subject: Top 5 Attractions In Northern Spain [print this page] When people think of living in Spain on holiday, their minds usually jump to one of two things: either that the heart, and cultural and social life of non-stop Barcelona or laziness in one day, jumping from stations in the south overnight. In the midst of all this, and part of the country known as "Green Spain" ends up being unjustly forgotten. In northern Spain and villas may not be state of the art, the climate is not as hot, but there are many things to see and do outside of going to the beach and parties. Here are five of the most important attractions in the region.
1. The Guggenheim Museum
Bilbao is a great place for anyone looking to rent a villa north of Spain, because it is a big city to some extent to provide an ideal base for exploring the surrounding areas. In addition, it is at least one of their own attractiveness, such as the Guggenheim Museum, world famous. But were not famous as its counterpart in New York, Bilbao branch museum has attracted world-renowned fair share of visitors in the decade of its existence, and laid the foundations of his fame as one of the main windows Spain for art. This surely must be stopped in any round from the north, especially for lovers of art and culture.
2. Caves of Altamira
And history buffs will no doubt want to visit the Altamira caves, one of the key locations in the world of rock paintings. In ancient times, and this was the equivalent of the caves of prehistoric villas in northern Spain, where the nomadic tribes of early man settled for longer periods of time or shorter. Well as we say today to share our experiences in Facebook, so I did those cavemen tell their stories through art on the walls of ore caves. The great advantage of this method is in Facebook and, of course, that the Altamira paintings can still be admired today, millions of years later, making this complex is essential for those interested in life in the beginning.
3. Picos de Europe
Fans of the walking and climbing in finding happiness in the mountain range known as Picos de Europe. Spanning three sections and more than 800 km, and takes this question of the imposition of scenic villages and typical Spanish cities, with many villas in the north of Spain to relax after a long day of communing with nature! Whether you're a fan of cycling, hiking, mountain climbing or any other type of outdoor activity, the "Picos de Europe" There is no doubt that be something for you.
4. St Jacques de Compostela
Can not visit to the region to be complete without a visit to a religious shrines in the world's most famous. The real pilgrims walk to St Jacques de Compostela, or even go on their knees, but more of a casual tourists may prefer to stay in one of the villas of northern Spain on offer throughout the region, and just take him there. In any case, the splendor and aura of this place famous the world not to be missed.
5. San Sebastian
Only ... San Sebastian. All of this. As one of the best alternative to the resorts of Spain "traditional" seaside, this city certainly confirms itself as the attractions in the main area for fans of more traditional summer vacation. Should be added added perk of being able to meet the charming local dialect, Euskera, incentive for beach lovers and nature in search of one of the many typical Spanish villas in the north, the supply in the region.
As you can see, then, there is much to see and do in this beautiful region, especially if you are looking for an alternative holiday to the sun and the beach, typical.
Robert Giles works as a basis Cantabricas, who specialize in a unique collection of hotels and holiday villas in northern Spain. Is determined by each property in this beautiful region, and personally visited by our representatives to make sure we offer only the best hotels, villas, northern Spain.
