| The ten best places to visit in Spain |
| The ten best places to visit in Spain Tourism and the best tourist sites in Spain, Europe. Ten Places to visit in Spain Tourist and holiday information for the best places to visit in Spain  Since then there have been several different peoples who have controlled the area and they have all had an impact on the buildings, monuments and traditions. On the southern most coast of Spain this important seafaring city has preserved an important historical heritage. Cadiz has excellent beaches and a delicious local cuisine. The Costa de la Luz, divided between the provinces of Huelva and Cádiz, also offers a host of destinations for culture and leisure. The Doñana National Park, has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Read MoreSalamanca This classic Spanish City has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO Salamanca University was the first to be founded in Spain and is also one of the oldest in Europe . It was once regarded as one of the best European universities and was attended by some of the greatest and most famous Spanish thinkers, artists and writers. Salamanca it is said was the birth place of the Spanish language with the production of the first Grammar of the Castilian Language in the 15th century, which became the template and reason for its ability to spread over the world. Salamanca is the cross roads of The Vía de la Plata, the old Roman route that links the north and south of Spain, So for the tourist Salamanca is a good base to explore interesting towns and villages nearby, that are also on the path of this ancient road, such as Guijuelo and Béjar Read More Number Three ValenciaCapital of the Valencia province on the river Turia, in the richest agricultural area of Spain. In size of population it is after Madrid and Barcelona. It is a charming city, light, carefree and confident, where everyone has some claim to an artistic temperament. It is sufficient to see the admirable and amazing cardboard figures which are burnt in the streets on St. Joseph's Day, the " fallas", (read more) to realise that if the population uses such masterpieces as a bonfire, it is because they can produce them with ease just for pleasure. With an ancient culture as its heritage, the Valencian is imaginative and creative. Perhaps the best tourism site in Spain if not Europe and one of the best group of buildings in the world is the " City of Arts and Science". Because the river flooded the city every year it's course was diverted and on the old river bed the Valencians have created an amazing group of buildings. read more see image The City of Arts and Sciences (Valencian: Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències, Spanish: Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias) is a futuristically designed group of buildings in the city of Valencia, Spain... more  see larger image  see larger image When you're thinking of the best places to visit in Spain Valencia really has to be up there at the top of any list. Both the city and the region have so much to offer from great cities, town and villages to great fiestas and great sporting events. Valencia really does have it all.Read More On the coast south of Valencia In Alicante province in the region of Valencia; Benidorm is possibly the most famous and most popular holiday destination around the Mediterranean sea.Once a small fishing village now a thriving, active all year round holiday destination. Quality holidays at a cheap price with as much entertainment, fabulous beaches and great sights as you could possibly want.Read More  | Number Four MadridJust such a great place, spoilt for choice with it's many fine buildings and tourist attractions. Read More Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Madrid A privately owned collection of some of the world's finest and most loved paintings. Read More The Prado of MadridA superb collection of the world's greatest art. The Prado has the most detailed collection of Spanish art from the 11th-18th centuries and extends to some world's most famous masterpieces by great universal artists such as El Greco, Velázquez, Goya, Bosch, Tiziano, Van Dyck and Rembrandt. Read More Number Five BarcelonaStroll along one of the most famous streets in Europe, La Rambla is a tourists delight, Enjoy the many fine buildings by Gaudi and all that makes this city one of the finest and most admired in Europe.Read More Number Six Andalucia, Costa del SolGranada The Alhambra is one of the most important buildings in Europe and there is so much more to admire about Granada.Read More Number Seven SevilleSay's an old Spanish refrain, " Quien no ha visto Sevilla, no ha visto maravilla." ( He who has not seen Seville, has not seen wonderment.)Read More Number Eight MalagaMalaga and Marbella in Andalucia, Southern Spain. The Costa del Sol. The golden sun coastTheatres, museums and old quarters.Read More Number Nine San SebastianNorthern Spain, independent, fiercely proud and protective of their way of life and traditions. Film festivals, music festivals. Great Spanish people.Read More Number Ten BilbaoMany people think that Bilbao is just The Guggenheim, think again . Bilbao is an attractive and vibrant city with a wonderful heritage. Well worth seeing.Read More Beautiful Places in Spain Places of Interest in Spain Ten Best Things to do in Spain Ten Places to visit in Spain Things to do & see in Spain Festivals in Spain Best Places to visit in SpainNational Parks in SpainRomantic Places in Spain | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
