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North to Barcelona

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September 2nd 2008
Spanish Beach scene The Costa Del Sol is a long strip of resorts of mixed appeal. We stayed in a small town called Nerja which is largely populated by British Tourists -described as the land of “Spam and Chips”. An apt description in some ways. We did, however, find great pleasure in renting beach lounges at one of the more sophisticated spots, Marbella. An idea which could catch on in Sydney. ... read more

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more