THINGS TO DO IN SPAIN:

THINGS TO DO IN SPAIN:

EAT TAPAS :

Served in bars all over Spain, tapas are the ultimate in bar snacks. From a simple bowl of olives to a mouthwatering selection of seafood, there is always something for everyone. Fish and Seafood are an essential part of any tapas menu and include delicious morsels such as Gambas al Ajillo (garlic prawns) and Tigre Tapas (mussels in overcoats), Cordero al Limon (lamb with lemon) and Chorizo al Vino (chorizo in red wine). Vegetables and Little Extras include classics such as Tortilla Espanola (Spanish omelette) and everyone's favorite vegetarian tapas dish, Patatas Bravas (potatoes in sauce)

SEE A BULLFIGHT

Love it or hate it, bullfighting is one of the most characteristic aspects of Spanish culture. The Spanish people consider them art forms which are intimately linked with their country’s history, art and culture. Although is very controversial, bullfighting is Spain’s oldest and best loved national sport. There are several bullrings in all Spain; some of the most important are located in Madrid, Seville and Ronda. Madrid's Bullring is called "La Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas", was built in 1929 and first used in 1931.

SEE THE ARCHITECTURE OF ANTONIO GAUDI (BARCELONA)

Antoni Gaudi was born in Reus, Spain in 1852. Gaudi developed a sensuous, curving, almost surreal design style which established him as the innovative leader of the Spanish Art Nouveau movement. Places to see like: Sagrada Família, La Colonia Güell, Casa Milà,etc.

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VISIT THE ALHAMBRA (GRANADA)

The Alhambra isn't just one building, but a complex of buildings and their fortifications. Their construction occurred over a long period of time, resulting in some remarkable contrasting architectural styles.

SEE A FLAMENCO SHOW (SOUTH OF SPAIN)

Flamenco dancing is one of the three integral parts of the art of flamenco. The flamenco came from Andalucia in the south of Spain, influenced heavily by the local gypsy population, the Gitanos. Large amounts of the musical styling and dance movements of flamenco come from the Jewish tradition, as well as from Moorish culture.

SEE SEGOVIA’S AQUEDUCT & FAIRTALE CASTLE

Most cities can only claim to have one truly iconic sight - Segovia has two. Segovia has a 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct which is still in immaculate condition despite while its Alcazar is said to have inspired Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle .

EAT A PAELLA (VALENCIA)

Paella is a cornerstone of traditional Spanish cuisine, originating in Valencia, although it is served all over the nation. Superficially, it resembles a risotto, since the dish is made with rice, meats, and vegetables cooked together in a large pan. It is also too famous the paella with seafood. Paella is designed to be a communal style food, meaning that everyone finds a place around the pan and eats directly from it. If group dining is not an option, individual portions can be spooned out onto separate plates for service.

SEVILLE

Seville certainly is one of the most beloved places by visitors to Spain. When you visit this city, you are in the very heart of Andalusian culture, the center of bullfighting and Flamenco music. Take it easy, relax have a glass of wine, tapas or even a cold sangria drink!

CAMINO DE SANTIAGO (GALICIA)

The Camino de Santiago de Compostela, also known in English as The Way of St James, is a collection of old pilgrimage routes which cover all Europe. They all have Santiago de Compostela in North West Spain as their final destination. For more than 1000 years pilgrims have been walking along the Camino de Santiago. The Camino de Santiago is for everyone, young, old, fit, unfit, religious or otherwise and you can do it walking, cycling or however you want. You will meet a lot of nice people from all over the world. Pilgrims painstakingly cross parts of Spain on foot aiming to arrive at the beautiful medieval city of Santiago de Compostela for the Feast Day of Saint James celebrations (25TH of July)

RUNNING OF THE BULLS. SAN FERMIN (PAMPLONA)

Sanfermin festivals take place in Pamplona (Navarra) north of Spain. They start on the 6th of July at 12.00 pm with the Txupinazo Rocket. This festival is internationally known for the event of the running of the bulls. The first running of the bulls is on the 7th of July and the last one is on the 14th inclusive at 8.00 am in the morning

The fiestas are celebrated in honor of Saint Fermin, saint of Navarra; The Fiesta of San Fermin is to honor Pamplona's Patron Saint. San Fermin has been taking place since the 1500's, and not until Hemingway's book The Sun Also Rises was the fiesta so popular.

ART IN SPAIN (MIRO FOUNDATION IN BARCELONA, GOYA IN MADRID AND PICASSO’S GUERNICA IN MADRID AND MALAGA)

Pablo Ruiz Picasso (25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973) was a Spanish painter, draughtsman, and sculptor. He is best known for co-founding the Cubist movement and for the wide variety of styles embodied in his work. Joan Miró i Ferrà (April 20, 1893 – December 25, 1983); was a Spanish Catalan painter, sculptor, and ceramist born in Barcelona. Earning international acclaim, his work has been interpreted as Surrealism.

GRAND MOSQUE (CORDOBA)

The (Great) Mezquita (of Córdoba or Cordova), is a Roman Catholic Cathedral originally built as a Mosque on the place (and partly with materials) of what previously had been a Christian Visigothic Church in the Andalusian city of Córdoba, Spain

TENERIFE (BEACH+VOLCANO)

Tenerife is the biggest island of the Canary Islands. The Tenerife beaches are so different one from other: there are beaches with black sand, consequence of the eruption of the Teide volcano. The Teide Tenerife Volcano is one of the must visit in the island of Tenerife. You can go up to 3.719 meters to see the rest of the Canary Islands from the highest point in Spain.

Eivissa 5 reasons to visit the island:

1: There are more than 50 stunning beaches



2: Back in time: Take a walk through Ibiza Old Town on a lazy summer morning and take a trip back in time. Gorgeous whitewash buildings, Carthaginian and Arab conquerors dot the stone streets, while the imposing cathedral of Our Lady of the Snows crowns the historic Old Town.



3: If you love partying you will love Ibiza. Superclubs, superstar DJs and super-hot clubbers have made Ibiza infamous for decades. Just try to resist - you don't stand a chance.

4 : Knock that hangover on the head with a lazy late lunch, liquid or otherwise, in the beaches. A sunset drink is a must.



5: In the market for a bargain? Go to Sant Carles, in the heart of the island, for a taste of the hippy life that drew many thousands here three decades ago. Jewelers, clothes and kitsch souvenirs, it's all here.