Archive for the 'Spain Top Destination' Category

Mar 03 2009

Touring Museu del Prado, Spain

Since summer season is nearly coming, don’t let yourself fell down by the economic recession that we are facing now. Because there are so many ways to have a cheap travel abroad. After school, of course you want the best memories for your kids. You want to make their minds relax after the long run of studies. There is one place that still offer cheap travel vacation and yet boasts great sceneries and satisfying services, and it’s Spain. Spain is one of the best places to visit if you were looking for genuine tranquility. This is the best place where you can bring your kids with you. However, before venturing your Spain holiday always list down your place of itineraries so that you will never be confused where to start your excursion in the country.

On the other hand, one of the must see in Spain is the Museo del Prado. The museo houses some of the great paintings made by the famous Spanish artists who were Goya and Velasquez. This is a great place to bring your kids where they can have fun with the princesses wearing stunning dresses, big family scenes and princes on horseback. The museum is filled with significant paintings which has a great history. Visiting the museum early of time is advice; this is for you to keep away from any long lines when buying a ticket or entering the museum. While across from the Prado there is a small playground and swings where you can let your toddlers play.

Another interesting view to see in Museo de Prado is the Fountains in the Paseo del Prado where you can see the statue of the goddess Cibeles with his chariot as well as with the two endearing lions. Nearby the Paseo del Prado fountain is found the fountain of Neptune. The Naval Museum as well is a must see where it is the sanctuary of the Spanish galleons, collections of swords and cannons and more. Travel to Spain is best especially during holiday season, where you can see and enjoy a lot of things and places aside from the Museu del Prado.

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Feb 24 2009

Touring Camino de Santiago Spain

Spain is a blessed country, will you agree with me? Indeed, this place is stunningly amazing. Spain is a paradise like country full of breathtaking landscapes, captivating sceneries, wineries, mountains, monuments, cathedrals and more. No doubt wherever you turn your head in Spain, you can see a lot of tourists. When you planned to visit Spain, you really have to list down your itineraries or else you would not enjoy your vacation here because you were confuse where to start your Spain tours.

One of the best places that you could consider in your list of itineraries is the Camino de Santiago. You might find this place sounds unfamiliar because you have not toured yet the whole of Spain but in fact, this place is one of the most famous rushing destinations in the country. This is the best place for your Spain vacation, Camino de Santiago is actually a famous pilgrimage standing proud in Spain. Its location is in the north-west of the country surrounded with beautiful sightseeing. Camino de Santiago is a great place and a relaxing place to have a walk and learn about its historical background. Walking around the pilgrimage would give you the chance to meet new faces of people that you can befriend while you were here.

Camino de Santiago is the capital of Galicia Spain. It is appointed as one of the World Heritage Sites with 89, 000 inhabitants, located right exactly at the province of Coruña. The word Santiago here actually means St. James, this place is in fact the final resting place of the latter Saint. It has been said that the remains of the late Saint has been buried underneath the altar exactly at the catacomb of the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. However, aside from the Camino de Santiago, there are still various places that you must discover in Spain. Just remember that planning a travel tour in Spain should start with right planning to have a more enjoyable and memorable Spain travel vacation.

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Feb 08 2009

Altea Spain for the best summer getaway

This summer, if you were looking for a true place of haven heading to Altea Costa Blanca in Spain is the best recommended destination. This old village has been renowned as the fishing village and one of the conserved towns of the city. It has a stunning view because of its captivating established white houses and fascinating church of La Mere de Déu del Consol made by blue ceramic-tiled dome. This is the best town for perfect and tranquil excursion. The village is easy to locate since it is located just 10km from the south of Calpe which is 11km from the northern part of Benidorm.

This is the best place to venture your Spain Holiday. When you were in Altea you can view the fishermen unloading their daily catch. And if you want you can pace on their old quarter cobblestone streets which feature the great history of the village. Perhaps if you want you can wander on their quay walkway or just unwind on their pebbled beaches. This would be a great memorable Spain travel that you will ever have. At night, the true Mediterranean atmosphere of the village emerged and the world class restaurants that they have will be filled up with tourists who were craving to taste their gastronomic cuisine.

While during the night of summer, this persuasive town would become the host of the Artisans Fair with the local shops still open. For your Spain tourism, the Altea village particularly its N332 road offers you the best area for shopping. From the designer clothes, fashion boutiques and art crafts everything you are looking for is here. You can never ask for more. Since it is part of Spain, Altea also caters Tapas bars and other customary Spanish food. The best time to market in Altea is Tuesdays so you better watch out during this day if you are looking for fresh veggies or fishes. The market exposé mostly held in the sea front.

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Jan 07 2009

Why Spain is top tourist destination?

Spain is a major destination of not only the United Kingdom citizens but of most tourists worldwide. Not only of the beaches and architecture but because of the irresistible charm of the country as a whole.

The cities in Spain are even on the top 10 or top 50 most searched destinations in Europe. Let us get a glimpse of the cities and city travel destinations in Spain and know why they are so popular with the tourist.

Malaga is on the second spot of the most searched place in one of the studies. It is a bustling and beautiful city full of charming corner and niche to idle your time away. The capital of the famous Costa del Sol, no wonder it is well-known for those who love mild climate, beaches and beautiful architecture. Primarily, Malaga has the best beaches in the world.

Alicante and Tenerife is on the third and fourth spot respectively. The remarkable Paseo Maritimo and the eighteenth century manor dwellings is also worthy of note. Alicante is another place to bask under the sun’s glory. No doubt that tourist flocked in this place to share warm weather on golden beaches. Mt. Teidi stood high in Tenerife. This place is also equipped with architecture and also beaches that entices guests. The geographical features of Tenrife are most interesting. It has the greener and cooler side and the hot dry zone. The hot dry zone is very much compared to the desert in dry countries.

Spain is full of interesting places too many to mention. I believe the country is lucky enough to be located where it is now, and to have such a splendid culture. The country now bespoke of colorful past best glimpsed through their architecture. Though admittedly tourists would visit the country not only to uncover its past but because of the glorious warm weather, splendid beaches and cool hotel accommodation it has.

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