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To build a settlement on flatland - is this such a hard trick to pull off? A completely different story is when land is self-willed and rock-ribbed both directly and metaphorically speaking. People have been trying to master land and have own say in in-rock urban development for centuries. But only those who succeded in finding common ground with Earth managed to create true novels in stone.

18.02.2022 | nature, Spain, tourism

They need warmith. Where birds stay for winter

As a child I could spend hours gazing at the sky and spying majestic flocks of birds winging their way south. For a kid this movement was a real magic. Today my bookshelf hosts almost no books about magic, though I am still excited about feathered tribes travelling in hope to land on their winter grounds.

09.01.2022 | Georgia, nature, Israel, Spain, Estonia, Kenya

Borders cannot make harm: The most famous enclaves of the world

Today OUTLOOK travels along the cities and countries that are considered as the most interesting from the point of view of geography and administrative management. Moreover, they are enclaves as they are located within the territories of other states.

03.12.2021 | Italy, Germany, travel, India, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Bangladesh, Marocco

"In vino veritas": world’s 5 most unusual vineyards

It has been known since olden times that wine-making process is a true art that is within the power only of the ones sincerely in love with their trade. Let alone beauty of masterpieces created by skillful hands – grape gardens, scattered in various nooks of the world, that impress with grandeur and adorn this planet, ornamenting it with bright juicy colors.

10.11.2021 | nature, Spain, Finland, Chile, Tahiti, República Argentina

Granada: Moorish fruit of Spain

An open pomegranate lined with rows of whitewashed houses and lavishly dotted with grains of various abbeys, palaces and cathedrals –that is how looks Granada anchored on the reddish hills of the Spanish Andalusia. The ability to mingled opposites turned the city into one of the most alluring destinations not only in Spain but also in Europe.

27.10.2021 | Spain

History of the street: Las Ramblas

The capital of Catalonia, Barcelona is not only a resort area, but historically rich city with its own unique style, lively atmosphere and southern temper. Probably every visitor is sure to enjoy a leisurely promenade on Las Ramblas - a broad pedestrian boulevard, which is our topic today.

02.10.2021 | Spain, history of the street

Dinning out with the twist: World most off-beat restaurants

Marketing gurus and restaurateurs are enterprising and ready to do anything to increase flow of visitors to their food courts. Quite often, their methods of "flirting" with the public are the same, interior designs and menus are not much different. So, we have collated for you the world’s wackiest, weirdest, out-of-this-world dining establishments.

10.09.2021 | USA, Spain, Netherlands, Great Britain, Maldives, Switzerland, Thailand, places, Singapore, Kenya

The sun under the glass. Best greenhouses in the world

For 1 month spring has been reining our planet, now just watch warm coats to change for thin jackets, cold and mediocrity for the bright sun. And, of course, what sort of spring it could be without green trees and beautiful flowers? Well, in order to make your expectation of long-awaited colours and flavours less agonizing...

24.07.2021 | Japan, USA, nature, Spain, Great Britain, Singapore

Salamanca: Crazy about the frog

Spain is lavish in architecturally rich cities. But there are special among them: the ones where monuments of the past and daily life of contemporaries are intertwined so tightly and unexpectedly at times that the city seems to be living in two worlds. Today OUTLOOK suggests you enjoy one of them – Salamanca: the city where frog brings all kinds of luck.

11.07.2021 | Spain, tourism

Flamenco: guitar crying and fierce stomping

What most people know about flamenco, is that this dance is manifestation of neither love and affection, nor entertainment and revelry fun. Fiery expressive flamenco is reflection of suffering and pain of an individual within nation, always persecuted and deprived of home. The dance itself, which has become a global symbol of Spain, is not only its national heritage...

22.06.2021 | art, Spain

Montserrat: Visiting Angels

Should we have a look at notes of those who plan their trips to Spain, next to the darling of all hearts, Barcelona, Montserrat is bound to rank second. Also, the mountain of the abbey is a must-visit spot for local dwellers, too – they believe it necessary to visit Catalonia’s religious heart at least once a year.

09.06.2021 | architecture, nature, Spain

From the screen to reality and back: places where famous movies were shot

How many kinds of tourism are there? Gastro, ecotourism, shopping — there are probably as many varieties of them as travelers themselves — everyone choose what they want. Today we talk about people visiting places that have become locations for shoting famous movies.

26.05.2021 | Italy, USA, Jordan, Spain, Great Britain, New Zealand, Tunisia

Pleasurable vacation of places to relax in peace and quiet

Summer is up to come very soon which means that it is time to plan a vacation, pack your bags and make up a list of must visit destinations. We understand that in a busy city it is hard to find a place where absolute silence reigns. It is natural for all humans to search for tranquillity sometimes. If you are one of these people, then breath out with relief.

07.05.2021 | Portugal, Turkey, France, Spain, Croatia

Let flowers bloom! Top flower festivals in the world!

The best gift for ladies is flowers. The truth is, it is incredibly romantic and beautiful, suitable for any age and status. Especially nice it is when there is plenty of flowers. Dozens upon dozens! And where else can you admire floral beauty if not at the festival? We selected five the most famous and flowery fests from around the world.

30.04.2021 | festival, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Great Britain, Colombia

On the catwalk: Spain

Spanish clothes aren’t limited to high-quality low-price mass-market. Stuff from this country has easily found ready sale around the world for several centuries already. And it makes sense because everything began with national outfit that “infected” the whole Europe with its exceptional beauty and fancy and still amazes people nowadays.

18.01.2021 | Spain, on catwalk

Spain: There’s no coming clean out of wine

Two “armies” on the warpath are dressed in traditional uniforms – white shirts – look at each other menacingly, their weapons standby… The fight begins and the whiteness of outfits gets mixed with maroon – thanks God, it isn’t blood but nice Spanish wine! Today in one of Spanish provinces annual Battle of Wine is held.

29.06.2020 | festival, Spain

Basques: Between France and Spain

Visiting Spain, probably every tourist at least once heard about an intention of the inhabitants of a successful Barcelona and its neighbouring towns to declare independence. From time to time this topic comes up in international news, dragging attention and overshadowing history of the Basques - another special people in the Pyrenees.

29.04.2020 | Spain, travels

Las Jornadas del Olivar y el Aceite: vegetative oysters feast

Lovers of olives and olive oil mark small town of Baena on the map of Spain with the red pen. Annually from November 9 till November 11 it becomes the place where gastronomists from all over the world gather. Various events, background information and plenty of diverse delicacies are awaiting those who dare crack the stone of wonder-fruit.

09.11.2019 | festival, traditions, Spain, world cuisine

Palma de Mallorca: The capital of paradise islands

Our today's city is the capital of four islands: Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. Together they form the Balearic archipelago which is an autonomous community and a province of Spain. Palma de Mallorca is the heart of Balearic Islands that beats in quite different rhythms: both jumping at vibrant beach parties, and rhythmically following play of the Mediterranean waves.

19.08.2019 | Spain

Minorca State of Mind

Dwellers of this island whiten their houses like crazy, treat every plant with love and can watch birds of passage for hours. Emerald valleys get shifted with desert landscapes there and precipitous cliffs border with azure and ruby beaches. Minorca is like the most precious stone in the neckless of Balearic Islands.

08.08.2019 | Spain

Unusual therapy: dolphins help to get rid of stress

How to get rid of stress and get a lot of fun? They say dolphin therapy is an effective remedy against emotional pain. Walking with dolphins can bring a bottomless amount of emotions and even expand the boundaries of the mind ... At least, the supporters of this way of thinking say so. Which countries are best to travel in order to be treated by the method of dolphin therapy?

01.04.2019 | USA, Israel, Spain, Mexico, Indonesia

Ambassador of Spain is making his country’s culture more popular

With the support of the Embassy of Spain in Ukraine and personally the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador Sylvia Cortes Martin, cognitive events for demonstrating the cultural diversity and heritage of this country were organized for the residents of the capital.

26.04.2018 | diplomacy, Spain

The Embassy of Spain to Ukraine organized official events in Kyiv

On the 13-th of December in National library of Ukraine for children the ceremony of giving books happened. Afterwards, in the residence the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Spain to Ukraine Silvia Cortes Martin organized diplomatic reception.

14.12.2017 | diplomacy, Spain

The Ambassador of Spain participated in the concert dedicated to the anniversary of the publication of Spanish writer piece…

Under the auspices of the Embassy of Spain to Ukraine, in Kyiv the concert dedicated to the centenary of the publication of the novel ‘Platero and I’ of the famous Spanish author Juan Ramon Jimenez.

16.05.2017 | literature, culture, diplomacy, ambassador, Spain

The Ambassador of Spain represented in Kyiv the movie ‘Queen of Spain’

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Spain to Ukraine Herardo Bugayo Ottone represented in one of the capital cinema theaters the flick ‘Queen of Spain’ directed by Fernando Trueba. Among the guests of event there were Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mexico, temporary charge d’affaires of Cuba, representatives of cinema industry, public, and mass media.

13.04.2017 | cinema, diplomacy, Spain

In Kyiv the Week of Spanish cinema started

On the 30-th of March under the support of Embassy of Spain to Ukraine in Cultural center Cinema theatre ‘Kyiv’ the XV Week of Spanish cinema opened. The official opening of cinematographic kaleidoscope was visited by the diplomats of Embassy of Spain to Ukraine, representatives of Ukrainian movie industry, community, and mass media.

31.03.2017 | diplomacy, Spain

The embassy of Spain made a reception in honor of National day

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Spain to Ukraine Gerardo Ángel Bugallo Ottone arranged an official reception in honor of National day established in memory of the first arrival of Christopher Columbus in America in 1492.

12.10.2016 | diplomacy, Spain

NOBEL LAUREATE MARIO VARGAS LLOSA VISITED KYIV

On November 11 Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv hosted lecture delivered by the famous Peruvian playwright and novelist Mario Vargas Llosa. For further details, you are welcome to visit our photogallery.

15.11.2014 | literature, diplomacy, event, Spain, photo

More Than a Club – football in Catalan style

Should one make a historic action sketch for football Barcelona with moments to boast about, the club will have the most reason to overween. OUTLOOK decided to have a deeper look into the history of the team and highlight names of those “guilty” of its almost unprecedented success with a marker. In season 2008/2009 alone it collected all possible major club trophies and every other time the world is watching its confrontation with Real Madrid with exalted awe.

28.05.2014 | sports, Spain