"iandsmith's new Spain Page" Spain by iandsmith
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Spent a month in Spain and travelled extensively to places like Cuenca, Escorial, Segovia, Salamanca, Avila, Picos (stunning), Camillos, San Sebastian (Donostia to the Basque), Olite, Ochagavia, Ordesa National Park, Val d'Aran, Andorra, Besalu, Figueres, Barcelona, Montserrat, Salou, Almeria, Trevelez, Seville, Granada, Pueblos Blanco, Ronda, El Chorro.
This is a picture of the bridge at Besalu (historic capital of the region of La Garrotxa) parts of which are over 900 years old. That is the bits that haven't been battered by war or floods. The tower was added in the 14th century after the 1315 flood but was removed around 1880. At the end of the Spanish Civil War two arches and a part of a third were blown up but, finally, in 1965, the complete reconstruction of the angular bridge was finished.
If you want more pics, check the travelogue out, especially the Andalucia one which is a personal favourite of mine.
- Pros:Castles, Picos de Europa, history.
- Cons:Not a lot of variety of food
- In a nutshell:A worthy destination
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What a page Ian !! You really saw a lot while touring in Spain. And great inspirations for me here, I also want to hike in Picos de Europa one day. Ahh and Gaudi - I simply adore him ! Smiles from here :-)
I know I had a typo on soldier, but now I can't find it. Good Spain tips. One of my favorite places. Cheers, Karl
How lucky you were to be able to spend an entire month in Spain! I'm planning the next big one - to Spain and your pages have helped me immensely!
Great overview of this beautiful country!
Your comments on The Prado are very accurate- I loved it although there was so much to absorb...I would like to return!!
Do Gucci make togas in Rome now! Sensational! Must add that to the packing list! :o) Greetings from Perth and me!
Once again, impressed with your pages, and get a laugh from your son. It is comforting to know kids are kids everywhere. Pa
Great information, lots of good tips, I must go back to see the rest of this beautiful country. A big must! LOL regards, Luisa
excellent page! great pictures of Picos de Europa!
You got to see a lot of Spain!! I want to get back there to see the northern and eastern regions. That castle tip you have is cool but I loved the picture. Wouldn't want to have to scale up that one! Cheers from up here! :-)