Spain occupies a major portion of the Iberian Peninsula and is one of the most popular destinations in Mediterranean Europe. Spain is unmatched in diversity. Whether you want to explore the country for its incredibly diverse landscape, listen to Flamenco, watch bullfighting, or glance through cave paintings, Roman ruins, palaces, Renaissance castles and cathedrals, there are plenty of surprises for everyone.
Spain is certainly a leisure traveler’s delight! With over 4,000 km of silky soft sand beaches, there’s surely plenty of space for everyone. If you like being with the tourist hordes, the Costa de la Luz and the Costa del Sol are perfect for you. However, if honey and you are looking for a hideaway, go straight to Malaga and Almería or La Manga, Asturias, Cantabria and Euskadi. For the acftive traveler, the resorts provide endless facilities for water sports like sailing, diving and windsurfing.
Any tour of Spain is incomplete without a few days in Barcelona, the capital city. This is a vibrant cosmopolitan city where you can enjoy your time glancing through historical buildings, open-air markets, florist stalls and meeting-plazas. Fall in love with the monuments from the Romanesque period or appreciate Spain's modern architecture! Antoní Gaudí’s unfinished Cathedral, Sagrada Família is not to be missed. Other attractions in Spain include the Prado Museum in Madrid, the Alhambra fortress in the city of Granada, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the city of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by the Tagus River on three sides.
| Top Destinations |
| Barcelona |
Madrid |
Tarragona |
| Alicante |
Gerona |
Bilbao |
| Destination Facts: |
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| Capital: Madrid |
Currency: Peseta |
| Area: 498506 |
Official Language: Spanish |
| Population: 40077100 |
National Animal: Osborne's bull |
| Population Density: 80.4 |
National Sports: Football (soccer) |
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