Don t Let One Pass You By!
When you look at a country such as Spain, it s difficult to narrow down all of the attractions and experiences to the top ten. However, here are the top ten attractions in Spain that we think you shouldn t miss
The Spain travel advice about where to visit are some of the top vacation spots in the country. Each place is filled with culture and history. There is architecture to admire, music, dance and art to see and experience. Activities for the whole family can be found among the mountains and beaches, as well as theaters and museums.
Spain may conjure up pictures of sun loungers, sandcastles and beer, but arguably the best thing about the country is its incredible collection of art. Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso and Diego Velazquez were all born here, and a luxury holiday in Spain, tailor-made to explore the best of Spanish art, is the ideal way to explore this country’s impressive galleries and remarkable architecture.
The capital of Spain since 1562, is located at the geographic center of the Iberian Peninsula. Because of its central location and high altitude, the climate of Madrid is characterized by warm dry summers and cool winters. Madrid is a city of great monuments. Among its highlights are the medieval center dating back to the Habsburg Empire and the Prado Museum.
Move over sangria: Spain has a new obsession and it’s the gin and tonic!
I had never been a fan of gin and tonics. My husband Dave used to drink them when we first met, but I never developed a taste for tonic water. To me, it always seemed like an old-fashioned drink that should be served in a gentlemen’s club as (male) patrons talked politics and smoked cigars by a fireplace. Martinis and wine were more suited to my lifestyle.
Madrid, Spain is a unique city and at an altitude of 2100 feet it may be one of Europe’s highest capital cities. Madrid is not only the capital of Spain, but it is also the world’s capital of bullfighting. Shop at some of Europe’s finest shops, view world class art galleries, party all night or watch a traditional Flamenco dance. You can’t go wrong when you travel to Madrid.
The famous tapas bars are more preferred when tourists visit Spain when they are on a vacation. Tapas are served as an appetizer, entree, or as a snack in many bar to get your appetite going and as a great way to start a meal in restaurants.
