Boasting passion, sophistication, and sacred devotion to the good life, Spain is a country richer and more diverse than you ever imagined. Its ancient castles; snowy mountain peaks; important monuments; sandy beaches and elegant cities make it one of the top travel destinations in the world. In fact, it’s impossible to run out of fun things to do in Spain. Located in the extreme southwest of Europe, Spain encompasses soul-stirring landscapes of all shapes and sizes. To the east, the Pyrenees mountain range impresses with its wild forests and tall peaks. Washed in the waters of the Mediterranean sea, the hilly coastal plain of Valencia gives in to the sandy beaches and lands rich on citrus orchards. Above this valley, snowy peaks of Sierra Nevada rise unexpectedly from the sunny plains of Andalucía.
Bohemian Barcelona sits on the Northeastern coast of the Mediterranean, only about a two-hour drive from the French Pyrenees. It's the capital of passionate Catalonia ...
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Area : 101.9 km²
Elevation: 12 m
Population: 5.515 million (2018) Eurostat
Time Zone: GMT +2:00
High Season: July & August
Currency Required: European Euro
The most known detail of Spanish cuisine is the tradition of eating tapas. The exact definition of tapas changes from region to region though, one principle always stays the same: tapa is a small portion of delicious food. When in Spain, go “tapear” hopping from one tapas bar to the next tasting local specialties.
Did you know that Spain prides itself on some of the best beaches in the world? The Mediterranean Sea washes calmly over 1660 km (1030 miles) of the Spanish coast. The beaches stretch from Tarifa, the southernmost point of Europe, to the rocky Cabo de Creus bordering with France. Each part of the coast offers very different holiday experiences!
From traditional to innovative, rustic to refined, white, red, and sparkling, the wines of Spain offer as much diversity as its legendary cuisine, culture, and natural beauty. In fact, Spain wine cultivation areas are more extensive than in any other country. Wine grapes grow all over the place featuring an incredible variety of 400 grape types.
Spain may seem like an unlikely destination for the thrill-seeking mountaineers amongst you. But, the Iberian Peninsula offers up some great mountain ranges with a ton of fantastic activities. So, if you are a skier, mountain climber, or trail hiker and you are wondering what to do in Spain, wonder no more.
From the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to the Alhambra in Granada, Spain is choc-a-block with fantastic museums and monuments. You could spend your entire life jetting from city to city, exploring all the treasures Spain has to offer and still not see them all. For things to see in Spain, you’re never in short supply.