Spain is a beautiful country, located in Southern Europe. It is neighbor to Andorra, France, Gibraltar, Morocco and Portugal. Every year millions of travelers come to Spain for beach vacations and to experience the rich culture and history of the country. Spain is an awe-inspiring country with a lot of historical cities, such as Madrid and Barcelona, scenic countryside, mountains, picturesque coast and art treasures. Holidays to Spain will leave you with great memories for a lifetime.
When visiting Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the most interesting sites in the country. Highlight is to walk down La Rambla, the famous street mall. La Rambla is a place where you can experience the local culture through traditional Spanish cafes. As you walk down La Rambla, you can freely visit local shops and meet local artists in central Barcelona. Beauty lines the street. As a matter of fact, you marvel at several of the great works of the outstanding 19th century architect, Antoni Gaudi. You can visit some of the well renowned buildings he created like the La Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, Casa Batllo, Palau Guell, Casa Vicens, and Parc Guell. Don't forget to find the fountain that is famous for its legend that all of those people who take a drink there will come back some day to the beautiful city of Barcelona.
But there are so many sites beyond La Rambla where you will go through this great culture of Barcelona during your holiday in Spain. Barcelona is full of amazing museums. These museums show the plentiful art and history of Barcelona. Ensure you do not overlook the local restaurant and tapas bar scenes while you are on holiday in Spain. Barcelona has many opportunities to enjoy the typical varieties of Spanish cuisine in the traditional Spanish eating places.
Taking a Holiday in Madrid
Madrid is the capital of Spain. Travelers regularly include Madrid in their itinerary as they are going for Spain vacations. Madrid has a unique clime amongst the cities of Spain, due to its higher elevation in central Spain. A must see in Madrid for any tourist is the monument of Puerta de Alcala located in the central part of Madrid. Close to this highlight you are able to relax in the stunning Parque del Buen Retiro or try visiting the Prado Museum. There are so many historic sights in Madrid that every culture lover or art lover will be awed by the plentiful history that Madrid has to offer.
Seeing the Rest of Spain
Barcelona and Madrid are the most popular cities, however you can find a lot more historical points of interest and ancient works in the other parts of Spain. When traveling within Spain, it is easy to move from one city to another, by bus or by train. If you want more control over your travel plan on your Spain holidays, consider hiring a rental car. Take out a tourist guide and a map to create your own great Spain holiday.
