Spain is a fascinating country to explore. For a long time, its history and architecture have been shaped by peoples of different nationalities. Because of this, the territory of Spain looks very attractive, interesting and even eclectic. Immersion in its peculiarities and sights will help to penetrate an unusual country.
Features of Spain
A huge number of tourists annually visit Spain - a country located on the Southwest coast of Europe. For many, it is the favorable location of the region that plays an important role. Spain, with access to the Bay of Biscay, the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, has become one big tourist destination that attracts beach lovers.
The Spanish islands also deserve special attention of travelers. The legendary Canary Islands are very popular. An archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Africa is renowned for its high-quality service and excellent beaches. An equally interesting holiday and good service await in the Balearic Islands. This archipelago includes the popular resorts of Mallorca, Menorca and the "never sleeping" Ibiza.
Those wishing to visit Spain need to prepare in advance for its national characteristics. The country is inhabited by very cheerful, active people, accustomed to react noisily to various phenomena. It's also worth noting that the Spaniards are a dancing nation. Often you can catch an interesting performance right on the street: dancers and ordinary people unite in a single impulse and perform one of the symbols of the country - flamenco. Another symbolic and spectacular event is bullfighting - a fight between a bullfighter and a bull. In the modern world, there are many opponents of this action, but the Spaniards themselves consider the spectacle interesting and class it as a festive one.
The main attractions of Spain
The architecture of Spain is very diverse and interesting. Both the West and the East have brought their own characteristics to it, turning the country into an amazing museum. The most famous Spanish landmarks can be found in Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Toledo.
Madrid is the modern capital of Spain and is located almost in the very center of the country. The city is full of interesting places worthy of the most discerning sightseeing hunters. These are the legendary Prado Museum, the Academy of Fine Arts, the Goya Chapel, the Descalses Reales Monastery, the Royal Palace, etc.
The small town of Toledo, a fully UNESCO Heritage Site, is located just outside Madrid. This site, built on top of a hill, is the ancient capital of Spain. In Toledo, you can see the monuments of architecture of three cultures: Christian, Muslim and Jewish. The main attraction of the city is the Cathedral, made in the Gothic style. Today it is here (as well as in the chapel of Sa Toma) that the main works of the Spanish artist of Greek origin El Greco are located. Also, the Alcazar Castle, the ancient Roman arena and aqueduct, the Cristo De La Luz Mosque, and the El Greco House Museum deserve special attention of travelers.
Granada is a city whose architecture was greatly influenced by the Arab culture. Until now, Islam and Christianity coexist well here, which is reflected even in local customs: along with flamenco, the symbol of the southern city is the belly dance. The main attractions of Granada are the "Red Fortress" (Alhambra fortress), the Cartuja monastery, the Albaisin district with many viewpoints, the Generalife gardens, the Sacromonte abbey, etc. Fans of Spanish literature will also be interested in Fuente Vaqueros - the birthplace of Gabriel García Lorca and the farm de San Vincent, where the writer worked.
Barcelona is considered the pearl of the sea in Spain. For many years, the port city was the richest in the country. The multinational composition of the population has determined the unusual and attractiveness of Barcelona. For example, the Gothic Quarter, the Miro and Picasso museums, the Sagrada Familia, the unique architectural Park Guell (designed by Antoni Gaudi), the Ramblas, Casa Batlló, the Cathedral, the Spanish Village, etc. deserve attention. Nature lovers can also visit the Aquarium. is one of the world's leading centers for the conservation and study of the inhabitants of the Mediterranean Sea.
