Spain has always been one of the top countries as a tourist attraction. The reason for this is what Spain has to offer:
Culture
Food
Music
Beaches
Nightlife
Shopping destinations
The list goes on and on, where else would you find authentic Spanish wines with the original tapas and paella? Here is the list of top five places to visit when you plan a holiday to Spain.
Madrid
The capital of Spain is a cosmopolitan city filled with attractions for tourists. Famous for its nightlife and food, Madrid is an ideal place to begin your trip with
With many museums displaying the region’s artistic richness for the art lovers, the city becomes the center of history and culture for tourists. Some of the most famous museums are the Museo Reina Sofia and Prado.
The Gran Via has many tapas bars that will satisfy your tapas hunger.
The Puerto de sol, the Retiro Park, Palacio Real, the tourist spots are huge in number.
Barcelona
Barcelona is the most popular city among tourists.
In case you visit the city in the months of October to April, then the Fountain show hosted in the city, called Font Magica, is a must.
The city was the host to the artistic intelligence of the iconic Pablo Picasso, and has a museum in his name, Picasso Museum. For those who worship art, Barcelona is the place to be.
The Las Ramblas Street is considered by many as the heartbeat of Barcelona. It is a long but comfortable walk and it is the right place to be if you want to capture the essence of what it is to live in Barcelona.
The UNESCO world heritage site, the Parc Guell is something out of the way and cannot be missed at any cost.
Valencia
If you have come to Spain, you cannot miss the city in which the paella originated! The Bioparc and the Oceanografic will make you come close to the life on land and in the sea. You can take on the African safari or view exotic fishes brought from far off seas. If you are interested in buying Spanish silk, then Mercado Central is the place to be.
The Valencian beaches should not be missed, and the paella being served in the sea side restaurants will be the best you would have in a long time
Seville
This city is rich in history and therefore has many surviving historical monuments. Some of the most visited monuments are La Giralda, The Alcazar palace, The Seville cathedral, CASA de Pilatos.
One of the more recent architectural marvels is the Metropol Parasol. Built by the German architect Jurgen Mayer- Hermann, it is a treat for the eyes.
Granada
Famous for Sierra Nevada all over the world, Granada is ideal for sightseeing. The architecture here speaks of the Renaissance times. The Alahmbra Palace should not be missed. When authentic tapas is on your mind, with a Moroccan influence, head to Granada.
Spain has many hikes and driving trails make sure to take a practical driving test before you embark on the trails of Spain. Spain has always welcomed its tourists with open arms to explore its culture and traditions.