One popular holiday vacation spot in Spain is Seville; as a provincial capital and Regional Government site, it boasts of more than 700,000 inhabitants. Seville’s strategic location on the Guadalquivir River plains made it popular through the ages with many cultural influences; hence, the development of many traditions and folklore which brought on many fiestas that are vibrantly celebrated throughout the year.

History

The Tartessians came on in 207 B.C. with the Romans and Northern ba...

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Valencia Community has three provinces; they are Alicante, Castellon and Valencia which is the capital of the Community. This Community is Spain’s Autonomous Community where sunshine is enjoyed over 300 days of the year with more than 500 kilometers of beautiful and attractive beaches; this makes Valencia Community very popular as a tourist destination in Spain.

However, there is more than the natural beauty and sights of attraction in Valencia. The diverse ancient conquests of the Ph...

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Madrid is one of the more popular holiday resorts in Spain. The city has blossomed tremendously since the Franco regime. Today’s constitutional monarchy is well respected and established with the sereno being obsolete and technology taking the frontline.

However, with the 4.5 million inhabitants in Madrid, there are many traditions and culture that are still deeply entrenched and widely practiced today; hence, there is a myriad of fiestas and folklore that are active and widely celeb...

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Cadiz is tranquil city more fondly known as the ‘silver cup’ for its idyllic location near the Atlantic Ocean where its peculiar coastline shapes the silvery ocean waters. This beachside city is very popular with tourists for the many offerings around.

Strategic location

The city of Cadiz has a beautiful beach promenade on the beach which makes tourists feel as if they are in Havana, Cuba. There is the boisterous sea on one side with colorful historical buildings sporting the othe...

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There are several reasons to visit Jerez de la Frontera. It is renowned for its locally produced sherry wine as well as the local equestrian school. These two components give Jerez the flavor and distinction of a manorial town.


Historical Monuments

Jerez is surrounded by ancient 12th century town walls which were built by the Almohads. These walls enclose 46 hectares with a 4,000 meter circumference. There are two remarkable towers which form part of the Alcazar which used to be a Muslim...

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Palencia is a beautiful city that is located in the province of Tierra de Campos in northwestern Spain. It is situated in the middle of two hills and has a very picturesque view. The city has a rich history as it was once occupied by the Moors, Romans and Celts. There are lots of interesting places to see in Palencia if you spend your holiday there.

The city wall is one of the things that you should see when you visit Palencia. This magnificent wall is 10 meters high. According to the ...

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Cartagena comes second in size in the region of Murcia and is therefore a very interesting city attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world. It is Spain’s most significant port with the port having great importance to the economy of the region and Spain as a whole. You will also find the biggest naval base here specifically on the Spanish coast of the Mediterranean.

Cartagena has lots of things for tourists to see and enjoy on choosing it as the ideal holiday destination. It is...
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Located along the Mediterranean Sea, Valencia is a lively city and is also quite big making it to the list of Spain’s largest cities. The location means that it has splendid beaches which are some of the attractions calling tourists from all parts of the world to the city. It is especially very crowded during summer months when the climate is friendly and pleasant. There are lots to do during this time including beach sports such as tennis, diving and even cycling.

The nightlife of the city...
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Aragon borders France with the outstanding and magnificent mountainous landscapes of Pyrenees. It is also home to numerous natural preserves and glacier lakes which make the region one of the most popular especially among adventure lovers. Within the hot spots you will enjoy viewing animals which have long been extinct in other Spanish regions. You will enjoy the beautiful contrast that the different landscapes here emanate.

This region has a total of three provinces namely Teruel, Huesca and...
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Extremadura region has Badajoz and Caceres as the provinces and Merida is the capital of the region. The capital has Roman ruins which are fantastic and worth visiting while on holiday or vacation in this Spanish region. This capital was a very important center for the Romans and it is therefore not a wonder that most of the region’s history is preserved here.

The one thing that stands out in Extremadura is the varying landscapes. From the mountain ranges to the plains and even the fertile ...
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Santiago de Compostela is where the pilgrimage of the Way of Saint James comes to a halt and is therefore a World Heritage site. It is one of the many places that still attract huge numbers of tourists from all over the world coming here to see the many monuments it has under its fold. It is believed that Saint James was buried in the town and is referred to as the town of apostles.

The numerous monuments found in the town have wonderful architectural styles to them with some being ve...
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This wine producing region of Spain is just as beautiful as the rest of the regions in Spain making it worth visiting and even spending some quality time in on a holiday. There is actually a wine that goes with the same name and it is one of the best produced wines of the region specifically in Ebro Valley.

The wine production center is called Haro and it is also famed because of the annual folkloristic event, battle of the wines. It is one of the most fun filled events and you might ...
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