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Car Ownership in Span

2009-07-06T21:11:55Z

I am cnsidering buying a car in spain and leaving it for long holiday
breaks...... I know that for older cars one has an annual ITV cert for
roadworthiness......I believe that the insurance goes with the car and
that anybody over 25 with a license can drive it ... is that
correct? ... any recommendations on insurance companies ....costa

Re: [travelspain] Re: Madrid

2009-07-05T23:20:12Z

I agree. It also makes it less difficult for children/teens to transition to appropriate adult behavior. :-)

I leave Tuesday. Can't wait.

Karen

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Joe,

One of the great things about Spain in general is that they don't

Re: Madrid

2009-07-05T16:24:58Z

Joe,

One of the great things about Spain in general is that they don't
carry the hangups American's have about separating out adult
activities and children's activities. You'll see a lot of families
together, hanging out in bars or public spaces that would be "adult
only" in the USA. It's really invigorating and makes you realize how

Re: [travelspain] Spanish citizenship

2009-07-03T07:06:36Z

Hi Alfonso,
Congratulations - that's great. Does that mean you'll be coming to Spain to
live permanently?

If you obtain Spanish citizenship, then I imagine all bureaucratic processes
will be greatly facilitated. As a Spanish citizen, you will need to apply
for a Document Nacional de Identidad, or DNI. You should read through all

Spanish citizenship

2009-07-02T23:32:13Z

Roger.....hope all is going well with you and the group. Apparently
very little activity....I plan to be going this year to Spain about the
end of the summer for my usual time of 1-1/2 months and looking forward
to it.
I may (finally) be obtaining Spanish citizenship (via my parents)
and would like to know some info if you are able to provide it....the

Re: [travelspain] Re: Madrid

2009-06-27T01:53:20Z

the last few days before we're leaving spain we would like to be in
madrid. we're 2 people and 1 child.

any ideas? looking for a nice hotel in madrid, nice is important, not
fancy. meaning clean, and comfortable

any ideas would be appreciated.

thanks adi

Hi Joe,

RE: [travelspain] Re: Madrid

2009-06-22T20:19:56Z

Thanks very much for the info.

Joe

To: travelspain@googlegroups.com

Hi Joe,

If you start off at the Plaza santo Domingo and walk down towards Opera, you'll pass by dozens and dozens of tapas bars, cafés and restaurants, and have plenty to choose from.

If you continue walking past Opera and towards Plaza Mayor, and then go down Calle de los Cuchilleros and towards Cava Baja street, you'll find even more.

Re: [travelspain] Re: Madrid

2009-06-22T15:08:38Z

I think Rogers comments sum it up perfectly.

Re: [travelspain] Madrid

2009-06-22T14:54:24Z

Hi Joe,
If you start off at the Plaza santo Domingo and walk down towards Opera,
you'll pass by dozens and dozens of tapas bars, cafés and restaurants, and
have plenty to choose from.

If you continue walking past Opera and towards Plaza Mayor, and then go down
Calle de los Cuchilleros and towards Cava Baja street, you'll find even

Madrid

2009-06-22T14:47:10Z

Hi folks, couple of quick questions regarding Madrid:

Where can I find the best tapas and casual dining options in the Santo Domingo/Opera/Plaza Mayor metro stop areas. Any issues bring children (10 & 14) along for tapas?

Are there any areas of Madrid to stay clear of with a family traveling together?

Re: [travelspain] Re: looking for accomodations

2009-06-19T04:21:36Z

thanks sue

out of curiosity, i was in the algarve about 12-14 years ago, and
stayed at a bed and breakfast on the beach. next to it was a british
owned hotel (or a club med type) not big, but it has a pool, and
everything. i was trying to find it but never did, ever hear of such a

Things on the Costa de la Luz (sensu lato), was: Re: [travelspain] Re: looking for accomodations

2009-06-17T17:38:33Z

Hi,

On the Costa de la Luz, we've stayed in Zahara de los Atunes, Sanlucar
de Barrameda, driven through Barbate and Conil de la Frontera, passed a
rainy February afternoon in Los Caños de Meca. We have also stayed with
family in El Puerto de Santa Maria, and visited Cadiz from there. Also

Re: [travelspain] Re: looking for accomodations

2009-06-17T09:28:49Z

Hi Adi
The beach area closest to Seville is the Costa da la Luz - on Spain's
Atlantic coast. This would involve a lot less travel than going to the
Mediterranean coast.
The pictures of it show beautiful sandy beaches but I've never been
there myself and so can make any hotel recommendations. I have been to

From Out to In, in Barcelona (Poblenou Neighborhood) (NY Times)

2009-06-16T03:07:00Z

June 14, 2009
Surfacing
From Out to In, in Barcelona
By LIONEL BEEHNER
A CIRCLE of young trapeze artists, jugglers and flamenco dancers took a smoking break from their practice. After refusing to be interviewed — he did not want the publicity — the pony-tailed leader of the troupe disappeared into a hangar-sized warehouse he had converted into a circus, replete with funhouse mirrors and a kiosk selling crepes.

Re: [travelspain] Re: looking for accomodations

2009-06-16T02:55:35Z

thank you

its still a little far away from seville but i am looking into it.

thanks adi