Bardenas Reales Natural Park
One of the most curious and interesting landscapes you can see in Navarre, and also Spain, is undoubtedly the Bardenas Reales natural park.
Located in the Navarre, it’s a natural enclave of 42,000 hectares where you find suggestive landscapes and curious places that you can remember the most rugged landscapes in Arizona.
Facing your possible visit, then I give you interesting information and curiosities of the natural park of the Bardenas Reales in Navarre.
The main features of the Bardenas Reales are its clarkei landscapes shaped by clays and sandstones that for millions of years have suffered the effects of erosion that leads to now see weird Rocky plateaus or the characteristic hillocks formations. Continue reading
Ski Station in Formigal in the Pyrenees of Aragon
If you considering you skiing in Formigal, in the Aragonese Pyrenees, possibly already know that you it’s station with largest skiable area in Spain (excluding those of Andorra), with its 137 total kilometers of its 41 marked tracks and four routes of mountain.
Formigal is located in the Tena Valley, in the Centre of the Pyrenees of Aragon, and its slopes extends by four valleys. But how am I going to Formigal? in what area is better skiing? where can I Park? What kind of clues are there in each area?
Then you have a few tips on where to ski in Formigal, in Aragon, and where to park.
Where the place for skiing in Formigal?
The ski slopes of Formigal extends by four valleys, to which going forth coming from the small town of Formigal. All are connected each other by at least one blue track and a red, so anyone can move a Valley to another skiing.
In all areas of Formigal ski resort you find easy tracks and, in particular, the runway of the sixes River, the chairlift from two of Pyrenean mountain goats and the track of Anayet are wide and easy, highly recommended for beginners and children.
The first of the ski areas that you find is sixth, which is the closest to the people of Formigal, from where you can get through a train. Parking is next to the road.
As it goes up the road to the different areas, you’ll find with most abundant snow and in a better State.
If there is much snow in the Valley of sixth is wholly advisable the trail of the forest (red), which runs between trees and offers beautiful scenery. But that Yes, there should be much snow, and is also better to go early because they tend to close in the afternoon for lack of snow.
In that same area of sixes have track of three men, which is where competitions are held. It has a very important gap, and if you are the tracks very frozen, there is a wall which is very difficult to pass, even if you have an alternative deviation to avoid it, but we must be careful because not well signposted.
In the next Valley to the East of sixes have Pyrenean mountain goats, where is the area of the great leaps, and where it meets the snow park, the railings and other attractions for users of the snow. It is an area where along the slope down in parallel several red tracks which can be accessed with with rollovers.
In the Valley of Anayet, the track star is known as Anayet, one very wide blue, easy but with some interesting cuestecita. It is a track he likes everyone, regardless that skis well or poorly.
The last Valley you find is Portalet, already close to the border with France. It is the least familiar and where can practise ski retrack, where a snow plow machine climbs by dragging several skiers to a slope which only is accessed in this way.
Virgin snow, is the best area of Formigal station for skiers with better level, because the Virgin snow accumulates. But yes, it’s an area difficult, only for expert skiers.
Málaga – Discover the Roman Theatre at the foot of the Citadel
Did you know there is a Roman Theatre in the Centre of the city of Malaga? You will be surprised to know that until relatively recently the own Malaga knew it.
Indeed, the Roman Theatre of Malaga was “discovered” in the year 1951, during realization of gardens next to the building of the House of culture.
After discovering the archaeological remains, began excavations and a gradual recovery of this monumental space that has lasted many years.
The Malaga Roman Theatre dates back to the 1st century AD and was used until the 3rd century. Theatrical space was covered by a large Roman warehouse and, later, Arabs used stones of the theatre for the construction of the Alcazaba. In fact, this fortification can be seen Roman capitals which originally were on stage. Continue reading
Three exhibitions recommended to visit in Madrid in August
Moreover, the Madrid tourist boom in recent years makes them more and more visitors in August, arriving in the capital, with the largest number of locals who stay in it.
August, no doubt, has become a good time to attend cultural activities by the availability of more time for it. Among the cultural activities occupy a prominent place numerous exhibitions taking place during the month of August. Continue reading
Formigal: Snow For Everyone
With 137 km. for skiing more than 100 tracks across four valleys, is the station of Formigal. It is one of the favorite destinations for skiers and winter sports where Spanish enjoy all kinds of activities in this time of year.
With the arrival of snow, the ski resort during the winter to cram down its slopes, with a vertical drop of 740 meters. Slopes for all levels with 23 lifts that can carry up to 34,054 people per hour.
According to legend, the mountain had formigas Formigal white ants in Aragon, the goddess who protected Culibillas. Balaitus claimed many of them and then came the snow in Formigal.
And in Formigal is not lack of anything for skiers and mountain lovers in this place that wears her coat in winter white and purest green in summer. Located at 98 km. Huesca, Valle de Tena, for many it is the most beautiful part of the Aragonese Pyrenees.
The typical architecture consists Pyrenees with a dark slate and stone mixes. There are many hill villages with large forests around left visitors breathe the pure air of their environment.
The typical dish of this area is the lamb and the iconic recipe chilindrón. The sausage in this area as the cheeses Aragonese must surely try to find out what is spoken.
Jaca is a staple in the valley town of Aragon for her beauty and status. Its ancient monuments, picturesque streets and occupy much of the town. The Cathedral of St. Peter or his Citadel not go unnoticed in this village in the valley. A city with a rich history that also has the Benedictine Monastery, the Clock Tower and City Hall, among others, very pretty and well preserved.
A1 km from the French border and 27 km. Jaca is Candanchú, with one of the most pioneering resorts in our country. It is not known for being one of the most modern and extensive in Spain. Its advantage over other resorts is situated in an area sheltered from the wind, the conditions are to be splendid all year. The view from Candanchú are impressive snow between about 100 and 120 times a year.
Canfranc is another border town in the middle of the deep valley. Their inhabitants have always been devoted to commerce and the passenger accommodation of these lands. And this village is that the Way of Santiago Aragon. Canfrac suffered serious fires but nevertheless still retains some of its architectural heritage. The remains of the medieval castle, the facade of the tower … They are some of the charms of this town in a valley worth seeing.
The Valley of Tena and both monumental and artistic whole landscape of this place has great appeal both summer and winter. In winter visited by fans and experts from enjoying snow sports every year in this area. In summer, hikers nature walk and make mountain routes and trails of all kinds to observe these unique valleys Aragonese.
Malaga City Holiday and Culture
The privileged location facing the Mediterranean in the Andalusian city of Malaga was inevitably one of the reasons that makes the hotel one of the most modern and cosmopolitan of Spain.
Malaga is proud to host each year many tourists, not only in search of sun to go home all tanned, but also with the desire to walk down the pedestrian streets of the old city and visit attractions that are all concentrated in the historic center.
Roman Theater in Malaga.
The cultural offer is rich in the image of many monuments and interesting museums to visit. Also, do not miss the opportunity to go to the Picasso Museum, the Contemporary Art Center, the wine museum or museum of flamenco to name a few! Continue reading
Ski holidays in Sierra Nevada, Spain
The ski station of Sierra Nevada is integrated into the National Park of Sierra Nevada, in the province of Granada in southern Spain, Andalusia. This is the highest mountain of all Western Europe after the Alps and the highest in the Iberian Peninsula, the peak at 3478 m. Mulhacen It is a paradise for skiing or snowboarding, very well connected with excellent links by road from Madrid to Granada, and two hours drive from Malaga and half past two Almeria.
Sierra Nevada
The resort is six distinct areas linked by a unique tourist village situated at the foot of the slopes, called Pradollano, where all ski facilities, such as equipment rental, ski hotels and other accommodations for ski vacation in Grenada can be found. Pradollano is undoubtedly an ideal place to spend time with family and friends after a day of intense skiing and take a good hot meal. Continue reading