Terri February 14th, 2007
Spain is home to more than 2,000 castles (alcazabas), exhibiting the varied cultural influences from throughout the country’s history. Though the castles are scattered throughout the country, the largest concentration is in Castile. A number of these castles were built in the 10th and 11th centuries when Moors and Christians were at war and towns were fortified for protection against the enemy. A large number built in later centuries served as palaces for nobility.
Terri February 7th, 2007
I just wanted to let you all know that Spain has designed a really great new website. On this website, you can get panoramic views of the country and cities, Lots of great routes to use to explore the country and my absolute favorite tool: the virtual city tour. You can go to the Multimedia Highlights section (click on the picture) and when it opens, click on Graphics, then choose the city about which you want detailed information. You will find printable walking maps for different sections of town. On the top right, you’ll find a symbol to click; this will give you a key to the points of interest in that city.
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Terri February 7th, 2007
The third largest country in Europe; Spain includes two island groups, the Canaries and the Balearics and reaches down to the tip of North Africa. Spain has a predominantly warm Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and winters with balanced temperatures. Here you can enjoy more than 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. No wonder that Spain and its islands are a favorite winter escape for northern Europeans.
