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Spain is a big and beautiful country with many wonderful cities. It would be impossible to list down all its great and enlightening cities as it really depends on every individual’s preference. But some of the more common Spanish cities are given a brief overview for your visit pleasure. Read the rest of this entry »

Catalonia

The majestic country of Spain has varied and beautiful landscapes. There is not a single place in Spain which does not have something fascinating about it. Here we talk about the beautiful place of Catalonia, located on the French border. Read the rest of this entry »

Spain is such a big and beautiful country in Europe that there are so many lovely towns and cities, quiet villages and vibrant resorts to visit that it can be quite overwhelming when one wishes to visit Spain. Read the rest of this entry »

Spain is such a beautiful country that is so rich in culture and history that one must be ready to see all there is to see if they were to touch Spanish soil. The varied traditions and ancient influences form the very heartbeat of Spain with its numerous varied regions. Its different governing styles and lifestyles of the locals enrich a visitor’s experience while touring Spain.

Exciting cities:

Barcelona:

The city of Barcelona is the most popular Spanish tourist resort; tourists are fascinated with the Holy Family Church spires and neo-Gothic architecture that Antoni Gaudi, a Catalan architect, put splendidly into place. Its well-set undulating curves and outrageously flashy design made it one of the architect’s best work pieces.

Another interesting piece of Barcelona lies in the cobbled pathways of Las Ramblas, right to the Cataluña Plaza. Barcelona’s famous landmarks, the San Pablo Ocampo Church and the Santa Eulalia Gothic Cathedral, are located in the ancient quarters. The Santa Eulalia was erected in honor of the famous explorer Christopher Columbus. Other intriguing architectural structures include those by Josep Vilaseca who created the Barri Gotic as well as the brick-red Arc del Triomf.

There are many top quality educational institutions in Barcelona such as the University of Barcelona and the Autonomous Barcelona University. There are also many distinguished art institutions in Barcelona for those who love art such as the Royal Archives of Aragon and museums like the Archaeological Museum, Ancient Art Museum, Modern Art Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Madrid:

This is Spain’s capital which is famous for its festive and vibrant nightlife. Visitors are treated to fun times at the many bars, cafes and summer terazas; many offer a great atmosphere for relaxing and drowning a couple of pints with the more popular spots at Chueca and Bellas Artes Circulo. There are a few good museums to see in Madrid, but the best three are the Museo del Prado, Goya’s Las Majas and museo Las Meninas. You will be excited to learn about the art history that Spain houses; the art collection is just enormous.

Picasso’s beautiful masterpiece in Geurnica is housed in Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, reflecting the Civil War of Spain. Not to be missed is the Thyssen-Bornemisza museum with about 800 art paintings and the museum of Lazaro Galdiano, which houses all locally published books.

Worthy of mention are the Bullfighting museum, Decorative Arts National Museum and Madrid’s Cultural Center, which is Spain’s opera house, locally called zarzuela theater. Visitors will be amazed with the Royal Palace where visitors are allowed to enjoy a stroll through its 18th to 20th century residential rooms.

Granada:

A definite must to see would be the Alhambra Palace. It is one of the best Moorish arts that can be found in Spain. Its fabulous patios and courtyards showcase beautiful architecture together with inlaid walls and ceiling of intricate designs.

Cordoba:

This southern city is not to be missed as it houses the Mezquita, which is Europe’s most beautiful and most distinct mosque. Alcazar has proven to be another popular tourist destination to check out its intrinsic Moorish designs, although the palace lies in ruins.With its long stretch of alluring beaches, you will not want to miss Spain as part of your favorite holiday destination.

Salamanca is one of Spain’s cities that have a lot going on, making it worth visiting. What makes this city attractive to a majority of people are the nearby mountain ranges. These are the De Bejar and Sierra de Francia mountain ranges on the southern side of the city. There is also a granite canyon called Los Arribes that forms the frontier of Portugal and Spain. Read the rest of this entry »

What does Spain offer?

Spain is one of the top holiday destinations in Europe. Situated in the Iberian Peninsula, Spain enjoys a warm climate, mostly Mediterranean, but with sub-tropical influences in a few regions. Read the rest of this entry »

A part of Castile’s autonomous community, the province of Leon is considered to be the largest municipality with a population of about 135000 local inhabitants. Like other parts of Spain, Leon is also blessed with the most beautiful environment. Located on the banks of the famous river Bemesga, the province is blessed with a tall mountain range which commences from Galicia. Actually this mountain range separates Castile from Leon. Read the rest of this entry »

Why Spain?

If you wonder why you should choose Spain as your holiday destination, the answer couldn’t be simpler: it is amazing. Spain is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, having so many different types of places and things to see and do that the most difficult part for a tourist is to choose one of them. Read the rest of this entry »

Spain comes in second place after France as the most visited country in the world. The country is just wonderful and this is evident by the increasing number of foreigners visiting it for leisure, business, or educational purposes. Tourism is thriving in this part of Europe thanks to its history and the many natural features that can’t be found elsewhere. Read the rest of this entry »

Nature has a lot to offer to the human race although humans are slowly eliminating this by occupying and destroying natural environments that hold great value and spectacular scenes. It is always amazing to visit untouched natural habitations such as the Grand Canyon or the Barrier Reef of aquatic amazing life. It is therefore everybody’s responsibility to keep natural habitations just that. Read the rest of this entry »