Self-guided tours in Spain

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In Spain, tourists will be treated snails
In the Andalusian town Chipona cycle started unusual culinary tours, which will last until June 15. Ruta de Caracol ( snail Route ) is dedicated to this original ingredient. Try the original tapas with spicy snails at special prices can be in a number of bars and restaurants that have joined this tour.

In addition to snacks, tour participants will be offered wines from local wineries , reports BuenaEspana. On court tour will feature three popular Chipone wines - El fino, white wine La Caheta and red wine Valdivieso. Tours provide an opportunity not only to enjoy the gastronomic delights , but also to get acquainted with the culture of the region.

Chipona (Chipiona) is located 25 kilometers north-west of Cadiz. The city is famous far beyond the borders of Andalusia its 12 - kilometer beach , as well as local wines muscatel . In their honor each year ( late July - early August) , the town hosts a holiday Fiestas del Moscatel, dedicated to harvest grapes. Chipona is also part of Marco de Jerez - the territory where made ​​famous sherry .

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The resort of Sierra Nevada 30-mile paved bike trail
June 28 at the ski resort of Sierra Nevada begins the longest summer season in its history. As reported by Spanish media outlets, according to preliminary estimates, it will be completed on September 7. The main innovation will be to expand Bike Park Bike Park, which will increase the number of lines, and will also host a multitude of sporting and cultural events.

It offers seven runs of various difficulty levels, you can get up to three lifts - chair in the cockpit or on a mechanical track Alfombra Borreguiles, which will be launched this summer for the first time. According to her, tourists can reach the mini-park where children and beginners learn the basics of mountain biking, as well as learn to overcome small obstacles.

Eighth slope is outside runs and passes through woodland Fuente Alta, which extends to the entrance to the urbanization of Pradollano. Access will be free. A total of cyclists waiting more than 30 kilometers of trails with height difference of about 1000 meters.

Summer program resort also includes a number of sporting events. The first of these, Vertical Bike 24 Non Stop, will be a real test of endurance. Participants to overcome mountain biking distance of 9.1 kilometers, and the classification results will depend on the number of complete laps the done. Competitions will be held in Fuente Alta.

The next event will be the Open Championship of Spain downhill mountain biking. It will be held on the track Montebaho. June 28 and 29 will be held two more tests - Sierra Nevada Límite, in which athletes will be able to choose a route length of 92 or 180 kilometers and will have to overcome passes El and El Duque Purchena and Subida Cicloturista al Veleta, implying the ascent to the peak of Veleta with a difference altitudes above 2628 meters.

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"Journey to the Heart of garbage" in Maresme

Feel rubbish, passing all stages of processing to the stage of transformation into ashes. This unusual entertainment offers visitors a unique 4D-simulator, recently installed at the factory solid waste Centro Integral de Valorización de Residuos del Maresme in Mataro (Maresme).

An apparatus was the culmination of a major educational project, which began in 2010, in which the government has invested 80.2 million euros.

When a visitor comes to the simulator after a long and full of odors way, he gets the feeling that he is among the sets of "Star Wars." Three-dimensional image stewardess invites guests on board 3D space ship to begin an exciting journey in the company ... garbage bags. Moving chairs, as well as other effects that affect perception, immerse the viewer in the process of recycling.

New 4D-simulator - one of a kind setting. It is an important part of the program for guests of the plant, which also includes other educational tools, such as seminars on environmental protection and a specially selected set of films.

As explained Mayor Mataro Joan Mora, the simulator is "to convey to future generations," the importance of recycling.

Centre annually in Mataro burns 230,000 tons of waste, generating 80 million kilowatts, equivalent to the consumption of the city with a population of 80,000 people.

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Andalusia attracts foreign tourists for its gastronomy
Every year, 650,000 foreigners visited Andalusia, guided by the "gastronomic motives," according to the Department of Tourism of the Government of autonomy.

"Culinary topic for several years now - one of the main reasons that attract travelers to Seville, Malaga, Granada and other cities and towns in the region - said the head of Rafael Rodriguez, speaking welcomed held in Malaga on our gastronomic Málaga Food & Wine Festival . - Sea, beaches and attractions are in many regions of the country, and dishes such as-we do not have a comparison. Eat - that's what Andalucia famous and always stood out. "

Rodriguez said that in the new season of tourists waiting for new interesting routes between the nature and the menu as per the program by the Government "Landscapes that have taste» («Paisajes con Sabor»). At the same time continue to operate previously running in the "exploitation" of routes associated with the preparation and tasting jamon, Sherry wines and the Serrania de Ronda, visits to fishing villages, whose inhabitants engaged in tuna fishing (Ruta de Atún de la Almadraba) etc ..

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In Granada, established tourist route dedicated to Lorca
Life Federico Garcia Lorca was closely linked with Granada, where he was born, wrote a significant portion of their creations, and died. According to the newspaper 20 Minutos, Patronage Council province of Granada on Tourism organized the official route, dedicated to the life and work of the famous Spanish poet, who can pass for just one morning.

In the town of Fuente Vaqueros, that near Vega de Granada, located the house where the June 5, 1898 born Garcia Lorca. Here are the manuscripts and first editions of the poet, as well as sketches for theater decorations, personal mail, and many other items related to the early years of the life of the writer.

In the municipality of the Huerta de San Vicente summer residence of the family of Lorca. Views of the Alhambra Palace and the Sierra Nevada mountain range inspired the poet to write some of his most famous works. The estate was turned into a house museum. To this day, there are stored the original furniture and personal belongings.

In the town of Valderrubio family moved when Federico was still a child. His father owned a house on the street Iglesias, where the young man has created some of his first creations.

Parque Federico Garcia Lorca in Alfacar municipality, in turn, was opened on the site of the execution of the poet, 50 years after the tragic incident, which occurred August 18, 1936.

In the most noteworthy Granada Hotel Reina Cristina, where he was hiding and spent some of his last days García Lorca.

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Extremadura bird watching on the river Guadiana is possible from a canoe
Extremadura continues to hold the primacy of eco-tourism in Spain. Did not finish the second half of May, another large-scale festival in Caceres birds as this weekend, 7 and 8 June 2014, start new tours for nature lovers.

On Saturday, everyone can go on a boat trip in a canoe on the river Guadiana (Guadiana) in the province of Badajoz (Badajos) and enjoy waterfowl, herons and waders, in their natural habitat. Birdwatching tour called Aves desde el agua, you can sign up for it until Friday, June 6, and the ride starts on June 7 at 9:30 am from the bridge in the town of Puente Ajuda Olivenza (Olivenza).

On Sunday, photographers and birdwatchers also offered tours to canoeing in the reservoir Piedra Aguda (Piedra Aguda) in the region of Valverde de Leganes (Valverde de Leganés). The tour program includes also a master class in photography and learned to manage a canoe. The route starts from Valverde de Leganes bus will pick up tourists at 9-30 from the street Paseo de Extremadura.

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Catalonia will promote olive oil routes for tourists
Olive oil will be a new, actively promoted Catalonia tourist product. Main Department for Tourism Authority together with the Catalan Tourism Agency recently presented a special study on the assessment of readiness of infrastructure related to the production of olive oil, for tourists. According to him, only in Catalonia there are 92 enterprises producing olive oil class Extra Virgen. They are located in 18 regions of the autonomous community. Forty of them already have the necessary infrastructure to take groups of tourists, organize tours in different languages ​​and to conduct tastings. The immediate task of the authorities is to foster coordination of efforts in the promotion of new tourism product, including possible in conjunction with culinary, wine, wellness and other types of tourism. The focus will be primarily on the areas that are protected designation of origin product.

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In Alcazar can spend an evening with the Kings
In the Royal Alcazar of Seville, one of the most beautiful Spanish palaces started unusual excursions. Tourists are offered to pass through the halls and corridors, accompanied by historical figures who once lived in the castle.

Tours are held in the evenings, when the official visiting hours palace already finished. In complete silence and gloom participants follow their guide - Queen Isabella II, Pedro I and his beloved Maria Padilla or court poet Al-Mu'tamid and other historical characters. All roles are performed by soloists Seville classical theater, reports El Pais. To create an atmosphere of an era also invited actors act out scenes from the life in the palace.

Tours are held at 21:00, 21:30, 22:00 and 22:30 on Fridays and Saturdays, last about an hour and cost 13 euros. Get on them will be until October.

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Canary Islands: Around the island of El Hierro will be created a marine reserve
Coast and Water spacious, belonging to one of the smallest islands of the Canary archipelago - the island of El Hierro (El Hierro) - become a marine reserve. Spanish authorities have decided to preserve the unique underwater ecosystem around the island, as well as protect the local flora and fauna from extinction.

Marine protected area of ​​El Hierro will be the fifth national park in the Canary Islands after Las Cañadas del Teide, Timanfaya, Garajonay and Caldera de Taburiente. The island itself is almost 15 years ago has been recognized by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve, but the coast and the sea surrounding the El Hierro still had no protection. According to preliminary data, the territory of a new national park in the first place, would be the Bay Mar de las Calmas, but it is possible that it will be composed other coastal areas of El Hierro. Total under state protection would be from 60% to 80% of the sea and the coast belonging to the island.

Due to the unique characteristics of local volcanic landscape, marine reserve at El Hierro will also be declared in the UNESCO as "Geopark". All necessary documents local government promises to prepare by September 2014. After this rare species of fish, algae, corals and other underwater creatures will come under scrutiny and protected scientists. Tour the new reserve will also be available, but his leadership will take a number of measures to boat trips, diving, snorkeling and other marine entertainment off El Hierro were organized in compliance with all regulations to protect the environment.

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Spain - an ideal place for surfing
Surfing is an ideal form of tourism to rediscover the coast of Spain and its islands. Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Cantabria, Basque Country included in the list of the best places in the world for this sport.

However, every year the areas where practiced leisure on the water, it becomes all the more. The project aimed to develop surf tourism in Spain, began to open new places where the opportunity to conquer the waves. One of these "corners surfing" can be called the municipality Ribamontán al Mar (Cantabria) and its beaches - Somo (Somo) and Loredo (Loredo).

"Today, surfing is one of the most popular water sports. If they were previously mainly engaged in youth, but now things are changing, surfing and gradually turns into a great pastime for the whole family. Increasingly, parents send their children to surf schools to instill in them a love for this sport, "- says the project director Luis Cayon.

The last ten years the army surfers worldwide increased by 1.5 million people annually. If in 2009, according to Luis Kayona annual turnover in the tourism sector Ribamontán al Mar was 1.6 million euros, in 2013 it reached 3.4 million euros.

An interesting fact is that in the summer of 4% of passengers Ryanair, arriving in Santander, recorded in his luggage as a surfboard. In addition, according to the government of Cantabria, the annual income of autonomy given water sport is 12.1 million euros. Annually, these northern beaches come almost 38,000 tourists.

Another ideal place for serfirov is Basque Country. In 2009 in the region started the project «Club de Producto Turístico Surfing Euskadi», which has since tripled the number of visitors coming here wanting to surf (72,000 tourists a year).