August 15, 2010
Where to Spend Your Spain Holiday
Spain is a beautiful country located in the Southern part of Europe. Its neighbors include Portugal, Andorra, France, Morocco and Gibraltar. It is one of the top holiday destinations in the world and there are many amazing places to spend your Spain holiday in. Among these places are Barcelona and Madrid. The two cities are enough to fill your Spain holiday with beautiful memories and exciting pictures.
Barcelona
One of the most famous areas of Barcelona is Las Ramblas. It consists of a street where people walk around in and take in the culture of the city. Las Ramblas is famous for its cafes, artists and shops that cater to many tourists and locals. There is also a famous fountain in Las Ramblas where legend has it that those who drink from it are sure to return to Barcelona. During your Spain holiday, you will definitely need to go see the many works of Antoni Gaudi. Antoni Gaudi made several contributions to the beauty and diversity of Barcelona. Some of these are the La Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell, Palau Guell, Casa Vicens, Casa Mila and Casa Batllo.
Other places to go to and experience during your Spain holiday are the museums that abound in Barcelona. The cuisine in Barcelona is exquisite and definitely one of a kind. Include a visit to the more famous restaurant and tapas bars during your Spain holiday to make sure you savor the food specialties of Spain.
Madrid
The capital of Spain has a lot to offer the tourists during their Spain holiday. It has a higher altitude than some of the other cities in Spain so most visitors will feel cool winters and warm, dry summers during their Spain holiday. There are numerous things to see on your Spain holiday in Madrid. One of the most awe-inspiring monuments in Madrid is the Puerta de Alcala near the Parque del Buen Retiro. The Prado Museum is also one place where you can certainly learn a lot of things during your Spain holiday.
These are just two of the more popular cities in the country where you can certainly have a great time during your Spain holiday. The other cities are not far from both cities and Spain has both trains and buses to bring you anywhere in the country. Rental cars are also prevalent here and the crime rate is not that high. With a little planning, your Spain holiday is sure to be exciting and full of beautiful memories.
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