Places+of+interest+in+Spain


 * The Spanish Basque Country**

The Spanish Basque Country is found in the North of Spain. The Basque Country is a part of "Green Spain" and is famous for its Spanish cuisine (the green countryside), which attracts Spanish tourist and foreigners interested in nature, mountains and the sea. Bilbao city, the Capital of the Basque Country, attracts tourists for being a beautiful town and for the modern Spanish museum Guggenheim, which is most famous for its extraordinary architecture.

To the Northwest lies Galicia, which also forms part of "Green Spain". Galicia, like the Basque Country, is known for its green countryside and being the principal fishing region of Europe. Tourists are attracted to Galicia to experience the great variety of fresh Spanish fish.




 * Barcelona**

Barcelona is the Capital of Catalonia (Northeast) and is the second largest city of Spain. Barcelona has been home of many of the most famous artists of Spain. In the city you will find splendid architecture by Gaudi, and painters such as Dali and Picasso, whom also spent long periods in Catalonia. Valencia lies along the Spanish Mediterranean coast (south of Catalonia) and attracts a lot of tourists for its beaches and its pleasant climate. Another specialty of Valencia is the paella (famous Spanish rice dish) and the many popular Spanish town festivals celebrated there (for example "Fejas" in April).



In the center of Spain lies Madrid. As the capital of Spain since 1576, Madrid City hosts many historical Spanish monuments. The Royal castle and Spanish museums, which include, el Prado and Reina Sofia (with paintings of Velasquez, Goya, Miro and Picasso) are only a few of the many great attractions the Spanish city presents. The rest of central Spain is mainly known for its historic Spanish cities (many of which are officially designated World Heritage places like Salamanca), great natural beauty and Spanish specialities, like the red wine from Riojo or the Jamon Serrano (Spanish Ham) from Extramadura.
 * Madrid**




 * Andalucia**

Andalucia is situated in the south of Spain and attracts the most tourists. The many superb Spanish beaches and the perfect Spanish climate are the greatest motives to visit this region, but there is so much more. Andalucia is also visited to discover the Spanish culture and the rich Spanish history of the area (like the Moorish Monuments Alhambra in Granada and the Mosque in Cordoba). There are Spanish Festivals all over Andalucia from April to October, the hospitality of the Spanish people, and the great possibility to practice golf and water sports are great attractions which make this Spanish region so popular.




 * The Balearic and Canary Islands**

The Balearic and Canary Islands, in the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean are other important tourist areas of Spain. People mainly visits these islands for the Spanish sun and the Spanish beaches. Tenerife has retained its reputation as a paradise isle over the years, renowned for its beautiful beaches, breathtaking scenery and temperate climate.



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