Haro, a town in the north of Spain is home to the great bodegas or wine producers, it also has many interesting buildings from the past that are much visited by tourists from Spain and further afield.

La Batalla del Vino

The most popular festival, the Batalla del Vino or Battle of the Wine takes place each year on the 29th of June, Saint Peter's Day. It begins with a mass after which two sides are formed and they begin to throw wine at each other. It is an interesting spectacle to see the
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The city of Lugo is found in Galicia in northwest Spain and is the capital of the province of Lugo. The name Lugo probably came from the Celtic deity of Lug or Lugh, whose followers settled in this part of Galicia. Lugo was later conquered by the Romans in 13 B.C. and given the name of Lucus Augusti. During the early middle ages it was mainly an administrative outpost for the Visigoths. Later on it was almost deserted due to economic reasons, recovering somewhat after a few centuries.

The Rom
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Even though most tourists visit Spain to enjoy the beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean, others prefer to visit the famous monuments that feature so prominently in history, such as the Alhambra. Others prefer to visit the many churches that are so famous in a land that is deeply Christian. Still others prefer to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside by visiting the many parks that this beautiful country offers.

Ciudadela Park

One of the best parks to visit is the Ciudadela Park or
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Spain is the place where Hercules’ apples used to grow and also the place which was considered by Arabs as “Heaven on Earth”. To writers like George Orwell and Ernest Hemingway, Spain was an arena where history was made at the border in between heroic acts and tragedy, where toreadors would defy death. Since ancient times, Spain has remained in the eyes of strangers a place full of mystery. Its unique landscapes, cultural diversity and the civilization mix which regarded it as an ideal pla
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Spain is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in Europe and this is not only because of its geographical positioning. Most of the people coming to visit Spain spend their summer vacations on the golden sandy beaches of the Mediterranean Sea, while spring is more suitable for visiting the country’s historical monuments and admiring nature’s beauty within the interior regions. In the autumn you will be beckoned by the romantic haze of the Andalusia and its deep historical roots. You
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