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A recent consumer survey has revealed that there is nearly £1 billion pounds of unused currency simply lying around the United Kingdom. As lovers of foreign trips, the Brits it would seem are not too keen on converting their unspent holiday money back into pounds.

Ibiza holidays are for party addicted. Ibiza is nevertheless a wonderful spanish island in the Mediteranean sea, 80 km away from Spain coastline.

Officially, the languages on Ibiza are spanish and catalan( in the Catalan the name of the Island is pronounced Eivissa) but the plurilingualism is there a norm. Everybody understands English; German and Russian are also widespread because of the many tourists coming from these countries. Many of them are already having sommer or permanent residencies on the Island of Ibiza.

Spain has long since been considered one of the most fabulous, exciting, romantic countries in Europe. Every year it draws crowds in the millions, each to experience the many attractions in Spain that makes it such an incredible place to visit. All offer a unique view of their particular city, and give an experience that is linked to both the traditional, and the modern, aspects of a land long since considered one of the best in tourism.

Spain has always been known as an incredible tourist spot. All over the country there are a large number of events that draw tens of thousands of people annually to witness the culture, modern nightlife, and age old traditions of the Spanish. However, there is one celebration that is renowned above all others: San Fermin.

San Fermin is a festival that is held each year in Pamplona, a small city in Navarre. Beginning on the 6th of July, the afternoon Opening Ceremony draws a huge crowd around Town Hall, where the Pamplona party kicks off with the firing of a small rocket called the “chupinazo”, then leads into a huge celebration with live music, champagne, and plenty of dancing. But that is only the first day of the festival, and from then until the Closing Ceremony (14th July) there are a number of activities and events for you to enjoy.

Spain is a wonderful, passionate country and one of the best ways to see all its vibrant scenery and culture is to backpack. Backpacking basically means setting up your own, independent travel plans around the country, booking hotels, hostels and transport as you go along, which gives you an unique insight into the real daily life of the places you are visiting. Backpacking gives you complete control over every aspect of your holiday, and you can set your own agenda and travel when and where you want to.

Here are a few tips for you to consider when you are planning a backpacking tour in Spain:

Why wait? If you’ve always wanted to see Spain, then Barcelona is the place to go. It’s beautiful, it’s romantic and it has a lot of fun things to do and see. Don’t keep putting off taking the vacation that you dream of, get off your rear and start planning it today. You only live once so what are you waiting for?

If it’s possible, picture a place where past meets present. Where the flavor of a place is actually visible to all who visit. Picture a place that is friend to both young and old. If you can do all this, you have seen Madrid.

Madrid is a fabulous part of the world. It offers something for everyone. Have kids? Madrid has great attractions for the kids. Love to shop and look at art? Then you’ll think you’re in heaven. And maybe a little morbid fun is good for everyone as you take part…well, watch anyway…in the bull fights.

What isn’t to love about Madrid? Absolutely nothing. Madrid is everything you want it to be. You want it to be a honeymoon? No problem. You want it to be a family vacation, it will be. You want it to be where you fall in love with your husband of forty years all over again? No wishful thinking needed.