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Trips to Spain

Summer is fast approaching, so the agitation of searching for the perfect holiday destination has begun. Everybody dreams about a beautiful place to visit and interesting opportunities for having fun; nobody wants to have a boring holiday. Read the rest of this entry »

‘It is stunningly beautiful’, is what every tourist says about every place he visits in Spain. Centuries old buildings known for their architectural elegance are well maintained even to this day, and there is always somewhere else exciting to visit like museums, parks, art galleries, palaces, beautiful sculptures …….. and more! Every destination in Spain should never be missed – there are endless treats in store for all tourists.

The small town of La Linea is one place not to be missed. This small town is very close to Gibraltar. In fact many historians say that the city is closely related to Gibraltar. History goes on to say that Gibraltar used to be a part of Spain but it was lost to an ‘Anglo Dutch’ fleet way back in 1704. So, La Linea is a relatively new town and already one of Spain’s star tourist attractions. Read the rest of this entry »

Everywhere you visit in the world has a history behind it, whether it is Greece, Rome or even South Africa! This small town of the Basque province, Guernica is no exception. Guernica is actually the name of a particular species of Oak tree. It was under this tree that the ancient people of this province held meetings, took decisions and wrote laws. Gradually the city took the name of the Oak tree and came to be called Guernica. In fact during the 2nd World War, Guernica bore the brunt of the bombing and this had a devastating effect on this tiny city. It is now one of the important places to visit in Spain.

Casa de Juntas: This is the parliament building which was built very close to the original Guernica     Oak tree. It is interesting to note that during the 2nd World War, this building somehow survived     the German bombing. Now it is a museum and is a testament to the history of the survival of the     Basque  people. Read the rest of this entry »

There is a very big list of places worth visiting in Spain. Every city, province and village in Spain has so many places worth visiting that one will certainly find it extremely difficult to list all of them. A sincere attempt has been made to introduce some of the places worth visiting in Spain.

Alicante:

Romans knew this province as a ‘place of light’. It is one of the most popular towns on the coast line Costa Blanca to the southeast side of Spain. It is a place which has witnessed great industrial strides and at the same time it has retained its glory as an ancient city having a history of about 7000 years. It is also the most spectacular place for enjoying natural beauty. The city has been beautified by widening of roads, setting up more parks, etc. Read the rest of this entry »

Any one visiting Spain will never miss a visit to Barcelona. It is such a beautiful place and in and around Barcelona there are many places of interest for the tourist. In fact many of the places have historical importance also. Just a little away from Barcelona there are places to enjoy; the beautiful nature, imposing coves, restaurants serving choicest traditional food of Barcelona, captivating places for wood walk, luxurious villas for comfortable stay, etc. While in Barcelona there are so many places to visit which keeps the tourist engaged throughout the day as well as at night! Guell Park is one such place which is worth visiting.

Guell Park:

The Park has a history of its own. The area where the park is now situated is actually a rocky area. It was actually meant for a commercial housing complex. But the plan did not get support and only one house was built on experimental basis. But even this house was could not be sold. It was Mr. Eusebi Guell who conceived the idea of converting it into a park. The Garden City Movement of Britain instigated Mr. Guell to convert this proposed housing complex into a garden. That was in the year 1904. The only house that was built was bought by Mr. Guell himself. That was in the year 1906. This park has been named after Mr. Guell, and was called ‘Guell Parc’ which later became ’Guell Park’. Read the rest of this entry »

Amongst the various places of popular visit in Spain by tourists, Granada stands in the forefront. Located at a place of congregation of three famous rivers of Spain, surrounded by beautiful mountains and with its imposing natural beauty, this famous city is certainly one of the most precious jewels of Spain. Some of the places of interest in this city are mentioned here:

Alhambra Palace:

History says this palace was built for being used by the military but during the rule of the king Nasrid, it was converted into a palace. Improvements were carried out on the palace during the 13th to 15th century by adding watch towers, military barracks, court city, etc. Separate area was set up for plebeians and other noble personalities. The garden which has been given reddish tones is surrounded by many beautiful orchards and gardens. Entry to the palace is through a ticket which normally gets sold out very early. Separate tourists’ passes are available. Guides will help the tourists to obtain passes. Read the rest of this entry »

Spain is a country which has a rich heritage and culture. Added to it is its geographical location for nature lovers. It is a place to enjoy, learn and understand and that is the beauty of Spain. Some of the places of interest for tourists are mentioned here:

Seville:

Also called Sevilla, this is one of the largest cities of Spain. Historians believe that this place was occupied by Moorish group for over 500 years. In fact, this great city is also called the ‘romantic heart of Spain’ which very well explains how beautiful the city is. It was here that two great characters of Spain theatre world namely Carmen and Don Juan took birth. The grave of Christopher Columbus is located in this great city. It has the tallest cathedral of Gothic era where well known works of art and stone work have been carried out. There are steps to climb over to the tower where the bell is located. A view of the city from the tower is really splendid. The travelers are advised not to skip the palace ‘Alcazar’. This palace cum fortress is believed to have been built by Arab kings. 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 »

Spain is generally known for its cloudy beaches, paella-and-chips and high-rise hotels, but behind these tarnished images lies a diverse country with immense amount of fascination and beauty. Spain is the third largest country in Europe that has a population of 41 million. The country contains two set of islands along with 17 independent regions. Spain is the country’s that contours up with flamenco dancing, Ionic images, tapas bars, jugs of sangria and bullfighting. The landscape of the country varies from Valencia’s orange groves to Pyrenees’s snow capped peaks. Spain is definitely a place that one must visit once in lifetime.

A number of reasons make Spain as one of the favorites in holiday destinations. Spain has more restaurants and bars then any other country have. In Spain, eating is a great communal activity and it is often accompanied by lively conversation lasting for hours. Cuisines vary from one region in Spain to other region and availability of fertile landscape makes the use of fresh produce possible in almost all cuisines. Read the rest of this entry »

Your holiday in Spain can turn out be extremely fruitful if you tune in to the surroundings of Spain before actually reaching there. This will facilitate your travel, stay and excursion in Spain. We are fortunate enough to have access to millions of web pages regarding travel. Before leaving your home, you can actually prepare yourself completely so that when you actually reach Spain, you do not waist even small amount of your precious time.

First thing that you should do is tune in to the radio broadcast of Spain, particularly that area in Spain which you are planning to visit. You can find the frequency of that station on the website: http://www.radio-directory.com. You can also find the local newspaper on the Internet and find out about the latest happenings, weather and cultural events that are going to take place around the time of your visit. Read the rest of this entry »