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Spain and its holiday opportunities

Every single tourist who visits Spain leaves the country with the feeling and the strong desire to return. Actually, it is not difficult to understand why: Spain is not only one of the most beautiful countries on the European continent, but in the entire world. Read the rest of this entry »

Time for a vacation

A moment comes when you really need to escape from your daily activities and take some days off; it is high time to enjoy a wonderful vacation.  Spain is one of the most visited countries in the world. Read the rest of this entry »

Why Bilbao?

Tourists from all around the world visit Spain, attracted by its beauty. The cities are rich in architectural and cultural heritages, the sea is warm, the beaches are delicate, the high mountains offer the possibility to practice winter games for those who love them; and as for the landscapes – they are breathtaking. Read the rest of this entry »

The extraordinary creations of Antonio Gaudi have always astounded people not only from Spain but also from other parts of the world. Visitors from all around the world come to Spain in order to appreciate the creations of Antonio Gaudi that seems to have sprung from an unfathomable deep imagination. Undoubtedly, these artifacts continue to delight visitors and exploring Antonio Gaudi’s work is an important reason for Spain travel for a number of people. Read the rest of this entry »

Once a visitor, always a visitor; this is true of those who visit Spain. The reason is simple; there is so much to see and enjoy that you are tempted to visit Spain again and again. Every visit makes you feel there is something new to see and something more to learn. Interestingly, the visit does not cost you much; because in Spain, accommodation, food and travel are available at affordable rates.

Among the places of interest, Seville, the capital of Andalusia also occupies an important place. This city which has a history of about 2000 years has been influenced by various civilizations that ruled here. Let us commence our tour of the city from the famous Santa Paula Street. Our first visit will be Santa Isabel convent. In the convent, there is a church which is believed to have been designed in the 17th century. Read the rest of this entry »

If you plan to visit Spain, you have several options to plan your itinerary. Either you can plan to visit only places of historical importance like castles, or beaches. If you are religious minded, you can visit only churches or cathedrals or if you are a nature lover, you have mountains, vast beaches, parks, etc. If you want a combination of all these, then also you have several places at your disposal.

Interestingly according to official records there were about 10000 castles in Spain but now it is about 2500. Most of these castles were built centuries ago by Moors or Romans or Arabs. Due to passage of time and in some cases due to natural calamities, many of these castles crumbled down. The Government of Spain has made relentless effort to save the remaining castles so that the visitor gets an insight into the history of Spain. Read the rest of this entry »

Spain culture, traditions and customs are a result of the country’s rich and unique history. The regional differences of Spain also correspond to variety in music, sports, food etc. A large number of customs and traditions have taken a legendary form around the world. But most of the tourists who visit Spain have only mild idea about watching flamenco, spotting exotic paella or about eating traditional tapas. The fact that Spain has remained under control of a number of influences including Moorish, Christians, Muslims etc. gives rise to the fact that Spain is a country that truly aspires to remain united even while carrying diverse flavors and customs.

Geography

Spain’s southernmost region, Andalucía had been under the influence of Muslim autocracy because of which a different kind of culture permeated in its employment. One can truly experience the beauty of various architectural sites as they watch the Granada’s Alhambra Palace. Read the rest of this entry »

Those who visit Spain will always cherish the sweet memories of their visit – the beautiful natural sceneries, vast beaches, majestic mountains and luxurious villas for relishing this imposing beauty. There are many places to visit in Spain and Salamanca is one such place known for its natural beauty and many places of historical importance worth visiting. Let us take a tour of Salamanca.

We start our tour from the renowned place of learning; the University of Salamanca. This is one of the oldest universities believed to have been started in 1218 by the king Alfonso IX. This important place of learning is located in one of the most historic buildings. The building is believed to have been renovated in the 16th century and is full of stunningly beautiful sculpture works by the famous sculptors of Spain. Read the rest of this entry »

When you visit Spain with family, you normally tend to visit some prominent places like Barcelona, Madrid, etc. But you know, every city, every village in Spain is a tourist spot and what I am trying to tell you is that just go a little deep into Spain and you will find most amazing tourist spots. La Manga is one such place which is most ideal for a comfortable stay with the family. La Manga has many beaches.

Calablanque beach:

This place is considered to be of great ecological value. This sandy beach with cliff and a hillock and tough looking nature is a wonderful place to spend time with the family. Just a matter of caution, there are no hotels here. Sometimes the place is quite dusty and it is quite sticky also. Except for this shortcoming, the place is quite interesting for tourists. Read the rest of this entry »

For those who visit Spain, please be informed not to end your visit by visiting some of the popular cities or towns. There are many places of interest even in villages and some of the other remote places of Spain. It so happens that people who visit say for example, Andalucia, omit some of the villages or old places. You know these old places have something more to tell us about Spain and its culture and the great strides these people have made in many fields of knowledge like art, architecture, etc. On our part we should not miss the town La Alcazaba. This town has people belonging to the Moorish community. People of La Alcazaba love tradition and are proud of their culture. This city has many places of interest for tourists. Let us just go round the city.

Albaycin hill:

This beautiful hill provides a place for enjoying the most spectacular view of the city and the surrounding places in their full colors of beauty. There is a fort on the top of this hill. The fort speaks of the frequent invasions this city experienced from Moors and many other rulers. Read the rest of this entry »