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Ávila

by Robert Bovington Ávila is the highest city in Spain. It is 3,715 feet above sea level and is situated on a plateau that is surrounded by even loftier mountains. It is a good place to visit but not to … Continue reading

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National Parks in Spain

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National Parks by Robert Bovington Spain has a greater range of landscapes than any other country in Europe. It also has an impressive record for protecting its environment – it was one of the first…

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BIOSPHERE RESERVES IN SPAIN

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by Robert Bovington biosphere reserve –sign in the Sierra de las Nieves Spain has a rich scenic diversity and vast areas of the country remain wild, rugged and sparsely populated. Not only that, but large…

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Córdoba

by Robert Bovington Córdoba was once the most important and richest city in the western world. It’s pretty good now as I recently discovered when I visited this beautiful city. It is one of the great cities of Spain. Along … Continue reading

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National Parks in Spain

National Parks by Robert Bovington Spain has a greater range of landscapes than any other country in Europe. It also has an impressive record for protecting its environment – it was one of the first countries in Europe to establish … Continue reading

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Ávila

Even though Ávila is 3,715 feet above sea level, it is situated on a plateau that is surrounded by even loftier mountains. It is a good place to visit but not to live because, whilst the city is rather spectacular … Continue reading

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Segovia – the city

Segovia is the capital of the province of the same name in the autonomous community of Castilla y León. It is one of those delightful Spanish cities that have been awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO. The city is best … Continue reading

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Córdoba

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BIOSPHERE RESERVES IN SPAIN

by Robert Bovington Spain has a rich scenic diversity and vast areas of the country remain wild, rugged and sparsely populated. Not only that, but large parts of the country are protected. Within Europe, Spain leads the way in the … Continue reading

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Elche

Elche by Robert Bovington (Elx in Valencian) Elche – Imperial Palm Iberians, Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Visigoths and Moors have in turn, invaded the Land of Valencia and nowhere in this region are the legacies left by these ‘guests’ more evident than … Continue reading

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