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TOURISM AND RELIGION ON THE MOUNTAIN OF MOUNTSERRAT
The name of the mountain, Montserrat, is catalan and the literal meaning is a jagged mountain because of the peculiar aspect of the rock formation. It has been said that the small angels sawed the mountain with their golden saws. The mountain is a site of a Benedictine abbey, founded in 1025, which hosts the Virgin of Montserrat sanctuary....
WE ALL SHOULD HAVE A SIESTA
One of the things that a traveller in Spain should pay attention to, is the daily siesta. The siesta usually begins at 1:30 or 2 p.m. and lasts about three hours and during these hours almost every place is closed.
One of the reasons for siesta are the hot midday hours when it is almost impossible to work. Besides the climate, it is com...
HIGLIGHTS OF THE SPANISH CUISINE
Spanish cuisine consists of a great variety of dishes which has been inspired from differences in geography, culture and climate. Every region in Spain has their own typical specialities to be proud of. One thing that can be said about the Spanish cuisine is that it is heavily influenced by seafood. Also olive oil plays an important part....
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Camino de Santiago or “The Way Of Saint James” was one of the most important Christian Pilgrim routes during the medieval times. Santiago, also known as Apostle James, was a significant preacher and converter of Christianity of his time.
Later on, after his dead, Santiago was declared as the Patron Saint of Spain. According to a legend, h...
