The city of Barcelona, Spain, as all the Iberian Peninsula, has been clearly marked by its long history which dates to the Roman times. But what really left a deep impression and can still be fully appreciated today is what the Arabs left behind. Not only can you awe at the lovely cathedrals, temples and other buildings but you can feel it in the powerful, brave character of the people in Catalunya. The cities of Lleida, Girona, Tarragona and...more
The region elected its first parliament in 1981 following autonomy from Madrid. The Galego or Galician is the official language of the region, it is closely related to Portuguese and while most inhabitants understand it, only about half use it primarily.In the 5th and 6th centuries Galicia was the centre of the kingdom of the German Suevi. Moorish rule followed but the king of Asturias liberated it during the 9th century. Its people's strong...more
A holiday in the northern Costa Blanca is set within a greener and more rugged landscape than the south which is relatively flat and dry. The climate here is mild throughout the year with an average of 320 days sunshine each year, perfect for spending time lazing on the many Blue Flag beaches dotted along this coastline.Apartment from Benidorm the area is not so commercialised as the south and though there are areas of construction, as in most of Spain, you can still find unspoilt Spanish villages and ports. Inland from the seaside resort of Denia and Javea, most popular with vacationers, you will find the Jalon Valley, a rural area of natural beauty and noted for its vineyards and wine. Further to the north the vineyards make way to citrus groves. The hills of the northern Costa Blanca are predominently covered in pine trees, which along with the citrus trees gives a distinctive Mediterranean fragence.Benidorm has come a long way from its days as the being a bucket and spade resort, and is now much more upmarket. It still has 2 beaches giving 4 miles of soft sand, perfect for family holidays and the best nightlife on the Costa Blanca, though the resort has so much more to offer...more
The Autonomous Province of Murcia in Spain is easily found on the map because it touches borderlines with Alicante on the Costa Blanca passing through Torrevieja and you will know that you are in the region of Murcia because you will be surprised by the beautiful scenery of the salt swamps at San Pedro del Pinatar. Its capital city has the same...more
Zarautz is small town which is situated in the Province Guipuzoca and this province is located on the north side of Spain. This town is very famous among the visitors for its beautiful environment and the beach. There are many other attractions as well in this small town. Summer is the season when this town is crowded by the visitors and during...more
Spain is known for the variety of historical monuments and places all over the world. This country has an enriched historical background and this is the main reason behind the popularity of Spain among the visitors from all over the world. This country has almost every kind of attraction for visitors including museums, beaches, gardens, palaces, etc. This article is about a great monument in Spain which is known as La Mezquita. La Mezquita is a monument which is one of its kind and there is no other such monument in entire Europe. This monument was constructed as a symbol to show the harmony and peace between the Muslims and the Christians. This marvelous monument was constructed with the hard efforts of many sculptors and architects. La Mezquita was initially constructed as a mosque but later this mosque was altered into a cathedral. This great monument is situated in the Cordoba province of Spain. La Mezquita mosque was constructed by Abdurrahman during the tenth century. The interesting thing about this mosque is the unique collection of the architectural work of different civilizations. This mosque has the unique designs of Syrian, Gothic, Persian, Byzantine and Roman...more
A part of Basque county, this industrially advanced city of Bilbao is also popular amongst tourists. The Government has provided several facilities in the town so as to attract more tourists. With a population of about 3,53,000 inhabitants, the city...more
Denia, a town of the Alicante province is one of the most preferred places of visit for tourists. Apart from a tourist spot, it is also popular as the best place for fishing. This great historic place has evidence of human inhabitation even during...more
A part of Castile's autonomous community, the province of Leon is considered to be the largest municipality with a population of about 135000 local inhabitants. Like other parts of Spain, Leon is also blessed with the most beautiful environment....more
Among tourists who visit Europe, their first choice amoung places to see is Spain. The country was under the occupation of many rulers and it has been influenced by many civilizations and cultures such as the Greeks, Romans, Celts, and Moors. Each of...more
If you are interested in visiting historical places, the most ideal place is the city of Burgos in Spain. This city is located in the northern part of Spain and has numerous monumental buildings which are of historical importance. Tour operators are...more
Spain is blessed with a long coast line along the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The coast line spreads for about 220 kms in length. Interestingly, at many places tall mountains also run along the coastline. The place in between the...more