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  • We have no words for this.
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What’s Going On in Spain in August?

  • Madrid

Verbena de la Paloma (Madrid’s biggest street party!)

Where? La Latina neighborhood, Madrid

**When? **11th August – 15th August

  • Barcelona

Festa Major de Gràcia (Barcelona’s biggest street party – Spain loves to party in August)

Where? La Gracia neighborhood, Barcelona

**When? **15th August – 21st August

  • Valencia

La Tomatina (Tomato-throwing festival!)

Where? Buñol, Valencia

When? August 31st


**Motivational Quote of The Week: **

I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.~Thomas A. Edison


**Instagram Picture of the Week: **

Check out this amazing photo by @miguel.valdivieso!

[Magical sunset in #madrid #Chuleriamadrid, #Madridetc, #Estaes_madrid, #Madridyyoblog, #Madridmolamazo, #Loves_madrid, #Planmadrid, #Instamadridspain, #Madriddiferente, #Madrid.17, #Themadridbible, #Lecoolmadrid, #Igersmadrid, #Madridmemola, #Ig_madrid_city, #Madrid_monumental, #Live_madrid, #Madridtme, #Madridcoolblog, #Quehacerhoyenmadrid, #Madridcorners, #Madridtravelbloggers, #Madridgrafias, #Espaciomadrid, #Madrid_capital, #Madridneoyorkino, #Madridseduce, #Madridsubway, #madrid, #turismomadrid](https://www.instagram.com/p/BAw2qvYuuFy/)

Una foto publicada por Miguel valdivieso (@miguel.valdivieso) el 20 de Ene de 2016 a la(s) 5:57 PST


Our favorite Spotahome apartments and rooms for rent in Spain available NOW (updated on 12/08/2016):

VALENCIA: Rooms in a modern 7 bedroom apartment in central Valencia

Price: from €200 per month

**Best feature: **Close to Valencia park and easy access to university!

BARCELONA: Studio apartment with balcony for rent with sea views – La Barceloneta, Barcelona

**Price: **€850 per month

**Best feature: **5 seconds away from the beach AND it has a balcony? Sign me up!

**MADRID: Great value rooms available close to universities – **Females Only

Price: €330 per month

**Best feature: **Madrid’s universities are just a short metro ride away.