The Best Monuments

Salamanca is among the top monumental cities in Spain. It is in this city that you will find some of Spain’s most important Plateresque and Renaissance collection of architecture. One of Europe’s oldest universities is also located here and the beauty plus the historical patrimony and the liveliness of the city makes it a wonderful place to spend a holiday or to tour during a holiday in Spain.

The city was founded during the pre roman times and it took a turn for the bet...
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Spain is definitely one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world attracting thousands of tourists from all parts of the world. The most outstanding thing about Spain is that it has everything that any tourist could be looking for. It is ideal for those looking for green holidays and beach holidays as well as those who are visiting the country on an educative tour. The country has many regions within which you will find cities and towns all of which have unique things to offer to ...
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Spain is one country that is made up of every kind of natural feature as well as manmade features all of which add to its popularity among tourists and all kinds of holidaymakers. It is a country which has something for everyone regardless of the kind of holiday the individual is looking for. Spain is quite huge composed of numerous regions and they all have interesting features thereby making suitable areas for holidays and tours.

The major attractions in Spain include the numerous beaches o...
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Lanzarote is the perfect island for surfing and what’s more, beginners can easily get trained while here. The island is popular not just for the waves which are amazing for surfers but also the friendly weather. It has bays which are sheltered thereby offering the perfect ground for surfing beginners to learn the sport. On the northern part of the island, beginners can find surfing schools since this is where conditions are most ideal for surfing.

When leaving for a holiday in Lanzarote and...
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Spain has many nature reserves which act as attractions for tourists. One of the nature reserves you will find in the country is Las Medulas. This was a very crucial gold mine within the Roman Empire and it is around Pontferrada town which borders Spain with Portugal. Gold mining in Las Medulas started as early as 1st century and the Romans here used the technique of hydraulic mining to achieve their treasure.

The mining continued for two centuries after which the same Romans departed leaving...
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It is a fact that each of Spain’s regions has interesting features and monuments thus making this country amazing ground for tourism from every corner. Visitors coming into the country will definitely have a time to remember from any region, city of town they choose to spend their holidays or trips in. The attractions within the regions are either natural or manmade but very interesting none the less.

The aqueduct is the main highlight and symbol of Segovia in Spain. It is an extraordinary ...
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Situated in Basque Country region of Spain, the impressive Butron castle is close to the Gorliz and Plencia beaches thus making it an attraction to many holidaymakers coming here for some sun and sand holidays. The style of construction is gothic having being inspired by the medieval French. The castle was erected back in 13th century and it has a huge park circling it. It is indeed a site to behold and it cannot be missed for anything by those coming into the region for a stay.

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When going for a holiday or vacation, there is need to have a strategy in mind in relation to the expectations from the tour. This means that the destination has to be carefully thought out in relation to the expectations one has for the holiday. Spain is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. It has lots to offer to the visitors and among the attractions here are the monuments. You will find all kinds of monuments greatly valued in Spain.

The religious history of Spain i...
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Andalusia is the richest of the Spanish regions and this is where Cordoba, Seville and Granada are located. This part of Spain boasts of a warm and sunny weather for most parts of the year. It is also known for the dance of flamenco, the tapas and the bullfighting. If you are planning on going for a vacation in Spain then Andalusia is a great choice for your destination. Other important cities in the region are Ronda, Cadiz, Antequera, Malaga and Jerez.

There are many tourist attractions in An...
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If you want to genuinely experience the authentic Spanish countryside, interact with the locals, sample their cuisine and wines, participate in local events and festivals and understand and appreciate the Spanish way of life.

Walking is relatively less strenuous as compared to cycling, though it's also important to be fit on a walking tour. For seniors and those with health and fitness issues, a less arduous route can be chosen. Walks across mountainous regions may be difficult but one advant...
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Spain is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It is frequently visited by tourists from the different corners of the world. If you are planning on going to Spain for a holiday then you should know when the perfect time to go is. Some tourists prefer to go when the tourist spots are not very crowded while others prefer to go during the peak tourist season so that they can experience the excitement.

If you visit Spain during the summer then there are lots of advantages such as the w...
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For adventure enthusiasts, Spain is the ideal country for a cycle-tour. With diverse topography and exciting cycling trails across mountains, beaches, quaint fishing villages and bustling towns, you can be sure of a great trip!

Check about the cycling regulations. Most cities have designated cycle lanes. Biking on highways is forbidden. Only riders above 14 are allowed and this must always be on the shoulder, or in the cycle lane. Helmets are mandatory. Riding parallel is allowed only for two ...
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Seville city is one of Spain’s popular cities visited by millions of tourists every year. Together with over 700,000 inhabitants, this city welcomes visitors from every corner of the globe.

Seville is Andalusia’s capital at the south of Spain located close to River Guadalquivir at a valley. This city was made famous for its rich culture, colorful traditions, artistic heritage and historical ancient monuments.

This is where the colorful and inspiring Flamenco originates with orange blossoms ...
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Tenerife offers excellent weather with an intriguing Atlantic culture that blends with sea and nature. The diverse landscapes are breathtakingly beautiful as befitting the Canary Islands.

Tenerife Island was formed over three million years ago from the oldest mountain ranges found at the Atlantic Ocean. The island came into being when the awesome Teide volcano melted Anaga, Teno and Valle de San Lorenzo together. Teide volcano itself is very obvious on Tenerife with 17 km diameter crater. It ...
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Nerja is another popular Spanish resort where one would enjoy its idyllic and quaint fishing villages. It is one of the best modern holiday resorts Spain can offer. There is the much sought after fun in the sun with plenty of soft sand on its lovely beaches. The Mediterranean waters sparkle with warmth to be one of the best in Europe.

Nerja can be found near Malaga with unadulterated beauty and basic comforts. A lot of ancient charm, culture and character can be enjoyed here. This town is shel...
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Picasso lives through his art which is well displayed all over the world; especially in Malaga. Three decades later, the late Picasso’s soul grabs attention from his many marvelous masterpieces. In Malaga, Picasso is highly honored as this town is his birthplace and hometown. There is a specially erected museum dedicated to display Picasso’s masterpieces; it is called the Museo Picasso.

Museum

This special museum is part of an ancient palace in the old quarters of Malaga. It has been specif...
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Algorfa is another village that is located in Vega Baja just like Albatera. Its location in the lush and fertile countryside brings on different fresh vegetation with the irrigation of Segura River. Algofa is blessed with majestic mountains and the Mediterranean Sea as its backdrop.

It offers constant sunshine throughout most of its days with a pleasant climate of 19 degrees Celsius and a little rain.

Industry

Algorfa is a small village that thrives on agriculture since its civilization. Citrus ...
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Malaga is one of Spain’s popular tourist resorts as it is situated at Costa del Sol which offers plenty of fun in the sun with its pleasant Mediterranean climate.

Malaga is a favorite summer holiday choice by many British and European tourists who run away from the icy winter back home.

Early Status

Malaga was originally a port which allows access to sunny sandy Costa del Sol. Crowds of people come to Malaga in the summer as it offers beautiful sand and warm waters. There are many well built h...
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Spain has many delightful cities to visit as it is one of the most popular countries for a holiday vacation. Spain has a very rich and diverse culture, history and traditions in its various cities and towns throughout its different regions.

The heartbeat of Spain can be felt from the numerous and diverse traditions and culture that are currently practiced through the myriad of fiestas and folklore celebrated throughout the year.

The different ancient influences bring on the currently different ...
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Guadix is located between Almeria and Granada in Spain. It is frequently visited by tourists for its famous Jarra Accittanas which are ornate vases made out of terracotta. These vases are made to carry wedding gifts for the newly wedded couple.

Guadix is also known for the cave dwellings such as the La Barriada de Las Cuevas on the northern side of the town. These cave dwellings may look small from the front but their interiors are really huge. As you walk inside the cave dwellings, you will...

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Almeria is a city by the beach that is located on the coast of Spain. It has a warm and dry climate that is most attractive for beach goes from foreign countries. The city has lots of cultural attractions to offer and the beach nearby is also a tourist attraction itself.

The Alcazaba is one of the most stunning sights in Almeria. It is a Moorish fortress that is located on top of a cliff. The ancient fortress has an overlooking view of the city. It is a beautiful relic of the time when Almer...

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A tour or holiday to any destination in the world is never complete without getting the chance to try out and enjoy the different delicacies of the region you are in. Eating is part of life and you will always manage to enjoy your holiday when you enjoy the food you are exposed to. Fortunately, each and every destination has something visitors can try and enjoy thereby completing their holiday expectations.

Madrid is not left out as far as the food is concerned. There are lots of recipes you...

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There is nothing as good as good food accompanying major attractions and activities in any tourist destination. This is what you can expect from Barcelona. Apart from offering you some of the best attractions and activities while here, you will find the gastronomy in the city simply amazing. There are recipes and dishes that are a must try while here and you never know what you could find most interesting among them all thereby making your holiday one of the most memorable.

Stews are the maj...

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Aranjuez

This is a small town whose fame is thanks to the Concierto de Aranjuez done by Joaquin Rodrigo. It is also home to a 17th century palace Palacio Real with the throne hall and porcelain room being the most outstanding features within it. You will also find Casita del Labrador where there is a huge porcelain works and old clocks collection. The gardens are also very beautiful and worth checking out while here.

Chinchon

It is a medieval village that is very romantic. The Plaza Mayor fou...

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When visiting a popular holiday destination, it is not only enough to see the different natural and manmade features within it but also very important to witness and take part in some of the traditions, festivals and other folklore. Barcelona is one of the most popular destinations in Spain and as expected, it does have lots of fiestas and folklore through the year in that you will always find something most interesting depending on the time you choose to be here.

New Year: this is celebrati...

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Madrid is the capital of Spain which in itself means that it is quite developed and modern hence a lot can be expected from it. Even with all the modernity of the city, the inhabitants still refer to it as the village. This is because in most its quarters, traditions are very alive even after the villages melted into the city life. There are many events that you will find interesting in the city during the year and what you experience will depend on the time at which you are within the city ...

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When going on a holiday to a well chosen destination in Spain, it is only advisable that you take the time to enjoy everything that the place has to offer. Apart from visiting all the monuments, enjoying the beaches and other natural ground and even taking part in the popular fiestas, it pays to take the time to explore the different parts of the destination since even the villages and small towns have interesting things to add to your holiday experience in Spain.

Cadiz has proved to be a gr...

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Valencia has a lot of things to offer to all visitors coming here. The nightlife of the city is one of the features that make it unique. The city simply comes to life when the sun sets and you will get all the entertainment that you need here. This is one thing that you can never afford to miss out on while you are in the city for a holiday.

La Movida or movement is the nightlife in Valencia taking place on Friday evening through to Sunday morning. It is one of those events or nightlife acti...

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El Hierro is a less talked about Island among the Canary Islands but one which is worth visiting and even spending a holiday on. It has a little of everything and is actually a very good spot for those who would rather choose some peace and quiet during their holiday in Spain.

Valverde is El Hierro's capital and funny enough it is not located on the coastal line of the island as it is the case with most of other capitals in the Canary Islands. This capital sits on region which is mountainous...

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The untouched paradise that is Cabrera is simply breathtaking. It is a virgin island yet to be spoiled and is one of the best places that you can choose to spend a holiday or vacation in. Even though not many activities can be enjoyed from here since it is a natural preserve, there are still lots of things to be enjoyed by those who spend some time in the paradise.

The Natural Port: it is probably where you will drop you anchor. Porto de Cabrera is on the north eastern side of the island and...

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The personality of this island in Balearic Islands category is quite charming and strong as compared to the rest. You will find the island to be very different especially because most of its interior is virgin as compared to other major islands in the group. It has a rich history though which is always interesting for the visitors coming here to have a feel of the windy island.

On the island you will find lonely bays and beaches from where you can spend some fun time. It is the best resort a...

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Ibiza is a very popular island within the Balearic group and you will find it crowded most of the year. The typical architecture of the island has scooped the name white island and is the major attraction of the island. It is an island where you will find families, old folks and young tucks all having some fun and enjoying the much that it has to offer. It is a popular holiday destination.

The nightlife is boiling and the beaches simply amazing. You will also find nudist beaches here where y...

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There are many choice Spain holidays which one can consider. Spain is such a big country with lots of offering. There are plenty of fantastic beaches with Blue Flag awards, quaint towns and ports, fishing villages, natural landscapes and historical monuments.

Choices

One can select one of the thousands of Spain holiday itineraries which are available from any authorized and reputable tour operator. Such holidays can be a short delightful weekend vacation on the beach or a full week discovery o...

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Ibiza may be one of the smaller Balearic Islands but it packs a punch on the myriad of beautiful white beaches and quaint villages with whitewashed houses. There are many historical monuments which Ibiza offers at its various villages where each is a distinct and unique entity.

Quaint villages

The Ibiza villages are interesting and delightful Mediterranean villages with San Antonio Abad as a typical example. Sant Antoni de Portnani proves to be an important tourist center that draws in throngs...

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There are plenty of interesting places in Menorca that can occupy a tourist throughout his or her holiday on this idyllic island. One can spend all their time on the lovely and inviting beaches in Menorca, especially at its southern portion known as “migjorn” where soft white sand greets the tourists with luscious pine woods and rich vegetation. However, the northern coast which is known as “la tramuntana” offers a different landscape beauty. The landscape is steeper with rocks.

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Menorca Island may be the second largest island among the Balearic Islands but it has many interesting and delightful towns that offer tourists a wonderful stay. Among its largest and best towns are Mahón and Ciutadella which are full of colorful traditions and diverse cultural heritage.

Mahón

This capital of Menorca Island has over 20,000 inhabitants; it has interesting British architecture in many of its buildings as evidence of the past British influence. Today, there are the obvious ruin...

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Mallorca is Balearic Islands’ largest individual island with many interesting places and sights. Palma de Mallorca is the capital of Mallorca Island. The locals call Palma de Mallorca La Ciutat which offers a most scenic environment with its bountiful palms waving in the air.

There are about 320,000 inhabitants on Palma alone which is half the whole island population.

Town offerings

Palma offers an impressive and rich culture through the deep influences from the various diverse cultures from ...

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Mallorca is the largest island of the Balearic Islands. It is an idyllic island with plenty of offerings for the tourists. There are many things a tourist can see, do and taste while in Mallorca.

Mallorca offers plenty of restaurants and shops for the avid shopaholics and gourmet lovers during the day or night. There are plenty of historical sights to behold during the day as well as the alluring beaches with Blue Flag awards.

The nights at Mallorca are exciting with the myriad of pubs, bars a...

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Huelva has many beautiful isla or isles. These are small islands that are around the main land with beautiful sceneries and idyllic beaches; making them a delightful choice of holiday location.

Isla Canela

The island of Canela is located between Guadiana River and Carretas River. The bridge of Ayamonte connects this island to the Iberian Peninsula. There are 7 kilometers of beaches and dunes at Canela Island.

The beaches of Canela Island boast of fine white sand to lure many visitors every sum...

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Tarifa is a great choice for a beachside holiday as it offers many amazingly beautiful beaches. These include Playa de Bolonia and Zahara de los Atunes.

Playa de Bolonia

This beach at Tarifa has been one of the favorite beaches of Tarifa since the 70s. There are many fascinating Roman ruins close by with 2nd century Roman town ruins called Baelo Claudia and ancient Phoenician-Punic settlement ruins. There are 4 temples at Tarifa that were dedicated to Juno, Jupiter, Minerva and Isis; an Egypti...

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Cadiz is well located at the Atlantic Ocean with a peculiar coastline shape. It is a beautiful city with a beautiful promenade on the beach with boisterous sea and colorful historical buildings.

Cadiz has a great and colorful history with the Phoenicians and Carthaginians invading it over time. However, Cadiz did blossom soon after under the Romans as an allied community. Many Roman monuments like the aqueducts and amphitheater were built.

Beaches at Cadiz

There are many lovely beaches at C...

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Sancti Petri Island lies in front of Chiclana coast. It is an idyllic island with a lot of amazing landscapes and legend. It is situated close to Cadiz which is on a peninsula right in the center of a bay. Legend has it that the Temple of Hercules is located somewhere in Sancti Petri Island. It was supposedly the most renowned temple found in western Mediterranean with a date as far back as the Trojan war. Chiclana is situated on the Bay of Cadiz and functions as a major city in the prov...

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El Puerto de Santa Maria is situated at Cadiz Bay spot on at Guadalete River. This spot is a popular holiday choice for tourists who want the sun, fun and sand. But beaches are not only the only great offerings at El Puerto de Santa Maria; there are tantalizing gastronomy delights and local fine wines that are bound to satisfy.

Beaches

Any sun lover and beach lover would love the miles and miles of sandy beaches at El Puerto de Santa Maria. One can walk on the soft sand or boardwalks that link...

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Rota is favored as a tranquil holiday resort that is situated near Cadiz. Specifically, Rota lies in Cadiz Bay which offers many wonderful beaches. Tourists flock to Rota to enjoy the clean and soft sandy beaches every year but they get more than they bargain for with the numerous impressive monuments in Rota.

Tourists are also captured by the town's beauty while being caught up in the local festivals that are frequently celebrated throughout the year. Rota celebrates more festivals in a year...

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This white coast is one of the many coasts that you will find interesting in Spain and belongs to Alicante province. The white sandy beaches here are wide and beautiful and therefore easily attract huge numbers of tourists throughout the year. The palm grove landscapes are beautiful and breathtaking and so are the small coves that you will find here. Other interesting features in the coast include the various nature parks and wetlands with each opening a new experience for the visitors.

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Barcelona is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain and it therefore attracts large numbers of tourists from across the world coming to explore and enjoy the many things that this city has to offer. It especially has a reputation among football lovers and you will never miss to see the undying fans of the football clubs here at any given time. It is a city where you can enjoy a thrilling match as you enjoy the rest of amazing things that it has to offer.

Barcelona has several features wor...

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This Spanish region is the biggest in the country and is also Europe’s largest region as well. It is an elevate plain which has mountain ranges limiting it from the East. It is a region which has lots of things to see among them the many cathedrals, castles, monasteries and towns. Castilla Y Leon also has natural parks which are virgin and consist of cork oaks and oaks making a perfect natural ground for any kind of exploration.

This region has interesting cities which are worth checking ou...

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There are many ways to enjoy Andalusia. Most tourists play it safe with the normal mode of tour buses or rental cars. Some adventurous tourists may choose a more scenic option: lounge cars.

These are the famous train options to view Andalusia.

Stylish and comfortable

One of the more exciting ways to view Andalusia is the “Al Andalus” train with lounge cars that were built around 1928 to 1930. The Al Andalus is a special tourist train that is spacious and stylish offering comfort and best o...

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