Exploring Spain
for vacationers and world travelers
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Spain is the fifth largest European country located on what is known as the Iberian Peninsula with long coastlines on the Mediterranian Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
There are many things about Spain that make it a very interesting place to visit.
Many parts of Spain have a mild climate, especially along the southern coast.
The Iberian Peninsula has a very rich and complicated cultural history stretching back thousands of years.
Spain has been conquered and reconquered by Romans, Moors, and Christians with different kingdoms at times controlling different parts of the country.
Spain's rich history can be sensed in its historic architecture, which includes thousands of ancient castles scattered throughout the country as well as many ancient cathedrals.
The Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean and the Canary islands in the Atlantic Ocean are also part of Spain.
Castles
Finding a castle should not be difficult because there are hundreds and hundreds of castles scattered throughout the country.
Butron Castle
Located in Gatika in the province of Biscay in northern Spain.
Facade of the Templar Castle
Located in the province of Leon
Castle of Valencia de Don Juan
Located in the province of Leon
Cathedrals
The cathedral of Santiago is very famous and awesome but there are many others.
Astorga Cathedral
Located in Astorga, Spain
Valencia Cathedral
Located in Valencia, Spain
Cathedral of Santiago
Located in Santiago, Spain
Spain's Beaches
Top 10 Festivals
- Running of the Bulls
- Las Fallas - excessive fireworks
- Tomato Fight
- Semana Santa - "Holy Week"
- Carnival Tenerife - dancing to the sound of salsa groups
- Castellers - Le Merce Festival
- Fiesta San Isidro - dances
- San Joan Festival - parade of horses and horse-drawn carriages
- Feria de Abril - fireworks
- St. John's Bonfires
This festival is great fun, as can be seen by the picture below.
Spain is a huge country and there are abundant internet resources to aid in making most of your trip.
A trip to Spain could be a very fulfilling adventure, but you should plan on at least two weeks to even begin to experience the rich heritage and historical wonders of this country.