TOP 10 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN SPAIN
Spain is a special country, whether you want to relax by the beach or visit amazing historical monuments all tourists can find their ideal vacation here. Ancient monuments left by both the Romans and later the Muslim Moors, medieval castles, winding streets, old cities and more.
For me personally I love the beautiful views in Madrid and Valencia. And nature parks all over the country will make your visit special in this beautiful country, I guarantee it. And I am not alone in this promise, tourists from all around the world will always have their fond memories of Spain. And since Spain has so much to offer most find something special and interesting that is completely new and make great stories and memories when they come home again.
This all means that a vacation to Spain is always a good idea, no matter where in Spain you go or what you decide to see. But to make the visit even better we decided to give some top tips for what we think are the 10 most memorable visits that you have to have experienced before you can claim to have visited all of Spain.
1. Temple of the Holy Family (Barcelona)
The beautiful temple has amazing acoustics – due to the ideal bell system, columns, forming a fantastic likeness of interwoven tree branches.The creator of the original temple project is Anthony Gaudi. According to Gaudi, the magnificent facades were to symbolize the main stages of the life of Christ: Birth, Torment, and Resurrection.
Fabulous splendor makes it one of the most popular temples in Europe.
2. Park Guell (Barcelona)
Another creation by the world famous architect Antonio Gaudi. Park Guell is not just a cluster of green spaces. On this site, gardens and residential areas are harmoniously combined – an analog of the concept for the “garden city”, fashionable at the beginning of the 20th century. At the entrance to the park, tourists are greeted by a pair of houses decorated with bright ceramics. Painted animals frozen in the flights of stairs.
Every object in the park breathes life. The columns supporting the gallery of the walking path can easily be mistaken for trees, they are so elegantly and subtly curved.
3. La Rioja
The Rioja region in northern Spain is famous for its vineyards. The wines produced here are considered some of the best in the world, especially the red wines made from the Rioja grape that has been given the name from the region. Due to the unique composition of the soil and microclimate, each zone is characterized by its own type of wine.
A lot of vineyards with wineries, excellent gastronomy, the hospitality of local residents and the possibility of tasting great drinks. The pure number of wineries here can make the enthusiast go crazy from all the possibilities. In addition to visiting wineries, you can visit amazing michelin star restaurants, wine spas, and spend the night in a cozy hotel. This region is a must for all gastronomers and foodies.
4. City of Segovia (Segovia)
The entire city of Segovia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tiny province of Segovia is adjacent to Madrid and has been kept beautifully conserved in time.
Attention is drawn to the Gothic style cathedral of Segovia, and the fortress of Alcazar, which at different times happened to be both the residence of the king of Castile, and military fortification for the army artillery school. The city has many cathedrals, fortresses and local restaurants that all guarantee you to be both happy and busy.
5. Ibiza
The Spanish resort of Ibiza is very popular among young people. A network of nightclubs with regular show programs is open for them on the island. The main city of Ibiza with the same name is known for its excellent infrastructure, pleasant friendly atmosphere and is aimed at the most demanding tourist. Ibiza impresses with its nature, which makes it comfortable even during the hot month’s thanks to the sea breeze.
Young people tend to enjoy the old fishing district, where the center of nightlife is consentrated.
6. Square of Spain (Seville)
In Seville, the area deserves special attention, especially for the Ibero-American exhibition. It was decorated in antique style in the beautiful style, with an abundance of elements of delicate blue-white painting. Today, the square has become a favorite place for walks of residents and guests of Seville. The space of the square has the shape of an oval framed by the waters of the canal – by the way, you can take a boat ride along the canal.
7 Royal Palace (Madrid)
One of the most beautiful palaces in all of Europe, the Spanish castle located right in the heart of the capital. The Royal Palace was built in the 18th century, and was until recently the residence of the Spanish royal family. Since then it has only been used only for official ceremonies, receptions and other special occasions. The rich baroque interiors of the palace halls, which house rare and valuable works of art, are impressive and are today open to visitors. When inside you can enjoy a visit to the royal library or experience the luxurious palace halls.
8. Canary Islands (Atlantic Ocean)
The distant volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean have a wonderful warm climate and magnificent nature. On the islands, there are 4 completely unique national parks, all included in the World Heritage List. No matter which of the islands you choose you will be happy but our favourite is Tenerife, the largest of the islands of the archipelago the best seaside resorts are found with world famous wide sandy beaches. When here you can also climb the highest peak in Spain – Mount Teide – over 3,700 meters over the ocean.
9. Loro Park (Puerto de la Cruz)
Loro Park is an amazingly big amusement park which we give the coveted title of best place to visit Spain for children. This place combines a zoo, an aquarium, a dolphinarium, a penguinarium, a botanical garden, children’s entertainment venues, various shows and a lot more. Now their collection of colorful birds has grown to 4 thousand species and is the largest in the collection of birds in the world. Today the park covers more than 13 hectares, an impressive growth since its start in the 70’s when it started with “only” 1.3 hectares and a “small” collection of 150 species of parrots. The park has restaurants, cafes and even hotels, so many people come here for several days at once – because the park is truly huge, and one day is not enough to go everywhere.
10. Toledo Old Town (Toledo)
The Arab fortress Alcazar rises above the city, within, the walls of which is now the Museum of the Armed Forces. Attention is also attracted to tourists by the building of the Tavera Hospital in the Renaissance style. Inside the hospital, there is a museum with the works of El Greco, Zurbaran, Tintoretto, Ribera.
A special place is the huge San Martin bridge, built in the Gothic style. On both sides, it is protected by powerful towers and consists of five arched spans.
As you can see Spain has more to offer than just a sunny vacation. All year Spain offers amazing experiences from history, culture, gastronomy, and climate for relaxation. No matter where you will visit, Spain will always deliver as a destination whether for a couple of days of vacation or for those who are like us, who fall in love with the country and decide to stay for the rest of our lives.