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Spain City Guide

Thu, Oct 9, 2008

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Spain is huge and the culture is diverse. Each place you visit in Spain will let you discover new horizons.

Barcelona: One of the most economically active and cosmopolitan cities in Spain is Barcelona. It is located in the northern Spanish coast this place has been attracting tourist like flowers do to bees. It has become a modern hub but that does not mean that Barcelona does not have any historic connections. Romanesque, Renaissance and Gothic period’s monuments are visible there. If you are interested in finding out the very latest tendencies today then, Barcelona is the place. The best itineraries that you can discover in this place are the monument, Gaudi’s work and museums. Nightlife in this place offers you the most exciting and pleasurable moment you can ever remember.

Burgos: Most of the tourists flock here to see the rich historical heritage. Burgos is a monumental town and often known as the land of castles. The gothic cathedral can mesmerize anyone but the Cartuja de Miraflores or the Monastery of Las Huelgas are some of the important monuments that you should see. Burgos is a clean and quite town and you can complete most of your sightseeing with walking.

Canary Islands: This group of islands offers a favorable climate throughout the year making it pleasurable to go there anytime. There are seven large islands that include Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, Tenerife, Gomera and Hierro. The smaller islands consists of Roque del Este, Roque del Oeste und Lobos, Alegranza, Montaña Clara and Graciosa.

The landscape of each island differs radically from each other and you will get to see new unique features from each island.

Granada: This is the most attractive place in Spain. Most of the tourist prefer to visit here than any other region in Spain. Andalucia, the long time capital of Moorish is flooded with the historical remains. You can walk through the narrow streets and take a rest to have the “Trevélez” ham and local wine which is quite famous there. What is great about this place is that you can see the gypsies singing the flamenco and some of them still live in the caves in the mountain. Don’t miss the popular festivals as it can be an experience of a lifetime. Alhambra which is famous in the world tops the list when it comes to looking for historical sites.

Madrid: Sited at the geographic middle of the Iberian Peninsula, Madrid has been the capital of Spain since the year 1562. Madrid is portrayed by the warm climate in summers and cool winters because of its location and high altitude. Basically Madrid is known for it great monuments. Most of the monuments highlights the medieval era dating back to Habsburg Empire. It makes a great cultural destination. However, this place is also a lively metropolitan with cafes, active nightlife, discotheques and pubs.

Malaga: The great beaches of Costa del Sol which is nearby makes Malaga one of the most popular and visited regions of Spain. Other than the seas and sands it is also an important historical place.

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