended for single persons or friends who want to see one of the 12 treasures of Spain, but also for families. Thanks to the City of Arts and Sciences, family holidays in Valencia in Spain are undoubtedly an unforgettable event.

To find a suitable accommodation for families, an apartment in Valencia close to the City of Arts and Science is recommended. From this apartment in Valencia you don't have a long way to the old riverbed of Turia to take a walk, which is a park today and is pulsing like a green vein in the popular holiday destination. The Turia garden also contains a playground for children and sport areas, so visit this garden during your family holidays in Valencia!

As you can see, Valencia holidays in Spain are worth it throughout the year, because there are many possibilities for recreation and every taste should be pleased. In an apartment in Valencia or one of the hotels in Valencia you are close to every events, can enjoy the relaxation of the park and the Valencia weather or explore the sights in Valencia.

So why don't you plan Valencia holidays in Spain?

The famous Christmas in Port Aventura will be entertaining its visitors with special Christmas shows and events, so prepare yourself and your children for spending the best time of the year in Port Aventura! (Read here about general information about Christmas Holidays in Port Aventura).

Port Aventura tickets are not too expensive, as they offer a lot of promotions and discounts. But what is important to know about accommodation in Port Aventura, is that you have different options. You can either book a hotel inside Port Aventura itself; which is easy and simple and you have access to the park, but you can also book a hotel in the different surroundings at the Costa Dorada, for example a Salou Hotel PortAventura which includes the tickets to Port Aventura.

PortAventura is well-known for family holidays or family vacation in Spain. It offers fun and entertainment for the whole family, especially with the new shows they offer during Christmas time.

Here I present you a summary list of the best shows in PortAventura:

Christmas Present

This is your chance to know the toy's factory of Santa Claus, in an acrobatic show with gnomos and reindeers dancing with the typical Christmas carols.

Where? In the Great Imperial Theatre in China.

Christmas Dream

A tender and moving show where Catherine, who didn't want to celebrate Christmas, recovers the illusion and the will to share Christmas magic.

At the Saloon.

Port Aventura on Ice

Great skaters on ice will performe a magnificent artistic exhibition. In Polynesia.

Great Christmas Party

Live Christmas as if you were in Mexico, funny and colourful. In the Cantina.

Woody on Christmas Tour

Join the tenderest parade, where the little ones will be able to share incredible moments with Woody and other famous characters.

In Mediterrània and Far West.

The Enchanted Forest

You will find Mörla witch who'll show incredible tricks, you'll meet the fairies ice palace and the toys' factory of Santa Claus. In Mexico.

The Arrival of the Royal Emissaries

The 3 Kings assistants arrive on floating chariots to pick up the children's letters, to end with a great show of music and fireworks. In Mediterrània.

The 3 Kings Ride

¡Just don't miss this important event, especially for the littlest ones!

In Far West and Mediterrània.

The Big Small Show

The small children will particularly enjoy this special show with puppets.

In the Tarima of the Far West Station.

The Christmas Stop

The most tender Christmas characters take every corner in Port Aventura, and they are waiting for you followed by artists and dancers... In Mediterrània.

La Posada de los Gnomos

For an authentic Christmas meal, in the Gnomos Inn the naughtiest Gnomos will help you a very special banquet of typical homemade American food, Cesar salad, Ribs and Brownies.

In The Iron Horse Hotel - Emma's House, in front of the Silver River Flum.

When spending Christmas Holidays in Port Aventura, keep in mind that the Christmas offers and specials apply from the 27^th November 2010 until the 8^th January 2011, and the park is closed on the 24^th, 25^th and 31^st December.

Now I wish you a merry Christmas in PortAventura during your holidays at the Costa Dorada!

The Costa Blanca of Spain is known for wonderful locations and beaches, and not only Alicante is a renowned city for holiday - you can also spend enjoyable and cheap holidays in Benidorm!

Located at the western Mediterranean Sea, Benidorm has a mild climate and sunny weather even in the colder months and is divided into the Poniente and Levante. The corresponding Poniente beach and Levante beach give you access to swim in the Costa Blanca, a pleasure you should not miss during your cheap holidays in Benidorm.

Benidorm is about one hour away from the Alicante airport and therefore easily accessible if you want to spend your holidays at the Costa Blanca. Due to its fame, Benidorm is a touristic place, but differs notably from other resorts in Spain. Famous in Benidorm are the cabaret acts, which are popular and take place all night long. This along with the many bars and discos offer a good nightlife in Benidorm.

Benidorm Hotels are also widely spread and popular, especially Benidorm Playa Levante Hotels or Poniente Hotels. But not only people who want to enjoy the Benidorm nightlife could spend fun and cheap holidays in Benidorm, also families benefit from the wonderful city at the Costa Blanca. During summer, you can enjoy the beach and participate in many water sports. The Benidorm beaches also have blue flag status, which is a certificate for their quality.

In the Mediterranean Sea lies also the Benidorm Island, a small island inhabited mostly by peafowls. This is of course a wonderful option for a boat tour during your Benidorm holidays, so you should definitely visit the peacock island of Benidorm.

A popular destination for family holidays in Benidorm is also the Terra Mitica Park, located only 10 minutes away from Benidorm. The Terra Mitica Theme Park is divided into different ancient sections, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia and the Isles, with corresponding sights, rides and attractions.

With Terra Mitica tickets you have the option to book a Hotel in Benidorm with the tickets included, which is easy and you can avoid unnecessary stress during your cheap holidays in Benidorm. There are also a lot of specials and promotion offers for Terra Mitica, at the moment you can buy a 2x1 ticket to have access to Terra Mitica for two days, but pay only for one day.

To get to Terra Mitica Benidorm, you can take the train, who stops at Terra Mitica Station, or a bus (line 21 and 22) and step out at Terra Mitica.

With the Benidorm Hotels and sights in this beautiful city at the Costa Blanca, you can see that it is easy to spend perfect cheap holidays here, whether you want to enjoy the Benidorm nightlife and weather or plan your family holidays at the beach of Benidorm. Cheap holidays in Benidorm is enjoyable in all seasons.

Like I mentioned on Christmas in Salou before, lovers of adventurous holidays in Spain will love Christmas in Port Aventura 2010! Starting from 27^th November 2010 until 9^th January 2011 the Port Aventura Christmas Event will take place in the famous theme park near Salou. Be sure to spend your Christmas holidays in Port Aventura 2010!

Port Aventura Theme Park offers every year its visitors different events, designed after certain themes and seasons.  And Port Aventura holidays in Spain are always unforgettable for a family!

After the Halloween in Port Aventura event (don't forget to visit that as well!), during Christmas in Spain Port Aventura decorates the whole park with snow and wonderful lights. The decorations are very detailed and there are also a lot of ornaments on the park's grounds, which you should see and admire.

If you want to spend your Christmas holidays 2010 in Port Aventura Park, you can also be sure to expect a lot of different shows that perfectly fit to the best time in year. Tickets for Port Aventura holidays can be bought easily online, combined with a hotel if you wish, so try to book something now to enjoy the various benefits a stay in Port Aventura Park during Christmas 2010 has! By the way, that would also be a perfect Christmas present for your children.

So besides the shows, you can also enjoy special Christmas dinners in the many restaurants in Port Aventura during your holidays there. At the moment, Port Aventura tickets are cheaper, because to celebrate their 15th birthday, the park offers you a 15% discount on its tickets. So I suggest you combining your wonderful Port Aventura Holidays in Spain during Christmas with your family with taking advantage of the current discount.

Family holidays during Christmas are especially suitable, enjoying your time together and appreciating holidays that suit every taste and preferences. During Christmas, the cold Port Aventura weather will make you enjoy a cup of hot chocolade and watch the dazzling lights on trees and buildings, while experiencing wonderful Christmas food in the Port Aventura Restaurants.

During the family holidays in Port Aventura, you can enjoy the different rides, which please courageous people as well as also enjoy the numerous other attractions of the park. Your children can see Santa Claus coming to town, tell him about their wishes and hope they behaved well!

So what do you think about this Christmas present for your perfect family holidays? Spend your Christmas holidays in Port Aventura 2010!

Planning your Costa Dorada holiday in November proves to be a good idea, because on 7^th November in Salou, the Sardana Festival of San Marti is held! Salou is located in Tarragona at the Costa Dorada.

As you probably know by now, the sardana is the traditional dance of Katalonia. Sardana is a quite relaxing dance as it has a slower rhythm and simple, but beautiful steps. It is also a nice group activity because sardana is danced in a circle with many people holding their hands above their heads while dancing. Sometimes more than 20 people dance in a circle! But smaller circles are also possible of course.

If you are interested to join this cultural dance during your Spain holidays, don't hesitate to join! As a sign for mutual respect the dancers, or sardanistas, put something in the middle of the circle, usually their handbags or other belongings. This way, you can have a look at your belongings while dancing at the same time! There are also professional sardana groups that wear special costumes and study performances.

So expect a wonderful Sardana Festival in Salou with music and sardanistas! Salou apartments should also be no problem, because there are many beautiful Salou holiday rentals to choose from.

Most people know Salou because of its near main attraction, the Port Aventura park with its adventurous attractions and events. And of course this is also a huge plus for planning your Spain holiday in Salou! Especially if you have children, because they will love the attractions and roller coasters.

You can enjoy the park and later visit the Sardana Festival de San Marti to engage in a more calm activity. It depends on you if you want to book hotels directly in the Port Aventura Park or a Salou hotel that is near to Port Aventura.

But the park is not the only beautiful thing about Salou. The town at the Costa Dorada is beautiful itself, too. Salou has a lot of exciting beaches were you can relax, walk around or just admire the beautiful sea. Maybe you would like a hotel directly at a beach to enjoy the sea and coves and later experience the Sardana Festival San Marti? You can also try different sport activities, for example golfing at the Costa Dorada or many watersports.

But don't forget to use your Spain holiday in Salou to visit the Sardana Festival de San Marti!

A perfect Costa Dorada holiday is not the same without visiting Cambrils.

Cambrils is a town directly located at the Costa Dorada, Spain. It lies in the Catalonia region of Spain.
Deciding to book a Costa Dorada hotel in Cambrils means experiencing a wonderful holiday time in one of the most popular locations along the coast.

Cambrils is a city with Roman origin and because of this there are still some signs showing the heritage, such as the architecture. But the city is still growing today, mainly due to the increasing tourism.

Family holiday is also a good reason to book accommodation in Cambrils, because it is not very far away from PortAventura Salou, so you can book the tickets for that in advance. If you think Salou is too active, Cambrils offers you a calm and relaxing location where you can replenish your health and soak up the sun!

The port of Cambrils is interesting to visit; if you like seeing boats and yachts you should absolutely see them at night or in the evening when it's dark. The harbor is illuminated and this makes an absolutely impressing sight!

Furthermore you have to visit one of the two parks in Cambrils, or if you can both. They are the Parc del Pescador (Fisher's park) and the Parc del Pinaret. Both parks are really huge and act as an oasis to enjoy your visit, to take a break from everything and to take a walk along the beautiful structure of the park. In the Parc del Pescador, Cambrils, there are many different types of plants and trees and a wonderful pond where you can stay.

Sometimes there are also musical events and festivals you shouldn't miss. The park del Pinaret is also stunning, it has also a lot of different trees and plants and many places where you can just sit down and relax.

For vacationers who are interested in Cambrils history, there is an archaeological site with ruins of an ancient Roman villa. Propably around 2000 years old, this ruin is like a portal that connects the past with today. Don't miss this! History-interested people should also visit the museums in Cambrils. There is the Museu Molí de les Tres Eres and the Museu Agrícola de Cambrils, which are both part of the Museu d'Història de Cambrils.

If you have a Cambrils holiday rental that is close to the sanctuary of the Virgin Mary (Ermita de la Mare), you should also see that. Next to the hermitage there is a tower which is a Cultural Asset of National Interest. Another tower in Cambril that you should visit during you Cambrils holiday is the watch tower Torre del Port. It was originally build to watch out for pirates (which was a large risk for towns around the coast). It is the characteristic of Cambrils.

You see, you have a lot of possibilities in Cambrils, for families as well as for couples or friends. Families who want to avoid the fuller location of Salou can book Costa Dorada hotels in Cambrils and the tickets Port Aventura, which is close.

Couples can also book a Cambrils hotel and enjoy their time together in the many romantic spots Cambrils offers. And friends can of course also have a good time at the Cambrils beach and bars and clubs along the city at night.

If you planed to go to Port Aventura Salou with your family, this autumn might be the right moment to enjoy the shows and animations of the park. Indeed from the 25th of September to the 21st of November, Port Aventura celebrates Halloween with its specials and terrifying animations! Don't hesitate and book your Port Aventura Tickets now for a frightening Halloween!

Once again this year, Port Aventura found the perfect shows and attractions to make you spend a terrifying but very fun Halloween. All the different parts of Port Aventura park will offer at least one Halloween special show and you will just have to take a walk around to find entertainment for all ages.

You will be able to experiment the special monsters stop in the Far West or to enjoy the Death Dance in the Mexican part of the park...Even more frightening, you can wonder around the Fear Forest full of monsters and let your worst nightmares become reality in Port Aventura.

During the period of Halloween in Port Aventura, I would advice you to stay at a Salou hotel for a night or even at one of the park hotel so that you can have time to enjoy all the terrifying animations in the dark!

When you're going on holidays with all your family it's usually hard to please everybody. You want to do something interesting, some visits, but you're not sure that your children will handle a whole day visiting. Here is the solution with Aqualeon, the only park which combine safari and water rides. Thus, you children will be able to learn about the animals and then have fun in the aquatic area of the park. Located near Tarragona, this park is an ideal destination for a day of amusement if you booked a Costa Dorada hotel or a holiday home Costa Dorada.

 Jump in the park's double-decker bus to get as close as possible to the animals and take some amazing pictures as if you really were in an African Safari. You will be able to see a lot of different species: chimpanzees, a tiger, iguanas, Florida turtles, raccoons, prairie dogs and a lot more. The park also offers a "School of Nature" where your children will be able to learn about the wildlife.

Then, to refresh yourselves, go to the aquatic area of the park to discover all the attractions available. You will be able to do rafting with the "Congo River", ride waves with the "Surf Beach" and other water rides with toboggans for example. For the youngest, a mini park is also available.

To sum it all, Aqualeon is a park that will permit to your family to have another day of fun in Costa Dorada!