matthewtaylor's Articles http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Segovia: A town with Fairytale Images Segovia is well famed for its fairytale castles, spectacular culinary specialties and Roman ruins. It is an indispensable part of your vacations in Spain without exploring which you are definitely missing on something. The article covers basic aspects of ... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/segovia-a-town-with-fairytale-images-1654404.html 14th July 2010 Rota – A cozy and small summer town Rota is a small summer town situated towards the Southwest coast in Spain. This beautiful town lies just across the Cadiz bay. With a rich history that dates back to Phoenician times, the town is a perfect holiday destination. Rota is halfway between Port... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/rota--a-cozy-and-small-summer-town-1654397.html 14th July 2010 Plan Your Trip To Spain Wisely Spain is a lot more than country of bull fighting in flamenco. The country is full of cultures, languages, art, history, architecture, sunny beaches, rainy mountains, delicious cider and wine amongst other things that guarantees that any traveler in Spain... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/plan-your-trip-to-spain-wisely-1654393.html 14th July 2010 Spending A Weekend In Valencia Valencia is famous as a beautiful Mediterranean city with charming view, sunny beaches and abundant culinary divergence. Just about 4 hours drive towards south of Barcelona, Valencia happens to be the third-largest city of Spain and similar to any other q... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/spending-a-weekend-in-valencia-1654387.html 14th July 2010 Costa Brava Costa in Spanish means coast. Costa Brava is a coastal region in Spain and is well known as a tourist spot. The combination of excellent summer climate, natural beauty and beaches attracts tourists here. Comfortable hotels and villas are also available he... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/costa-brava-1649907.html 12th July 2010 Almeria - a heaven for tourists visiting Spain Those who visit Spain and want to spend their holiday in the beautiful environment and also visit places of history would make Almeria their first choice. The city is always filled with tourists, visiting the beach, the tall mountains and many great monum... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/almeria--a-heaven-for-tourists-visiting-spain-1649901.html 12th July 2010 A Visit to Cadiz Cádiz has a long history that stretches for well over 3000 years. It is believed to be the oldest European city, with its origins now lost in legends and myths. The Phoenicians gave Cádiz its name which means wall or compound. Successful invasions by Gr... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/a-visit-to-cadiz-1649897.html 12th July 2010 Marbella Overview The city of Marbella is near the Mediterranean; it is located in the Malaga province in the autonomous community of Andalusia in Spain. The population in this city is about 135,000. Two of the most popular beach resorts in the ‘Sun Coast ... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/marbella-1649859.html 12th July 2010 Mijas Overview The municipal town Mijas is situated in the Málaga province in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. This is located at an altitude of 450 M from the sea level and is in the center of the ‘Sun Coast' region. This is a ... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/mijas-1649839.html 12th July 2010 Places of interest in Spain Once you enter Spain, you get busy; busy visiting places of interest, relaxing on the beach, visiting historical places, climbing mountains, rejoicing in parks, learning more about the history and culture in the museums and entertaining with popular Spani... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/places-of-interest-in-spain-1645988.html 08th July 2010 Places of interest in Spain – Villamartin Costa Blanca is one of the most popular tourist spots of Spain and is normally the first choice of tourists who want to spend their holiday in a beach resort. Villamartin was one of the villages coming under the Alicante province and a part of the Costa B... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/places-of-interest-in-spain--villamartin-1645982.html 08th July 2010 Places of interest in Spain – Seville A part of the Andalusia province, Seville is popular for its most artistic monuments of historical importance. The uniqueness of Seville is that the more you know it, the more you are interested to visit the place and the more you visit, the more you are ... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/places-of-interest-in-spain--seville-1645977.html 08th July 2010 Places of interest in Spain – Madrid The capital of Spain Madrid can also be called the capital of tourism. This is one of the largely populated cities of Spain. Being the capital of the country, undoubtedly it has large number of visitors from various parts of the world. At the same time it... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/places-of-interest-in-spain--madrid-1645971.html 08th July 2010 El Rastro When thinking about shopping in Madrid, one has to visit El Rastro. This is considered to be one of the more popular flea markets where almost anything under the sun can be purchased. The flea market houses a maximum of three thousand five hundred stalls ... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/el-rastro-1645967.html 08th July 2010 Eating In Barcelona Barcelona has a lot of dining options that magnifies the effect of multi-cultural influences on food and flavors. In fact, there is so much variety and must-have Barcelona food items that you can come here just to enjoy a culinary tour. One reason why Bar... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/eating-in-barcelona-1639044.html 06th July 2010 Making Complaint in Spain There is no doubt that Spain is one of the most desirable vacation destinations. Relaxed environment and easy-going atmosphere makes Spain in either place for getting engaged in a number of activities but the experience can turn infuriating if things go w... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/making-complaint-in-spain-1639041.html 06th July 2010 La Boqueria in Barcelona – a multi-visit destination The Mercat de la Boqueria is truly a feast for any traveler's senses. This very well known and one of the oldest markets of Europe is a multi-visit destination in Barcelona can make you experience overflowing stalls of vegetables, fruits, breads and cases... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/la-boqueria-in-barcelona--a-multivisit-destination-1639033.html 06th July 2010 Enjoying Your Spanish Meal Spain is known for the variety of ingredients that it uses and the rich flavor that it has. Saffron is a common spice that is used in most of the Spanish dishes. Seafood's are a specialty in Spain and they are cooked in the most exotic manner. Well-known ... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/enjoying-your-spanish-meal-1639022.html 06th July 2010 Have real pleasure of Madrid Travel by enjoying it like locals The large cosmopolitan Madrid, Spain is famous as city that embraces international travelers, global business, spectacular cuisine and modern fashion. But that does not mean that in Madrid you cannot feel and live the ethnicity, tradition and beauty like ... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/have-real-pleasure-of-madrid-travel-by-enjoying-it-like-locals-1639003.html 06th July 2010 Burgos – A Haven in Disguise Just 2 hours and 45 minutes drive from Madrid, Burgos offers its visitors a old world culture, a change of pace, a change of scenery, some intricate food and change of weather. Only a short distance away from Madrid, Burgos is at a much higher elevation a... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/burgos--a-haven-in-disguise-1634410.html 05th July 2010 How to Use Your Cell Phone While Travelling To Spain Cell phones have indeed made our lives easy. In whichever party of world one is present, it's easy to get in touch with family, friends and colleagues using cell phones. Spain also has an amazing GSM service and you can use the service to connect to your ... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/how-to-use-your-cell-phone-while-travelling-to-spain-1634406.html 05th July 2010 Renting A Car In Spain Renting a car in Spain is not cheapest of all options available but it is surely the most convenient method of travel. The basic of car rental may cost more then a bus ticket or train along with what you invest in petrol and road tolls but it is essential... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/renting-a-car-in-spain-1634399.html 05th July 2010 Mijas Costa – Retaining an Old Spanish Charm Mijas Costa belongs to the municipality of Mijas in the Malaga province of Andalucía. Mijas Costa lie in the heart of Costa del Sol. Mijas Costa is present in the southern region of Spain and has once been a major cultural hub. The place has Mediterranea... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/mijas-costa--retaining-an-old-spanish-charm-1630480.html 02nd July 2010 Must-Know Facts Before Travelling To Spain Spain is a country that has multi-cultural diversity that has its roots in different influences that inhabited Spain 1000 years. Being the second largest European country, it has a Parliamentary monarchy and a culture that is 30,000 years old. It importan... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/mustknow-facts-before-travelling-to-spain-1630477.html 02nd July 2010 Enjoying Beach Vacation In Spain With A Baby Spain is a breathtaking country with over 5000 miles of beautiful coastline that is graced with panoramic beaches. In fact, Spain is known to possess the most tranquil and fun filled beaches in the world. A number of tourists flock to Costa del Sol and Co... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/enjoying-beach-vacation-in-spain-with-a-baby-1630469.html 02nd July 2010 Avoiding Tourist Traps In Madrid The beautiful European city Madrid is the capital of Spain and is famous for sunny climate and friendly people. The country is known for a number of surprises and activities. Lively nightlife, art, tapas and beer makes the city vibrating. There is a lot i... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/avoiding-tourist-traps-in-madrid-1630467.html 02nd July 2010 A Village called Riofrio Peaceful and serene would be some people's description of a holiday. Riofrio is all that and more and it is located between Granada and Malaga in Andalucía, south of Spain. Conveniently so since this means that it is close to two (2) airports and close e... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/a-village-called-riofrio-1626302.html 30th June 2010 A Visit to Saragossa Saragossa is the capital of Saragossa province in Aragon, Spain. It is one of the many cities on the banks of the Ebro river that runs through Spain. It is located at an approximate distance of 300 kilometers from major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona an... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/a-visit-to-saragossa-1626290.html 30th June 2010 Las Galletas Overview The Canarian village, Las Galletas is situated on the southern coast of Tenerife Islands. The streets in this place are narrow and sun drenched and they wind to a harbor that is picturesque. You will find a large number fishing boats on the wa... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/las-galletas-1626284.html 30th June 2010 Lanjaron Overview The municipal town, Lanjarón is situated in the western area of the mountainous district Alpujarras in the Granada province in Spain. This is located at a distance of 50 KM from Granada in the heart of the National Park of Sierra Nevada ... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/lanjaron-1626276.html 30th June 2010 Places of interest in Spain - Montserrat Barcelona can be called as the heaven for tourists. Impeccably beautiful, it has all that a tourist wants; a quiet place to spend the holiday, beautiful environment, luxurious living at the most economical rates, historical places to visit, great parks, e... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/places-of-interest-in-spain--montserrat-1620263.html 25th June 2010 Places of interest in Spain - Zeniamar Costa Blanca is one of the most preferred places amongst tourists who visit Spain. Blessed with beautiful beaches which are spread across the Mediterranean Sea for a distance of about 220 kilometers, it is one of the stunningly beautiful places of Spain. ... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/places-of-interest-in-spain--zeniamar-1620260.html 25th June 2010 Places of interest in Spain – Navarre When you visit Navarre, undoubtedly you will be thrilled by its natural beauty. The great mountain bordering this place has enhanced the beauty of Navarre. As a matter of fact, Navarre is a very strategic place for the Spanish Army. The Spanish Army has m... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/places-of-interest-in-spain--navarre-1620253.html 25th June 2010 Places of interest in Spain – Algorfa An interesting common factor which one observes in his tour of Spain is that irrespective of how big or small the place, it has something unique and something interesting. What we are talking is about a small town ‘Alforfa', a town of Costa Blanca provi... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/places-of-interest-in-spain--algorfa-1620191.html 25th June 2010 Experience the Wild Cost while staying at Villa Costa Brava The Costa Brava (which translates into wild Coast) is a stunning and uneven stretch of 160-kilometre long coastline. The place happens to be the most interesting place in the Girona province of Spain. Costa Brava's never-ending white sandy beaches, the na... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/experience-the-wild-cost-while-staying-at-villa-costa-brava-1614366.html 22nd June 2010 Jaen Overview The city Jaén is situated in south-central Spain and is the capital of the Jaen province. It is situated in the Andalusia autonomous community and the people here are called Jiennenses. It has a population of about 120,000. The name Jaén a... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/jaen-1614363.html 22nd June 2010 Icod de los Vinos Overview The town Icod de los Vinos is in the Santa Cruz province on the Tenerife Island in Spain. It is situated in the northwest of Tenerife. People living in this town are called "Icodenses" in Spanish. This town is at an elevation of 235 M above se... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/icod-de-los-vinos-1614359.html 22nd June 2010 Ibiza Town Overview The city of Ibiza is situated on the Ibiza Island which is a part of the autonomous community of Balearic Islands. It is a municipality. In Spanish it is known as Ibiza but in Catalan it is called Eivissa; the locals call it by the name Vila ... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/ibiza-town-1614357.html 22nd June 2010 Huelva Overview The city of Huelva is situated in the southwest part of Spain; it is the capital of Huelva province which is an autonomous region in Andalusia. The rivers Tinto and Odiel merge at this city which is located in the Cadiz coast gulf. The popula... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/huelva-1614350.html 22nd June 2010 Madrid, capital of Spain About Madrid: Madrid, capital of Spain, is located on the river Manzanares. It exists as the seat of Government and residence of the Spanish Monarch and also as the political centre of Spain. The capital city is located in the midpoint of Iberian Peninsul... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/madrid-capital-of-spain-1602762.html 16th June 2010 How to rent a Luxury Villa in Spain Villa rentals are an ideal manner for adding privacy and luxury quotient in your holidays. In fact, it is possible to save a lot of money by relinquishing the luxurious hotels and stay like a resident by leasing a private villa. Spain has villas ranging f... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/how-to-rent-a-luxury-villa-in-spain-1602756.html 16th June 2010 Figueres Overview Figueres town is the capital of Alt Empordà district in the Girona province of the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain. This place is physically situated in the north east of Catalonia. Its distance from the cities Girona, Barcelona and ... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/figueres-1602747.html 16th June 2010 Pureto Rico Information Puerto Rico is one of the seven grand Canary Islands and that is located towards the southwestern corner of the Gran canaria. Puerto Rico attracts thousands of visitors that reach the place to enjoy pleasant weather with 365 days guaranteed sunshine in an... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/pureto-rico-information-1602739.html 16th June 2010 El Rocío Overview The town El Rocio is situated in the center of Donana Park which is in the province of Huelva and is located between the coast and Almonte. This is mainly a pilgrimage town. All cities, towns and villages in Andalucia have their own pilgrim... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/el-roco-1600596.html 15th June 2010 Barcelona, the global city About Barcelona: Barcelona, situated on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea is the second largest city in Spain and the capital of Catalonia. It is a beautiful city, ideal for sunbathing on its beach stretched over 4 kilometres. Although the city has many ... http://matthewtaylor.articlealley.com/barcelona-the-global-city-1600488.html 15th June 2010