Spain Tourism
The land of flamenco and matadors, world-famous beaches and spicy recipes, home to one of the most romantic languages in the world – Spain.
A diverse country in Mediterranean Europe, Spain (or España) shares the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal, dominating the western end of the Mediterranean Sea. Before the turn of the 17th century, Spain was the center of a global empire with territories that encompass North, Central, and South America, Africa, and the Philippines. By the 20th century, Spain has overcome one of the bloodiest civil wars in history and emerged proud and centered in itself.
This is the Spain you will see when you visit or come to make your new home.
Background
The country is known for its great beaches and fun nightlife. But more than that, Spain also offers many cultural regions and historic cities (and what fascinating histories they harbor!). In fact, many visitors who know Spain for its reputation for having the best beaches in Europe would find themselves pleasantly surprised to find the great geographical diversity the country offers.
To the north are rolling, green hills reminiscent of Ireland while to the south is Moroccan culture at its best – the culture is practically threaded into the fiber of life, making its mark here and there and revealing itself in the landscape and architecture.
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| Morrocan architecture |
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| Morrocan art handy |
Speaking of architecture, if you want to see for yourself the tremendous role that Spain played in shaping the world and how its history permeates every street, every alley, then you need only to open your eyes wider. You will see it reflected in its prehistoric cave paintings, in its crumbling castles and Moorish palaces, and in its various Roman ruins. You will see it remaining still in its fascinating modern buildings with their unique contemporary architecture and the Gothic and Renaissance cathedrals. Everywhere you go, you will see glimpses of it. It’s impossible not to notice.
Things to See and Do in Spain
The country is wondrously diverse that to fit all you can see and do in this country would be an impossible feat. As it is, let us limit ourselves to the top five.
- The first place you should visit is the Alhambra in Granada. Occupying a vast portio of the city centre, the Alhambra was once a Moorish fortified palace. The place is so huge that it would take a whole day to thoroughly explore it.
Alhamdra Granada Spain
Another great spot to check out is Frank Gehry’s amazing architecture. These architectural sights include the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the new conference and convention center near Malaga Airport, and the huge copper fish sunning itself on Barcelona Beach.
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| Barcelona beach spain |
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| Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao |
The Sierra Nevada Mountains
are fantastic for skiing. Located in Andalucia, the spot is also conveniently close to other legendary tourist spots, such as Malaga and Torremolinos.
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| Sierra Nevada Mountains Andalusia |
Spain is the land of fiestas. Your visit will never feel complete unless you take part in a local village fiesta. Most of these are religious in nature, however, the gaiety is infectious.
Spain Vacation
What lies behind an exceptional Spain vacation? Imagine this, experiencing countless breathtaking scenery, stunning Mediterranean beaches whilst sipping sangria under the sun, exploring grand historic structures left from ancient times, and trying out a plateful of Paella, Spain’s most famous cuisine. These are just some of the few things that make up for an astounding Spain vacation, the rest of endless possibilities are for each visitor to find out and explore.
For the hopeful traveler, whether expecting to find fun and adventure under the sun on the coast or seeking to indulge in Spain’s famous tourist attractions inland, a Spain vacation will definitely go beyond gratifying. Spain is a treasure box of unforgettable experiences just waiting to be unleashed.
From the snow-capped Pyrenees that separates Spain from France, with La Molina’s and Panticosa’s spectacular views that offer profusion of prospects for skiing, to Galicia’s lush forests that presents a contrasting vision of the Moorish-influenced south tracing its routes to Galician culture, to the ever-present memento of Spain’s rich and diverse past such as La Mancha’s Don Quixote’s windmills and Granada’s Alhambra, the variety and variedness just seems endless.
Spain’s ‘past’ blends with new cities such as the capital Madrid, and modern cities of Barcelona, Salamanca, and Toledo, faceting renowned arcades, museums, and Baroque cathedrals rubbing shoulders with pounding discos and loud bars. Amidst the years of changes, one thing remains constant though, the Spaniards fervor for merriment. A Spain vacation should be tried with snack on tapas as one bar hops, before going to take pleasure in Spain’s infamous nightlife, to truly savor Spain’s passion, partying. After a night’s revelry, rejuvenate the senses with adding Spain’s edifying legacy to your Spain vacation such as Spain’s opera, flamenco, games, work of art, prose, vibrant fiestas, bullfighting and flair.
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| Salamanca Spain |
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| Toledo Spain |
Spain has long been a favorite vacation destination; however, tourists are more and more turning to the charm of another Spain, distantly detached from the high-rise advancements that line Costa del Sol, to the more natural side of Spain that gives visitors far more liking amidst the matchless beauty of natural Spain and remarkable culture, creating a more unforgettable Spain vacation.
Easy travel, abundant accommodations, generous climate, stretches of sandy beaches, laid back setting, an assortment of food and drink that’s easy to come by, and more than fifty-million foreign visitors each year, plus an all year round vacation destination, a Spain vacation can be every vacationer’s dream come true.
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