Beautiful sights and attractions
Discover a selection of the most beautiful places and attractions in SPAIN
Alhambra in Granada
The giant fortress of Alhambra will take a complete day to walk and look around but worth a visit in Spain. El Ahmar, the first Nasrid king, chose this monument as it overlooks the complete city of Granada that offers a spectacular view. The Alhamra is open fully only during the months between March and October and it remains closed mostly during winters.
Valencia – City of Arts and Sciences
The Valencia – Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias is an innovative construction that spreads across 2 km. it represents symbolize a endless well that has many attractions and hence is a cultural wonder. The complex has the Umbracle with an indoor art gallery along with a large collection of native plants, Hemisferic with its Planetarium, Laserium, Principe Felipe Science Museum, IMAX Cinema and much more. Valencia also has an opera house that performs various arts and Oceanografico which is the largest acquarium in Europe that has about 500 marine variety.
Balearic Islands
Situated in the Mediterranean towards the east coast of Spain not very far from the mainland is the Balearic Islands. This represents a group of four small islands which are different from the other. This is the best partying spot in the whole of the region. Menorca whereas is more of natural grandeur and an oasis of serenity. Mallorca is another mountainous island that has everything required for a holiday destination. The fourth island Formentera provides spectacular beaches for the visitors.
Toledo
City of Toledo is located 73 km to the south of Madrid and has a variety of religions that includes Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Toledo is surrounded by Tagus River and placed on top of the hill the city has its own charm and it takes more than a weekend to go through the city.
Cordoba – Great Cathedral and Mosque
The Mezquita de Cordoba with its giant arches, jasper columns, marble flooring, Byzantine mosaics and glided niches can inspire the visitors and is the best example of the Muslim fabric of the whole of Spain. The cathedral is of the tenth century and the mosque is a wonder of the medieval world with its lavish décor.
Barcelona – Church of the sacred family
The church is established in the year 1882 and was an ongoing project. The architects are still finding it difficult to fulfill the vision of Gaudi’s and it continues to go far in the coming years. The vision is to mainly elaborate where the work ends as well as begins. The church represents wonderful architecture and is a must visit place.
