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The tourist center of Europe

If someone tries to map from the tourist centers in Spain, he would certainly return to vertigo because every town, village and elsewhere every nook and cranny of Spain has something interesting for tourists. In fact tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in Spain. There are so many places to see that it is almost impossible for tourists to see all these places at once. It must make several trips to Spain, spending weeks and months to see some of the most interesting places for tourists.

What are the places to visit?

As mentioned above, this question is very difficult. Barcelona, ​​Madrid, Cantabria, Andalusia, Toledo, Benidorm, and the Basque Country are some of the places mentioned in the list of cities, towns and villages in Spain. There are many beaches like Costa Blanca, medieval towns, the birthplace of bullfighting, caves, arches, medieval churches, forts, castles, parks, museums, restaurants serving mouth-watering dishes, Rows and rows of shops, rows of mountains, and countless villas, apartments and hotels to accommodate guests for a relaxing and enjoyable.

The most interesting part is that the government of Spain made every effort to preserve the cultural heritage of the country. It spends millions of euros to keep the churches and all other types of museums, monuments, churches, etc. that go back several centuries.

History:

Many ancient civilizations have left deep impressions on the cultural people of Spain. Some of the known civilizations and establishments which have left their imprint on the life of the Spanish people are the Celts, Moors, Muslims, and Romans. These civilizations have made Spain a city of diverse cultures, beliefs and practices. Even today, festivals and other cultural activities are organized by the various denominations according to their respective traditions.

Plan your route:


This is a very important aspect of your visit. Some places like Madrid are ideally visited during the months of July and August Some provinces such as the Canary Islands which are preferably visited during the summer. However, there are many travel agencies who prepare the route for the convenience of tourists.

Accommodation:


There are many villas, hotels and apartments that offer a wide range of prices for housing. All villas are luxurious, but are accessible to every type of tourist. Rooms can be booked online.

The north-west Spain

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.