Spain Tips & articles

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  1. Raging bull: Festa do Boi in Allariz

    20 November 2009

    Dominic Bonuccelli travelled to Spain on assignment for Lonely Planet. You can follow his adventures on Lonely Planet: Roads Less...

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  2. Baby-jumping: the work of the devil?

    20 November 2009

    Dominic Bonuccelli travelled to Spain on assignment for Lonely Planet. You can follow his adventures on Lonely Planet: Roads Less...

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  3. La Rapa das Bestas, Morgadans

    20 November 2009

    Dominic Bonuccelli travelled to Spain on assignment for Lonely Planet. You can follow his adventures on Lonely Planet: Roads Less...

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  4. Lonely Planet: Roads Less Travelled Spain itinerary

    10 November 2009

    A circuit through the northern reaches of Spain, incorporating colourful local festivals, is an Odyssean journey juggling sacredness and savagery,...

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  5. Batalla del Vino: La Rioja's great wine fight

    10 November 2009

    Festivals, food and sport are three primal passions of the Spaniards, and often they’re fused together in chaotic fiestas where...

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  6. Weirdo a go-go: the world's strangest festivals

    01 October 2009

    Forget Glastonbury & head instead to one of the world’s more unusual festivals – far more exciting than camping, Coldplay...

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  7. Olympics 2016: C'mon baby, light my fire

    30 September 2009

    The Powers That Be are about to vote on the host city for the 2016 Olympic Games. The mix is...

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  8. Europe's top 10 football stadiums

    28 September 2009

    Football (soccer) is Europe’s unofficial religion. And when summer turns to autumn, all over the continent cathedrals to the beautiful...

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  9. Andalucía's local hangout: Costa de la Luz

    28 September 2009

    Ever been to Madrid in July and wondered, ‘Where are all the locals?’ They’re right here, on the Costa...

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  10. Your favourite destinations September 3rd-11th

    14 September 2009

    You may have noticed around the Lonely Planet website that you can save your favourite places. The destinations that come...

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  11. Europe's most unusual hotels: #4

    01 September 2009

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  12. Essential España: making the most of your trip to Spain

    28 August 2009

    Heading to sunny Spain any time soon? ¡Qué suerte! (Lucky you!) This diverse country is a traveller’s dream, with all...

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  13. Spain's tomato-throwing festival

    26 August 2009

    Get your goggles on and join the red-faced hordes for Spain’s squishiest celebration.Location: Plaza del Pueblo, Buñol, Valencia, SpainDates: Last...

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  14. The top 10 travel secrets #1: Almería

    31 July 2009

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  15. Walking the camino: our tips

    24 July 2009

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  16. Travel on a shoestring

    23 July 2009

    It takes more than hard times to keep a healthy wanderlust down, and our travel community is full of canny...

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  17. Feisty fiestas: it's always party time in Barcelona!

    23 July 2009

    Barcelona rarely pauses for breath. Between spring and autumn the city rushes from one party to the next, from international...

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  18. Madrid on a shoestring

    23 July 2009

    Not so long ago, Madrid was the second-cheapest capital city in Europe. Post-euro, not so much; but with these tips...

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  19. Top 10 architectural gems of Barcelona

    23 July 2009

    Barcelona is fairly festooned with buildings to ogle. Ciutat Vella bristles with Gothic mansions, powerfully graceful churches and buildings of...

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  20. Barcelona on film

    23 July 2009

    When you consider Barcelona’s undeniably camera-friendly looks and irresistible charisma, it comes as quite a surprise to find that so...

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  21. Barcelona with children

    22 July 2009

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  22. Jump the queue! Get straight to Europe's classic sights.

    12 June 2009

    Summer can spell trouble for the traveller in Europe. The weather may be gorgeous, but queues for popular attractions start...

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