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Traveling the Idyllic Spanish Mediterranean Coastline with Mark Planellas Witzsch

Traveling the Idyllic Spanish Mediterranean Coastline with Mark Planellas Witzsch


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Join us for a virtual exploration of Spain's Mediterranean coastline. Beginning from the border with France, in the northeast of the Iberian Peninsula, we'll travel together through Catalonia and conclude at the strait of Gibraltar. We'll pause to discuss each coastal town along the way, starting with Costa Brava! During this interactive seminar, we'll learn more about each territory's unique geographic landscapes and cultural heritage!
At a glance, we'll discover the marvelous archaeological sites, delicious cuisines, and masterpieces of art history that make each region world-famous. Together we will be progressing through these nine coastlines to see the best-of-the-best:
  • Costa Brava (Girona, Dali)
  • Layover in Barcelona
  • Costa Daurada (Tarragona)
  • Costa Azahar (Penyíscola)
  • Balearic Archipielago Coast (Palma de Mallorca)
  • Costa de Valencia (Valencia City)
  • Costa Blanca (Alacant, Elx – Elche)
  • Costa Calida (La Manga and Cartagena)
  • Costa de Almeria (Almeria)
  • Costa Tropical (Granada)
  • Costa Del Sol (Malaga and Marbella)
Led by a local expert, we’ll learn the best tips and tricks to make the most of our future travels on the Spanish Meditteranean coastline. Participants will come away with increased knowledge of each city’s ancient archeological sites, gastronomy, art, and history.

Mark Planellas Witzsch is active in several areas in the cultural field and taught philosophy of art and avant-gardes of the twentieth century at university, focusing on universally well-known Catalan artists such as Salvador Dalí and Joan Miró. Catalonia being a part of Spain that has historically defended democracy and the ideals of the republic, the vast majority of its artists were committed to those Civil values and reflected it in their art. This led Mark Planellas to dive into some related topics, such as propaganda in the twentieth century, thus publishing books on the subject, such as “Jaume Miravitlles. El somriure de Catalunya”, which explains the history of the first modern propaganda ministry ever created, in the context of the Spanish Civil War.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

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R.F. (Rockville, US)
Spanish coast

Excellent talk. Mr Planellas gave a wonderful talk making the Spanish coast come alive.

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K. Watson (Vernon, CA)
A quick trip down the Mediterranean coast of Spain

We zip along, from Cadaques on the "Costa Brava" to Gibraltar, with Mark Plenellas Witzsch. He points out the diverse geological, geographcal, historical, cultural, culenary, and art and architecture aspects of towns and cities that are worth a visit if one gets a chance to travel this coastline of Spain - from the 'heavy hitters' like Barcelona, Sevilla and Cordoba to the coves of the Balaeric Islands, the deserts and 'cortijos" of Almeria and the Nerja caves. Lots of good graphics and highlights. He makes you want to take a trip to see as many of the places he covers as possible.

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Annie Peterson (Lake Stevens, US)
The Amazing Mediterranean Coast of Spain

This was a presentation chock full of great information and suggestions on what sounds like an amazing area. Pictures were great and I hope to plan to visit soon.

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Ann (St Louis, US)
So much to see on this tour!

Mark has the amazing ability to cram an enormous amount of information into his talks and make it all seem like you have to visit every place he mentions. He is well organized and well spoken. The Mediterranean coastline is extremely interesting and we hope to visit much of it next year.

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Lynn from Texas (Georgetown, US)

Great look at a lovely country. It was very interesting to see all the different types of climate that are in one country , along the coast. Very well done lecture.

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Based on 8 reviews
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R
R.F. (Rockville, US)
Spanish coast

Excellent talk. Mr Planellas gave a wonderful talk making the Spanish coast come alive.

K
K. Watson (Vernon, CA)
A quick trip down the Mediterranean coast of Spain

We zip along, from Cadaques on the "Costa Brava" to Gibraltar, with Mark Plenellas Witzsch. He points out the diverse geological, geographcal, historical, cultural, culenary, and art and architecture aspects of towns and cities that are worth a visit if one gets a chance to travel this coastline of Spain - from the 'heavy hitters' like Barcelona, Sevilla and Cordoba to the coves of the Balaeric Islands, the deserts and 'cortijos" of Almeria and the Nerja caves. Lots of good graphics and highlights. He makes you want to take a trip to see as many of the places he covers as possible.

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Annie Peterson (Lake Stevens, US)
The Amazing Mediterranean Coast of Spain

This was a presentation chock full of great information and suggestions on what sounds like an amazing area. Pictures were great and I hope to plan to visit soon.

A
Ann (St Louis, US)
So much to see on this tour!

Mark has the amazing ability to cram an enormous amount of information into his talks and make it all seem like you have to visit every place he mentions. He is well organized and well spoken. The Mediterranean coastline is extremely interesting and we hope to visit much of it next year.

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Lynn from Texas (Georgetown, US)

Great look at a lovely country. It was very interesting to see all the different types of climate that are in one country , along the coast. Very well done lecture.