Spain Travel Guide
Splendid Spain Travel…
Spain is a truly exciting country that conjures up exotic images of flamenco dancers and bullfighters. Sun-drenched beaches as well as the majestic Pyrenees offer a scenic backdrop for a relaxing vacation. Cities rich in culture and history transport you to another place and time. The key word for Spain travel is diversity. For Spain truly has it all.
The different regions that make up Spain each offers its own uniqueness and distinctive flavour to travellers. Those who travel to Spain for the beaches are spoilt for choice. The chic coastal city of San Sebastian is where you’ll find La Concha, reputed to be one of the best city beaches in Europe. Party on the beach till dawn to music by the world’s best DJs on the island of Ibiza. Be amazed by the spectacular rock formations on Playa de Las Catedrales, the most beautiful beach in Galicia. Stretch out in the sun with jet-setters and sultans in Marbella. It is no wonder that all over Europe, everyone flocks to Spain to enjoy the beaches.
City-vacationers are in for a treat as well. The capital Madrid is vibrant with fantastic museums, great food and nightlife. Barcelona, Spain’s second biggest city, has several architectural marvels by Anton Gaudi. Visit the awe-inspiring La Sagrada Familia to see Gaudi’s unfinished monument that has been under construction since 1882. Arabic influences characterize the monuments of Seville, a beautiful city rich in greenery, where horse-drawn carriages transport you to a different place and time.
Spain also offers breath-taking views. South of the Iberian Peninsula, inland Andalucia is dotted with glittering white villages, green hills, huge nature reserves and the Sierra Nevada, the highest mountain range on the Spanish mainland. The famous Alhambra, the 14th Century palace and fortress complex exhibiting Spain’s most significant and well-known Islamic architecture is located here in Granada. The countryside of Catalonia provides scenic ancient villages like Rupit and Besalu which are surrounded by flat-top mountains.
There’s so much to do in Spain. Food enthusiasts have a wide array of cuisine to choose from as every region in Spain has its own speciality. In the East Coast, Valencia specialises in the famed paella, while the seafood in the South Coast is a must-try. To get a first-hand experience of the Spanish culture and interact with its people, why not take part in one of the country’s many festivals? Adventure-seekers and daredevils can run with the bulls in Pamplona or why not vent your frustrations out by throwing tomatoes at other people in La Tomatina in Bunyol? Football enthusiasts will not want to miss matches played by legendary football giants like Barcelona and Real Madrid.
The diversity of Spain ensures that it caters to anyone and everyone. Whether you’re looking for beautiful beaches and scenery, adventure or to immerse yourself in art and architecture, the many different regions of Spain will not disappoint as they have plenty to offer.
