What a Spanish Holiday has to offer

When you think of a Spanish holiday getaway you think of relaxing on one of the many beautiful beaches Spain has to offer, but if you’re looking to get more out of your holiday why not explore what else is available?

Things to do in Spain:

If you’re looking to get the most out or your holiday why not try out one or more of the following attractions:

Try out traditional Flamenco dancing, which has been around for centuries commonly related to southern Spanish areas and has been described as being an art form in itself. So whether you’re looking to be a spectator or join in yourself the choice is yours.

Watch Bullfighting, learn about the history, and judge for yourself why it is such a popular sport. The bullfights begin in the afternoon when the temperature is at its peak so be aware when booking seats, and which is why there are different prices for seats in or out of then sun.

Explore the many Spanish festivals available, learn about culture and even learn to speak the language. Spring, summer, autumn or winter, you are sure to discover at least one of the many festivals, which provide visitors a wonderful display whether it is a traditional Carnival or a modern music festival.

Take a hike through the well known Pyrenees Mountains, ranging along the border between Spain and France, and stretching approximately 600 km, you choose the distance and route you wish to explore.

Go scuba diving along the Mediterranean or Atlantic coasts, with a coastline of 5000km there are plenty of scuba diving opportunities to choose from including the shores of Malaga, Torremolines, Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Calahonda.

Take advantage of the many Ski Resorts available, whether it is one the renowned Pyrenees resorts or the equally vast Alpine resorts. Being the second most mountainous country in Europe, following Switzerland, the opportunities are endless whether you’re staying in the north or south of the country.

Why chose Spain?

If you’re planning a holiday abroad and want to know what Spain has to offer as more than just a place to sunbathe on the Spanish beaches then why not visit one of the many fascinating attractions and try something new.

It has been said that People will go to Peru to go trekking, but they could go trekking in the south of the Andalucía province which is two hours 20 minutes via jet from Malaga, which suggest that Spain has much more to offer than just beautiful beaches.

Madrid, capital of Spain is famous for its variety of museums and castles, such as the Manzanares el Real castle, which has the charm and character of a medieval fortress, and contains the elegance of a Renaissance castle, so a must see when visiting Madrid.

Barcelona, is well known for hosting the summer Olympic Games, and features other attractions like the Picasso Museum, Gran Teatre del Liceu, and the Guell Park, as well as other of Gaudi’s architectural feasts such as the still not completed Sagrade Familia.

Valencia, most famous for traditional street celebrations and parades, promotes free transportation around the city and discounts in museums, restaurants, shops and tours, and is a popular destination for visitors who are looking to pay less and enjoy more. The Valencians are also very proud of their local style of tapas-be sure to try it and find out what the fuss is all about.

Seville, Granada and Cordoba, are Andalusian cities also with exciting places to visit, where you can find the Arabic influence on Spain and the famous Granada's Alhambra fortress, which boasts breathtaking views.

Tourism in Spain:

Due to the increasing accessibility and popularity of longer-haul destinations coupled with the expense of some European locations, people are beginning to explore further afield when it comes to a break abroad. So why not beat the credit crunch and visit somewhere that offers museums, history, medieval monuments, festivals and great night life offering lower holiday prices.

As one of the most popular tourist destinations, with more than 60 million visitors a year, Spanish visitors are captivated by its culture and history. The food, the wine the beaches, the variety of attractions, what more could you ask for?

- K.N -