Five Places In Spain You Ought To Visit!

There are so many places one should visit during their lifetime. The world holds so many wonders that need to be seen before you take your last breath. Spain is known as a country of colours and wonders and is home to so many magnificent destinations. Here are five places in Spain you must visit!

Alhambra, Granada

The Alhambra is a palace and fortress in Granada, Spain. It is beautiful and filled with intricate architecture and artifacts. The palace contains baths, rows of bedrooms and summer-rooms, vaulted sepulchers, a labyrinth and even something called the whispering room. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was originally a small fortress, which was later rebuilt and renovated by Nasrid emir Mohammed ben Al-Ahmar of the Emirate of Granada. It was converted into a palace by Yusuf I, Sultan of Granada. It is an inspiration for many songs and stories. Moorish poets described it as “a pearl set in emeralds”. Both day and night view of the palace is breathtaking. You should come here and witness the beauty yourself!

Barcelona City

Barcelona is the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region. It is very famous for its art and architecture. One can’t go to Spain and not visit this magnificent city. There are many sights to behold in this city such as ‘La Sagrada Familia’- a Gaudi designed landmark church, ‘Park Güell’- a public park made up of gardens and sculptural buildings, Barcelona City Center, Casa Batlló, La Rambla and many more. There are so many places to visit in the city itself, you won’t get bored at all. It is one of the country’s top travel destination. One can also not forget to visit Camp Nou, the home stadium of FC Barcelona. It is a paradise for football lovers.

Spanish Islands

Spain has very beautiful islands and they are no less than a paradise. The islands that are the best are Ibiza, Tenerife, Majorca, Gran Canaria, La Palma, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Formentera, Minorca, La Gomera and so on. There are seven main islands and many other small islands. The largest Spanish Islands are divided between the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands. These islands are famous for their beautiful beaches, mild climate, and a few tourist attractions. If you’re a beach lover, this is the place for you!

Madrid

Madrid is Spain’s central capital and is renowned for its rich European art, elegant boulevards, and expansive parks. It is best known for places like Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Templo de Debod, Madrid Cathedral, Plaza de la Villa and many more. It is home to the football club ‘Real Madrid’. Both the people of Barcelona and Madrid look forward to El Classico and are passionate fans of football. The Museo Nacional del Prado contains world-class European art collection. It is a city with great historical significance and a hub for travelers.

Valencia

Valencia is located in the eastern part of the country and is a port city which lies where Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. It is known as the ‘City of Arts and Sciences’. The places that you have to go to are Oceanogràfic, Valencia Cathedral, La Lonja de la Seda, El Miguelete, Jardín del Turia, Barrio del Carmen, Central Market, Malvarrosa Beach and so on. Every year they have a festival for five days and nights called the ‘Falles’ which is very popular. They also conduct the annual tomato fight called ‘La Tomatina’. It is declared as an Intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in November 2016.