Spanish resorts are one of the most popular tourism destinations in the world, attracting more than 50 million visitors each year. Most vacations include flights to the Spanish "costas" for a couple of weeks of sun, sand, and fun
The few who travel beyond the main tourist traps will uncover a treasure trove of culture with rich and varied landscapes.
The Spanish tourist industry took flight in the 1960s with the birth of package holiday deals offering an irresistible combination of cheap air tickets, accommodation and car hire all included in a price which anyone could afford for the first time.
Guaranteed sunshine and some of the cheapest hotels in the Mediterranean make the masses keep flocking to the golden beaches .
If you leave the coast to discover glorious Galicia in the north west corner of the country .The scenery is a mirror of the south west of Ireland. It's also the place to taste the world's freshest shellfish.
The mountain scenery and sound of cowbells in Cantabria, in the north, will make you feel as if you've arrived in Switzerland. And in the foothills of the Pyrenees, in the regions of Navarre and Aragon, you could think you are in the highlands of Scotland.
Nick and I recommend you do the following in Spain.
See a Bullfight ! Bullfighting's may excite the animal lovers to fight you, but bull fighting in Spain is like apple pie to us.
Take a Tour of Gaudi's Barcelona Antonà GaudÃ's architecture its famous, see private buildings in the center, as well as the magnificent Parc Guell.
Visit Alhambra is a Moorish fortress ! You can find it in the hills of Granada. Alhambra can be summed up in the world's most beautiful garden and fortresses which are 10 times bigger.
Flamenco Show ! Flamenco is a traditional form of folk music and dance. Gypsy weddings have the best of the Flamenco performances.
Madrid's Three Essential Museums Spain is the birthplace of two of the most talked about artists in the world, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali. in the Centro de Arte Reina Sofia.
See Segovia's Aqueduct & Fairytale Castle Its 2,000-year-old Roman canal still in perfect condition.
Of all the exclusive Spanish cuisines do not forget to try Paella in Spain.
The City of Seville Seville is a treat provided you can tolerate the heat in Seville. Treat yourself with cathedral with its Giralda tower, the neighboring Alcazar castle .
Whatever you do in Spain will leave you wanting to come back so when your ready Don't forget to take Scott and Nick along for the ride !~
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