Bran Castle, known as Dracula’s Castle or The Castle of Vlad Tepes, receives about 450,000 visits per year, mostly by curious fans of Spain and European history. A curious anecdote perfectly reflects the personality of the owner of the castle, which went down in history as a cruel and bloodthirsty man:

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For those who survived the last Tomatina, the popular battle of tomatoes in Buñol (Spain), or for those who can’t wait for the next, the perfect Carnival destination is Ivrea, Italy. This small Piamontese city combines masked parades and fruit pitched battles like no other. Next are the keys to enjoy this magical and unknown city for those who decide joining the healthy bombing of vitamin C.

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The adrenaline inducing spectacle known as paintball is a free time activity that is all the rage in Spain. Anyone can participate: all you need is adequate protection, a paintball marker, the right installations and a group of friends. Paintball combines entertainment and strategy, team play and individual ability. We will now take a look at some of the best paintball grounds on the peninsula. Get your weapons ready for battle and, to paraphrase William Holden in the Wild Bunch, “if they move, mark’em!”
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