Spain
Capital - Madrid
Major cities - Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla, Zaragoza, Malaga
Top attractions - Sagrada Família (Barcelona), Prado Museum, Centro de Arte Reina Sofia (Madrid), The Alhambra (Granada), Toledo
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At a glance
Spain is one of the most attractive worldwide destinations. Last time in modern travel magazines there are many photos of Spanish sights, on the TV – a lot of the advertisements, inviting to visit this country. Many experienced travelers say that there is no bad season to set off for Spain, but the most appropriate are summer and spring. Summer in Spain means white sand beaches, sun, a lot of wine, and 24-hour entertainment, spring is the season of festivals, among which thrilling Fiesta de San Fermin (we used to call it the Running of Bull), Tomato fight in Bumol (the biggest food fight in the world) and many other festivals and carnivals.
Spain is the perfect rout for anyone, because Spanish tourist industry is considered to be the second largest in the world. It doesn’t matter who you are and what you are, Spain offers a wide range of leisure activities. If you are young and eager to have fun there are dozens of night clubs and bars on the Mediterranean island of Ibiza. If you are a true art-lover the ancient architecture of the Moors and Romans, masterpieces of renowned Spanish painters, such as Pablo Picasso are waiting for you. Moreover, just sitting in one of numerous sidewalk cafés and sipping the wine, you will feel that Spain is the very place you will always want to return to.
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