The only car brand in Spain is Seat. The majority of Spanish people do not approve bullfighting. La Tomatina is celebrated each year near Valencia and it is the biggest tomato fight in the world. Spain did not participate in either First or Second World War. Spain produces about 43 percent of world’s olive oil.…
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The capital of Turkey is Ankara. Coffee drinking spread from Turkey to Italy and then to other countries of the world. Till 1934 Turkish citizens had no surname. St. Nicholas who is also known as Santa Claus was born in Patara, Turkey. The Turkish word for Lion is Aslan. The first Christian church was built…
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The beach of Cala Saona is situated in the western part of Formentera just a few kilometers from the town San Francesc. Although Formentera has miles and miles of beaches, this one is definitely one of the most popular. Despite its small size ( it is about 150 meters long ), this beach will enchant…
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The beach of Sa Calobra is situated in the area Escorca, on the northwest coast of Mallorca, 38 kilometers from Soller in a spectacular bay surrounded by the mountains. The beach is situated at the mouth of the Torrent de Pareis river. This very small beach is formed of sand, gravel and pebbles with clear blue…
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Playa de Augas Sanatas (Beach of the Holy Waters) was renamed in Playa de las Catedrales (Cathedrals Beach) for its spectacular arch-shaped rock formation around it, that resembles the arches of a cathedral. It is located in the province of Lugo (Galicia), just 10 kilometers west from the town of Ribadeo and although it is…
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DetailsHere are the most used Mediterranean herbs and spices. You will find some basic information about their usage and properties. Even if you are not on Mediterranean Diet, use this fantastic herbs and spices in your daily cooking, it will give some delicious intense aroma to all your meals and for sure make you healthier.…
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General information Mediterranean diet is not just a simple weight loss program, it is a way of life. So you don’t have to be on a diet to eat as recommended by the Mediterranean diet program, it is a healthy way of eating meant for everyone who wants to eat delicious food and stay healthy…
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Hazelnuts are one of the most popular and tasty nuts. They are very rich in nutrients which make them a perfect snack together with other types of nuts. Hazelnuts have a beneficial effect on our cardiovascular system, because of the presence of monounsaturated fats like Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids that lower your…
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Facts Lavender or Lavandula is a flowering plant in the mint family. Its derives from the Latin word ‘lavare’, which means ‘to wash’. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antiseptic properties. In Ancient Egypt, lavender was used for the process of mummification. Ancient Romans used it for cooking and bathing. Island of Hvar (Croatia) is…
DetailsPine nuts are used by many cultures for hundreds of years all around the world. In the Mediterranean area, they are used mainly to enrich sauces and salads. Pine nuts can be eaten raw or roasted and are used in a great variety of traditional Mediterranean recipes. Like other types of nuts, the pine nuts…
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Peanuts are one of the most popular nuts around the world. Roasted, shelled, unshelled, salted or as a butter they are a very popular snack. Peanuts are very rich in fiber, minerals (copper, magnesium, zinc, potassium) and proteins, but are also very caloric, more than 600 calories per 100 grams. So peanuts make a perfect…
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