Travel to Spain and Discover its Charm Posted by Angella Grey on 14th, July 2012 Travel to Spain and Discover its Charm There may be a hundred reasons for you to go on a holiday and a thousand places to choose from. You may even be considering a holiday to one of the European countries. But if it is for any of the reasons below, there is only one place that comes to mind! Vacation to Spain Imagine cruising along miles and miles of picturesque landscape, beautiful lakes and preserved natural beauty peppered with tiny, beautiful houses and sprawling green lawns that always seem so well manicured; or sunny beaches with the calm, warm sea luring you to dive into its depths and explore a whole new world of sea creatures below; How about quenching your summer thirst at the local bars with a glass of sangria offered with a variety of finger- licking tapas, and a delicious lunch of seafood or meat paellas. Follow it up with a relaxing siesta before you set out to enjoy a long evening. Explore the night life infused with haunting folk music, nurture a glass of sherry as you watch the streets bustling with activity, take a walk down one of the lanes and come face to face with the spontaneity and passion of the flamenco! Spain can captivate a wandering heart like no other as it romances and refreshes you to stimulate your every sense. Holiday Packages To Spain | Package Holiday To Spain
HOW TO SELECT YOUR ITINERARY If you are considering a holiday in Spain, choosing the right package holiday to Spain and planning out your itinerary depending on what fascinates you the most, and how much time and money you can
spend. Spain is the fourth largest European country which leaves you a lot of ground to cover. Although it boasts of the most widespread high speed railway network in Europe, you would still need to travel large distances. You could choose to travel city-wise or province- wise. For those who want to visit the best cities in Spain, you would need to use the extensive railway system and travel to the far flung cities. Travelling by road within a province allows you to experience the colors of the Spanish countryside and landscape. If you choose to go province-wise, it would give you a closer view of Spain's diversity in culture, art, and religion. However, you need to stay in every province for at least 4-7 days in order to feel the pulse of the place. DISCOVERING SPAIN Spain offers a variety of interests to its tourists. On the coastal provinces, the beaches are plenty and inviting. Spain's history, culture and lifestyle are all reflected in the architecture of its buildings, monuments, cathedrals and churches found everywhere, in the variety of folk and western classical music and their dances, the museums of art and history, the wineries that made them one of the best old world wine growing countries and so much more. If you decide to visit Spain region-wise, focus on the best regions: ANDALUSIA- this is one of the richest regions in Spain, the most important tourist cities here being Seville, Ronda, Cadiz, Malaga, Granada, Jerez and Cordoba. Visits to wineries in Jerez, enjoying free tapas in Granada, visiting the Alhambra fortress, exploring the Moorish architecture found in Seville and Cordoba, are some of the things to do in Andalusia. Holiday Packages To Spain | Cheap Holiday To Spain
Visit In Spain CATALONIA borders France and boasts of a culture different from the rest of Spain. Barcelona is one of the major cities in this region. The other cities to visit include Tarragona, Sitges, Figueres and Girona. GALICIA- Santiago de Compostela, Fisterra and A Coruna are the tourist destinations. Enjoy vast expanses of lush green landscape and rolling hills and absorb the history and architectural sights. MADRID which is the capital city lies in a region that goes by the same name. The other cities to visit
here are Toledo, Segovia, Avila, El Escorial, Aranjuez and Salamanca. Much of the medieval charm and history lies in the streets, walls and structures of Toledo, Segovia and Avila. BASQUE COUNTRY- Best places to visit include San Sebastian, Bilbao and Pamplona. They offer visits to the museum, a spectacular countryside view and some great local cuisine to go along. EXTREMADURA- the Roman ruins in Merida and the old town of Caceras are the high points here. CASTILLA Y LEON- this is one of the largest Spanish regions covering parts of Madrid too. The Roman Aqueduct at Segovia, Avila's walled city, Cathedrals in Salamanca and the Plaza Mayor, cathedrals at Leon, Burgos and Palencia are all places of interest. You would need to tailor your schedule here in order to save time. ASTURIAS- this offers a peaceful countryside view along with Gijon offering an inviting beach. Drink Spanish Cider called Sidra in Oviedo and indulge in the local gastronomical delights. Trek on the mountain ranges if time permits and enjoy the pleasant weather. LA RIOJA AND NAVARRA is the best wine producing region in Spain. A guided tour takes you into the interiors of the 'Casas' and vineyards that have been maintained by the families for decades and have produced some of the best vintage wines. Holiday Packages To Spain | Cheap Holiday To Spain
Summer Travel VALENCIA- Lots of sunshine and sandy beaches thrown in with the best paella in Spain and some interesting architectural delights are what you would find here. Valencia, Murcia and Cartagena are the main cities to visit in this region. The cathedral in Murcia and a 14th century fortress in Cartagena are some of the places to visit.