The Spanish Attractions

If you want a lifestyle full of warmth and color, there is no need to travel halfway around the world. Just hop on a plane in Spain and in less than three hours you're in a world of good weather, a vibrant culture and an unparalleled variety of things to do and places to visit. Spain offers the ultimate lifestyle - a rich blend of mild climate, stunning scenery and a relaxed and sensual life. Here is why Spain is such a special place.

First, there is the beauty of the country. Spain has a varied topography of the rugged mountains of northern glorious stretches of coastline on the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. There are timeless monuments, castles lone threat on the hills, medieval towns with cobblestone streets and winding, and chic cities like Madrid and Barcelona offers great shopping, art galleries and restaurants.

While Spain's interior cities such as Granada, Seville and Madrid capital is a must visit is the coastline that attracts more visitors and offer the real Spanish lifestyle. For one thing, the weather is better along the coast. While it is sometimes rain even in summer months, but compared to the stifling heat of the hinterland, the temperatures along the coast are generally pleasant.

Southern Spain is one of the choice areas of the country and is home to beautiful cities, towns and fishing villages nestled between the mountains and harbors and beaches of the Mediterranean. Holidays in this part of Spain gives the feeling of every day a celebration. Then there is the matter of the weather.

The natural beauty still looks much better under sunny skies and that's when Spain wins. Spain has a more sunny winter warmer, drier and all over Europe. And if you visit in summer, the strip along the Mediterranean coast to bask in temperatures of over 20C for most of the time.

A great advantage of mild weather is the outdoor life. Being able to spend most of the day outdoors makes for a much more socially connected community. Here you can live the life of the village, the beach life and leisure life. One thing is sure, life in Spain is never dull.

There is always something happening in Spain and if you're lucky, you can attend one of the many festivals and religious celebrations that dot the Spanish calendar. Many of these festivals are real extravagances in which people dress in outlandish costumes and parade through the city. Fireworks, burning effigies and such efforts as the creation of the world's largest paella are also very popular at the festival.

And another great thing about living in Spain is the cost of living. Although Spain is not the bargain it was in the 1970s, you can still live for about two-thirds of what you spend in the UK. Rents and property is cheaper and you can eat well for very reasonable prices. For example, you can dine seafood freshly caught and grilled every day if you wish. And of course, the wine is plentiful and reasonably priced.

Finally, Spain offers the opportunity to participate an unparalleled range of activities, especially outdoors. In southern Spain, you can enjoy water sports nearly every day of the year and if golf is your thing, you can start on some of the finest courses in Europe.

So if you want to spend your days playing golf or relax on long sandy beaches, the coast of Almeria (Costa de Almeria) in Andalusia is your place. After a strenuous day you can spend your evening snack of tapas and drink a few glasses of wine or simply relax on the terrace of your hotel or villa.

If you decide to travel smart and move or make a second home in Spain, property is still an excellent investment. You can buy villas, chalets, apartments and townhouses at reasonable prices.

All the infrastructure you need for modern life is there, too - international schools, first class medical facilities and English-speaking doctors and lawyers. It is not surprising that southern Spain is the most popular country for Europeans looking for a home abroad.

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An attractive region

Just between the Atlantic Ocean and the Sierra Cantabria you'll find Galicia, Asturias and Cantabria. Saint Jacques de Compostela is the main attraction of the region, but this is not the only reason why you should visit this part of Spain. The cave paintings, medieval churches, and delicious cuisine based on fish, they form the north-western Spain. After visiting this part of the country, an image will remain engraved in your mind: a clam shell. They are everywhere: on the plates, billboards that show you the direction to the shrine of the most important in Spain, Santiago de Compostela. Santiago means "Saint Jacob, and pilgrims visiting the shrine has adopted the shell as a symbol.

Changes over time

For many pilgrims of the past, much of this area was inaccessible because of a string of spectacular mountains. This chain of mountains, the Cordillera Cantabria and is now the reason why many tourists choose the north-western Spain as a holiday destination - the scenery is breathtaking. You'll also be surprised by the picturesque apple orchards, with green valleys and the delicious cuisine that made rapid progress. Cider, not wine, is the popular beverage and cheese offesr contain many shapes and flavors.

Places to Visit

A Coruna (or La Coruna), was the capital of Galicia. The "crystal city" is worth seeing for its monuments. Plaza de Maria Pita, with its arcades, was named after a local heroine who saved the city from British invasion in 1589. Beside the square is dominated by Palacio Municipal, a building that also houses a small museum Clocks. "Saint Jacques de Compostela is the jewel in the region. Saint Jacques de Compostela attracts pilgrims from all over Europe for more than a millennium now. 

The city is famous for its churches and monasteries, the cathedral stands between four different squares, and Gelmirez Palace, the former Metropolitan Palace, is now a designated space for exhibitions. Saint Jacques de Compostela has much to offer: San Paio of Antealtares monastery, the Museo de Arte Sacro (Museum of Arts Saint), and the Museo de las Peregrinación (Pilgrim Museum). The area is absolutely lovely, if you want to visit Spain, consider going in north-west. This will be an enjoyable experience that will make your vacation a relaxing atmosphere.

Over the years, Spain was a country of choice for thousands of tourists who want to explore and enjoy what nature has given the country. The natural attractions of this country are the beaches, islands, mountains, valleys, and landscapes that are beautiful. This country has coastline on both sides: the side of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean coast. This contributes heavily to which most people make the country of their choice for a holiday.

This holiday destination has much to offer visitors and residents as well. Besides the natural wealth, it has the monuments and museums that hold important historical periods of the country that have been preserved here. This aspect of Spain both relaxing and a learning ground for everyone who visits. Most residents depend on tourism to support themselves, and tourism contributes to economic growth.

Madrid is the capital of Spain and lies at the heart of the country. The fact that it is the capital of the country makes it attractive for tourists as well as the Spaniards themselves. Employment prospects are high and the cost of living is generally affordable. This has seen an increase in population in the city, given that there are tourists and foreigners who, after visiting the city decided to make it their home.

Outside Madrid are more affordable than living in most European capitals, it has some of the world's best galleries and museums. He also parks, exhibition halls, recreation centers, and theaters. This makes holidays so much fun because there will never be a moment idle for the entire time you will not have anything to do or something to see.

Tourism plays a major role in this city as thousands of tourists come here every year to see what he has to offer, and to bask in the sun, sandy beaches of Spain. The beaches are a major attraction, especially because you can experience different climates on the Mediterranean or Atlantic coasts. Educational and medical facilities here are of high quality and are available at lower cost to everyone.

Tourists who have chosen Spain as the ideal holiday destination should be aware of the likelihood of them being impressed enough to consider staying there for the rest of their lives. The natural richness lures many people to never return to their homeland, they choose to live here. Visit the country for a few weeks will be very determine what you decide.