Spain is a very beautiful country. It has amazing beaches and impressive landscapes, as well as delicious cuisine and rich history. In addition, it boasts some of the best architectural treasures and museums. Here are a few of the reasons from The Spain Event why you should add Spain to your travel bucket list.
Stunning Scenery
Spain may be famous for its lovely beaches and sunny weather, but it is a country of diverse scenery. It boasts majestic mountains such as the northern Pyrenees, Picos de Europa, Sierra Nevada, and Mount Teide volcano in Tenerife, the well-known Canary Island. Europe’s only desert, Cabo de Gata is in Almeria, is in Spain. This desert inspired the famous spaghetti westerns. Some of these Hollywood productions were shot in Spain, in this area.
Great Adventure Opportunities
Spain is a country that offers countless adventure opportunities. The world’s scariest footpaths are here. There’s also a zip line between Spain and Portugal. Spain is also a great choice for skiing, snowboarding, hiking and scuba diving. Moreover, Spain’s northern coastline is home to renowned surfing competitions.
Food
You need to taste tapas in Spain at least once in your lifetime. You’ll see how different they are from whatever tapas you may have had at home. San Sebastian is the perfect place to taste the delicious Spanish cuisine, and particularly the bite-sized tapas consisting of slices of baguette with mouthwatering foods on top. Wherever you may be in Spain, you’ll get a free plate of tapas whenever you order something to drink. This is a great tradition other countries should also implement. Spain is well-known in the whole world for its fresh seafood, for the cured ham (jamon), and for the wide variety of fruit and vegetables. Local markets are always rich in such fresh produce.
Rich History
The Moorish past and the superpower position of Spain during the Golden Age are two good reasons why you should visit this country. The Spanish Civil War and the return to democracy are also fascinating. There are lots of buildings and museums that remind of those times, so you’ll surely quench your thirst for history here. Consider also visiting Cordoba’s mosque, as it is one of the most amazing Moorish architecture examples in the whole world. This mosque will help you gain a better understanding of the creativity and of the culture of Spain’s Islamic rulers and of their impressive legacy.
Fabulous Beaches
The 5000 km of coastline is home to some of the best beaches in the world. Five beaches in Spain are in TripAdvisor’s top 10 beaches of Europe. Playa de Ses Illetes, on the Island of Formentera, is only one of these renowned beaches – it was number one in this top in 2016.
Mild Weather
Its position makes Spain a country with long summers and with a mild climate all year round. If you hate winter and cold weather, Spain should be on your bucket list.
Awesome Fiestas
Spain has a wealth of fiestas and festivals such as the San Fermin running of the bulls in Pamplona and La Tomatina the famous tomato throwing festival that takes place in Bunol. In addition, you can attend the annual wine drenching festival in Rioja. Furthermore, each smaller town has its own festivals and fiestas, where locals get together to celebrate and to enjoy quality time. Join them and you’ll take a glimpse into the lifestyle and the laid back attitude of these locals. Spain is a country of smiles and relaxation.