Spain Holidays 10

In the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, with an excellent location, we can find the wonderful Balearic Islands, each one of them with its own appeal. The biggest one is Mallorca, an island where you will be able to enjoy a sundown in the sea, sunrises and heavenly beaches, among other amazing things, and its capital is called Palma.


Palma is a coastal city, warm and cultural, a city that will touch your heart for sure. It is one of these cities that have it all: beaches, party, places to relax, architecture, good gastronomy, culture...


One of the emblems of the city is its cathedral, a Gothic style building that lies right next to Palma’s beach. On its side, we can find the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, one of the Spanish Royal Family’s residences.

Palma’s beach is not famous for being one of the most wonderful beaches in the island, since there are other heavenly beaches with clear water that cannot be compared with this one. However, this beach does stand out for being right in the capital, and for the great number of play activities that it offers.


Another interesting point in Palma is its historical city centre. There we will see narrow medieval streets with characteristic buildings where we will be able to disconnect for a while from the busy streets in the city centre.

For those who love to go partying, we cannot forget to mention the Paseo Marítimo (the Boardwalk), the nightlife area par excellence. It is a long street with a great number of pubs, restaurants, bars and discos. Especially in summer nights, in the Paseo Marítimo there is an atmosphere of party and fun, with opened discos until the early hours of the morning.


In conclusion, then, we can say that Palma is a city full of life, in the summer on in any other season of the year, that is really worth visiting and a great place to spend some time.


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Granada is a Spanish city placed in Andalusia, and it lies next to the Sierra Nevada, what conditions its weather: very cold in winter and very hot during the summer.


There is probably one building that makes it really worth to visit this city. This building is the Alhambra, a palace and fortress complex built in 889 by Arabs in Granada. Besides the Alhambra, it is also really advisable to visit the Albaicín and Sacromonte neighbourhoods.
From the Albaicín neighbourhood you will be able to see what it has been considered the best sunset in the world. If you visit the Alhambra in the morning, in the evening you can go to San Nicolás viewpoint in Albaicín, watch the sunset, and then go to visit the Sacromonte neighbourhood, with its typical Arabian music and dances.


Another interesting place in Granada is the Sciences Park, where you will be able to get into sciences in a fun and dynamic way.


As we have said, the Sierra Nevada is near the city, so, if you go to Granada during the winter, you can make the best of it, and go there to ski. However, if you go there in the summer, the visit is also really advisable and impressive.


Another place of interest of Granada is its cathedral. It is a building from the Spanish Renaissance, and perhaps it is not as amazing as other cathedrals in Spain, but it is worth the visit.

Finally, if you travel to Granada you cannot miss its gastronomy. It is formed by Andalusian dishes, mixed with different contributions of the new towns, for example beans with ham. The confectionery is really wide, with huevos moles, sponge cakes and San Jerónimo’s Puff pastry.


Granada is an amazing Spanish capital, with plenty of thing to do and see. Streets, mountain and the sea are really close in this amazing city.


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Experience the Beauty of Andalucia

Andalucia is one of the most popular destinations in Spain, due to its amazing beaches, warm climate and relaxed atmosphere. The region is home to many ancient cities, including Seville, Cadiz and Granada. Although the region was first settled thousands of years ago, there are plenty of new attractions to keep you occupied.
There are numerous annual festivals or ferias that are held throughout this region. These festivals are a great way to get a true sample of the culture of Andalucia, from its regional cuisine to the spirit of its people.

Fiesta de Los Reyes - The Festival of the Three Kings. 

In all major cities in Andalucia, this festival is celebrated on the evening of January 5th. It is designed to commemorate the three kings of the Orient who delivered their gifts to the Christ Child. The next day, January 6th is a national holiday throughout Spain, which will give you plenty of time to relax and enjoy the events happening around you.

Cadiz Carnival 

Held in the ancient city of Cadiz, this festival occurs each year on Shrove Tuesday, or the Tuesday before Lent begins. A huge parade is held during the Carnival and the entire city gets in on the action. If you think the carnival in New Orleans is fun, you haven't seen anything until you've visited Cadiz.

Seville Spring Fair - This festival is held two weeks after Easter. 

The entire far bank of the Real de la Feria is taken over by enormous tents and pavilions where you'll find incredible bargains, great food and entertainment. The festivities start on midnight and continue for an entire week. As with the Cardiz Carnival, the dates of Easter change every year, so plan your trip accordingly.

San Lucar Manzanilla (Wine) Fair 

During the third week in May, in San Lucar de Barrameda you'll find the San Lucar Manzanilla Festival which is dedicated entirely to a type of wine that is produced in this region. Prepare for a lot of fun and a lot of celebration of this wine for an entire week.

Summer Fairs 

Every town in Andalucia has its own summer fair, so if you time it just right, you can experience at least one fair each week of your stay. The first fair starts in Seville in April and the last is held at San Pedro de Alcántara in October.The fairs are divided into day and night fairs. For the entire week of the fair, all businesses are shut down and the streets are turned into cafes where you can sample the regions best food and listen to live entertainment. At night, small amusement parks are set up complete with rides and more singing and entertainment.

Bullfighting Fairs 

These fairs are usually set up to coincide with the Summer fairs mentioned above in each city. In Ronda, they hold a very special bullfight where all of the fighters are clothed in costumes found in Goya's 18th century engravings.

The Verdiales Music Festival 

To round out a year filled with festivals and fun, you must visit the Verdiales Music Festival, which is held annually on the 28th of December in "Puerta de la Torre" which is near Almogia. Local musicians compete dressed in traditional costume and the wine is plentiful.



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Cadiz is a Spanish city placed in Andalucía. Probably, one of the most remarkable features of this city, and also the reason why it is best known, is its history. Or, let’s say it, its eternal and important history.


Cadiz was an important roman city, which stood out for its commercial strategies. It still preserves some of its roman heritage that today we can visit and enjoy. Of all this roman patrimony, we can highlight the roman theatre in Cadiz, one of the biggest and oldest roman theatres in the whole peninsula.


If we get into the historic city centre, we will be able to discover some of the most magical and nice corners in Cadiz, such as the Plaza de España (Spain Square) or El Pópulo district, the old medieval neighbourhood. We can also go for a walk along the Paseo Marítimo (the Boardwalk) without losing sight of the sea. Moreover, it is also really important to highlight the Cadiz cathedral, an impressive building right next to the sea, which mixes the baroque and neoclassic styles.

Cadiz has four beaches: la Cortadura beach, la Victoria beach, Santa María beach and la Caleta beach, each one with its own peculiarities and charming. For example, la Caleta beach may be one of the most picturesque corners in the whole city, since it is placed right in the middle of the old city of Cadiz, or la Victoria beach, which is considered to be the best urban beach in Europe.


Apart from all these, it is also almost compulsory to visit the Genovés Park, which is full of trees, and among them, we can find a centenary dragon tree.

To conclude, we must say that, as we have seen, Cadiz is a wonderful place, appropriate for families who go there to relax and to visit a legendary city, as well as for young people who want to have fun day and night, since the capital has a great number of pubs and discos close to the sea.



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When people visit the beautiful Canary Islands, they often forget La Palma, the greenest of the Canaries and also the most underrated. La Palma is a UNESCO biosphere reserve, which will clearly suggest to you what you can expect there: unspoiled nature, lush rainforest canopies, volcanic craters. You get the picture. There are no comparable golden beaches in La Palma like many of the other Canary Islands, but if you love adventure and breathtaking natural, unspoiled landscapes, then you won't regret visiting La Palma.


If you enjoy walking tours, there are many lovely marked trails that criss-cross the island. You can start at the sleepy hamlet of Las Tricias and walk through fields, gardens and orchards to old grain windmills and visit caves of ancient cave dwellers. Or you could walk to the waterfalls of Marcos y Cordero, which provide much of the island's water. If you're feeling a little more adventurous, take the seven-hour long volcano route beginning at Refugio El Pilar, past seven volcanoes down to Los Canarios in the south. There are individual tours or group tours you could join, to explore on your own or with a guide. There is always the option to watch spectacular sunsets anywhere on the island's western coast.


La Palma is also home to picturesque towns and villages waiting for you to discover. Enjoy the quiet of Puntagorda with its steep coastal cliffs, old churchyard and quiet farms. It's considered one of the most beautiful parts of the islands. Also enjoy the Mercadillo de Puntagorda market every weekend. For more bustle, visit the busy town of Santa Cruz with its cafes and shops and cobbled shopping streets. Or you could enjoy magnificent views over the island, the erosion crater of Calderdade Taburiente and other (granturalcanarias.com/en/) from the highest point of La Palma, Roques de los Muchachos.


And while you're at La Palma, don't forget to try the local potato specialty papas arudagas with spicy mojo sauce, spicy orange spreading sausages and delicious local bananas that the Palmeroos love, washed down with the local firewater called Aguardiente.

If you need a destination to rest, the island of Palma offers a unique environment, with a good temperature, accurate scenery and good food.
Book your holiday to this destination in the Canary Islands and sure you will not regret it.

Nerja is Only a Small Town, but is One of Southern Spain's Most Popular Tourist Destinations.


Nerja, in Andalucia in southern Spain, is only a small town but is a popular destination for tourists to the Malaga area. Built on a hill, Nerja is a traditional Spanish town with a wonderful atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, 12 kilometers of beaches and some fabulous places for walks. Add in the fun shopping and great restaurants, and it's no wonder Nerja is loved by hundreds of thousands of visitors, many of whom make repeat visits every year.


For a small place too, Nerja has alot to do. But, on any visit to Nerja, there are five must do and see things every visitor to the town should not miss.


Visit Nerja's Market - One of the most fun, must do things in Nerja is to shop at the town's street market. Held every Tuesday and Sunday mornings, it starts up at around 9am and runs through until 2pm.

The Tuesday market is the typical Spanish market, chockfull of fruits, vegetables, fresh bread, nuts, olive oil, pasta, meats and fish, plus some stalls selling clothing and accessories. A great place for bargains, particularly if you're on a self-catering holiday and making your own meals. You'll find the freshest food in all of Nerja here.

The Sunday market in Nerja is more of a flea market style, so this is the place to shop if you're looking for something unique or that's not just food stuffs. Take plenty of money, watch your wallet from pickpockets, and don't forget to bargain.

Browse at Mercadona - Nerja has five supermarkets and Mercadona is one of them. If you don't live in Spain, but want to know about the types of things Spaniards eat and drink, then head to Mercadona and browse. You'll find just about every food and drink item you could want, fresh meat, chicken and fish, cheap wine and beer, excellent cheeses, and don't miss the Mercadona brand chocolate. It's wonderful.

Just remember, it is Spain, so while it's open late into the evenings most days, Mercadona is closed on Sundays.


Cuevas de Nerja are Nerja's limestone caves and are quite phenomal, so a definite must visit. Massive stalagtites and stalagmites appear throughout the caverns and, at more than 5 kilometers long, are one of Spain's major tourist attractions. In fact, they're so big, several times a year there are concerts held here. Don't miss the skeleton near the entrance too.

The Balcón de Europa in the middle of Nerja's old town is the town's main meeting point and is the place to go for some truly spectacular views out over the ocean. Apparently, people who have stood on it and gazed around the magnificent vista have exclaimed "This is the balcony of Europe", thus the name.


Coffee on The Promenade - Nerja's typically Spanish promenade gives you ocean views and lots of superb cafes and restaurants, where you can relax over a cafe con leche and watch all of Nerja walk by. Take a walk, have a sit, grab a coffee. Walk some more, find another restaurant, eat lunch, watch the people. It's absolutely beautiful and one of the most interesting places in Nerja, particularly during the summer when artists, street vendors and musicians line the area.


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Nature has a feel that is incomparable to the best we humans can offer each other. The serenity and rest of mind it boasts is second to none. Without wasting words, it would just be wholesome truth to add that Mallorca presents this stunning picture perfectly. Little wonder it ranks as one of the most fashionable holiday destinations in the whole of Europe.


There are lots of lovely holiday apartments, holiday villas, rural homes, cottages and houses on this Mediterranean island which are put up for rent directly by their owners. This island is the largest of the Balearic Islands and this makes for limitless houses available for rent all year round. Couples come to sniff a bit of the blessed environs called Mallorca by putting up in these homes.


Mallorca boasts a good balance between the average summer sun and cool sea breezes. A mild weather graces the winter period characterized by chilly nights. The islands are perfectly placed where weather is concerned as both periods pleasantly allow for habitation.


Asides just looking around and appreciating the natural beauty of Mallorca, hiking in the mountains provides a new and exciting experience for tourists. The north east coast also contains a bay which is popular for the hangouts of Alcudia and Can Picafort. Some tourists chose to pitch their tent here throughout their stay in Mallorca. Birdwatchers and cyclists make the environment around here a lot friendlier.

You can also travel to the interior of the island finding alfalfa for animals, pick fruit and vegetables, enjoy walking trails, all in different farms and rural hostels. We can recommend a good place to find food for animals online: www.grupooses.com/en


Interestingly, all classes of people are accommodated on this island. Depending on your pocket, you can pick up a reasonable and sizable villa to enjoy yourself. Many websites are littered with several of these short term rentals for all categories of people.

Cloistered coves and bays which also characterize Mallorca provide a sort of protection and security which attracts tourists. Suffice to add sun-bathing and other enticing indoor and outdoor activities that combine to make visits memorable. The sun shines averagely for 300 days a year, added to a dry winter. The varied landscape of Mallorca, principally due to its geological formation completes the intriguing puzzle and conundrum that is Mallorca, the home of nature in Europe. The mountain ranges run parallel to the North West coast and end in coastlines which looks like it's being guarded by them.


The number of people that make it across to Mallorca for holidays is a testament to the unbelievable nature of this part of the world. Get yourself to Mallorca today, and consign yourself to an unavoidable routine.

We spent eight nights in Spain recently. From Madrid we had planned to do a day trip to Toledo. I highly recommend this. We took the high speed train to Toledo. This is a train that President Obama wants to see in the United States. It goes 180 miles per hour which feel like 20 and the seats were so comfortable. There were tables (like an airplane), foot rests, and rather than 1 hour and 15 minutes it took us ½ an hour to get to Toledo. The cost was about 16€ (Euros - multiply by 1.3% to $).


We didn't think the walk to the Old City would be hard but we could tell immediately that it was too far so for 1.25€ we caught a tourist bus. The roads are steep and as all the information said, the city is a maze. Plan on getting lost and having fun with the journey. We literally couldn't find things we wanted to see but people were very friendly so eventually we got to where we were going. The streets are so narrow they are called "the donkey and me" streets. Cars zoom by so you will want to be extra careful on these cobblestone roads.


The two items I would suggest buying are marzipan (delicious candy) and Damascene Jewelry. It is reasonably priced, beautiful and you can't get it any other place. Swords and scissors are popular as well because of the steel used.


If you want to go to a Sephardic Synagogue- the Sinagoga de el Transito- do not go to Toledo on a Monday because it was closed. We should have picked up on that but we didn't and were disappointed.

Pick up a map at the tourist information center. You may then want to go to the free museum, Museo de Santa Cruz. You will see a famous Greco painting of the Ascension.

Walk to Mezquita del Christo de la Lux (Mosque of Christ of the Light), which we chose not to go into. You must go into the Catedral, the most elaborate church in which I have been. The many rooms, each with its own personality, the architecture, and the ceilings were worth the 7€.


You may want to see The Toller del Morro, which is the only surviving, non-religious building in Toledo which dates back to the fourteenth century. After going in circles we found the Sinagoga de Maria La Blanca. We paid 2€. At the time there was a special exhibit but it once was a Synagogue.

We found a great place to eat called Los Lopez de Toledo, which we were told was good at the information center. It was hard to find but it was worth it. We had tapas there. I had goat cheese, lettuce, bread, a few chips and prawns with nuts and guacamole and my husband had razor clams and a salmon sandwich. The dining room wasn't open until 4:00p.m. so we sat at a somewhat uncomfortable wood table with benches and low stools.

You will then get on the bus, which runs regularly, and take the train back to Madrid.


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The Catalan capital, Barcelona, lies on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Among all the wonders that this city provides us, there is just one of them that can brag about being, as Hemingway said, the most beautiful street in the world: la Rambla.

La Rambla is also known as las Ramblas, because there are some stretches and each one receives its own name. It is the street that runs from Plaza de Cataluña to the statue of Colom in the harbour of Bacelona, and it has more than one kilometre long. However, it is not only a street, a regular crowded street; it is much more than that. It is one of the cultural, architectonical and artistic cores of the city. You can walk along las Ramblas night and day and you will always feel its picturesque and cosmopolitan atmosphere.


The street has many flower stalls, that colour the street, as well as handicraft and souvenir stalls. Besides, we can also find human statues and many kiosks. There are also restaurants and bars, where you will be able to relax and enjoy the ambience. In the past there were also animal stalls, but due to some complains they have been taken off.

Furthermore, along la Rambla we find some places of interest where it is almost compulsory to stop and take a look. On the one hand, we have the Fuente de Canaletas, a fountain, which is famous for being the place where the supporters of Barcelona Football Club celebrate their victories. This fountain is also famous for a legend that tells that those who drink from its water will come back to Barcelona some day.
On the other hand, there is also the market of La Boqueria, a pleasure for the senses, with thousands of smells and colours that come from all the products sold in each stall.
Additionally, a little bit down the street we can see the most important theatre in Barcelona and one of the city landmarks: el Liceo, which is especially famous for its opera plays.


Finally, as we can see, walking along las Ramblas, mainly in summer, is almost compulsory if you travel to Barcelona. A short walk that will make you yearn to come back to this great city.


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Feria in Southern Spain means spring has arrived and it is time to get out and celebrate life. The weather is getting warmer; the flowers are blooming; and in Spain, that is reason enough for a big fiesta.

As a foreigner, feria may seem a little mysterious. When I first heard about it, I knew feria involved food, feria dresses and dancing, but that was about all I understood. I hope this article will give you a little insight about what to expect when you head to feria. Above all, remember it is mostly about having a good time.


Feria started in the late 1800's in Sevilla. It began as a large spring market where cattle and horses could be bought and sold. Casetas, which are tents or simply constructed halls, were set up to conduct business. I imagine people started drinking the local sherry that Andalucía is famous for, and business evolved into the festive fair that feria is today.


Most towns have an established feria ground that is hardly used all year except for feria. When the appointed week rolls around (it is almost always a different town every week) the tents are constructed in rows, and lights and paper lanterns are strung about. Every feria has a grandiose entrance, called a portada, which is lit up in eye-opening, glaring color lights at night. The grounds are composed of packed dirt with some paved walkways.

As a feria virgin, you may be concerned about what to wear. In modern times, almost all men, except performers and horse riders, wear regular clothes. For women and girls, it is equally acceptable to wear modern clothes or a traje de Gitana (feria dress). If a mother is wearing a feria dress, she will probably dress her young son in a cropped jacket and a bolero hat. This cute outfit is rarely seen on boys older than six or seven.


Feria dresses often cost 100 to 300 euros, quite an investment if you are not a long-term resident of Spain. If you do decide to wear a feria dress, you might as well toss out all your preconceptions about modern day fashion rules. These dresses look best with a tight waste regardless of body shape, tons of ruffles, and the gaudiest, most opposing colors of the spectrum that can be found. Whether or not you are in a feria dress, a flower in the hair or some polka dot accessories are a nice touch for women.

Feria doesn't have strict opening hours. In fact, feria never really closes, but lulls and climaxes depending on the time of day. My favorite time to arrive is about one or two in the afternoon. I can enjoy a leisurely lunch of tortilla de patata, (potato omelet) and pimientos fritos (local fired green peppers with salt). There is also an abundance of meats, fried seafood and even yard snails, for the brave hearted out there. All this goes so deliciously with a nice pitcher of tinto de verano (red wine mixed with a 7-Up like soda), especially as the temperature ramps up in late afternoon.

By this time of day, the crowd is feeling frisky and Sevillana or flamenco dancing is usually breaking out sporadically in various casetas. You will here music wafting from almost every caseta, inviting you to clap your hands and move your hips. If you never learned the formal steps of Sevillana, but you feel pulled to join in on the fun, do what I recently did. Walk around and find the caseta that is most crowded with dancers. Go to the middle of the crowd and, if possible, get in a dancing line with a partner. Do your best to imitate the other dancers and turn and twirl when they do. It's really quite fun and probably the most Spanish you will feel as an outsider. Try not to carry a big purse because it will be hard to turn and you will likely whack you partner with it. Don't worry about how you look. All the other dancers are having too much fun to notice.


Another part of feria is the carnival area. This area will remind you more of the county fairs you may have attended in the United States. I like to hit this area at dusk, when the lights on all the rides are turned on and color zigzags around in every direction. There are also plenty fair games with stuffed animal prizes. My husband particularly enjoys losing money at these.

Once you've been on a few rides and your stomach begins to settle, you may be ready for dessert. Luckily, there are plenty of choices. There are gofres (waffles) with half a dozen different toppings. There are churros and hot chocolate. There are candies, ice cream, and candy apples. As you chomp on sweets, you may be lucky to see some horses being paraded around by riders in traditional costume.

If you have children, feel free to bring them to feria at any time. Like everywhere in Spain, it is acceptable to have children out until the wee hours of the morning. Babies and grandparents are part of the family and the family celebrates together.


If you are interested in more of a club atmosphere, feria has something for you as well. After dark, music in some of the casetas starts to change from flamenco to techno and disco. About one or two in the morning, families start heading home and hoards of teenagers and twenty-somethings descend in club garb, ready to dance the night away. Many times the party is still hopping at seven am.

The feria differs in size depending on the town. Sevilla's feria is very large, but the casetas are all private. If you don't know someone who sponsors a caseta, you will not be admitted to the tent. For this reason, it is highly advisable not to make Sevilla your first feria experience unless you are with a local. You can start in Cordoba´s feria where all casetas are free.

I hope this gives you an idea of what feria is all about. Enjoy and drink some sherry for me.


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If you are planning a trip in the great city of Barcelona with your family, your friends or just for yourself, you might be looking for a place to stay. In this city, the options are countless: hotels, apartments, campsites... But maybe, the best one and one that is increasing the most its popularity among tourists is renting an apartment.


Renting Apartments in Barcelona has many advantages. These advantages are not only privacy, peace and self-service, but also lower prices than some hotels, more availability even in high season (from May to September) when most hotels are full, and the fact that you can find them in almost every interesting area in the city, since it is quite difficult to find a hotel room by the beach in summer, for example.

When it comes to choose the right apartment we must keep some things in mind. Barcelona apartments are very varied and placed in many different areas, so the first thing we must do is try to choose what the perfect place is for each one of us. For example, if you want to be in the core of the Catalan capital and the city noise does not bother you, you may want to stay in an apartment placed in the Barri Gotic or in Las Ramblas. Or maybe, you come to the city in the summer, so you prefer an apartment by the beach, as we have said, the options are almost unlimited.


However, wherever your apartment is, you will be sure that you have found one that is suitable for your needs. That means, if you stay in a hotel, you will try to find one with available rooms, maybe cheep and sometimes the cheaper ones and with a wider availability are in the suburbs or in less interesting areas. Therefore, choosing an apartment means that you will be right in the place you want to be, be it the core of the city, with its bustling streets, near the beach, or in quiet, beautiful neighbourhoods, the choice is all yours.

Closer to Africa than to Spain, in the Atlantic Ocean, there is an archipelago named the Canary Islands. Despite of being that far from Spain, they belong to this country. The biggest of these islands is Tenerife, and like the other ones, it is a volcanic island.


For those in love with nature, this island will become a paradise. It has the highest mountain in Spain and the third tallest volcano in the world: the Mount Teide, and it is also one of the most visited national parks in the world.


One of the natural sceneries most spectacular in Tenerife is el Acantilado de los Gigantes (the Cliff of the Giants), a wall made of volcanic rocks which is 600 meters high, and 15 kilometres long, and that you will be able to visit closely thanks to a boat trip.

If you want, you can jump down the boat and swim in the turquoise waters of the Cliff of the Giants.


Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the capital of this island. There you will be able to visit the city, with its auditorium, the España square and the García Sanabria Park, the three most visited places of the capital.

Another interesting city is Puerto de la Cruz, which has many interesting sites. For example the Lagos Martiánez (Martiánez Pools), that consists of seven oases next to the sea, full of salt water from the ocean. What’s more, on the outskirts of the city, we can find the Loro Parque, a park zoo with many animals.


Two of the most impressive beaches in Tenerife are the Benijo beach, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife municipality and the Teresitas beach, in the same municipality.

To conclude, we must highlight the gastronomy of these islands. When you travel there, don’t forget to try “papas arrugadas con mojo picón”.



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