Articles from Article Alley, tagged with "santiago de compostela" http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com How to find holiday Rentals by Owner Travelling is all about exploring life in unexplored ways. That truly proves Spain. Spain is a popular destination of cultural tourism due to its historical importance, especially cities like Seville, Granada, Córdoba and Toledo. Thirteen Spanish cities h... http://www.articlealley.com/http://www.articlealley.com/how-to-find-holiday-rentals-by-owner-2390402.html 17th November 2011 THE RELIGIOUS SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Santiago de Compostela in a few words The legendary way of Saint James, one of the most famous and popular pilgrimage routes in the world has Santiago de Compostela as final destination. It is this route that made Santiago such a preferred holiday ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://aardinaboud.articlealley.com/the-religious-santiago-de-compostela-2360112.html 28th September 2011 A Spectacular Holiday In Galicia An attractive Spanish region Galicia is one of the most visited regions in Spain, thanks to its unequaled beauty. Tourists know Galicia as being the ‘’land of 1000 rivers’’, as its entire territory is crossed by rivers, from the mountainous inland and ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://aardinaboud.articlealley.com/a-spectacular-holiday-in-galicia-2349474.html 19th September 2011 Gastronomy Delights of Santiago With all the wonderful sightseeing and walking everywhere, one can get hungry. But you will be delighted to know that there is plenty to satisfy your appetite anytime in Santiago. This lush green and fertile land reigns with farms and forests, estuaries... http://www.articlealley.com/http://michaeljoy.articlealley.com/gastronomy-delights-of-santiago-2244723.html 24th May 2011 Sightseeing Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela is Galicia’s capital that offers the best of the country’s greens. The name is taken after St. James apostle whose ashes lie in the cathedral. That alone attracts religious pilgrims continuously over 10 decades. The city’s natura... http://www.articlealley.com/http://alanmarker.articlealley.com/sightseeing-santiago-de-compostela-2229252.html 15th May 2011 The Hidden History of Santiago De Compostela Places to spend wonderful holidays Spain is a country that deserves your attention, one of those places on the European continent which you must visit at least once in your lifetime. The province of Galicia is where the amazing Santiago de Compostela i... http://www.articlealley.com/http://bricecorwin.articlealley.com/the-hidden-history-of-santiago-de-compostela-2077811.html 28th February 2011 A Sightseeing Holiday in Santiago de Compostela The beautiful Galician city Santiago de Compostela is the most important city in the province of Galicia, the city which represents the destination for the thousands of pilgrims who follow the Way of Santiago every single year. Santiago de Compostela i... http://www.articlealley.com/http://bricecorwin.articlealley.com/a-sightseeing-holiday-in-santiago-de-compostela-2061187.html 23rd February 2011 Pilgrimage Cities Just coming off of a trip to Israel, we started thinking about pilgrimage cities of the world. While most people take a pilgrimage for religious reasons, pilgrimage cities are interesting to all travelers. Most have layers of history. There is much to ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://sammyhely.articlealley.com/pilgrimage-cities-2000290.html 01st February 2011 Historical Places Around the World Camino de Santiago is called in English as "the way of Saint Jame". It is the religious trip of Santiago Compostela in northwestern Spain, the place where the Jesus' messenger Saint James the Elder lie has remains. The Santiago Camino has known as a Chris... http://www.articlealley.com/http://sulabh29.articlealley.com/historical-places-around-the-world-1960857.html 17th January 2011 Galicia And Its Wonders The region of GaliciaThe northwest of Spain hosts the amazing Galicia, whose capital is the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. The history of the region is violent one; the Visigoths, the Romans, the Moors and the Vikings, they all visited the regi... http://www.articlealley.com/http://marktwain.articlealley.com/galicia-and-its-wonders-1957584.html 15th January 2011 Santiago de Compostela Places to visit The most visited places in Santiago are located in the old town center, composed of medieval squares and streets. The historic center is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. At the center of the old town we can find the Prazsa do Obradoir... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ashford.articlealley.com/santiago-de-compostela-1954888.html 13th January 2011 Plenty of Holiday Choices around Castilla & Leon Castilla and Leon are great places to visit if you love history and rich architecture. This region has been deeply impacted by the various occupations that give it the richness and beauty of history and architecture in the forms of castles, monasteries, c... http://www.articlealley.com/http://harrydraco.articlealley.com/plenty-of-holiday-choices-around-castilla--leon-1950683.html 12th January 2011 Making The Most Of Your Languedoc Holidays Languedoc-Roussillon is one of the 26 regions of France. In addition to being the habitat of some stunning stretches of coastline and well known summer beaches, the region is famous for the historic towns of Nimes, Montpellier and Narbonne. Languedoc Holi... http://www.articlealley.com/http://lewiscarroll.articlealley.com/making-the-most-of-your-languedoc-holidays-1922876.html 28th December 2010 Rias Baixas Why Spain? Are you in search for the best, the perfect holiday destination? Well, search no more, because the answer is simple: Spain. It is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and in the entire world. Its regions are similar, but still have ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://floramartin.articlealley.com/rias-baixas-1898617.html 13th December 2010 Holidays in Haute-Vienne, Limousin, France Haute-Vienne is a department in the central French region of Limousin. Named after the River Vienne that runs through the area, the Haute-Vienne is a rural region with many historic towns and with the ancient town of Limoges as its capital. Limoges ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://philh.articlealley.com/holidays-in-hautevienne-limousin-france-1891524.html 08th December 2010 Tourist Information About The City Of Salamanca Salamanca is located nearly 125 miles from the western part of Madrid, right along the Castilla y Leon region. The city of Salamanca is known for its old university and historic sites like cathedrals, churches and castles. The city is considered to be a U... http://www.articlealley.com/http://grayson.articlealley.com/tourist-information-about-the-city-of-salamanca-1883597.html 03rd December 2010 Information About The City Of Pamplona Pamplona, the capital of Navarre, is a city situated in the northeastern part of Spain. The city is known all over the world for its Bull Running festival that has also been mentioned in the book “The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway. Pamplona also pla... http://www.articlealley.com/http://alvintoffler.articlealley.com/information-about-the-city-of-pamplona-1879881.html 01st December 2010 Holidays in Lozere, Languedoc-Rousillon, France The region of Lozere, 100 kilometres north of the Mediterranean, is often referred to as “the Scotland of France" thanks to its mountainous scenery, lakes and long association with the author Robert Louis Stevenson. Here you are close to all the major tou... http://www.articlealley.com/http://philh.articlealley.com/holidays-in-lozere-languedocrousillon-france-1875882.html 29th November 2010 Holidays in Correze, Limousin, France Correze is a department in the region of Limousin in central France. The area is very rural, with lots of historic medieval villages, beautiful scenery and plenty of outdoor activities for sporty visitors, especially on the River Dordogne with flows throu... http://www.articlealley.com/http://philh.articlealley.com/holidays-in-correze-limousin-france-1875876.html 29th November 2010 Enchanting GALICIA in the North West of Spain Galicia is Spain’s"land of the 1,000 rivers" which wind all over the mountains to the coast forming the"Rias". This region is simply the most picturesque areas in Spain with a cooler climate for vegetation, and numerous charming villages that are comparab... http://www.articlealley.com/http://grayson.articlealley.com/enchanting-galicia-in-the-north-west-of-spain-1875784.html 29th November 2010 PLACES TO VISIT IN EUSKADI AND NAVARRA About the region Euskadi and Navarra are two regions situated in the northeast of Spain that have been united for centuries by the same language: Euskera. The 7,200 kilometers of coast belonging to Euskadi have been divided into three historical territ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://brianconte.articlealley.com/places-to-visit-in-euskadi-and-navarra-1875764.html 29th November 2010 THE HORREO ROUTE Starting The Journey The Horreo route starts in Santiago de Compostela and ends in Cabo Fisterra. The route takes you on the galician coast of the Atantic Ocean and it impresses the tourists with the spectacular views that are so characteristic to this... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jimharison.articlealley.com/the-horreo-route-1852057.html 18th November 2010 THE NORTH WEST OF SPAIN An Attractive Region Right between the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sierra you will find Galicia, Asturia and Cantabria. Santiago de Compostela represents the main attraction of the region, but this is not the only reason why you should visit this... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jimharison.articlealley.com/the-north-west-of-spain-1828828.html 09th November 2010 Spain - O Grove O Grove in general O Grove is a municipality situated in Galicia, Spain. Examination of the old sea maps shows that O Grove was an island in the past. However thanks to the strong winds that gathered sand into the isthmus, O Grove is today connected to... http://www.articlealley.com/http://austonmartin.articlealley.com/spain--o-grove-1747458.html 15th September 2010 Galicia Galicia is a region of unimaginable beauty, full of choice and totally natural Galicia has many historic towns, many cities with turbulent past but on the other hand it also has many modern cities. In Galicia, many fishing villages are a real source ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://donnaamira.articlealley.com/galicia-1742356.html 13th September 2010 Monuments in Santiago de Compostela Casa do Cabildo House – is an 18th century noble house and was built in 1758 during the period of Baroque. Its Baroque façade is seen prominently. The architect for this building was Clemente Fernández Sarela and the objective of doing this was more for o... http://www.articlealley.com/http://bartholomew.articlealley.com/monuments-in-santiago-de-compostela-1737100.html 08th September 2010 Places of interest in spain-Pamplona Pamplona is also called Laso Iruñea or Iruña in Basque. Pamplona is the main town in the province of Navarre. Moreover, it was the capital of the ancient Navarre kingdom. This city is world famous for the festival of San Fermin, where the operation of b... http://www.articlealley.com/http://bartholomew.articlealley.com/places-of-interest-in-spainpamplona-1722680.html 31st August 2010 Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela was founded in the early 400s by Suebi after the collapse of the Roman Empire; however it was not really established until 584 with the rest of Galicia, Spain. Santiago de Compostela is the home of the famous cathedral which was nam... http://www.articlealley.com/http://albertdoug.articlealley.com/santiago-de-compostela-1708346.html 18th August 2010 Spanish Language Schools Learning to speak Spanish in Spain is a novel idea. After all, where would it be best to learn a language than from where it was originally spoken? Many Spanish language schools in Spain not only provide very intensive and very comprehensive Spanish la... http://www.articlealley.com/http://darenkyle2.articlealley.com/spanish-language-schools-1702648.html 16th August 2010 Best Towns Of Spain To Spend Vacations Whatever your areas of interest are, there is something or else that will definitely delight you in Spain. Cosmopolitans like Madrid, charming medieval towns like Barcelona and Seville, pilgrimages like Santiago de Compostela, Sun kissed beaches and coast... http://www.articlealley.com/http://edwinbrook.articlealley.com/best-towns-of-spain-to-spend-vacations-1677650.html 05th August 2010 Lugo – the city of Roman Walls Overview The city Lugo is situated on a hill on the Miño river bank in the northwest part of Spain and is in the Galician autonomous community. Its population in 2009 was about 97,000. There are two important things that characterize Lugo - the river ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://rcoenen.articlealley.com/lugo--the-city-of-roman-walls-1538105.html 10th May 2010 Santiago de Compostela – the European city of culture Overview Galicia is an autonomous community in Spain and Santiago de Compostela is the capital of this. It is a well-known heritage site. It was designated as the European city of culture in 1998. The 9th century medieval pilgrimage route's final dest... http://www.articlealley.com/http://allexwilson.articlealley.com/santiago-de-compostela--the-european-city-of-culture-1509715.html 20th April 2010 Packing Suggestions for Walking the Way of Saint James The Camino de Santiago de Compostela or Way of Saint James is one of the most renowned pilgrimages in the history and the tradition is carried on even today. The journey is traveled over the age-old path either by foot or by using various modes of communi... http://www.articlealley.com/http://allexwilson.articlealley.com/packing-suggestions-for-walking-the-way-of-saint-james-1507575.html 19th April 2010 Galicia – a splendid place in Spain Galicia is famous for being one of the first kingdoms established in Europe. It is a popular place among the tourists. Its beach is known for many inlets similar to the fjords of Norway. With its mild temperature, the town attracts many tourists during su... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jackmaleh.articlealley.com/galicia--a-splendid-place-in-spain-1457458.html 19th March 2010 Villas in North Spain- Perfect Destination to Stay While attracting around 60 million tourists every year, Spain is no doubt a wonderful place to visit for family holidays. The holiday choice is yours, whether it's a two days holiday or two weeks holiday, villas in Spain with fantastic weather gives you a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://rcoenen.articlealley.com/villas-in-north-spain-perfect-destination-to-stay-1390746.html 11th February 2010 Casa Grande de Soutullo in Galicia The hotels in Galicia as well as in Northern Spain are huge, clean and comfortable, just like any found in the western world. The hotels are categorized according to a star system which is awarded by the regional tourist authorities. If you're looking ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://simonbolt.articlealley.com/casa-grande-de-soutullo-in-galicia-1202394.html 27th October 2009 Flying in to Malaga from Spain Malaga Airport has a wide variety of direct internal flights that connect Malaga to the majority of the major cities within Spain. Flights from Barcelona, Madrid & Santiago de Compostela for example are readily available and by booking in advance you can ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://roberto2.articlealley.com/flying-in-to-malaga-from-spain-1160507.html 08th October 2009 How to do the Santiago path by bike I tried to meet in a text all that I have answered about cycling in Santiago de Compostela. If your question is not answered here, send me to reply with the greatest pleasure and put to other candidates for cyclists pilgrims. How to plan the trip? ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://marcelo.articlealley.com/how-to-do-the-santiago-path-by-bike-1116775.html 24th September 2009 Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain Santiago de Compostela is situated in the north west of Spain and is the capital of the autonomous region of Galicia. The inland city isn't too far from it's perhaps more famous neighbour La Coruña, a city which is a pleasant hour and half drive to the n... http://www.articlealley.com/http://arabela.articlealley.com/santiago-de-compostela-galicia-spain-1057481.html 31st August 2009 Why you must prepare your dog for long hikes Copyright (c) 2009 Betty Ortman Several years ago my brother Thomas embarked on a 3-month hiking adventure in Europe. The goal of his trans-European trek was to reach the mission church of Santiago de Compostela in Spain from his home in the medieval s... http://www.articlealley.com/http://betty2.articlealley.com/why-you-must-prepare-your-dog-for-long-hikes-984801.html 17th July 2009 Euroscape Travel Focus on Spain, Portugal and Morocco: Hot Deals – Save up to $800! Millions of people from all over the world come to Spain, Portugal and Morocco every year, many of them going to a pilgrimage route. This, however, is not the only reason to go to this region of Europe. World Heritage sites, apart from the old tow... http://www.articlealley.com/http://euroscapeptyltd.articlealley.com/euroscape-travel-focus-on-spain-portugal-and-morocco-hot-deals--save-up-to-800-972118.html 08th July 2009 Euroscape Travel Focus on Spain: Red Hot Specials – Save up to $800 on Cruises! Millions of people from all over the world come to Spain every year, many of them reaching the end of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. This, however, is not the only reason to go to Spain. World Heritage sites, apart from the old town Santiago de ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://euroscapeptyltd.articlealley.com/euroscape-travel-focus-on-spain-red-hot-specials--save-up-to-800-on-cruises-872856.html 29th April 2009 There is no ‘manana, manana’ with a good Spanish removals firm The Spanish word ‘manana' means tomorrow. In reality, however, and any Spanish person will agree, this word really means never. Luckily, for anyone who is talking to a Spanish removals firm which is about to transport the contents of their house to Spai... http://www.articlealley.com/http://betterremovals.articlealley.com/there-is-no-manana-manana-with-a-good-spanish-removals-firm-563856.html 26th June 2008 The lesson of Burgundian Each trip is a lesson. A tour around Burgundy is a lesson colourful and unforgettable: not just a combination of happenings that excite your feelings and mind, but one integral event. For centuries local customs and way of life have been the same: a gulle... http://www.articlealley.com/http://tkogutenko.articlealley.com/the-lesson-of-burgundian-489045.html 11th March 2008 Santiago de Compostela - One Of The Worlds Great Pilgrimage Sites Spain, is a country that as has been mentioned on numerous occasions before is more than perhaps the sum of its constituent parts. Examples of the wide variety of historical influences that go to make up modern day Spain can be found everywhere you look.O... http://www.articlealley.com/http://scottjames.articlealley.com/santiago-de-compostela--one-of-the-worlds-great-pilgrimage-sites-237549.html 05th November 2007