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- The Rich Phoenician and Arab History of Murcia
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Murcia is located on the south east corner of the Iberian Peninsula, approximately 65 kilometers south of Alicante on the Costa Blanca. The city is strategically situated between the regions of Valencia, Andalusia and Castile La Mancha. Though it is normally called Murcia Airport, the airport is actually based in a town called San Javier which is approximately 20 kilometers south of the Murcia.
- Madrid on a Shoestring
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Madrid, located in the centre of the country is a cosmopolitan and historic city with a rich architectural interest. Spain's capital has become a weekend and city break destination over the last years. The increase of cheap flights has made Madrid and other European cities accessible to weekend and business travellers.
- What to Do in Barcelona
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Barcelona is like a huge open aire museum. There are many ways to enjoy the city, depending on your personal interests.
- How to Make the Most Out of Your Visit to Valencia
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Valencia is the third largest city of Spain. Valencia is not only famous for its impressive cultivation of lemon and orange groves, it is also the original birthplace of paella, one of Spain's favorite natives and of course visitor's dishes. With its huge groves of rice, it is not surprising that almost all the classic Spanish rice dishes originate from Valencia.
- Tips to Travel Around Malaga
[Travel-and-Leisure] The city of Malaga is located in the south of Spain on the world famous Costa del Sol. It is a very popular destination because there is much to see and to do in this part of Spain.
- Car Hire Without Credit Card
[Travel-and-Leisure:Car-Rentals] Nowadays it is standard practice for most car hire agencies companies to require a credit card at the time of collecting the vehicle or booking online and many car rental companies will not accept debit cards or cash payments at the moment you sign the rental agreement. The most important reason is that the car hire company cannot process advanced charge approvals against debit cards, another reason is that they try to avoid handling cash at the counter. In essence your credit card is held as a security deposit against possible losses or damages to the rental vehicle.
- A Unique Mix Called Ceuta
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] According to the ministry for tourism Ceuta is a multicultural European city in northern Africa. It is an open city, easy and comfortable. It is accessible to the Costa del Sol, either for a day visit or a longer weekend stay, and it offers a unique mix of culture, gastronomy and tax-free shopping.
- The One Place Everyone Goes
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Extending from Nerja in the east to Sotogrande in the west, the Costa del Sol now enjoys good road communications between the various main towns along the coast. This enables a couple from Marbella, for example, to visit the Cervantes in Malaga and later savour some traditional tapas in the historical city centre. Or a group from Torremolinos to join the carousing along Fuengirola's promenade.
- Discover the Proud Heritage of Portugal
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Portugal is a relatively small country with a rich culture and proud heritage. Tourists visiting Portugal are usually drawn by the mild climate and beautiful sandy beaches of the country. Portugal is regarded as one of the most rewarding travel destinations in Europe.
- How to Find Cheap Car Hire in Faro - Portugal
[Travel-and-Leisure:Car-Rentals] Among the best places to visit in Europe many times we find ourselves quoting the beautiful country of Portugal, a lovely place bordered by the Atlantic Ocean including Madeira and the Azores, islands which are also part of the country. To the south of this country we find Faro, which is the biggest city of the Algarve region. Faro is the administrative centre for the whole of the Algarve.
- Tips for Traveling in Spain
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Whilst Spain is one of the world's leading destinations in the tourist industry there is more to this country than just beaches and islands. The country is situated on the Iberian peninsula. Spain also encompasses two groups of islands, The Balearic Islands (Islas Baleares), in the Mediterranean, coast and the Canary Islands (Islas Canarias) which lie off the Atlantic coast of Morocco.
- The Rich and Ancient Heritage of Baza
[Travel-and-Leisure] Baza is believed to be one of the oldest of all human settlements in Spain. Archaeological remains tell us that man has lived here since prehistoric times. The well-known Dama de Baza was found in one of the Iberian burial sites in the area, and the Moorish baths are among the most complete in the country.
- Tips For Rural Holidays in Granada - Spain
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] The Poniente Granadino is crossed from East to West by Andalucia's main artery of communication, the A-92 motorway. This road provides easy access to the whole territory, connecting it rapidly to the cities of Granada, Malaga, Sevilla and Cordoba. As such, the Poniente Granadino can be said to be strategically privileged.
- How To Pay Less For Petrol When You Rent A Car
[Travel-and-Leisure:Car-Rentals] In last week's article we outlined a number of tips and tricks on the most common surcharges when you need to rent a car in Spain. Here are some tricks about gasoline charges applied at the desk of the car hire companies in Spain.
- Tips To Get A Discounted Rental Car
[Travel-and-Leisure:Car-Rentals] Car hire is a popular means of transport in Spain, not only for frequent travellers or people who have their own vehicle in the garage, but especially for people on holiday in Spain. At many airports in Spain you will find a desk of multinational companies like Avis, Hertz, National or Europcar in the terminal building. But at popular tourist destinations like Malaga, Alicante, Almeria, Valencia, Gerona, airports on the Balearic Islands (Mallorca or Ibiza) and also on the Canaries (Tenerife, Gran Canaria etc.
- How to Avoid Hidden Costs on Your Next Car Rental in Spain
[Travel-and-Leisure:Car-Rentals] The first and most important advice is that you should never be blinded by a cheap, fabulous day rate for the rental vehicle you're planning to book. Depending on your travel destination a lot of extra charges may apply, like airport surcharges, insurance, sales taxes, licensing fees, local and state taxes, concession recovery fees, customer facility charges, mandatory theft protection, young driver fees to name just a few. By the time all the extra charges are added onto your bill, you may find yourself paying almost double the cheap car rental base rate you were quoted.
- Ten Reasons For Visiting Granada
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] The Poniente Granadino is situated in the centre of Andalusia (Spain). It is located between the city of Granada and the Sierra Nevada on one side and the city of Malaga and the Costa del Sol on the other one. Its strategic situation means that the traveller can visit several major historical centres of Andalusia in single day trips.
- How To Find Cheap Car Hire At Alicante Airport
[Travel-and-Leisure:Car-Rentals] Most travellers to Spain are interested in car hire when they're on holiday in Alicante. But what many people may not realize is that you can save quit some money on your car rental on the Costa Blanca if you plan ahead and do your research.
- How to Find Cheap Car Hire Companies on Mallorca
[Travel-and-Leisure:Car-Rentals] Mallorca, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain is the perfect location for a family holiday or a short break. Getting to Mallorca is not difficult, because there are many low cost airlines flying from all mayor cities in Europe to Son Sant Joan, which is the main tourist airport of Mallorca.
- How To Find Discount Car Rental At Malaga Airport
[Travel-and-Leisure:Car-Rentals] Finding a discount car rental at Malaga airport or other popular tourist destinations in southern Spain doesn't have to be hard. All it takes is a little research. Here are some tips to get cheap car hire rates in Malaga.
- Is Car Hire A Black Hole In Your Holiday Budget?
[Travel-and-Leisure] Many people feel that car hire at Malaga airport is a notorious black hole in their holiday expenses. You thought you had a really good price quoted from the website, but when you arrive with your car hire voucher at the counter, there are all kinds of insurance add-ons, fuel payments and unclear charges. In many cases it costs a lot of money and you can't really make out where it's gone afterwards.
- The Routes of the Legacy of Al-Andalus
[Travel-and-Leisure] For almost eight centuries, the Iberian Peninsula lived one of its most privileged moments, not only with regard to Spain, but also to Europe as a whole: the age of Moslem Spain, which the Arabs called al-Andalus. The mixture of races, religions and cultures gave rise to a brilliant civilisation, where both the Arts and Science flourished. Silks, objects of art produced in ivory, bronze and marble, ceramic tiling, the creation of a subtle architectural style and luminous sensual poetry all made al-Andalus the cultural focal point of Europe; a bridge between East and West, the cradle ...
- How To Choose The Right Car Hire Company
[Travel-and-Leisure] At many popular car hire destinations in Spain like Alicante airport, Malaga or Mallorca you can book your rental car with both global and local car hire companies, but what are exactly the advantages of each one? Many travelers prefer the peace of mind of booking with a reputable multinational like Avis, Hertz, Europcar or National in order to avoid unpleasant surprises when collecting the rental car.
- Axarquia - The Sun and Avocado Route
[Travel-and-Leisure] Next to Malaga, in Rincon de la Victoria, we set out on this route of the sun, thus called because it follows a long stretch of the easternmost Costa del Sol, reaching Torre del Mar. From there, it turns inland, passing through fertile warm valleys and plains, becoming a country route as it reaches the region's capital, Velez-Malaga, and continues on to towns with undeniable rural charm, such as Benamargosa, Benamocarra or Iznate. Thus, this route is the perfect balance between the two most outstanding features of the coast and the tranquillity of such beautiful spots as ...
- The Door to Andalucia
[Travel-and-Leisure] In the northernmost part of Andalusia, between Jaen and Ciudad Real where Andalusia begins is a Natural Park, which is unequaled amongst the natural parks of Andalusia. Its history is engraved in its landscape, and is well illustrated in books and stories, in common expressions, and also physically in the many archaeological sites, paintings and sculptures found here.
- Axarquia - The Mudejar Route
[Travel-and-Leisure] On the easternmost part of the Costa del Sol, near Malaga, protected from the cold northerly winds by the mountain ranges of Alhama, Tejeda and Almijara, and open to the African continent across the Mediterranean we find a region called La Axarquia. Mountain and coast, warm and fertile, rural and cosmopolitan, white and blue are all terms to describe this region.
- The Last Arabian Frontier of Spain
[Travel-and-Leisure] The Poniente Granadino is known as 'The last Arabian frontier of Spain'. This slogan represents the important role that these towns and their people played during the final years of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada, the last Muslim presence in Spain.
- How To Travel Safely With Young Children When You Rent A Car
[Travel-and-Leisure:Vacation-Rentals] Holidays are meant to be relaxing, but when you're traveling abroad with young children and need to hire a car at the airport of your destination, you should take a few moments to read the following tips in order to guarantee a safe and comfortable journey. The most important thing to bear in mind is to protect your children at any time inside and outside the car. Do not allow any exceptions just while you're on holiday.
- The White Villages Of Cadiz - An Archaeological Route
[Travel-and-Leisure] The Sierra de Cadiz, constituted by 19 townships, is a region full of natural, environmental, cultural, historical, and anthropological resources. The so-called White Villages offer us a wide range of unparalleled tourist possibilities. The colour of its rough geography, the whiteness and brightness of its streets, the greenness of its natural spaces, the location of its towns and the history transmitted through every spot and its most prized possession.... its people!
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