Cities of the Country
Las Palmas is a modern and cosmopolitan tourist city, full of ambience and culture. The old quarter of the city is a designated World Heritage site, and contains many fine buildings and plazas. Las Palmas is situated by a number of very high quality beaches, and is an excellent location for watersports. The magnificent scenery…
Fuengirola, on the Costa del Sol, is one of Spain’s major tourist resorts, with more than 8km of beaches to choose from. It offers all of the facilities which are to be expected from a top quality tourist resort- sporting facilities, watersports, a vibrant nightlife and a fine array of restaurants and cafes. One of…
Alicante is an ancient and historic city on Spain’s southeast coast. Its fabulous architecture includes the Explanada de Espana, a palm-lined promenade consisting of 6.5 million marble stones. As well as its many museums and exhibits, Alicante boasts numerous festivals, most famously the Bonfires of Saint John, where bonfires are lit all through the city,…
Bilbao is the regional capital of Spain’s Basque region, and has recently gone through a major process of urban renewal, blending modern buildings with the existing examples of classic architecture. Among the latest additions to Bilbao is the world famous Guggenheim museum (pictured). Bilbao also features many other interesting attractions, such as the largest covered…
Valencia is a city with a long and rich heritage, as can be seen in the picturesque buildings which date back to the times of Roman and Arabic occupation. As well as this, many modern masterpieces are to be found here, such as the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences and the Palau de la…
Granada, situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, is one of the most famous cultural and touristic cities in Spain. Thanks to its long occupation by the Moors, it is home to the most complete collection of Moorish architecture in Europe. Most famous is the Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace. Walking the…
Barcelona is a true global city, recognised worldwide for its importal cultural, economic and artistic role. The nightlife is non-stop, with festivals, street performance and outdoor entertainment forming an essential part of the city’s cultural life. In architectural terms, the works of Antoni Gaudi are the most characteristic of the city, and no visit to…
Seville is the cultural and artistic capital of Southern Spain, and has a wonderful variety of architecture, museums and festivals to prove its claim. Not only that, but Seville is also a gastronomic centre, and offers speciality cuisines from its surrounding region, with many seafood specialities. It is also the home of the flamenco dance,…
Spain’s capital city, Madrid is famous for its non-stop nightlife, fabulous architecture and rolling parklands. Simply seeing all of the major sights Madrid has to offer is the work of many days, and to truly appreciate the culture and social life perhaps the work of a lifetime. Madrid is also the world centre for bullfighting,…
Lille is a city with a rich and varied history, having been Flemish, Burgundian and Spanish before finally being incorporated as part of France. The city’s distinctive architecture and rich culture express this complex history. With a fine variety of entertainment venues, museums and fine restaurants, Lille is an exciting and vibrant destination for any…
Bordeaux is one of the world’s most important wine producing centres, and a definite must-see for any aspiring wine buff! That’s not all though – the historic part of the city is composed of one of Europe’s biggest 18th century architectural areas, and as such is a major destination for both tourists and movie producers….
Montpellier is a city with something for everyone – from antique shopping in medieval streets, to relaxing on the sunny Mediterranean shore. And that’s just for starters- a famous historical centre, a wide variety of concert halls and museums (Including the famous Fabre museum of Art), the list goes on. And let’s not forget Montpellier’s…