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Jameos del Agua on the Canary Islands – Lanzarote

Over 3000 years have passed since the eruption of the Monte de Corona volcano on Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands. That eruption bored out a lava tunnel to the sea, and, indeed, continued under the sea bed for some distance. The tunnel is about 6 km. long, and is claimed as one of the longest lava tunnels in the world. They won’t stick their necks out, and say it’s the longest, but a considerable amount still remains to be explored.

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By admin | Published: February 9, 2012

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 BARCELONA & EAST, Events, Ibiza, ISLANDS, MADRID & CENTRAL, More Cool Islands, MORE SCOOP | Also tagged Carnaval, events in Spain, Festivals in Spain, Gastrofestival, green onions, Six in the city 2 |

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

Very cool hotels in Seville...

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By admin | Published: January 27, 2012

Posted in SEVILLE & SOUTH, Stay | Also tagged hotels in spain, Moorish, palm trees, SEVILLE & SOUTH, stay, the spain scoop |

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...

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By admin | Published: January 17, 2012

Posted in BARCELONA & EAST, Museums & Sites | Also tagged architecture, barcelona, Casa Mila, Gaudi |

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

Posted in BARCELONA & EAST, PHOTOS & VIDEOS | Also tagged barcelona, photo scoop of the month, STREET ART |

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

Posted in BARCELONA & EAST | Also tagged barcelona, Barcelona Casino, Bingo, gambling |

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

Posted in BARCELONA & EAST | Also tagged barcelona, Links, Links to useful sites, Living in Spain, moving to Barcelona, tell the doctor |

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

Posted in MORE SCOOP | Also tagged algeciras, bananas, benalmadena, blogdog, cocaine, ecuador |

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

Posted in BARCELONA & EAST | Also tagged christmas, El Gordo, Lotto, Xmas |

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

Posted in BARCELONA & EAST, PHOTOS & VIDEOS | Also tagged llosa del Cavall, pyrenees, sant llorenc de morunys, skiing, Solsona |

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

Posted in MORE SCOOP | Also tagged Photo Fridays, spain scoop, spanish |

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

Posted in PHOTOS & VIDEOS | Also tagged barcelona, PALS, photo scoop of the month |

Gateway To Sports – La Cerdanya

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By admin | Published: November 27, 2011

Posted in BARCELONA & EAST, MORE SCOOP, Sports | Also tagged Cerdanya, French border, hiking, puigcerda, Puigcerda de Catalunya, pyranees, Pyranees Mountains, rafting, skiing, SPANISH SPORTS |

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

Posted in MORE SCOOP | Also tagged boqueria, catalunya, MUSHROOM FESTIVAL, mushrooms |

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 & EAST, MADRID & CENTRAL | Also tagged barcelona, ELECTIONS, RAJOY, RUBALCABA, video |

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

Posted in MORE SCOOP | Also tagged AUTUMN IN THE GARDEN, KRISTIN MOCK, VALENCIA |

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

Posted in BARCELONA & EAST | Also tagged CATALONIA, Sant Feliu Sasserra, Witch Festival |