Spain is a country with great tourist attractions. Thousands of people visit it every year and enjoy its landscapes and its cities. Compared to other destinations, Spain is the second one in the world with the most cities considered as World Heritage Sites and the third one with natural spaces declared Reserves, and the country with the highest quantity of beaches in the entire Northern Hemisphere.
On this occasion, we are going to review its main tourist spots, the different activities for the adventuresome and those who enjoy art and, finally, its cuisine.
Main tourist spots in Spain
Among the main ones you can find Madrid, Seville, Barcelona, Malaga, the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands, among others. Each of these places offer unique experiences.
What to do in Spain
Culture
The country is full of artistic wonders. It feels like visiting other European cities: a journey back in time. You can find monuments dating back to more than ten centuries ago with medieval designs and avant-garde architecture. It was also the birthplace of artists such as Velázquez, Dalí and Picasso. This is why works by these renowned painters are displayed in the different museums of the country.
Town
The main cities have monuments and museums at their disposal. On the other hand, they offer streets full of life to walk and go shopping along with its festivals, shows and themed routes to visit and enjoy.
Nature
Its nature offers varied landscapes among which you can find mountains, lakes, beaches, ranges, and volcanoes. A usually recommended place is the Cabrera Archipelago National Park, located in Baleares.
Its crystal blue waters invade the 5000 miles of coastline that surround the country. Travelers who enjoy sitting by the sea will feel comfortable in Spain and its fishing villages, where you can enjoy the best cuisine with fresh ingredients.
Adventure
The Spanish climate, with approximately 300 days a year of pure sunshine, allows athletes to make the most of the many-kilometers long trails that can be traveled on foot or by bicycle.
Spanish cuisine
Tourists will be able to find various stalls in the streets of the cities, popular restaurants and gourmet cuisine. Its cuisine is famous worldwide and considered an example of the so-called Mediterranean diet.
In addition to its acclaimed wines and the traditional Iberian ham, you can enjoy the following dishes that are part of its culture and tradition:
- Potato omelette
- Cordoban salmorejo
- Andalusian gazpacho
- Paella
- Mountain stew
Conclusions
Spain is a multifaceted country that offers tourists a network of experiences for all tastes. In a future article, we will focus on its main cities and make a guide for travelers to plan their next trip to this destination on the old continent.
Aviso para viajeros y turistas de Argentina
Desde finales del mes de agosto, los turistas argentinos pueden ingresar al país si se encuentran vacunados con las dos dosis de vacunas aprobadas por la Unión Europea o por la OMS.
Las vacunas aprobadas son las siguientes:
Pfizer
Moderna
AstraZeneca
Johnson & Johnson
Sinovac
Sinopharm