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Guide to Blanes, Spain: Gateway to the Costa Brava
Prohibido Fumar — Spain’s Smoking Ban Gets Tougher
Smokers throughout Spain are no longer allowed to light up a cigarette, pipe or cigar in bars, cafes and other public places after new anti-smoking legislation came into effect on Sunday, January 2.
The new legislation replaces one of Europe’s most relaxed anti-smoking laws with one of the strictest. Continue reading
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Bullfighting — the savage ‘sport’ of animal torture
Earlier this year British newspaper The Independent quoted Antonio Moreno, president of Cacma, an animal rights association in the bullfighting heartland of Andalusia, as saying, “An overwhelming majority of Spaniards, 76 per cent according to Gallup surveys in 2009, are not in favor of bullfighting. However, only half that total want outright prohibition.”
The Catalan parliament, meanwhile, earlier this year agreed to consider outlawing the controversial practice across the region Continue reading
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The Best Tapas in Blanes, Costa Brava
It’s a shame that many tourists seldom venture outside Blanes’ tourist district. Those who do will find some excellent treasures in town, one of which is Café Terrassans — a hugely popular tapas bar.
We’ve written about Terrassans before, but we found a wonderful video of the place, which inspired us to share some more information… Continue reading
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