Posts Tagged ‘tourist destination’

Overview

The coastal town Benidorm is situated in the Alicante province and is a municipality. This was a relatively small village before 1960; at present it is a tourist town with lots of beaches, hotels and skyscrapers and its economy is mainly driven by tourism. This city has a population of about 74,000 people. The hotels and skyscrapers form a skyline that made people call this city as the Manhattan of Spain.

History

This tourist town is patronized by people from northern part of Europe. The British Citizens love this tourist destination. Read the rest of this entry »

Sitges is considered to be the trial of Mediterranean. Sitges is small village having fishing as the main occupation and is located about 20 km versus Southwest of Barcelona. Sitges is a picturesque town down that is situated along the Costa Brava. Sitges has in fact been one of the most important fishing villages that was present on the east coast of Spain. Clearwater, long beaches, a newly populated with center and the deep history makes this place all the more welcoming.

Sitges has recently become an extraordinary tourist destination with its unique bay that is shielded astoundingly from the Mediterranean Sea. This feature has created a different kind of micro-climate making Sitges a significantly warmer area than that of Barcelona. Read the rest of this entry »

In the south of Spain, you will find Malaga, the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and a favorite tourist destination. You will see a city with rich natural, architectural and cultural heritage which has many beaches, museums, restaurants and pretty gardens to visit.

Things to Do: Arts and Humanities Tour

If you are fascinated with monuments and other architectural structures, Malaga is the best place to visit. You can choose from many different tours, each one with its own highlight. You can choose from Sierra de las Nievas (a Natural Park with a wide variety of flora and fauna, it is also a National Hunting Reserve), El Torcal Nature Reserve Read the rest of this entry »

The city of Ourense is the capital of the Province of Ourense which is in the North Western part of Spain. The history of the city can be traced back to the 5th Century when it is believed that it was part of the Roman Empire. The province is located on the banks of the mighty Minho River and receives good rainfall which provides it with a rich vegetation. Ourense has many places of interest for tourists.

The city is divided into three parts: one relates to the medieval period, the second one was developed in the 19th Century and, the third one is the most recently developed area. So, tourists will get a glimpse of the past and the present at the same time! Tourist destinations are briefly mentioned here: Read the rest of this entry »

Spain is a tourist’s paradise. The very fact that nearly 48 million tourists visit it every year speaks volumes about its popularity. Many of the tourist venues in Spain have been declared Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Tourism is a major industry in Spain. Each tourist destination has its own history, its own beauty and its own distinct architectural style, presenting a major challenge to modern architects! It is too difficult to list every one of these destinations, so a few are briefly introduced here:

Prado Museum:

When we talk of Madrid we imagine hundreds of wonderful places to go and see. Great buildings, parks, churches are abundant in and around Madrid. The Prado Museum is one such place of interest for tourists. It is believed to have been built in 1785 by Charles III. It contains many art work believed to have been painted during the 12th Century. Read the rest of this entry »

Calpe is a beautiful coastal resort to that is essentially dominated with a very well-known and extraordinary Penon de Ifach rock. Calpe has been an important tourist destination since a very long time because of its mesmerizing fine qualities sandy beaches with turquoise and clean waters. The town of Calpe has a fine and authentic Spanish feel attached to it, especially the port area that is lined up with a number of restaurants where one can have great deal of time sample tasting the fresh fish that is caught on daily basis.

Arenal and Levante are two excellent beaches to choose from. A lot of summer rental facilities available in this area and people can really indulge in pedal boating, windsurfing and jet-scheme. A lot of the villas and apartments are present lining the beach and a lot of people can always be found taking a leisure walk along the promenade. These villas and apartments are mainly the holiday rented accommodations or a second home owned by North Europeans and Spaniards. Most of the visitors took like to stay at the center of the town that this only five minutes drive from the sea. In fact, most of the Villas are situated at locations where one can have excellent sea views right from their windows. Calpe is also a great place for golf enthusiasts who can play here at 9 hole Don Cayo Golf Club situated at the bottom of Sierra Bernia. 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 »

Cadiz, close to the province of Seville is yet another jewel of Spain. This coastal city was chosen as an abode by none other than the great voyagers Amerigo Vespucci and Ferdinand Magellan. The city has a very busy harbor and needless to say, a beautiful beach. Cadiz has to its credit the fame of being one of the oldest cities of Europe.

What is so popular about Cadiz?

The purpose of holidaying is to relax and enjoy, enjoy the cool breeze and yet pay less. All these facilities and many more interesting tourist spots are available in Cadiz. Although the summer is hot, the breeze of the sea pushes the temperature down to make you feel cool. Another advantage is that this beach is moderately crowded. So, there is privacy and it is quiet too. In fact UNESCO has declared this as a world heritage. That makes it amply clear how beautiful this place is. Read the rest of this entry »

Spain has been a preferred tourist destination owing to its delectable food, clean beaches, unique culture and architecture. Activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving and kayaking have attracted those who are adventure seeking aficionados to Spain’s water bodies.

Villa costa Brava Villa costa Blanca  Villa Ibiza  Villa Mallorca

A number of people holidays in Spain each year which clearly implies the quality of Spain holidays. Spain has always been an interesting amalgamation of its beautiful scenery and rich heritage. A perpetual favorite for those holidaying in Spain is a mixture of sunshine, spotless beaches, great wine and scrumptious food. Read the rest of this entry »