Although it dates back to seventh century China, the Spanish can quite accurately be said to have perfected the spectacular firework display; certainly no community event is complete without an elaborate, colourful and meticulously choreographed show of explosions.
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Today’s travellers to the Iberian Peninsular, whether as tourists or those planning a more permanent stay, often consult, devour and chuckle over the trials and tribulations of those who ventured before them. The increasing trend for self-publishing means that not all of these memoirs are well written, but most are guaranteed to at least engage the reader in moments of empathy as they realise that others have already made exactly the same mistakes…
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One idea being considered is to create a pedestrian only area right in the centre of Marbella. It has been proposed that 600 metres of Avenida Ricardo Soriano and Ramón y Cajal (the two main arterial streets running through the centre of the city) be closed off to traffic to produce a focal point for social and retail activities. This car-free zone would allow for a free-flowing concentration of restaurants, cafes and shops supported by green spaces and cultural activities, thus adding to Marbella’s well-established café society.
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