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Wonderful places in Spain

You are probably aware that Spain is a very beautiful country and you’ve heard so much about it, that you are planning to visit it. You made the right choice, because the experience you are going to have in Spain is unbelievable. Since you want your holiday to be perfect, I recommend Cadiz. Everything is spectacular in Cadiz and is an ideal location for your holiday. Read the rest of this entry »

If you want to holiday in some top quality hotels and in the midst of beautiful environment; your preference should be Benidorm which is on the north of Costa Blanca. Read the rest of this entry »

Many people have trouble when faced with the endless choices of vacation plans that hundreds of agencies offer. As you know, you will be faced with endless hours of researching for that dreamy vacation for two which not only will be unforgettable but will also be less likely to poke a hole in your wallet. Read the rest of this entry »

Spain has the clout to appeal the child inside every person, so how is it possible that it does not enchant children? The People of Spain find pleasure and delight in the most simple activities – having a chilly glass of horchata while sitting in a small café, watching children play outdoor games such us soccer,  walking leisurely in a park – enjoyment of life for Spanish people is contagious for people of all ages. Most of the places in Spain have something or other to make children happy, but some of the spots are certain kid-pleasers.

Barcelona: The crazy buildings of Barcelona that have been made by Gaudi on Paseig del Gracia includes the famous Casa Batllo. The balconies of this building are made in the shape of skulls and the roof pictorizes a dragon’s scales. Casa Mila also interest kids with its wavy façade that is draped with balconies made of wrought-iron seaweeds. The motivation for Darth Vader has emerged from its chimneys, thus touring the roof and inside is quite important. Read the rest of this entry »

It is really so, every tourist who visits Spain is always busy, not with his usual business dealings or official work but he is busy enjoying nature, busy relaxing on the beach or understanding history in the midst of rich vegetation and rejuvenating himself. Perhaps it can be said that there is no place in Spain which does not have a church or chapel,  a castle and other interesting places like a magnificent park or a museum, etc. This is true of Zaragoza also.

Zaragoza is actually administered by a local municipality but is a part of the Aragon province. The earlier name of this city was Salduba; located near the famous river Ebro, the place is rich in vegetation. Zaragoza is famous for many cathedrals, palaces and many other places of interest for tourists. Here is a brief introduction to some of the places of interest in Zaragoza: Read the rest of this entry »

Spain is rich in natural beauty. The vast Mediterranean Sea, the majestic mountains, rich vegetation, great rivers and buildings which speak of the great history and culture is something astounding. Mere words fail to explain this beauty. Just visit at least one of the places in Spain; you will be convinced about its richness in nature. Every place in Spain is of importance for tourists. Murcia Costa Calida is one such place which is frequented by most of the tourists.

The beach for example can be just called a heaven. The stunningly tall mountains jealously stare at the sea. Oleanders, palm trees and the beautiful seagull beautify this stunningly beautiful sea. In between this sea and the mountain is the plain land which is rich in vegetation and is the most popular vegetable garden. Just visit Murcia Costa Calida; you will love this place. Read the rest of this entry »

Spain, a kingdom located in the South West of Europe is a member of the European Union. The country has a tradition of its own.  It is a country which has a different culture that is influenced by the various civilizations which ruled this kingdom.

This country has withstood the onslaughts by many civilizations from as long back as the medieval period. Some of the civilizations which ruled this country include Greeks, Moors, Romans, and Muslims. Each of the civilizations which ruled this country built many castles, churches, cathedrals, Mosques, National Parks, etc. Read the rest of this entry »

The province Ourense is to the North West of Spain. Like most of the other cities of Spain, Ourense also has a long history dating back to the 5th Century. Historians say that this city was also under the rule of Roman kings. This province receives good rainfall and so it is rich in vegetation. The town overlooks one of the greatest rivers of Spain Minho. Like other places in Spain, there are many places which are of interest in Ourense.

Interestingly, the city of Ourense is divided into three parts depending on the period to which they belong like medieval period, those built in 19th century and those built thereafter. Places of interest in Ourense are discussed here:

Cathedral: According to archeologists’ estimate, this cathedral was built during the 13th century. There is a combination of both Gothic architecture as well as Romanesque architecture. Read the rest of this entry »

Figueres is a province located at a distance of about 40 kms from Girona, and about 50 kms. from the Costa Brava airport, Figueres is frequented by travelers. Figueres is also highly accessible by land travel and high speed rail. Historians believe that Figueres’ origins can be traced back to about 1000 BC. But the most reliable archeological explorations have found evidence going back even further to about the 8th Century. Like other places in Spain, Figueres has breath-taking natural scenery, churches, castles, museums and many other places of interest.

The Castle de Sant Ferran is one of the important places to visit. It is believed that this castle was built in 18th Century to defend the place from French invaders.  However, history says that the French captured the place. The castle has a parade ground and a prison believed to have been used during Napoleonic rule. This castle is believed to be the most extensive fortress ever built in Europe. Read the rest of this entry »

The kingdom of Spain is completely packed with a number of tourist destinations and must see places that can probably not be covered in a single visit. You may have to visit and revisit certain places to be able to satisfy yourself.

Let us have a look at some more interesting places in Spain which could be visited during the second visit to Spain.

Barcelona: This Catalonian Capital is very well known and comes alive especially in the evenings. People prefer to have dinner after about 9 or 10 p.m. and the night life extends up to the wee hours of the day. Read the rest of this entry »