Places of interest in Spain – Basque region

Blessed by the wonderful nature, Basque region in Spain is a paradise for tourists. It is the most ideal place for holidaying in a quiet and beautiful environment. The stunningly beautiful sea and facility for water sports and other recreational facilities, villas just facing the beautiful sea, pubs and bars in plenty; these are some of the most inviting aspects of the tour of Basque region.

Brief introduction of Basque region:

Basque region is the place where ethnic people speaking Basque language live. These people are spread over different areas of Spain like the San Sebastian, Alava, etc. Now the government of Spain has recognized Basque language as an official language. The group of towns or villages where the Basque people live is called the Basque county.

This county consists of different towns or villages. So if one has to go to all these places, he has to visit all these towns or villages. Each of these villages or towns has many places of interest for the visitor. Planning a tour to these places would be difficult because there are so many places to see. It is therefore advisable that help of experienced travel agencies be taken. There are many travel agencies who conduct tours to several areas of this county. Depending on the individual taste, the tourists can prepare their tour dairy. The tourist guides are always at hand to help the tourists.

What are the places to see?

There are many beautiful beaches, churches, cathedrals and other monuments which would be of interest to the tourist. The renowned Guggenheim Museum and the Biscay Bridge which are located in Bilabo are some of the many places of interest. The other place which every tourist should see is the cave in Isturitz. One will be mesmerized by the work of art which has been carried out centuries ago. It is just unbelievably beautiful. The other places which are never missed by any tourist are the Andra Mari church and Santa Maria sanctuary. These are considered as the cathedral of Basque. Most of these monuments are built either in Romanesque or Gothic architecture which suggests the influence of these civilizations on the people of Spain. The churches and cathedral have immensely beautiful sculptures. To remind the visitors of the history of the Basque county, many museums have been established which have collections of works belonging to Basque culture including works of art and artifacts by these ethnic people.

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Places of interest in Spain - Palma de Mallorca

Spend your leisure time on an island where everything around you is beautiful. If you want the vast sand, crystal clear sea water, beautiful nature around, enough avenues for water sports, places to dine and chat savoring the tasty traditional food and tasty wine; then just go to Palma de Mallorca. This is an island of the Mallorca province. Remember, this beautiful island has many more things to offer; beautiful coves, cathedrals, places to play and what not.

Let us just start our tour immediately. We are now in Placa d’Espanya. Oh! This is not a park. This is the Palma’s transport hub. Here you are connected by bus and trains. The two old buildings you see on either side are the café and the tourist information centre. There are large escalators. Just down below the lawn is the railway station. Of course the bus station is partially operational and it will be fully functional in just a short period of time.

Now we are in La Seu cathedral. The mosque which then existed in the place was converted to a cathedral in the year 1229 but unfortunately the work could not be completed till 1601. It was Gaudi who made some alterations and gave the cathedral the beautiful look which it has today. The park located near the cathedral has foundation stone of the city. In between these two, walls have been constructed which are called as ‘Town walls’. The town walls have a huge canopy which is decorated with blue and yellow diamonds. Perhaps one would feel a dearth of words to explain the beauty of this canopy.

Now we are in the old city. There is an adage ‘old is gold’; that is certainly true of Palma. As you drive across the old city, you will find beautiful buildings and arches on either side of the beautifully laid out roads. It is a pleasure to drive on these roads and a pleasure to watch these buildings. These buildings have diverse architectural beauty. The old city also has some ancient cathedrals, convents, parks, etc.

Now we are in the area where some of the monuments belonging to Moorish period have been preserved. The Arab bath for example, attracts a large number of visitors. There is a beautiful garden just by the side of the Arab bath. This Arab bath seems to have been planned very well. Enough space has been provided for light and air. Historians say that this Arab bath has been built in the 11th century.

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Places of interest in Spain – Palafrugell

A place becomes popular not by how vast it is; but by how beautiful it is. In fact it is this factor which attracts tourists. This is true of Palafrugell. This town is an administered municipality and is located on the Costa Brava, near Comarca and Baix Emporda. The most pleasant climate of Palafrugell has attracted many tourists from most parts of Europe and America. In fact many of the tourists have made this town as their summer resort and that is Palafrugell.

What makes this place so popular?

As said earlier, basically it is the climate. The climate makes the tourist relaxed and rejuvenated. In addition to this is the beautiful beach. Of course it is busy, yet it is beautiful. The beach is very well maintained and it has all the facilities a tourist requires for recreation. Safety has been given prime importance. The coast also has many coves. It has a long walking path way where you can enjoy the natural beauty while relaxing your body.

What to see?

Actually Palafrugell is a medieval town which was fortified to guard against pirates. But now the fortification has been removed completely. The narrow cobbled roads have been  retained even to this day so that one can have a taste of medieval life.

Just go to Placa Nova, you will find the church of Saint Marti which is believed to have been built in the 11th century. It is really a beautiful church. Perhaps you would be at a loss if you miss this great church.

There was a time when Cork was largely used in bottles. One of the most reputed Cork manufacturing units was in Palafrugell. That was in the 18th century. However, with change in technology, this cork manufacturing unit has slipped into history. But the tower of the factory still remains to tell us the story. There is a museum in the factory premises which details the cork manufacturing process and a history of cork industry.

Never miss seeing the botanical garden called ‘Cap Riog’. This beautiful garden has many rare species of plants. Just take a stroll in this garden and be sure to be mesmerized by its beauty.

The town is very well connected by road and also by train. The city has many restaurants and pubs which serve some of the traditional foods of Palafrugell. Your stay is made comfortable by the villas, apartments and hotels which are in plenty.

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Great parks of Madrid, Spain - Parque Juan Carlos 1

Madrid is the home for many historic monuments, the most ideal place for shopping. It also has many parks which add beauty to the city. One of the parks frequently visited by the tourists is mentioned here.

Parque Juan Carlos 1:

This Park is named after the king Juan Carlos 1 who is currently on the throne. The father of the king was in exile in Italy and during this period Juan Carlos was born. King Juan ascended to the throne in 1975.

This huge park measuring about 220 hectares has a golf ground which itself measures 60 hectares. The park is known to be one of the most beautiful parks in Spain. It is known for its lush greenery, very well planned rows of trees, etc.

Some even call this a theme park. The park is located at a place where the underground water is harnessed to grow the trees and plants. An artificial lake has been created to provide enough underground water to the park. It is a beautiful work of architecture.

Other attractions in the park:

The garden of three cultures is the most attractive part of this park. This theme has been depicted using the three beautifully landscaped areas. Each of the landscape is represented by three cultures namely, the Christian, Muslim and the Jewish culture. The Eden garden representing the Christian culture is depicted by the tree of knowledge and the tree of life. A beautiful structure has also been built to drive home the thought of this culture.

The Arab Garden is represented by a mosque like structure. Further, the Jewish culture is represented by various installations akin to Jewish philosophy. On the top of this is the Mexican corner which depicts the historic and also the mythic view of the park.

The other attraction of this park is the rows of olive trees. There are more than 2000 olive trees. About 10000 trees of other popular varieties are also found here. Varieties of shrubs are grown and it is estimated that there are about 100000 shrubs of different varieties. Another interesting aspect is that about 90000 different varieties of flowers are grown here.

Multimedia show of fountains (water and music) is the centre of attraction during the night time. Accommodation has been provided for about 9000 spectators to view this beautiful show. Enough provision has been made for jogging, walking, cycling and place for relaxing with kith and kin.

One will certainly find heaven in this garden.

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Famous parks in Barcelona

Park Central Poble Nou:

Also called Parc Central del Poble Nou in Spanish language, this is considered to be one of the youngest parks of Barcelona. The park designed by Jean Nouvel of France was opened for public in 2007. This triangle shaped park shot into fame in this short period of time. Many type of flora are still to find their place in this park and work in this regard is still going on. The park is located at the confluence of three main roads in Barcelona; the park also has a basket ball court, table tennis area and children’s park.

There is a beautiful flower tunnel.  A section has been created for aromatic flowers which make the visitor fresh in mind and body. Beautifully designed, the park is certainly the most ideal place for walking and jogging. This park has now become the best park of the neighborhood and on the lines of this park many other parks have been designed in Barcelona.

Parc De la Ciutadella:

This huge park measuring about 30 hectares is the ‘never to miss’ place of Barcelona. It was actually a military area during the period of Felipe V. He actually wanted to construct a fortress in this area and he even demolished the nearby town for the purpose. However it was General Prim who demolished the fortress but retained the Presidential palace, chapel and the military stores. Later the government of Spain converted the place into a park. The park is famous for its rich vegetation, tall trees, beautiful flowers and other rare species of flora and fauna.

The uniqueness of this park is its aromatic grass on which one can relax, chat with near and dear ones, enjoy the guitar played for one’s enjoyment by artists, etc. You can go for a long walk. There is a zoo inside this park which every visitor should never miss. One can see the wild animals in their natural habitat. The sea is not far away from this park.

The park also has a zoological museum which interests every section of visitors. There is a huge lake which has facilities for boating. There are beautiful waterfalls and fountains. The entire park is luxuriously illuminated and it is a stunningly beautiful sight at night. There are also many interesting works of sculpture including metallic cat and General Prim’s statue which is surrounded by beautiful flowers. In short, the park is a world in itself.

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Attractions for Tourists in Spain
Spain is among the greatest tourist destinations in Europe for many different reasons. This country has a wide range of places and activities to engage the tourists for making this time of vacations a life time memory. Spain has many towns and regions which are well known for their individual traditional history and cultural heritage. This article will give you a brief highlight of the most famous and attractive places in Spain.

1. Madrid:

If you are among the fans of Picasso, then Madrid is the right destination for you to visit in Spain as this is the only city in the whole world which has a great collection of Picasso’s work. The collection of art work is not only limited to Picasso and you will find a great collection of other art works too. There are many landmarks and monuments as well in Madrid for tourists of all ages. You must visit the places like Gran Via, Royal Place, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Espana and Parque del Buen Retiro. There are many interesting activities for the tourists to take part in like flight in hot air balloon, watching bullfight and most interestingly the night life.

2. Barcelona:

Barcelona is the capital city of Spain and also very famous for the many tourist attractions. There are many good places in Barcelona which are worth seeing. The city has many places which reflect the great architecture work. There are many strange buildings as well in this city. There are many great monuments to visit besides the great architectural collection of buildings.

3. Granada:

This city also has a lot to offer to the tourists and the most interesting and famous place to visit here is Alhambra Palace. The other famous places in this city include Alcazar Genil, Mirador de San Nicolas, Moorish public baths, Alcazaba de la Alhambra and Archeological Museum.

4. Cordoba:

Cordoba is another famous and popular city to visit during your trip to Spain. This city has many beautiful places which are the greatest attractions for tourists. If you love watching great sights, then this city is the right place for sightseeing. Cordoba’s Mezquita, Plaza del potro, Roman Bridge, Juderia, Alcazar de los and Arab Waterwheels are great attractions for the tourists.

If you are looking for some good place to spend your holidays this summer, then you must choose Spain as your destination. The place is good for all reasons and for tourists of all ages.

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Some places of interest in Spain - Lleida Province

This is a province of Catalonia, an autonomous area which also borders Barcelona, Girrona and Zaragozza. Although Lleida province was in the tourist map of Spain since a long time, in the recent past it is receiving more and more recognition from tourists. The province is blessed with rich vegetation, ski resorts, historic monuments, museums, etc. Let us just visit some of the places of interest.

Seu Vella:

This building is believed to have been built in 1278. It is in the shape of a snake’s tongue (called llengua de serp in Spanish language) from where the city can be viewed. It is a marvelous work of architecture which no visitor should miss. In fact, no visitor misses this beautiful building. This building which is built in traditional Romanesque design has five doors. The bell tower has seven bells and it gives a stunningly beautiful view.

Sant Bartomeu monastery:

This is a French Monastery which is believed to have been built in the year 1507. This building is located at Belpuig, a place near Lleida province. The building is most popular for its Renaissance tomb. Adjoining this building is the cloister which remained unfinished. The building has the combination of both Gothic and Renaissance architectural design. This is one of the beautiful monuments of Lleida province.

National Park:

Llieda province is blessed with some of the tallest mountains as its backdrop. These mountains bring abundant rainfall and many springs from the mountains have made the entire province rich in vegetation. White Water Rivers flow from the mountain. The number of springs flowing from the mountain is estimated to be about 100. The Encantats peak provides an ideal place for taking a beautiful view of the places around the mountain and the Lleida province. It is really a breathtaking view. Those who are interested in mountaineering, trekking, skiing, rock climbing, etc. should never miss this beautiful range of mountains. Just below this beautiful mountain is the National Park. It is the home for many animals in their natural habitat. The National Park has enough recreational facilities also.

Santa Eulalia church:

Located in the town of Santa Eulalia, this church is built in the most beautiful environment called the Boi valley. The beautiful environment has actually enhanced the beauty of this monumental building. This Romanesque masterpiece has been declared by UNESCO as a world heritage building.
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Popular Places in Spain

Spain is among the top tourist attractions in the world for holidays. There are many reasons for the popularity of Spain among tourist including the preserved history, wonderful sites, parks, monuments and excellent climate. This article is about the few best sites which are must to see during your visit to Spain.

1. Seville:

Seville is the capital of Andalusia and it is popular for having a variety of monuments which are built on the Moorish style of architecture. The famous monuments include Giralda, Cathedral of the city and the famous Christopher Columbus Tomb. Other worth seeing places includes Alcazar and Plaze de Espana.

2. Castilla y Leon:

This is the independent community in Spain and there are nine provinces in this community. Almost each province has a lot to see and there are many tourist attractions in these provinces. Some of the popular provinces include Leon, Segovia, Burgos, Avila and Zamora.

3. Salamanca:

Salamanca is a small town but it is marked as World Heritage place by the UNESCO. The architecture of the place is wonderful and preserved by the authorities very well. This town has a very old history and you must visit the places like Historic University, Plaza Mayor, Cathedral (old & new) and Social center. This town is famous for its historical and oldest Salamanca University in the whole Spain.

4. Avila:

This is another town in Spain which has the status of World Heritage by the UNESCO. This town is famous for the wall which was built during the 11th century. This wall has many big towers and 9 gates. The place is also famous for the variety of sites, shopping areas and food places. Avila Cathedral and the Art Museum are the must watch places in Avila.

5. Segovia:

This place is also declared as World Heritage by the UNESCO. The most popular place here is the Roman aqueduct. This was constructed 2000 years ago and 20400 numbers of stones were used in its construction. This is marvelous and well preserved monument in Segovia. Lady of Cathedral is also a wonderful and must see site in this town. This cathedral is built on the gothic design and has wonderful decoration of ornaments. There is a beautiful fortress as well in Segovia which is known as Alcazar of Segovia, this fortress is also not to be missed place in Segovia.

You must visit these best places during your holiday trip to Spain.

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Visit to Oviedo….Spain

UNESCO’s World Heritage:

Spain is a country which has plenty of historical places and all these places have variety of monuments and cultural heritage. This is the main reason behind the popularity of Spain among the tourists from all over the world. Oviedo is one such place in Spain which has a rich historical background. This place has plenty of monuments, museums, churches, mountains, national parks, beaches and many more interesting places. UNESCO has given the status of world heritage to Oviedo because of the presence of a variety of heritage places in this city of Spain. If you are in Spain, you must visit this world heritage to make your visit unforgettable and pleasant.

Walk To Cathedral:

If you walk to the cathedral from the university campus, you will be amazed to see wonderful monuments and statues. Every single monument and statue has its own history and these show the very old Spanish history. Along the way to the cathedral there are plenty of restaurants and bars where you can relax after the long walk. The cathedral building in Oviedo is built in Gothic style and this building is one of its own kind. The architecture of the building is marvelous and it is adored by the present day architects. There are holy places like the Cross of la Victoria and Holy Chest. You will also find an art museum here which has plenty of art work on display for the visitors and this art work has its history from the ruling era of Oviedo by the Austrian King. If you walk a little more, you can visit the city hall building and San Sisdoro church which were built during the 18th century.

Park, Plaza and Theater:

If you keep on walking along the road, you will see the popular plaza in Oviedo. This plaza is called De la Escandalera plaza. Along with this plaza, there is a Campo de San Francisco national park. This park and plaza were built in the 19th century. Campoamor is the most well known theater in this city and there are some famous awards as well which are being awarded by this theater like the award of “Principe de Austrians”. There is a shopping area as well which has plenty of art and cultural work for the visitors to see and buy.

Lastres Village & Beach:

This is a famous fishing village and has many different and rare breeds of fish. The Mediterranean Sea coastline is there along with this village. The beach here is very beautiful and offers many activities for tourists.

You can choose to stay in the villas and apartments during your visit.

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Visit some of the famous parks in Spain

Spain has many places which are of interest for a tourist. There are monuments like cathedrals, churches, castles, etc. which are of historical interest. There are stunningly beautiful beaches and tall mountains which make the tourist relaxed. There are great parks which have a collection of rare species of plants. Some of the renowned parks in Spain are briefly explained here:

Guell Park:

When we speak of parks, the first name which comes out is Guell Park. This park is the brain child of the genius architect of Spain Antanio Gaudi. There is an old adage ‘where there is a will, there is a way’ and Gaudi proved it. It was actually a place identified for a housing colony. The rocky area was converted to a park because the proposed housing colony failed to make a start. This beautiful park has been declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO. There are critics who call this park an ‘Outrageous modernism’. There are some who praise it because Gaudi has successfully redefined the concept of a ‘park’. It has beautiful works of sculpture by some of the renowned artists.

De la Ciudadella Park:

This is again a brain child of Antano Gaudi in the Barri Gotic region of Spain. This park has a great history. Actually it was a fortress built by King Felipe V in the year 1715. The fortress was built in the shape of a Star. Later Napoleon used it as a prison. Later in the year 1878, it was General Prim who completely destroyed the Citadel and in its place a statue of Genera Prim was installed. Later it was converted into a park by the Spanish Government. This huge park is considered as one of the best parks of Spain. It also has some monuments which are of historic importance.

There is also a museum inside the park. The park has a big lake and one can hire a boat. The garden section of the park has varieties of plants which are of interest for every visitor to the park. Universal exhibition was held in the year 1888 in this park. For purpose of the exhibition, many buildings were constructed. The interesting feature of this park is that the government of Spain has preserved all the historic buildings that were constructed in this park. This park has been appreciated by all the people. Most of the buildings in this park are in typical Spanish architecture. The park has many works of sculpture.

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