Posts Tagged ‘places to see in spain’

Some of the tourists are of the opinion that it is difficult to make a list of places of interest in Spain. This is because every place in Spain has something to interest the tourist. Segovia is the capital of the province of similar name and it is just about 35 kms from Madrid. This beautiful city moderately populated with about 55000 inhabitants is always flocked by tourists. Read the rest of this entry »

This is one of the most beautiful cities of Spain, lying at the foot of Sierra Nevada. The city lies at the meeting point of the three rivers Genil, Darro and Beiro and is well known for its rich cultural heritage. The city had been ruled by both Muslims and Christians for centuries and therefore provides a rich cultural mix. Read the rest of this entry »

It was once an important city of the Roman Empire and is located in southern Spain. The city provides a mixture of ancient culture as well as modernization. It has been an active centre for many cultures throughout history. Beautiful specimens of Roman, Muslim and Christian culture can be found here. Read the rest of this entry »

Located in the North of Spain and very close to Gibraltar, this small town spread over about 7.3 square kms is of great importance for the Spanish Army. This strategically located town is also a place of interest for the tourists. The hill Monte Haco has made the town a place of importance from the country’s defense point of view. Read the rest of this entry »

Want to spend your holiday on an island surrounded by a beautiful mountain? Certainly it would be a wonderful experience. Then you can visit E Hierro, which is located on the western side of the Canary Islands. In fact El Hierro is a part of the Canary Islands. This island is spread over an area of about 278 square kms and the highest mountain measures about 1501 meters. There is an airport as well as a terminal for the ferries. El Hierro is also famous for many species of Flora and Fauna. Read the rest of this entry »