Spain has interesting features to see which could be the reason as to why it has remained to be a very popular holiday destination of the world. There are lots of interesting architectural works some of which have rich histories to them while others showcase the modern touches of architecture. You will find all the features in form of monuments very amusing no matter which region of the country you have chosen for your holiday.

The monuments of Spain are practically spread out into the numero...
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Barcelona is indeed one of the most interesting cities of Spain. It is quite modernized with lots to offer to its visitors but most remarkable for the famed football club. You will therefore find lots of soccer fans in the city catching some action of the beautiful game. The city also has lots of other interesting things to offer among them historical monuments.

The monuments in the Spanish cities are well preserved and the visitors find it quite easy to go back in time and identify with the ...
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This popular and beautiful holiday town located in La Olivia Municipality of Fuerteventura Island is one of the best that you can choose to spend your Spanish holiday in. It was formally a fishing town but has now transformed into a very famed and popular beach resort for the deserving holidaymakers coming into Spain to enjoy their time.

The town has numerous restaurants especially on the central part and also at the port. These are the most energetic areas of the town and you will find them ...
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Spanish regions have gone through all kinds of eras and conquering and the fact is that there are elements of each of the epochs depending on the region that you are visiting. Some of the features showcasing the eras are well preserved making it possible for the visitors to go back into time and identify with particular events as well as the way of life of the people who once lived on the regions.

The transformations are what have led to different attractions such as monuments in the differen...
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Cartagena has such a rich history and natural beauty throughout the land. The city can offer a host of attractions as well as the tranquility a holidaymaker would want in a holiday.

The history of Cartagena is interesting with lots of space to enjoy a leisurely stroll to refresh oneself during the holiday.

Rich history   

This town of Cartagena has a rich history; it was the Carthaginians who came and built this town in 223 BC giving it the name ‘Quart Hadas’ meaning ‘new city’. Then, C...
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The village of Albatera is located in Vega Baja in Alicante province. Its population is barely 9,000 with many speaking Spanish and a little Catalan. Albatera is easily accessible from many Spanish towns and cities such as Alicante and Murcia.

Albatera offers many beautiful views from Sierra de Crevillent Mountains and River Segura. Its pleasant Mediterranean climate and little rainfall attract many tourists to this idyllic village.

Development from history

Albatera came under Alicante provinc...
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Algorfa is a small village located in Vega Baja with lush countryside. The Segura River runs through the village with a majestic mountain backdrop and a wonderful view of the sea. There is constant sunshine at Algorfa with a moderate 19 degrees Celsius and a low rainfall.

Such pleasant climate attracts sun lovers as well as sea surfers for a holiday.

Town offerings

The village of Algorfa enjoys a fertile countryside that produces oranges and lemons. These citrus trees are easily seen along the ...
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Spain has some of the most beautiful cities in the world and most have been declared world heritage cities by UNESCO. They are several and below are some of the cities within Spain that are worth visiting under the world heritage category in all of Spain.

San Cristobal: this is a city within Tenerife founded back in the 1497. It was constructed with the aim of serving as a nexus for American and Spanish cultures. This is how it actually got its value to the strong personality that it has. The...
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The Prado museum; this is one of the most popular museum in Spain. Located in Madrid, it attracts thousands of tourists coming to Spain on holiday. It is a magnificent treasure of the Spanish monarchy thereby making it a must visit while in Spain. The architecture is neoclassic and from the 17th century and is one of Madrid’s biggest museums.

Dali Theater museum: this is another interesting museum that is a must visit while in Spain. It is within Costa Brava and in Figueres to be precise. I...
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Spain has natural features that are quite impressive and which have lots and lots to offer to people who choose the country as their favorite holiday spot. However, away from the natural features attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world, the country also has some interesting manmade features you can never miss out on. They consist of different things but each has its value in the country.

Monuments: The monuments in Spain are in plenty and regardless of which region you choose ...
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Spain is a country which has everything any kind of tourist could be looking for and it is therefore not a wonder that it is one of the most visited in Europe and in the world for that matter. It is quite large in size and is made up of regions within which you will find those famous cities and beautiful villages bound to offer you a holiday and time to remember for a long time.

To begin with, Spain has numerous natural grounds. The beaches for instance are what many people look for in a holi...
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Pamplona offers great excitement for those who are bent on adventure in their holidays. The month of July is especially crowded in Pamplona with the San Fermin festival which features the bull running and bull fighting events. These are ancient traditions at Pamplona which were almost made internationally famous through Ernest Hemingway in his best seller books.

With the rich and colorful culture, traditions and history offered by Pamplona, it is not surprising that thousands of visitors thron...
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Bull running at Pamplona is one of the most exciting events that happen every July during the week long San Fermin festival. On the first day of the festival, there would be the official opening ceremony to kick start the celebration.

San Fermin festival

Although this is supposedly a religious festival that is held in honor of a local saint, Costa Brava Saint Fermin, bull running and bull fights are part and parcel of the traditions that take place every year during the fiesta. The opening ce...
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Ronda is place that has many intriguing sights to behold. Tourists would love to walk through this quaint town to check out the old and delightful pieces that stretch back in time to unveil the rich and exquisite culture of the past epochs with their impressive architectural skills and knowledge.

Ciudad quarter

The Ciudad quarter is an old section of Ronda with many quaint offerings. One of the highlights here is the impressive Alcázar fortress built by the Moors in the 13th century before the...
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Pamplona is an interesting Spanish town to visit as it offers both tranquility and excitement to the holidaymaker. Holidaymakers have a choice between adrenalin pumping activities and soothing atmospheres of relaxation for their ideal holiday in Pamplona.

Adventure holiday

For those who want an adrenalin pumping adventure in Pamplona, July would be the best month of visit. The bull runs form the famous San Fermin festival where participants run with the bulls released along the city streets.

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Spain celebrates many festivals due to the myriad of traditions and folklore it embraces from the diverse cultures it was impacted in the past. The Spaniards love to celebrate all festivals in full costumes with the highest form of merry making although there are religious festivals which demand a more solemn approach but these too end up with a lot of festivity.

Festivals at Santiago

Traditions are heavily inculcated into the hearts of the locals from centuries ago; one of the most celebrated ...
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The name ‘Fuerteventura’ may be a mouthful but it contains the same wealth of offering to all who seek an ultimate holiday experience. Fuerteventura belongs to Canary Islands that lie close to Africa.

Origins

Fuerteventura came about when a huge volcanic eruption happened twenty million years ago. The natural volcanic forces with wind, rain and soil erosion activities shaped Fuerteventura Island.

This island is in a strategic location at the tropics which offer pleasant climate and white sa...
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La Coruña sits at the northwest portion of Spain with its Galician name, A Coruña. This region showcases vast green landscapes with rich Celtic-Roman heritage. There is a mystical allure to La Coruña as there are the old and the natural at their best.

La Coruña’s neighbors are Biscay Bayon at its north, Pontevedra at its south, Lugo at its east and the grand Atlantic Ocean at its west. Hence, the climate is pleasant with frequent rain for this natural Atlantic island.

The Past

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Galicia is renowned as “the land of a thousand rivers” in Spain. These rivers flow through the whole region of Galicia via mountains and coasts to form the “Rias”. Hence, great contrasts are found at the different landscapes of Galicia; the beaches are smooth with their fine sand and warm waters while the cliffs are high and dangerous as with Costa de la Muerte which is nicknamed “coast of death”.

Galicia’s capital is Santiago de Compostela with four provinces: A Coruña, Ourense...
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Spain is a vast country with plenty of fantastic and interesting cities to visit; there would never be a lack of sights for tourists in all of Spain’s cities. These may be more than enough to occupy the tourists but they would miss out on many delightful traditional and cultural offerings which smaller towns in Spain offer.

Hence, the wise tourists would consider visiting some of the smaller towns to enjoy the many local offerings such as culture, tradition and local cuisine.

La Coruna Inte...
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Ronda is well known as the ‘town of dreams’ in its location at the Serranía de Ronda mountain range. It is close at the canyon’s edge which makes its position most exciting and panoramic. The canyon is 70 m wide and 120 m deep.

Every tourist who visited Ronda would give it all praises although it is 60 km from Marbella. There are numerous narrow mountain streets to pass through before Ronda looms mystically before their very eyes. Its appearance never fails to awe its beholders.

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Pamplona has a small 250,000 population which swells to three times around the famous St. Fermin fiesta. This festival is celebrated by thousands of locals and tourists from all over the world although this is a religious fiesta in honor of Saint Fermin.

The highlight of this festival is the bull runs between July 6 and July 14 except for the first day. 

Eventful happening

Dozens of bulls are released everyday to run through the cordoned streets of Pamplona mimicking the medieval herdsmen with...
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There is so much that the Gulf of Almeria can offer to the tourists with its 217 kilometer long coastline. Its location is at Andalusia’s southeast in Almeria province between Murcia and Granada provinces.

Delightful climate

With the sun shining for more than 300 days a year at Costa de Almeria, the Mediterranean climate is consistent and pleasant with cloudless bright skies. A cool 18-19 º C throughout the year makes its waters warmer than atmospheric temperature in the winter....
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Seville is one of the more interesting and bigger towns in Andalusia. There are lots of varied delights that would enthrall the tourists.

Fiestas and Folklore

Seville is full of traditions and folklore that are translated into colorful and vibrant fiestas and festivals. The best way to discover Seville’s cultural richness is the springtime celebrations of fiestas especially the Semana Santa (Easter Week) and Feria de Sevilla.

Semana Santa or Easter Week beholds its world renowned colorful and...
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Many innovative tourists wish to get the best of Seville while they are holidaying there. Hence, it is not surprising that they would opt for day trips to check out Seville than be confined to certain areas of exploration through rigid tour packages or itineraries.

Day trips allow the tourists to decide how much or less they want to take on for the day without tiring themselves. They can book a comfortable hotel or place of stay in Seville where they set up base to make their daily tra...

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There is no lack of delightful excursions for Spain as it is a big country with numerous places to visit. There are panoramic views of natural landscapes for those who appreciate beautiful nature; there are clean and attractive beaches with soft white sand for those who love some fun in the sun. There are numerous historical monuments and archaeological relics for history buffs and archaeologists. There is something for every tourist to Spain. The choice is wide; the tourist can decide...

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Ibiza is known as the White Island as it has a lot of white buildings and beaches. It was famous in the mid 20th century for a prominent “hippie” culture and beaches for the nudists.

Variety

There is a lot of offering at Ibiza for the individuals, couples or families. For the young generation, the island’s vibrant nightlife attracts them with an afternoon kickoff at the beachfront pubs and bars as well as the town center. The rollicking atmosphere continues until dawn with many disco...

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Formentera is one of the smaller islands of Balearic Islands. This island is only 90 square kilometers with 5200 inhabitants; it is situated 11 miles off Ibiza on its south east. It forms the Pitiusas of the Balearic Islands with Ibiza.

Being small, one can view the sea from any part of Formentera; numerous lovely beaches and tranquil bays with incredible grottos can be found.

Mediterranean Paradise

Formentera entices tourists with its pleasant climate all year through; its springtime tempe...

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Cabrera may be the smallest island amongst the Balearic Islands but it still holds a big punch as a holiday resort. Cabrera faces Mallorca’s southern coast and one might think that Cabrera may feel intimidated against the largest of Balearic Islands.

Nevertheless, Cabrera holds a special place in the hearts of locals and tourists who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of life in their concrete jungle at home. The lonely beaches at Cabrera may have one feel like the amazing Robi...

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Mehr über Menorca refers to the winds that breeze through Menorca Island daily. The local legend implies of the winds’ impact on the local inhabitants’ personality.

This idyllic island attracts many tourists every year throughout the year for its pleasant climate; especially those who want some water sports like wind surfing and kite surfing.

Island offering
Menorca Island holds a lot of attractions for the tourists. There are many places of historical interest that would awe the touri...

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Mallorca is the biggest islands in the Balearic Islands cluster. This island is fondly known as the “Mediterranean Lady” for its elegance and delightful offerings.

There are numerous cities, ports and beaches around Mallorca. It has everything a tourist would desire or need for a fantastic holiday.

Tourism development

Tourism started in the 1920s when Mallorca was discovered as an ideal holiday resort. This discovery was made by mostly artists and intellectuals who were attracted to t...

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The Balearic Islands are known as the Mediterranean paradise in this part of the world with two clusters of islands; the Gimnesias which comprises Cabrera, Mallorca and Menorca and the Pitiusas which comprises Ibiza and Formentera.

The Gimnesias cluster of islands is on the north while the Pitiusas cluster is found at the southwestern part.

Rich offering

One of the greatest attractions from the Balearic Islands is the excellent consistent climate of sunshine throughout most times of the yea...

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Gran Canaria is one of the many islands making up the Canary Islands. It is commonly referred to as the small continent because of the different landscapes found here and which are very varying one from another. You will find American, African and European vegetation on the island thus it looks more of a small continent which has something small from every corner of the world.

In the middle of the Gran Canaria, there is a majestic mountain range dominating and it has a very high peak. The mo...

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La Gomera is part of the Canary Islands in Spain and is dominated by mountains hence the common reference to as the Island of mountains. You will find the island’s landscape pretty amazing with the massive mountain heights then falling in to the sea in a magnificent manner bound to take any breath away. Alto de Garajonay within the island is now a declared National Park and you can enjoy an interesting time within it exploring and enjoying the many things that it has to offer.

One of the m...

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Gran Canaria has a lot of things to offer to all tourists who choose it as the ideal place to spend a holiday or vacation in. It is a land with amazing but very different landscapes and every exploration journey is most enjoyable and interesting to the liking of every visitor coming here. It is one of those places that you will be looking forward to know what the next area has to offer different from where you are. Excursions within the island are pretty amazing.

Tejela: it is very outstandi...

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Tamaduste, on the northern part of El Hierro Island has a very beautiful and attractive natural basin. It has crystalline water and a few activities can be enjoyed from here. Monacal on the other hand has huge natural basins near the coastline and it also has luxuriant vegetation. Another great attraction that you will find here is an old settlement that has stone houses and straw roofs. It is pozo de las Calcosas and is definitely worth admiring on your journey.

Mirador de la Pena is a wond...

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Tamaduste, on the northern part of El Hierro Island has a very beautiful and attractive natural basin. It has crystalline water and a few activities can be enjoyed from here. Monacal on the other hand has huge natural basins near the coastline and it also has luxuriant vegetation. Another great attraction that you will find here is an old settlement that has stone houses and straw roofs. It is pozo de las Calcosas and is definitely worth admiring on your journey.

Mirador de la Pena is a wond...

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The Gran Canaria Island making up part of the Canary Islands is a land of many contrasts and one of the best that one can choose to spend a much needed holiday in. Among the many features such as canyons and mountain ranges, the beaches found here tend to attract huge numbers of tourists and it is expected because of the endless fun opportunities that they present them with.

Maspalomas: it is considered to be the most beautiful among the beaches that are found in Gran Canaria. It is a white ...

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The major attraction to most tourist destinations is the beaches found within it. It is common for most tourists to love a place where they get the chance to bask in the sun and at the same time have some fun engaging in sports and other activities before then eventually relaxing the night away. The essence of any holiday is to unwind and enjoy life.

Luckily, Spain is one of the countries which have beaches in abundance. It has several islands most of which have numerous beaches hence the op...

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Located in the middle of Iberian Peninsula, Castilla La Mancha region in Spain is quite an attraction for many. A tableland which is quite intense dominates this region and the mountainous landscapes add to the interest of the area. The region is home to towns and cities which have amazing and important historical monuments. It is also a land of great traditions making it most ideal for a quiet kind of holiday.

Castill La Mancha's gastronomy is still very traditional and consists of tasteful ...

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There are plentiful places of interest in Barcelona which would delight the tourists. However, to enjoy most of the more popular sights in Barcelona, one should consider a Barcelona tour package deal that would offer some special privileges; for example, one Barcelona tour that includes sightseeing La Sagrada Familia allows tourists to skip the queue at this delightfully popular attraction.

Highlights

The Barcelona tour begins with Montjuïc hill which is Barcelona's highlight as it was the 19...

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One of the most popular means of sightseeing Barcelona is on bike. The half-day bike tour has received tremendous thumbs up reviews since its inception. It is a great way to view Barcelona and learn of its history, culture and tradition along the way.

There would be fun and socialization on a half-day Barcelona bike tour. One gets to improve their health with the good exercise on this tour. Participants would be accompanied by an experienced English-speaking biker guide.

For a mere 2200 euros,...

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The coast of Brava has lots of interesting and beautiful holiday resorts offering visitors endless pleasure and fun throughout their stay here. One of the great holiday resorts you will find here is Tossa de Mar which is halfway located to french border and Barcelona. Apart from the sun and sand people come to enjoy here, there are outstanding buildings which are worth checking out while on a visit or holiday in the resort.

Vila Vella is the most outstanding and emblematic building you will f...

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