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05/07/2011Editor's Guide: Leisure in Spain

Editor's Guide: Leisure in Spain Let Expatica's Leisure section inspire your next holiday and indulging in the arts and culture of Spain.

Travel in and outside Spain
Read Expatica’s guides to places to visit in Spain such as the beautiful Murcia area, the enchanted city of Cuenca, the breathtaking Burgos, the well-preserved medieval city of Toledo and the ancient city of Sagunto in Spain. If you want to stay in the big cities, see our latest travel pieces on exploring Madrid, planning a fun and flavourful tapas crawl, and read what our bloggers say about neighbourhoods in Barcelona.

Island bound? Check out how to get around Lanzarote on the cheap (and adventurous). The adventurous can also venture to the Spanish islands of Isla Bonita where hikers would be spoilt for choices with diverse landscapes of volcanic craters, subtropical jungle and lava deserts and Formentera with its gorgeous beaches, hippy market and a unique fragrance.



Fancy something a little less conventional for your next trip? Have you considered a holiday home exchange, holidaying in an Irish lighthouse or sleeping your way across Europe? Ladies, take note of Evelyn Hannon’s advice for women travelling solo, and dog owners can read up on how to plan a holiday with your canine companion.

Driving and transport in Spain

How easy is it to get around Spain? Check out this guide to public transport in Spain to find out. If you’d rather make your own way around, don’t forget that driving in a new country can take some getting used to. Learn more about driving in Spain and the trouble with Spanish drivers.

 
European Arts & Cinema

Brussels-based expat team behind film-review website Picturenose.com provide Expatica readers with weekly movie cinema reviews, with a focus on European cinema. Examples of reviews include Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Ties and Woody Allen's latest Midnight in Paris

Culture and books
Read the latest about cafe culture in Spain, or dive into a lesson as to why Basques helped build the Philippines. Arts & Culture also offers information on famous Spanish culture festivities like bullfighting in Spain, and sheds light on Spanish architecture wonders like Sagunto, Seville and Toledo. Other topics covered in Arts & Culture include taking better photos, music news like Barcelona being next in line for the funk trend of living room concerts, and songs about Spain.

From features and interviews to the latest updates in art, fashion and culture, Expatica Spain offers content for movie goers, art gurus, music lovers and cultural cats alike.



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