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Spain is regarded as one of the best travel destinations in the world. Spain is not only about more than 8000 kms of beaches. It is a land of rich culture blending with both architectural and historical marvels. The tourists all over the world are fascinated to see the splendid architecture of cities they visit in Spain. The location and climate of the country makes it a perfect holiday destination all round the year. You can enjoy being in Spain any time of the year. It is a country with stunning landscapes and magnificent beaches. Spain is also famous for its religions. It is a very important place for Catholicism, Judaism and Islam. The Holy Week processions are known in places all around the world for its cultural and artistic brilliance. You can watch the bull fights, visit the La Tomatina festival or get amazed at the majestic performances of a flamenco dancer. Spain never fails to astound you. Tourism in Spain can be classified in 4 main segments. Let us discuss the main features and fun facts about this amazing destination individually.

§ Main Cities and Attractions

§ Summer Resorts and Beaches

§ World Heritage Sites

§ Sports and Culture

· Main Cities and Attractions:

The main cities and attractions in Spain are Madrid, Malaga, Barcelona, Ibiza Island, Seville and the Prado Museum. Madrid is the capital and the largest city of Spain. Madrid is also famous with tourists for its numerous art galleries, popular bullfight events, great bar culture and alfresco dining. It is also the political, economic and cultural centre of Spain. The Royal Palace of Madrid is a palace full of artworks. It is world renowned for its luxurious rooms and its rich collections of armors and weapons, pharmaceutical, silverware, watches and paintings. Malaga is an important tourist destination, known as "the capital of the Costa del Sol". The great Pablo Picasso and the acclaimed actor Antonio Banderas were born in this artistic city. Seville is known for its iconic landmarks, museums and parks and gardens. The city is also famous for its music scene and theatres. Ibiza is famous for its tourism, nightlife, and the electronic music the island has originated. Many international musicians, artists and travelers are drawn to the unique creative environment of Ibiza. The Prado Museum can be described as the main national art museum in Spain. It contains important collection of various types of artworks and paintings. El Prado is one of the most visited sites in the world and it is considered to be amongst the greatest museums of art.

· Summer Resorts, Islands and Beaches:

Spain is spread across 8000 kms of beaches. The country is famous for mainly two islands the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands. Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago famous for its beaches, climate and natural attractions. Spain is home to one of the best beaches in the world. The most well known beaches in Spain are La Barceloneta, La Cachucha beach and La Caleta beach. La Caleta beach is famous with many artists and international musicians. It is also prominently featured in films such as 007: Die Another Day, Alatriste and Manolete. La Barceloneta is known for its sandy beach and its many restaurants and nightclubs along the boardwalk.

· World Heritage Sites:

Spain is home to 44 World Heritage Sites listed by UNESCO. Some of the world heritage sites are Burgos Cathedral, Garajonay National Park, Vizcaya Bridge and the Tower of Hercules. Burgos Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Spain. It is famous for its 15th century French gothic style architecture. The cathedral is filled with traceries, knights and angels and heraldry. Garajonay National Park is located in the Canary Islands. It is famous for the massive rocks found along the island. Trekking is one of the main tourist activities in the island. The park's wooden statues of Gara and Jonay are very famous amongst the tourists worldwide. Vizcaya Bridge is the world's oldest transportation bridge. It was built in 1893, designed by Alberto Palacio. It’s famous for its gondola which can transport six cars and several dozen passengers in one and a half minutes.  Tower of Hercules is the second tallest lighthouse in Spain.  The structure, almost 1900 years old and rehabilitated in 1791, is the oldest Roman lighthouse in use today.

· Sports and Culture:

Sports and culture is a very important aspect of the Spanish lifestyle. The country's national football team made the headlines when they won the world cup for the first time in 2012. The country is home to the most successful football teams in the world, Real Madrid C.F. and FC Barcelona. Spain is now regarded as one of the major sports powerhouse. Rafael Nadal, the iconic Spanish tennis player has won several grand slams till date. Alberto Contador is one of the leading cyclists in the world having won three Tour de France titles.

Overall Spain is a country which offers you very diverse holidaying options. If you are seeking a lively holiday look no further, Spain is the place for you. Whether you are looking for a vacation with family, a trip with friends or want to go abroad for honeymoon. SOTC offers various customized holiday packages for Spain. Explore this amazing country with SOTC and make unforgettable memories for a lifetime.