Seville, tourism in Spain
It is said that Seville has a special colour, a
different colour, and we can assure you that this is completely true. Seville
is one of those cities that will touch your heart with its warm, cosy
atmosphere. This city is placed in Andalucía, in the south of Spain, and it is
the third most visited capital in Spain, after Madrid and Barcelona.
Seville is the city with more catalogued
monuments in Europe. However, there are some of these monuments that are so
amazing that have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Site. We are talking
about Seville Cathedral, the Giralda, the Alcázar of Seville and the General
Archive of the Indies.
Its old town is the largest in Spain and the
third largest in Europe, and it contains three of these UNESCO World Heritage
Sites: the Cathedral, the Alcázar and the General Archive of the Indies.
Some other main sights in Seville are the Torre
del Oro, a watchtower and defensive barrier, the City Hall, the Plaza de
España, in Maria Luisa Park, and the neighbourhood of Triana a great monumental
and cultural centre.
The most important museum in Seville is the
Museum of Fine Arts in Seville, which holds many Spanish works of art from the
medieval period to the early 20th century.
The most important event in Seville, and
probably in the whole Andalucía is the Seville Fair or, in Spanish, La Feria de Abril. It begins two weeks
after Semana Santa (Easter Holy Week), and lasts for six days. During all
night, until the morning, there are many crowds partying. They dance Sevillanas, drink Jerez sherry and manzanilla
wine, and eating tapas.
In this city, you will find yourselves right in
the core of the Andalusian culture. Bullfighting, Flamenco, tapas, Sherry
wine... Enjoy your time in a warm city where taking life easy is what will
really matter.
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Valencia, unforgettable holidays
Valencia is one of the largest cities in Spain, and also one of the most visited places in the country. It lies on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, so it has many beaches close to the city centre.
Its cultural offer is almost endless, with its Cathedral, el Miguelete or the Lladro museum. But what is probably most impressive is The City of Arts and Sciences (La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias), an architectural and cultural complex destined to the entertainment. This complex is formed by eight buildings.
These buildings are: L’Hemisfèric, a planetarium, laserium and an IMAX cinema; el Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe, an interactive museum of science; l’Umbracle, which contains alien plant species; l’Oceanogràfic, an oceanographic park; el Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, a performing arts centre and an opera house; el Pont de l’Assut de l’Or, an impressive bridge; l’Àgora, a covered square; and finally the Torres de València, which is still only a project of three skyscrapers.
For those who are very keen on gastronomy, in Valencia they will find one of the most famous and appreciated dishes in Spain: paella. This is a rice dish with vegetables and meat, offered in most Valencian restaurants, if you travel there, you can’t forget to try it!
One of the most famous festivals in Valencia is celebrated in March, and it is called the Falles. During this festival, each neighbourhood builds a kind of construction which is known as falla and in the end it is burned.
For those interested in going to parties, there are many music festivals during the whole year, especially in the summer. Besides, there are also a huge number of discos for all tastes.
So, if you travel to Valencia, make the most of this experience, eat in the best restaurants and get immersed its interesting culture and atmosphere.
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Today we visited the island of Formentera in the Balearic Islands
Travel to the Balearic Islands: Formentera
In the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, about
200 km away from Barcelona, lays one of the most paradisiacal islands in Spain.
This island belongs to the Balearic Islands, and its name is Formentera.
Even though it is kind of a small territory, it
offers its visitors many things to do. As we have said, it is an island, so
beaches are the most important feature.
White sand, rocks, cliffs... Choose what you prefer, and discover this paradise. Two of the most amazing beaches are Migjorn beach and Illetes beach. Those are white sand beaches, and they have blue transparent water where you will feel it is compulsory to swim.
White sand, rocks, cliffs... Choose what you prefer, and discover this paradise. Two of the most amazing beaches are Migjorn beach and Illetes beach. Those are white sand beaches, and they have blue transparent water where you will feel it is compulsory to swim.
This island preserves some of the hippie
essence back in the sixties. This is proved with its street markets, its
peaceful, bohemian people wearing straw hats and using bicycles almost the
whole time.
Some things you must visit in Formentera are
its small, magic towns, the lighthouses near the sea and the mills. The most
impressive lighthouse is the lighthouse in the Cabo de Barbaria, which is
placed next to a cliff.
Another interesting place is the viewpoint in
La Mola. There, you will be able to watch the whole island. What is more, you
can make the best of it, and see the sunset from there. It is an experience you
will never forget.
And finally, there are some small bays in this
lost paradise that are worth the visit. The first one is Es Caló de Sant
Agustí, where you will be able to get covered in mud. The Cala Saona, a small
bay where you will be able to watch the twilight from the sea, and Es Caló des
Mort, an amazing beach, which is never crowded, where you will find peace and
privacy.
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San Sebastián, an incredible destiny
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First of all, we must highlight the beach in
San Sebastián, since it is probably one of the most impressive beaches in the
north of Spain: La Playa de la Concha. It is placed in the middle of the city,
surrounded by the bay with the same name. There, you will be able to swim in
the Atlantic Ocean and to enjoy the views.
If you want to go for a walk in San Sebastián,
you should go to the Paseo Nuevo. From this promenade, you will be able to see
the sunset, as well as high waves dashing against the rocks during rough seas.
As we said previously, it is really advisable
to go for a walk in the old town of the city and to get lost in its beautiful
streets. Besides, gastronomy is one of the strong pints of the capital, and
there you will find many restaurants with the best pintxos and tapas in the
city.
Finally, we would like to make reference to the
most impressive buildings and monuments of San Sebastián. Those are San
Sebastián cathedral, or the Good Shepherd Cathedral, the largest cathedral in
Gipuzkoa. The aquarium, which is the oldest one in the city and one of the most
visited places. And finally, the Constitución Square, placed in the middle of
the city, where you will be able to see some of the greatest bars and stores in
the city.
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