A trip to Spain is a great way to combine a beach holiday on the Mediterranean and get acquainted with the culture of Castile, Leon, Aragon, Catalonia, Valencia, Andalusia, Galicia and the Basque Country – distinctive regions that were once separate states.
Why go to the country?
Spanish resorts attract tourists with excellent beaches, high level of service and a variety of entertainment, as well as the opportunity to choose between a relatively budget and luxury holiday. The cultural program will introduce you to ancient palaces, castles and monasteries, transfer you to the pages of films and books – to the times of the legendary Cid and the valiant Reconquista, Isabella and Ferdinand, the great inquisitor Torquemada and the gloomy Philip II. By the way, in terms of the number of cultural heritage sites, Spain ranks 3rd on the planet, second only to Italy and China.
For many travelers, Spain is the country of El Greco, Velazquez, Goya, Picasso, Antonio Gaudi and Salvador Dali. And some want to immerse themselves in the bright colors of Spanish holidays and festivals, bullfights and flamenco. As they say, the good news is that you can get all this in one trip. Spain is interesting for fans of gastronomic tourism and shopping, offers cruises and holidays at ski resorts, is famous for its water parks and oceanariums. In addition, the country has a well-developed medical tourism sector, and the prices are much more affordable than in Germany, Israel or Switzerland.
