The Sunny and Welcoming Peninsula of the Old Continent.
Spain, located in the Iberian Peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea, is a great country for summer holidays for any kind of traveller. It is a family friendly destination and as well as a cultural destination for people into history. This is the second country with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is also a high religious place for pilgrims who wish to cross The Way of St James with Santiago de Compostela in Galicia as the final destination. Finally, young groups of friends love Spain for its cheerfulness and its never-ending nightlife, especially in Ibiza and Barcelona.
Every visitor is amazed by the cheerful welcoming of Spanish people and is envious of their relaxed lifestyle. They enjoy the beaches, the sun, the countless folk festivals, the food, the heritage, the Muslim architecture in cities such as Cordoba and Granada and also the amazing landscapes. Indeed, not only is Spain a perfect place for beach holidays, it is also ideal for road trips in the arid land of the South East, for hiking in the mountains of Sierra Nevada or to discover traditional remote villages such as Alquezar.
Spain is a rich and diversified country composed of 17 autonomous regions called ‘Comunidades Autónomas’. Some like the Basque Country, Galicia, Catalonia, the Valencian region, the Balearic Islands and Andalusia have their own traditions. Inhabitants of these regions are proud of their past and want to maintain their identity, which makes tourism there very interesting.
See
The beaches of Mallorca
Sierra Nevada: A beautiful mountain range
Tenerife: wonderful and varied landscapes of lush forests, exotic plants, deserts, volcanoes and beautiful beaches
Experience
Folk Festivals such as La Tomatina in Bunol, the Holly Week in Sevilla, the Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos & more
Spanish food: Tapas, jámon, chorizo, the famous Churros with a hot chocolate, a paella in Valencia, and seafood specials
Local drinks: A fresh cerveza or a tasty Sangria in a bar in a pretty square
