Spain is the perfect destination for adventurers, gourmands but also for art lovers. From centuries-old festivals to entertainment offered by the island of Ibiza, from moorish or roman art and architecture to Picasso and Juan Miro, travelers are given a unique diversity. Spain is a country in constant transformation - high-speed railways have conquered the country's mountainous terrain and large cities are equipped with modern railroads and subways, which confirms the prosperity of its economy. But with modernity will find lands where time seems to stand still, where roman columns rise into the blue sky and the ruins of arab tower guard vigil the vast landscape. Geographical diversity may surprise tourists which
identify Spain by beaches and coastal tourism. In this country you will find
everything
from plains and
green valleys, hills and...
snowy mountains in the north to almost desert regions
in the south. In southern and western parts of the territory the white sand
beaches awaits you, and in the volcanic origin island of Canary Islands you
will find black sand beaches. With millions of travelers coming to Spain yearly,
the country has become one of the most important tourist destination in the
world and third place as popularity in Europe.
The most popular destination
in Spain is Madrid, a city that seems to never sleep. Becase of its central location,
Madrid has an excellent communication
network with the provincial areas. Barcelona is probably a favorite tourist
destination, famous for its impressive architecture of Gaudi, cosmopolitan
atmosphere and best beaches for watersports. Our stock of low cost hotels in
Barcelona is concentrated in the central areas of the city and is sure to provide
you with a good discount accommodation option for your stay. When adding new
hotels to our list we look for cheap, central
Barcelona
accommodation that still maintain a good quality of service.
Spain's main Tourist Attractions:
- Explore Madrid. Prado is a paradise for art lovers. "Museo Nacional Centro
de Arte Reina Sofía" is centered on modern art and shelters the
famous Guernica by Picasso. Also do not miss the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza,
the Royal Palace, the atmosphere around Puerta del Sol and Madrid's historic
square, Plaza Mayor.
- Let yourself surrounded by the atmosphere of Barcelona, from the crowded
streets of Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter) to nineteenth-century Eixample district,
where there are many buildings of Gaudi. Stroll along Rambla, the old Barceloneta
and beach shore. Highlights include the Sagrada Familia (Holy Family), Seu
(the old cathedral), the Episcopal Palace and the Palau de la Generalitat.
Take the funicular to Tibidabo, or the cable car to Montjuic.
- Visit the famous Guggenheim Museum which transformed the city of Bilbao
in the main attraction of the Basque Country. The museum is regarded as an
architectural masterpiece of the twentieth century. The historical center
has a Gothic cathedral and an interesting town hall.
- Visit Santiago Calatrava's City of Arts and Science Park in Valencia. L'Hemisferic
is an amazing glass structure, which houses a planetarium, an IMAX dome and
a laserium. Visit the cathedral of Valencia, who claims to accommodate the
Holy Grail.
- Go to Pamplona even if its beyond the holiday season. The main attractions
are the walled old quarter, the renaissance cathedral and the imposing citadel.
- Try the atmosphere of ancient Rome at the the ruins of Merida. Other important
Roman remains are located in Tarragona and Italica, near Seville.
- Visit Seville, Spain's romantic soul, the city of Don Juan and Carmen.
The cathedral here is the largest gothic building in the world. The Alcazar
is a great example of moorish architecture. Wander the streets of the old
hebrew neighborhood and taste the "tapas" in one of the bars.
- Discover the magic of the Alhambra palace in Granada, the fortress built
by Nasrid leaders in XIIIth and XIVth centuries. The fortress rises majestically
above the town of the victorious christians and is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Spain.
- South of Madrid lies the old spanish capital, Toledo, dominated by the
cathedral and the Alcazar. The city of El Geco, Toledo hosts many famous
paintings, including The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, in the church of Santo
Tome.
- The city of Avila is on UNESCO's World Heritage list, because of its eleventh
century walls. Here St. Teresa was born.
- Do not miss Salamanca, the ancient university city with many beautiful
Renaissance buildings, built in the style called Churrigueresque. Visit the
unusual Museo Art Nouveau y Art Deco, which holds a fascinating collection
of art objects from the first half of the twentieth century.
- Spoil yourself on the beaches of Balearic Islands - Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza
and Formentera, with no rival when it comes to relaxation, sun, fun, sea
and sand.
- Run with the bulls at San Fermin festival in Pamplona. The famous "Pamplona
Bull Run" takes place on the city streets in July and attracts a huge number
of tourists.
- Feel the passion of flamenco in Andalusia and especially in the city of
Seville.
- Follow the steps of pilgrims towards Santiago de Compostela, a pilgrimage
center since the early Middle Ages and a UNESCO World Heritage place. The
main attraction is the Gothic cathedral completed in 1188.
- Explore Spain's natural beauty and rich wildlife in the national and regional
parks, which offers hiking trails, wetlands, coastal dunes, isolated mountain
peaks and Atlantic beaches.
- Conquer the top of a mountain - more difficult climbs can be made on Naranjo
Bulnes in the Picos de Europa and Monte Perdido Ordesa National Park.
- Vias Verdes are railroad tracks with picturesque scenery, which you can
be ridden by bicycle. Mountain biking is a sport with a growing popularity
and there are plenty of routes.
- Facilities for swimming, water skiing and windsurfing await you in nearly
all seaside resorts. The main destination for windsurfing is Tarifa, the
place where world championships are organized.
- You will find excellent facilities for fishing on the rivers from Pyrenees
and Picos de Europa, and the trout can be found in most waters in Spain.
Permits are issued by regional authorities.
- Golf is a very popular sport especially at Costa del Sol and La Manga.
Valderrama, located south of Madrid, is known in particular. In total, Spain
has over 200 golf courses.
- Spain has many natural ski slopes, all blessed with sunshine and clear
skies. There are five main ski areas, among those to notice Pyrenees and
Cantabria.
A variety of hotel accommodation is available including apartment-hotels,
hotel-residencias and resorts. Further information on cheap accommodation in
Spain and the latest hotel rates & availability can be obtained doing a
search for cheap reservations from the left side form. Most accommodation in
Spain is provided in hotels, rated from 1 to 5 stars, or hostels and pensiones,
rated from 1 to 3 stars. There is always a good idea to make a reservation
in advance especially for the duration of festivals or at popular resorts located
on the coast, strating from spring till October. Pensiones are very common
all over Spain and vary in facilities and amenities provided from very affordable
and cheap to relatively luxurious. Those are commonly managed by the family
and provide bed and breakfast only.