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| Vila de Cruces Chorizo Festival |
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When:
Annually. Was held in 2010 February 4 (2011 TBC)
Where: Vila de Cruces (Galicia), Spain
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Once a year, in start February, the small Galician town of Vila de Cruces holds a gastronomic fiesta to the fans of Chorizo (a spicy Spanish pork sausage). This festival, the biggest of its kind in Spain, attracts numerous of Chorizo's fans. The small town Vila de Cruces located in Galicia. This region attracts lot of tourists all the year round. During the festival day the town is very crowded hence it is recommended to book a room, in the area, in advance. Various kinds of sausages, in every shape, length and taste, are offered to the visitors. They can enjoy the free tasting of small samples and can buy any quantity of their favorites. The hungry visitors can have ''a gastronomic dream'' and enjoy a full meal. This festival is a unique experience of taste, smell, shape and color that can't be found elsewhere in Spain.
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IMPORTANT:
Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
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background and overview:
Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating civil war (1936-39). A peaceful transition to democracy following the death of dictator Francisco FRANCO in 1975, and rapid economic modernization (Spain joined the EU in 1986), have given Spain one of the most dynamic economies in Europe and made it a global champion of freedom. Continuing challenges include Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) terrorism and relatively high unemployment.
[Courtesy of The World Factbook]
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 Location: Southwestern Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, and Pyrenees Mountains, southwest of France. |
Languages:
Castilian Spanish 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2%; note - Castilian is the official language nationwide; the other languages are official regionally. |
Climate:
Temperate; clear, hot summers in interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast. |
Capital:
Madrid |
Time Zone:
UTC+1 ,(Summer UTC+2) |
Currency (code):
Euro (EUR) |
Call Code:
+34 |
Electric Power:
220v 50Hz |
Tourist office:
INSTITUTO DE TURISMO DE ESPAÑA - TURESPAÑA Jose Lázaro Galdiano, 6, 28071 Madrid - Tel.913433500 |
Tourist website:
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