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Spain is located in the Iberian Peninsula of Europe, bordered by Portugal, France and Andorra. The country is known for its rich culture, delicious food and perfect Mediterranean climate, making it a fantastic holiday destination.
The country is divided into 17 regions, which also include the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands. Regions such as Andalusia, Valencia and Catalonia are known for their beautiful cities. They are popular tourist hotspots thanks to the fantastic beaches and Spanish lifestyle offered for travellers.
The country is known for having some of the best beaches in the Mediterranean, and most of them have beautiful golden sands, breathtaking turquoise waters, and great year-round temperatures.
Madrid’s capital is a vibrant, elegant city filled with parks, boulevards of stunning architecture and incredible art. Wander the buzzing plazas of Plaza Major and Puerta del Sol, admiring the beautiful buildings and stylish locals.
If you are looking for fantastic nightlife, then head to Gran Vía. The famous boulevard has plenty of shops, bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. Spain also has a second, which is perhaps more well-known than the capital.
Barcelona is located in Catalonia on the coast in the northeast of Spain. Famous for its football club and for the many works of the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, the most famous being the la Sagrada Família. The city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and travellers can combine a city and beach break whilst exploring the fantastic food and art scene that Barcelona is synonymous with.
The country is full of incredible things to see and do. Take a trip to the region of La Rioja to taste some of the country’s best wines and visit some of the beautiful vineyards in the area.
Visit the majestic Moorish Alhambra Palace in Granada – the UNESCO World Heritage Sight is a complex of palaces and fortresses and is one of the best-preserved palaces of the historic Islamic world.
Watch a flamenco show in the beautiful Andalusian city of Seville which is thought to be the birthplace of this dance; don’t forget to try some of the country’s best and most well-known dishes including paella, potatas bravas and gazpacho.
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