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Posts Tagged ‘spain tourist attractions’

Puerto de la Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz is situated on the north Coast of Tenerife Island. It is a one hour drive from the main airport on Tenerife called Reina Sofia. It is set between mountains and the Atlantic Ocean with lovely black sand beaches. Puerto de la Cruz attracts older visitors who prefer a relaxing vacation rather than partying. Read the rest of this entry »

Bilbao

The largest city in the Basque Country is Bilbao which is the capital of the province of Biscay. Bilbao is situated on the banks of the Nervion which is a tidal river. With a population of 372000 inhabitants, the city is financially, economically and industrially active and has contributed a lot to the Spanish economy. It is one of the best places to eat and drink in Spain with a friendly environment. Read the rest of this entry »

Almeria

About the city

Almeria (Almeria) is a city in the province of Andalusia, southern Spain. It is placed between the famous town of Malaga and Cartagena. It had a turbulent history. Furthermore, its name derives from the Arabic word Almeraja (Al-Meraya). The city was founded in 955 by the Phoenicians. However, during the reign of Abd al-Rahman III, it became the main port of his Caliphate. Later it was occupied by the Carthaginians, Romans, and Moors, before the Christian army conquered this place in the 15 century. Read the rest of this entry »

Experience the Ultimate Freedom – Welcome to Spain!

If you have ever wondered if somewhere in this world there would be a place so vast when it comes to the number of beaches that it will leave you transfixed, so sunny that you will begin to wonder if you have just stepped into the land of eternal summer, so unique and peaceful that it will make you wonder if you have reached Heaven, then it is clear that you are thinking of Spain. This place looks like it has been carved up to Heaven’s blueprint matching it with admirable grandeur. Every centimeter of this place has embodied within itself deep historical meanings. Read the rest of this entry »

Spain, an attraction for tourists – El Morro fort

It is not just one or two; there are many spots for a tourist to see in Spain. Perfectly maintained rows of beaches, majestic mountains, islands and facilities for recreation like water sports, etc., castles, churches, parks, rows of restaurants serving mouth watering local foods are some of the many features available for a tourist to enjoy in Spain.

Another interesting point is that even if you just visit one province, you find many places of attraction for tourists. For example, you visit San Juan – a harbor; you certainly will be forced to extend your visit by a few days because you will be completely busy as there are so many places of interest to see in this tiny island which is the capital of Puerto Rico. Read the rest of this entry »

Why choose Spain for a memomrable holiday?

Spain is a country that is worth a visit. The place is not just restricted to its beautiful beaches and southern sun but also offers you adventurous and exciting tourist spots to make your holidays exciting and fun. The best part about spain is that its tourist spots are not just located around a particular area but are scattered throughout the country, which again provides you with a chance to explore it on the whole. The country is loaded with historical monuments, memorable landscapes, buildings, monuments and amazing beaches. You will fall in love with its surrounding and rejuvenate yourself  completely in this love place.

In its amazing beaches you can experience those species of flora and fauna that are very rare. Some of the most exciting places that you cannot afford to miss during your visit to spain are: Read the rest of this entry »

Things to do in Valencia

When you plan to go to Spain, you might want to consider going to Valencia, its third biggest city. It is an industrial area along the coast of Azahar. In Valencia, you will see many beautiful and colorful tourist attractions. For an appreciation of Spanish culture and history, you can include Valencia as a destination. It is a place for locals and international tourists not only to appreciate Spanish heritage but also to experience what Valencia’s natural resources offer for their enjoyment, adventure and fun.

Things to Do

Art and Music Appreciation

Enjoy Valencia’s Escena Oberta where you will witness a wonderful festival of the performing arts. It is also a place where they hold an alternative music festival and screenings for youth films. Whenever these events are held, thousands of tourists flock to the place. Read the rest of this entry »

Spain, the tourist center of Europe

If anyone tries to map the tourist centers in Spain, he would certainly end up getting dizzy because every city, town, village and for that matter every nook and corner of Spain has something interesting for the tourist. In fact tourism is one of the most flourishing industries in Spain. There are so many places to see that it is almost impossible for the tourist to see all these places in one go. He has to make repeated trips to Spain, spend weeks and months to see some of the most important places of interest to tourists.

What are the places to see?

As said earlier, this question is very difficult. Barcelona, Madrid, Cantabria, Andalucia, Toledo, Read the rest of this entry »

Sagrada Familia

The monuments Sagrada Familia in Spain is one of the most ancient churches formed by the Roman Catholics. The most admirable part of this tourist attractions is that it is being built by a private group of Roman Catholics and is under construction from the year 1882 at Barcelona, Spain. It is believed that this church would not be completely constructed till 2026.

It is believed that by 2010 September, they might be in a position to open a part of the church where the shrine would be placed and where people and tourists would be able to worship God in the monumentous church that has been under construction for the past 128 years. Read the rest of this entry »

Valencia – Tourist attractions of Spain

This city, dating its history to Roman period, is now the third largest city of Spain and is one of the most populated cities. Now, it is the most popular city amongst Spanish people, as well as amongst tourists.

Places of importance for tourists:

There are many monuments, parks, Churches and bridges, which are worth visiting while you are in Valencia. Some of the places of interest are: Read the rest of this entry »