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November 24, 2011

Son Bou Menorca

Filed under: Balearic Islands,Spain — Tags: , — needahand @ 7:41 pm

Son Bou Menorca – Situated in the south of Menorca (Minorca), Son Bou is a big favourite with families looking for a holiday on this popular island in the Spanish Balearics. Son Bou has the distinction of having the longest beach on the island, nearly 3 kilometres of golden sand, gently shelving and great for water sports and sun bathing, and also safe for children. The beach at Son Bou has the usual facilities with a number of beach bars, and sun loungers and parasols for hire, perfect when the weather is hot. There are also plenty of bars, restaurants and shops and onland sports facilities such as tennis courts. A water park at San Jaime rounds off the main amenities.

Location Map for Son Bou Menorca

Get more infor for Son Bou here: http://www.needahandspanishproperties.com/son-bou.html

November 14, 2011

Novelda Spain

Filed under: Costa Blanca,Spain — Tags: , , , , , , , — needahand @ 4:29 pm

Novelda Spain: A town situated between Elda and Aspe in the Alicante province of Valencia, Spain, Novelda is an important area for the production of marble, with many factories on the approaches to the town. Novelda is also renowned for its spices (condimentos) particularly saffron (azafran). A historic town, Novelda was settled by Greeks and Romans long before the Moors arrived to control the area. Its best known monument is the Santa Maria Magdalena monastery (which may remind you of the famous Sagrada Familia in Barcelona), it was designed by a protégé of Gaudi during the 19th century. Also worth a look in Novelda is the Arabic castle of Mola and the Museum of Modernista. Today Novelda has a population of over 27,000 and is a mostly industrial town.

Novelda Road Map.

Read more about Novelda here: http://www.needahandspanishproperties.com/novelda.html

And here: http://www.my-costa-blanca.co.uk/novelda.html

November 1, 2011

Monforte del Cid Alicante

Filed under: Costa Blanca,Spain — Tags: , — needahand @ 3:09 pm

Monforte del Cid Alicante – Originally called  Nompot in the 13th century, the town of Monforte del Cid is situated in the Alicante province of Spain. The town was awarded to his son by King Alfonso in 1328 along with a number of other villages, and by 1355 it was already being referred to as Monfort, later being changed to Monforte in 1708, the Del Cid part of the name was added in 1916 by Royal Decree. Monforte del Cid is well known for its grapes, especially dessert grapes and its economy has depended on grapes for many centuries. If you visit Monforte del Cid be sure to look at the 15th century Gothic parish church.

Read more about Monforte del Cid here: http://www.needahandspanishproperties.com/monforte-del-cid.html

And get information for Alicante here: http://www.alicante.my-costa-blanca.co.uk/

October 11, 2011

Abanilla Murcia

Filed under: Spain — Tags: , — needahand @ 2:12 pm

Abanilla Murcia – A small town and municipality in the Murcia region of Spain, Abanilla has a population of  6,642 and an area of 236 square kilometres. Abanilla is well known for its basket making and lace making, both of which still take place today. Abanilla has a long and chequered history and has been the subject of many an ownership battle of the centuries, changing hands many times as a result. If you choose to visit Abanilla, head into the old town where you will find numerous places of interest including the Fountain of the Carob Tree, the St Joseph parich Church, and the Corazon de Jesus monument.

Map of Abanilla.

September 16, 2011

Es Castell Menorca

Filed under: Balearic Islands,Facts,Spain — Tags: , , — needahand @ 12:50 pm

Es Castell Menorca – Located at the mouth of Mahon’s port on the east coast of Menorca in the Spanish Balearic Islands, the seaside resort of Es Castell is a popular holiday destination which attracts many thousands of visitors each year especially during the traditional summer months (May to September). In what was previously a strategically important section of Menorca (the Brits overtook the port), it now attracts more attention from holidaymakers, who arrive to enjoy the sunny weather, the sandy beaches, and the friendly atmosphere. Es Castell which literally means “The Castle” has a somewhat English feel with a Georgian twist, harping back to the days of English rule, there is still an old parade ground which was used by troops in days gone by. Es Castell is gathered around two attractive coves and there is a small fishing harbour from which fishermen still operate today as they sail their boats on the waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

Get a map and info for Es Castell here: http://www.needahandspanishproperties.com/es-castell-map.html

And more info on Menorca here: http://www.needahandspanishproperties.com/menorca.html

August 29, 2011

Plasencia Extremadura Spain

Filed under: Spain,Travel — Tags: , — needahand @ 3:46 pm

Plasencia – An ancient walled city in the Extremadura region of Spain, Plasencia has an interesting history as a garrison town, being for centuries in a significant position on the much disputed Silver Route, on the River Jerte. The city walls which comprise a double line, with sixty eight towers and 6 gateways was begun in the late 12th century. Plasencia strangely enough, has 2 cathedrals, the first took so long to build, that it was out of date by the time it was completed, so a new, more modern one was constructed though this also took some 200 years to build. One of the gems of the Extremadura region, Plasencia is a must visit place if you are passing by the area.

Spain Map.

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