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The Scoop: Events In Spain – February 2012

While February is viewed by many as a dreary month in Europe, in sunny Spain there’s plenty to celebrate. Here’s what The Scoop likes this month: Calçots: Green onions dipped in romesco sauce, eating Calçots is a tradition, a meal, a hell of a good time. A seasonal food in Catalonia, do not miss Calçot [...]
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By admin | Published: February 1, 2012
Posted in BALEARS ISLANDS, BARCELONA BUZZ, CANARY ISLANDS, FESTIVALS & HOLIDAYS, MADRID | Also tagged , , , , , |

The Scoop’s Best Hotel Picks of 2011: 5 Hotels, Seville, Spain

Very cool hotels, Seville, Spain.
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By admin | Published: January 27, 2012
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The Two Minute Take: La Pedrera in Barcelona Revisited!

The Scoopettes head over to one of Barcelona's most important monuments, Casa Milà also known as La Pedrera. Come take a look around this amazing building.
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By admin | Published: January 17, 2012
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Photo Scoop of the Month (No. 5): Street Art in Barcelona

Another place to see very cool photos of BCN street art, is on Gonzalopez.com!
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By admin | Published: January 15, 2012
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Hey There Gambler…Do You Feel Lucky? Casinos, Gambling and Cheap Thrills in Barcelona

So gambling in Barcelona is alive, well and legal.
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By admin | Published: January 12, 2012
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Moving to Spain – Barcelona – Tips from Expert Movers

Moving to Spain - Barcelona : Helpful Links to Sites in Spain
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By admin | Published: January 9, 2012
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Sales In Spain

Sales in Spain are weird. Regulated by the government, they are only permitted in January and July. Some small stores sneak in an obscure sale in the interim.
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By admin | Published: January 9, 2012
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Weirdest Fruit of 2011 – Smugglers Slip On Bananas

By Nancy Todd                 Comments by:   The Blog Dog The Scoopettes bring you our favorite posts of 2011.  With over 390 posts and counting, The Spain Scoop selected these posts with a Scoopometer rating of  10. You wander into a fruit, veggie store in Spain.  It could be your small, friendly vendor, a grocery store, or one [...]
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By admin | Published: January 4, 2012
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To The Lottery Gods: My Promise To You

But wait Lotto God, do not think for a minute that I would be lazy, and give up work if I won the booty. No sir! I'm the original workaholic thanks to my Virgo moon and deep-rooted restlessness. If I had the money, I'd work just as hard, but not necessarily in the same areas. Not to worry dear readers, The Spain Scoop would not be cut from my schedule if I were a millionaire.
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By admin | Published: December 22, 2011
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Photo Scoop: Winter Wonderland? Solsona for Skiing, History and R&R

I was pleasantly surprised by Solsona, a cobblestone village on the foothills of the Pyrenees. It's gorgeous, and close by ski station Port del Comte.
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By admin | Published: December 20, 2011
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Where In Spain Is This?

But where? How well do you know one of the wettest parts of the Iberian Peninsula? Just name the region!
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By admin | Published: December 16, 2011
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Photo Scoop of The Month (No. 3): Stone Village of Pals, Girona

A look at one of the most enchanting villages in Girona, an area which is full of enchanting villages, meaning Pals is really special.....and it was. This is a hill village not to be missed.
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By admin | Published: November 29, 2011
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Gateway To Sports – La Cerdanya

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By admin | Published: November 27, 2011
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Magic Mushrooms – Good With Garlic

You can still get mushrooms all over Catalunya as NOW is the season for the fungus among us.
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By admin | Published: November 23, 2011
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Hail Cesar – In Lanzarote Island

Beautiful volcanic beaches await in Lanzarote islands.
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By admin | Published: November 14, 2011
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VIDEO SCOOP: Presidential Elections in Spain This Month. Where Are the Protesters?

By Regina Winkle-Bryan Last month there was a huge protest on the 15th of Oct 2011 against social services cuts, among many other issues. As the election date, Nov 20th, draws nearer, where are the protesters? It’s been surprisingly quiet in Barcelona, and one would think now, more than ever, a protest would be necessary. [...]
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By admin | Published: November 9, 2011
Posted in BARCELONA BUZZ, MADRID, VIDEOS ON SPAIN | Also tagged , , , , |

Autumn at the Garden: By Guest Contributor Kristin Mock

By Kristin Mock When I imagine the Jardí Botànic in  the city of Valencia, I can’t help but remember the hippocrepis. Hippocrepis, after all, is a relatively important plant: is the sole food a particular breed of blue butterfly, a Valencian breed who noshes solely on its little fingernail-sized yellow flowers. Its importance, though, spans [...]
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By admin | Published: November 8, 2011
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Dance With the Devil?: Witch Festival in Sant Feliu Sasserra, Spain

We got in the car and went north on the Day of the Dead, or Tots Sants here in Catalonia. I wanted to check out the Witch Festival held every year on the 1st of November in Sant Feliu Sasserra, where in the 17th century 23 women died
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By admin | Published: November 6, 2011
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In-Edit Beefeater Documentary Film Festival – Barcelona Arts

No, this festival is not about how to order your steak or the best gin to drink. It is documentary film festival about music. Barcelona Arts.
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By admin | Published: October 27, 2011
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Photo Scoop of The Month (No. 1): Wandering Seville, Spain

Today we have shots of Seville or 'Sevilla' if you please, one the Scoopettes all time favorite Spanish cities.
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By admin | Published: October 23, 2011
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