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Category: Spain

The Best Places to Visit in March 2024: Top 10 Travel Destinations

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and our guide to The Best Places to Visit in March 2024: Top 10 Travel Destinations, by Hannah REES. With the first sunny days already here and spring just around the corner, March is the perfect month to travel. The flowers are blooming, the days are longer…

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Which Balearic Island should you visit?

  Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Which Balearic Island should you visit? Spain has a wealth of islands for travellers to choose between, from tropical volcanic wonders to Mediterranean gems with golden beaches. If you are looking for a sunny island getaway, then you should head to the…

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The top 6 Spanish islands for holidaymakers

  Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about the The top 6 Spanish islands for holidaymakers. Spain has a wealth of islands for travellers to choose between, from tropical volcanic wonders to Mediterranean gems with golden beaches. Find your perfect trip destination by using this guide to the top six…

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Ten things to do in Granada in Spring

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this post about ten things to do in Granada in Spring. Granada is a vibrant and beautiful city in the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. With its rich history, culture and natural beauty, Granada is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a unique experience….

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Top ten Instagram worthy spots in Madrid

By guest Contributor, Juliette Smith Hi, and Welcome back. I’m really excited to share this guest post about the top ten Instagram worthy spots in Madrid by Juliette Smith from Madrid Discovery. Who better to advise on the best locations than a local? Madrid is the capital city of Spain and mostly known…

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10 best things to do in Seville

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our guide to the ten best things to do in Seville. Little did I think when I visited Seville at the beginning of March that it would be my last trip for a while.  However, it was certainly a trip to remember – with stunning architecture,…

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What to do in Tenerife

In my recent post on 12 European Places to visit in 2020, in January I recommended looking for Winter Sun in Tenerife (a Spanish Island). So, here is bit more information on what to see and do in Tenerife. If you have had enough of the January cold and you want to skip…

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Madrid in three days : What to see

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about What to See in Madrid in three days. Madrid is Spain’s largest city and its capital and is one of the top travel destinations in Europe, but what are the key attractions if you are only on a short break? Here are a…

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Madrid City Break

by Jess Signet * Read on for some ideas of what to do on a Madrid City break, including sightseeing and shopping on the Gran Via, relaxing in ‘El Retiro’ Park , soaking up some culture at the ‘Prado National Museum’, visiting the ‘Santiago Bernabéu Stadium’  (home to Real Madrid) and eating and drinking in…

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Four days in Barcelona

FOUR DAYS IN BARCELONA. Barcelona is a magical city and there is something for everyone – beaches, great shopping, museums, parks, historical landmarks, tapas and generally lots of sunshine! Although the city seems very big and spread out, it is perfectly feasible to discover on foot, particularly if you group your activities by…

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