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Whether you want to travel nationally or internationally, here you have some information to help you plan your trip.
HERRERA DE PISUERGA
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Herrera de Pisuerga is a small town that is in the North–East of Palencia (Spain), on the river bank of the rivers Pisuerga and Burejo. It has about 2.200 people. Its weather is continental, with cold winters and hot summers. The springs and autumn are very short.
It has been an important population since the Romans age. The Romans called it “Pisoraca”, and it was occupied by the Legion IIII Macedonica. After them it was occupied by other civilizations like Visigoths.
Herrera is the head of the region, and offers different services like, the town hall, a medical center, a school, a high school, a church, a pharmacy, supermarkets, parks, sports areas…….All the services that anyone need to live comfortable.
The economy is based on the local services, the cheese factory "Granja la Luz", the flowers nurseries “Pismaver”, and agriculture, mainly the orchard.
In Herrera there are a lot off landmarks that you can visit. If you like history, you can visit the Roman museum, the remains of the Roman walls, and you can start a Romanic tour, visiting several churches which there are this area. The Romanic of the North of Palencia is considered the best art Romanic in Spain.
If you prefer outdoors activities surrounded by environment, you can walk along the Canal of Castilla, visit its locks, and make one trip on the ship along the canal. Also, you can visit the center of interpretation of the Canal to know all about it.
Herrera the Pisuerga is also well known for its crabs. “The crab” festival is very famous, in it you can enjoy and eat different dishes made with them.
In my opinion Herrera de Pisuerga is a fabulous town, where you can stay a few days forgetting your stressful live, but very hard to live in all year round.
ORBANEJA DEL CASTILLO
GENERAL INFORMATION
Orbaneja del Castillo is a little village in the North of Burgos where nowadays 30 people live. Everyday these people can enjoy its marvellous surroundings, old architecture and the most beautiful waterfall I have ever seen.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Its economy is based on tourism. While thousands of people visit this place every year, only 50 houses, located on the slope of a hill, are sited in Orbaneja. All of the buildings are made of stone. In the middle of the village runs a little stream, which falls turning into an amazing waterfall, flowing into the river Ebro. However it´s very difficult to park, lots of cars arrive there every day. People leave them on the side of the main road. The weather is hard, worse in winter, when the ice is always part of the streets.
WHAT TO SEE / WHAT TO DO
There, you should see the waterfall and the “water´s cave”, where the steam originates and flows through the mountain. It is very beautiful to have a walk around the village.
PERSONAL OPINION
I have chosen this place because it is one of those small wonders of nature that you cannot forget.
SAN SEBASTIAN
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Saint Sebastian was founded by Sancho el Sabio in 1180 but before that, it had been a monastery. It’s the capital city of Guipuzcoa and it belongs to the Basque Autonomus Community, which is located on the north coast of the Iberian Peninsula, more concretely, it lies on the coast of the Bay of Biscay.
It has a population of over 168,500 people and it’s next to the Cantabrian Sea so there are many tourists in summer.
As Saint Sebastian is located next to the sea, it has an economy based on commerce and tourism. Nowadays, people are developing projects on food, they are researching new methods of cooking, which are famous in the country. In fact, Saint Sebastian has the most important chefs.
In the city there are important historic buildings and landmarks like La Concha Bay, Maria Cristina Bridge, Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Basilica of Saint Mary of Coro, Victoria Eugenia Theatre and many more.
The weather is warm, not too hot in summer and not too cold in winter, however, it rains many days of the year.
Events such as Saint Sebastian International Film Festival have given it an International dimension and this year it is the European Capital of Culture.
What I like best about Saint Sebastian is that it’s more cosmopolitan than other Spanish cities.
SANTANDER
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Santander is in the north of Soain, near the coast, it is the capital of Cantabria. It´s got a population of 175000 habitants, but in summer it increase until 385000 habitants. It is the biggest city in Cantabria.
Santander has got a great economy because it has a lot of tourists, especially in summer. It has got some institutions like hospitals and universities and the most important in ´´Banco Santander´´. Since the 1950s Santander has grown incredibly. The main mains of transport in Santander is the buses, but there are a lot of cars, it has got several sea ports where there are boats and a docking bay where there is a ferry to go to England, and there is also an airport.
The weather changes a lot of in summer: one day it is hot and the next it is raining all the day. In Winter, autumn and spring it rains frequently.
The most important landmarks in Santander are the Cathedral of Santander, ´´ El Sardinero´´, a natural area built in 1840, and the Palace of Magdalena. An important activity you should do in Santander is walking in the beach or near the beach, it is very calm.
I have chosen this city because it is the place where I go for my summer holidays and I like it so much.
SEVILLE
Reference: http://www.xn--espaaescultura-tnb.es/es/monumentos/sevilla/la_torre_del_oro.html
GENERAL INFORMATION
Seville is a Spanish city located in the southern part of Spain, also known as Andalucía. During the 8th century and the 15th century, Seville was invaded by the Muslims, but since the 15th century it has remained Spanish. Seville has more or less 693 878 habitants and it´s famous for its history and its incredible monuments and views.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The economy of Seville is supported by agriculture, industry and construction, like other cities that are in Andalucía. This city is quite big, touristy, clean lovely, traditional and sometimes a bit noisy. In order to go around Seville you can use many transports, for example: the train, the ship, the plane, the underground, the tram, the buses, cars and also the bicycle.
THE WEATHER
Generally the weather in Seville is hot and dry in summer and, rain and smooth in winter.
WHAT TO SEE / WHAT TO DO
There are many places to see in Seville but the main ones that you have to see are The Seville Cathedral, The Giralda, The Real Alcazar, The Golden Tower and Plaza de España. And also you must go to restaurants in order to eat its traditional food.
PERSONAL OPINION
I have chosen this city because I really want to go there because it’s a beautiful city and also because I´ve never been anywhere of the south of Spain.
TUDELA DE DUERO
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It is a village near Valladolid, about 16 km away. It has over 8.700 people but in summer there are more than 9.000 people because people who live in Valladolid come here to spend this season. The weather is cool in winter and very hot in summer, Mediterranean’s weather.
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It is a place where you find a lot of wine cellars where they make a good wine. If you visit this village you have to visit Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion’s church, it is amazing, like a Cathedral but smaller. It was built in sixteenth century. Other places that you can visit are Humilladero and Santo Cristo’s hermitage. In the first one there are usually exhibitions of paintings.
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The asparagus’ festival is very famous and it is celebrated on May. Asparagus are cooked in different ways. While you are eating one of this dishes you are seeing the rest of Festival.
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Tudela is surrounded by the Duero’s river where you can practice canoeing; there are a lot of sports activities like karate, football, dance, etc..
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Tudela has a famous bulls’ festival that you can see if you go in August. When I come here I had never seen a bullfighting, people who have been born here enjoy this festival a lot; it is cruel for me.
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Tudela is a place where you can live very pacefully and you know people more closely than in a big city. In my opinion it is a comfortable village.
FLORENCE
Reference: http://pilarmode.com/florencia-ciudad-de-la-moda-2/
Florence is located in the Northern central region of Italy
(Toscana). It has a population of about 378,236 and it is the center of a metropolitan area of 1.500.000 habitants. Florence is called “the city of art” because it is the birthplace of the Renaissance.
The lifeblood of Florence´s economy is tourism and industry especially textile sector. The main means of transport are the railway and city buses, but it also has an airport. Florence has a Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry summers and cool wet winters. It is a calm and lovely city where to spend your holidays if you love art and sightseing.
In Florence there are beautiful churches, palaces and fascinating streets to walk in the historic center, where you can also taste italian gastronomy. The cathedral St. Maria di Fiore is the most important building in Florence. Besides you can visit the Old Bridge which is the oldest and most famous of the city. You can climb to the viewpoint where you will enjoy amazing views of Florence. This city offers many architectural works, sculptures,museums and art galleries to visit.
I recomend you to visit Florence. In my opinion it is the most beautiful place in the world.
LISBON
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General information
Lisbon, which is the westernmost capital if mainland Europe, is located west of Portugal by the Atlantic Ocean. Its population is a little bit more than a half million. This city is famous because of its wonderful landmarks, also for its wine and for the old yellow trams whose beauty charm tourists.
General information
It’s the richest city in Portugal and its port competes with Bilbao’s one as the main container port.
The historic centre is composed of seven hills so there are steep streets , so if you are going to go sightseeing, be ready and don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes, but if you want to save time you can use the cable car, which is one of the most favourite transport preferred by tourists, or the tram.
The weather.
Lisbon is a hot city. During the spring it’s sunny , but in autumn and winter the days are rainy and windy. So the best moment to visit it is in spring or at the end of the summer when the temperatures are softer.
What to see/ What to do.
In this fantastic city you can visit many monuments, in the Main square, which is all painted in yellow, you can see the statue of José I, besides the Tower of Belém where you can take great pictures . If you have children or you just like animals the Oceanarium is your place, also to eat you can go to taste the famous “Pastéis de Belém”. Surely you will like them!
Personal opinion
I was last summer and in my opinion Lisbon is a great city to spend s good weekend with your family. It’s a very beautiful place and the people are really nice with you. I hope to return in a few years.
NEW YORK
I think that it is the most interesting city in the world where I have ever been to.
New York is in the Northeast of the United States. It is the most populated city in this country. In New York there are five districts: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. It is famous for Its Skyscrapers and monuments.
The principal buildings in New York are the skyscrapers. In this city there are 883.
However, in this city you can also visit the most famous parks in the world, the Central Park. Here you can go to play baseball because there are seven baseballs fields, visit the lakes or a small palace, and you can go to the zoo and see a lot of kind of animals. Last year the Central Park was visited by 25 million of tourist.
On the other hand, the most used means of transport is public transport. In Manhattan more than half of the people don´t have a car and they use underground, taxis or buses.
In New York there is Atlantic weather. It rains a lot all year round. In July the temperature is about 27ºC, but in January it´s about 6ºC.
In contrast, in New York you can do anything. You can visit museums, monuments, a lot of shops in the fifth Avenue, go to a musical in Broadway Street, fly by helicopter, see a basket or baseball match… everything that you want to do, you will find it.
PARIS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Paris is the capital of France. It’s in the center of France. It has around 2,244 millions in habitants which is a big number.
Have you ever heard of the City of Love? Paris is famous because of that and also because it has very famous monuments like the Eiffel Tower and the Arch of Triumph.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Paris is a very developed city. It’s very big and so beautiful. The squares, which are very big, are always full of people, and the city is divided by the Seine, a clean river with transparent waters.
In Paris it is not good to travel by car because there’s too much traffic. The best option is to use the underground or the bus.
THE WEATHER
In spring and autumn the weather is warm but it rains a lot. In summer it’s really hot and in winter the city is covered by the snow.
WHAT TO SEE/ WHAT TO DO
There are a lot of monuments to see and things to do: going to the Eiffel Tower and going up, visiting the Arch of Triumph, visiting the Louvre, going to Notre Dame and going up to visit the Sacre Coeur, going to the Gardens of Luxemburg, visiting the Town Hall and going shopping to the Lafayette Galleries. And don’t forget to eat a lot of crepes!
PERSONAL OPINION
I’ve been to Paris twice and I think It’s a fantastic city that everyone has to go once in their lives.
I think the most beautiful monument is the Eiffel Tower and I think that visiting the Louvre with a guide is better than visiting it without a guide.
LEÓN
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GENERAL INFORMATION
León is a small city located in the northwest of Spain. It was founded in 79 A.D. by the Romans as a military encampment of the Legio VII Gemina which had the mission to protect the gold mines against the northern warbands. Later, it was a strong force in the war between the Moors and the Christians. In 1188 A.D the first European Courts were summoned in Leon so it is considered “the cradle of parliamentarism”.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
León has not any industrial center nor developed agriculture (except in some areas like “El Bierzo”), its economy is based mainly on the touristic income. It is also a communication center between Asturias, Galicia and the rest of Spain, accordingly it has well maintained roads, most of them are motorways, high-speed trains and an airport. Leon’s weather is typically continental with long cold winters and short hot summers. Spring and autumn almost don’t exist. It often rains and sometimes snows in winter.
WHAT TO SEE / WHAT TO DO
The city has one of the most important artistic heritage in Spain. There are a lot of valuable landmarks in Leon but three are the most visited:
- The Gothic Cathedral, which is the main sight, was finished in the 15th century. It’s well-known for its 1.800 m2 of unique stained glass windows.
- The Basilica of San Isidoro, glory of the Romanic style, with the tombs of the Kings of Leon. Its museum has the wonderful chalice of Doña Urraca which is considered by many researchers as the “Holy Grail”.
- Convent of San Marcos, an old jail where Quevedo, the famous writer, was imprisoned. It had previously belonged to the Knights of St. James. It is currently a great luxurious hotel.
Moreover, you have a lot of leisure options at different times of the year, for instance, the Holy Week has been declared as International tourist interest, and furthermore, León is a stage of the famous “St. James’ Way” so you could give this fantastic journey a try.
PERSONAL OPINION
You can’t miss the opportunity to visit this small, peaceful and friendly city which is waiting for you to show its wonders. You should begin your tour visiting the main landmarks in the daylight and then, at night, relax and enjoy the streets crowded with people having a drink and tasting the local food in the “Barrio Humedo”. However, take some winter clothes because it’s always cold here!
OVIEDO
Oviedo is the capital city of the Principality of Asturias in northern Spain. The city has the mountain ranges of the Monte Naranco and Picos de Europa.
It has a population of approximately 200.000 inhabitants.
Oviedo was important in the early history of Spain. During Spain’s resistance against the moors, it was a cultural, political and religious city. It was founded in 757 AD by the king Fruela I.
Oviedo has the prestigious event Princess of Asturias awards, held at the Theatre Campoamor.
It’s a great small city to explore, I love the beautiful wooden historical balconies; It seems to be one giant open air museum because there are many statues everywhere, for example, Woody Allens’s Statue.
It was an interesting old town with various monuments, the best way to get around is walking. The old part is called the “Casco Antiguo” where you can find restored buildings and squares, some of the most popular are the Town Hall, the Plaza del Fontán, the Cathedral of San Salvador, Museum of the Church, etc…
There are many places to eat regional specialities, traditional food, tapas, like fabada, cabrales cheese, rice pudding, etc… and the natural cider, very famous all over Spain. Drinking it is a ritual in itself.
It has a maritime climate caused by its proximity to the sea, Oviedo’s warmest month is in August. It rains many days.
Asturias is full of coastal and mountain villages that you have to visit and spend some time in. Picos de Europa National Park is a great place for hiking and climbing.
The people there are really nice and kind, I like going to Oviedo very much.
SAN SEBASTIAN
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San Sebastian is a city in the North of Spain. It is a tourist city on the North coast between two important cities, Santander and Bilbao. Its population is around 200,000 people but in the summer there are a lot of tourists.
San Sebastian was founded by the king of Navarra in 1180. Now, it is famous for its events, gastronomy and because it is one of the most beautiful cities in our country.
Over the last decades, San Sebastian has been chosen by Real Spanish House on holiday times, which was a definitive help to make the tourist activity become the main base of its economy.
In San Sebastian there are traditional and modern people at the same time. The traveler has to know that it isn’t a cheap city and it also is usually packed with tourists.
As for transport, we can say that the bus is the best way to go around the city but it is recommended to go sightseeing on foot, although it is very important to carry an umbrella. Unfortunately, it is one of the most rainy cities in Spain and while there aren’t any hot summers and cold winters.
One of the most important landmarks is La Concha Bay, which is more famous than the Old Town. Also we cannot forget that this city is full of shops, museums, cinemas and, of course, the Kursaal, which has held San Sebastian Film Festival since 1999.
In my opinion, San Sebastian is a friendly city where you can feel that all things are made for the population.
Finally, I think you should go on the second weekend of November and live the biggest sport event, an important event which consists on a race from Behobia to San Sebastian.
SEGOVIA
Reference: www.sientecastillayleon.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
Segovia is located in Castilla y León in Spain, near the Eresma river. It has a population of 52,728.
It is famous because of its aqueduct, which was built by the Romans in the second century, and the old city and its monuments, which are World Heritage.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The economy of Segovia is based principally on tourism. In addition, it has food industry and metallurgy.
The weather is a bit extreme with cold winters, when it often snows, and warm dry summers.
Segovia is an interesting old city with plenty of cultural heritage and monuments, therefore, it's packed with tourists from different countries all seasons of the year.
You can access the town by railway or road. To move around you can go by car, bus or taxi, but the most comfortable way to sightseen is to go on foot.
WHAT TO SEE / WHAT TO DO
The main attraction of Segovia is its Roman aqueduct. The wonderful architecture is worth visiting, as the beautiful Gothic Cathedral situated in the Major Square, the Alcázar (an old castle which was the residence of Castilla Kings), Romanic churches and monasteries.
Have a walk around the ancient walls or the gorgeous Jewish quarter is an amazing way to discover the lovely town.
To enjoy yourselves there are activities like Balloon Rides, where you can contemplate the breathtaking views above the town and landscape. A walk along the river bank, cinemas, theatres, museums or shops are also a good option to have fun.
Traditional food and wine can be tasted in the typical restaurants and tapas bars near the aqueduct and the Major Square.
PERSONAL OPINION
I have chosen this town because it is a beautiful place and I really love its arquitecture. In addition, it is a touristy town and I am a graduate in tourism.
TOLEDO
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General Information:
Toledo is the capital of Castilla- La Mancha in Spain. It has
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General Description:
The metal industry has always been the base of the economy of Toledo but nowadays the economy doesn't depend only on the metal industry, it depends on construction, industry and agriculture.
The city has a lot of ancient buildings.
Even if Toledo is a big city you can visit or go everywhere walking, or cycling or driving.
In Toledo the seasons are very differentiated in winter or autumn it isn't very cold, but in summer it can be very hot.
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What to see/ What to do:
In Toledo you should visit the Alcázar which is a museum; you can visit all the Synagogues that are in Toledo and the Castle of San Servando. You can taste the typical food of Toledo.
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Personal Opinion:
In my opinion Toledo is a great place because it's historical and I was born there. It's a beautiful place where you can feel almost the entire history of Spain.
BRUGES
Bruges was founded in the northwest Belgium, located 90 km from Brussels. The are around 117,000 people living here nowdays.
Bruges bacame famous in the 12th century because of its wool industry and increasing trade city.
However, today it isn’t the only gains of Bruges, because tourism in the area it’s very important.
This city has got a great historical district, where you can find a lot variety of landmarks.
The best transport that you can choose to travel around the city is the subway because it is cheap and comfortable.
Bruges is a rainy city, with very cold winters and cool summers. If you would like to travel to Bruges, I recommend you to go in summer, but don’t forget your umbrela!
The most important sights in Bruges are the city hall, the main square, Belfort Tower and the Provincial Palace.
Bruges also has many interesting activities such as visiting museums.
I’ve chosen this city because it’s the nicest place I’ve ever visited.
If yoy finally go, I recommend you to see other Belgian cities, the experience is great!
FLORENCE
Reference: www.disfrutaflorencia.com
General information
Florence is a city located in the north of Italy. It has a population of over 378,236 people and it is the centre of a metropolitan area that has a million and a half people.
Florence is famous because in the fourteenth century originated artistic movement called Renaissance. In addition, the historic centre of Florence was declared World Heritage in 1982.
General description
The economy of Florence is basically touristy because there are big historical heritages like Dome of Santa María de las Flores, bridges, Basílica of San Lorenzo, National Museum of San Marcos, etc.
It is a big and expensive city. Also it is traditional and very touristy because it is the birthplace of great artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli.
Florence has an airport and railway system. Also you can travel by bus and car.
The weather
Florence has a Mediterranean climate, on the one hand winters are cold and wet and on the other hand summers are hot and dry. It usually rains in autumn and spring.
What to see/What to do
The most important landmarks are the Dome of Santa María de las Flores and all the museums in the city. You can do activities like going to the theatre or the cinema.
Personal opinion
I have never gone to Florence, but in my opinion it is a great city because I love art. There you can find a lot of architecture samples, sculptures and paintings by the great Renaissance artists. Also you can take romantic walks the ancient streets.
LONDON
GENERAL INFORMATION
London is the capital of Great Britain and also of the UK, which was founded by the Romans in the year 43 A.D; is the biggest city in the UK with more than 8 million people living in all Great London area.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
London is one of the most visited places all over the world, and it also has one of the most important exchange markets of the entire earth, the London Stock Exchange. In spite of being the richest city in Europe, London is also famous for it culture with its museums such as the British Museum.
WHAT TO SEE/WHAT TO DO
London is famous because of its landmarks such as The British Museum, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, The Tower of London, Westminster Parliament etc. You can not leave London without seeing the entire Crown Jewells collection, or spending the morning walking around Hyde Park.
PERSONAL OPINION
London is the most beautiful city I’ve ever been to; I love spending an entire morning seeing the British Museum without wondering about time. I will never get tired of visiting London.
PARIS
Paris is one of the most famous cities in the world. It´s a big city in the north of France and is the capital of the country. It was founded by the Romans in 52 a.C. There are more than 2.000.000 people living in Paris. Paris is known as the city of love.
The traditional food of Paris is the “baguette” and “crepes”. When you are in Paris you can go around by bus, taxi or in the underground and it isn´t very expensive.
The most important landmark in Paris is the Eiffel Tower. You can see cathedrals like “Notre Dame” or churches. Another important landmark is the Arch of Triumph. In Paris you can visit a lot of parks, universities or you can go on a boat in which you can see a lot of things. At night you can go to the opera or to another pub.
Paris, the city where I was once, is the best city that I´ve ever visited. I love Paris and I hope to return soon.
PRAGUE
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, which is a Central Eastern European country.
Prague was built near the Moldavia river. It is the biggest city in the Czech Republic with over a million population and one of the most beautiful places in the world. In fact, many people have been to Prague since 1992, when its Old Town was declared World Heritage. The classical music was very important in the past of this city. Franz Kafka was a very important writer who lived in Prague.
Prague has a rich economy and has its own currency (CZK). Its language is Czech, although many people speak German. If you have to move round the city, you can take a tram. If you like to visit Prague, autumn and spring are better seasons than winter and summer, because the city isn´t crowded.
In Prague tourists can do sightseeing, because there are many monuments, like San Vito´s Cathedral, the castles and nice chuches, You can visit the Wall of John Lennon, buy souvenirs, drink good beer and go across Saint Carlo´s Bridge.
I have chosen this city, because I would like to visit it in the future. In my opinion, the culture of Prague is the history of Europe.
