The capital city of Palma de MajorcaThe city of Palma was founded by Romans and is located at the bottom of a large bay that extends deep in the south of the island.The city was surrounded by fortifications which have not been fully preserved.You can find many old buildings in the center of the city towards the coast.The old part of the town has narrow winding streets and there are palaces from the XVI and XVII centuries.The city has many...more
Valencia is home to paella and puts on an amazing world renowned festival each year. Visiting Valencia is a unique experience that lets you immerse yourself in culture and taste the modern side of this ever changing city.A Glimpse of Valencia. Valencia is the third largest Spanish city with over 800,000 people. It is very industrial in Costal del Azahar, but has mobbed away from being the major industrial city it was in the past. It features many...more
When you plan your tour of Spain, the first question which haunts your mind is Where to go in Spain? This is because there are too many places which are of interest for the tourist. You are in a fix and you certainly find it difficult to finalize your itinerary. In Spain, every place is beautiful, it has many places to see and every time you find that you lack time to cover all the places. It normally happens that those who visit Spain generally overstay because they are carried away by the beautiful nature that prompts the tourists to extend their stay. A tour of Extremadura:Now, we have chosen the city of Extremadura as our place of visit. This is a city under the province Merida. The city borders Portugal on its western side. The city is blessed with wildlife and natural reserve created by the great river Tagus. Extremadura borders Leon and Castile on its northern border. It is known for its stunningly beautiful nature. Tall mountains and lush vegetation have made this city most ideal for nature lovers. On the top of this, there are many beautiful buildings like Amphitheatre and Roman temple which suggest the influence Romans had on this city. The archway and villas were...more
The reasons to book a Spanish holiday are known to all – for relaxation, and experiencing the sun, the fine beaches, and the warm waters. But there is more to Spain than just endless days relaxing on a beach – you can enjoy a city break in Spain, and find out what urban life is like in Spain. Wherever you go, you won't be that far...more
This Barcelona attraction, Montjuic, is situated on the top of a small mountain just outside the city. It is a known fact that Barcelona is one of the European cities famous for its parks. Park Guell, Ciutadella and Montjuic are just some of them. Barcelona is surrounded by mountains and hills, some of them being quite far, but Montjuic is just...more
The Picasso Museum or Museu Picasso for the locals is a well-known museum, a worldwide landmark in art in Barcelona, Spain. The museum is located in the Gothic area and includes five medieval palaces connected together to make a museum.The Pablo Ruiz Picasso Museum has become one of the most visited museums in Barcelona and Spain thanks to one of the famous 20th century artists, co-founder of cubism and a genius who opened up the era of modern art.The Sabarts Collectionor, as the museum was initially called, was inaugurated on the 9th of March, 1963. Jaume Sabarts was Picassos lifelong friend and the idea for the museum came from him. The initial location of the museum was to be Malaga, Picassos birthplace, but the painter insisted on changing it to Barcelona due to his connections with the city.The original collection was made up of Sabarts donations: paintings, prints and drawings given by Picasso during the course of their friendship. After Sabarts death in 1968, Picasso donated approximately 1000 items to the museum. The Museum of Modern Art in Barcelona also donated Picassos works. Nowadays the collection reveals for permanent exhibition over 3500 works including other gifts...more
Spain is a beautiful and popular holiday destination for people from around the world. There are so many places to visit and so many things to enjoy. In this article, we will discuss about the capital city of Spain that is Madrid.Location of...more
Car hire Spain is very important in facilitating tourism in Spain. Every year millions of tourists visit Spain and its possessions in the Mediterranean, the Balearic Islands of Menorca and Majorca and Canary islands. As soon as a visitor arrives, a...more
Undoubtedly Spain is a paradise for tourists. This is a hard reality which every visitor to Spain has experienced. The country is blessed with beautiful nature, pleasant climate and buildings which are unbelievably challenging works of architecture....more
If there's one country that simply has to be experienced for its culture and truly fantastic scenery, it's Spain. It can give the holiday of a lifetime with something for everyone to enjoy, and when travellers have the perfect base...more
IntroductionLa Rambla is much more than a street in the center of Barcelona, Spain. It is popular among all the tourists that have been to Barcelona. It is in fact a promenade filled with Barcelona action at the highest standards. It...more
This Barcelona attraction, Montjuic, is situated on the top of a small mountain just outside the city. It is a known fact that Barcelona is one of the European cities famous for its parks. Park Guell, Ciutadella and Montjuic are just...more