by Kurt Schefken The Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia, or as it is more simply called, Murcia, is one of the seventeen autonomous communities in Spain. The region was founded as Mendinat Mursiya by the Arabs in 825. These earliest settlers were able to use Murcia?s convenient coastal environment to create many of the first sophisticated irrigation systems. It is on the southeastern corner of the country and is located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It is next to three oth

Murcia and Torrevieja, Coastal Neighbors by Kurt SchefkenThe Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia, or as it is more simply called, Murcia, is one of the seventeen autonomous communities in Spain. The region was founded as Mendinat Mursiya by the Arabs in 825. These earliest settlers were able to use Murcia?s convenient coastal environment to create many of the first sophisticated irrigation systems.It is on the southeastern corner of the country and is located on the coast of th

by Miles Couchman Panoramic views of mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, indoor water features, swimming pool and spa facilities, and great food, are just some of the aspects to be enjoyed in many of the hotels in Lanzarote. Good hotels can be found all over Lanzarote, from Playa Blanca in the south, through the bustling and long established resort of Puerto del Carmen, though to the capital Arrecife and Costa Teguise. But if you prefer something a bit more quintessentially Canarian, there are

by Miles Couchman Wonderful mountain and sea views, indoor fountains, swimming pool and health and beauty spas, plus great food, are just some of the things you will enjoy in many hotels on Lanzarote. All of the main resorts: Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise and the capital city, Arrecife, have excellent hotels to choose from, but if you prefer something a little more traditionally Canarian, there are also some great finca-style hotels to be found. These are often a bit further

Barcelona, Spain In Barcelona, Spain the average temperature is 16.58C (61.85F). 6.00C (42.80F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in January) while 28.00C (82.40F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July & August. Thus the average temperature range is 15.00C (59.00F). Wet weather in Barcelona adds up to a total average rainfall of 598.00mm (23.54in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 49.83mm (1.96in). Septemb