Basics about Spain
Spain is a beautiful country that is located on the Iberaian Peninsula and has the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, after Italy. The country is popular amongst tourists due to its nightlife, culture, festivals, and food. Some of the major cities to visit during coach holidays to Spain 2016 include Madrid, Barcelona, Cordoba, Almeria, and Seville.
Travelling by Coach
Travelling by coach is a great option for people on a budget as they will give a great tour of all the major Spanish cities and some of the villages as well.
Places to Visit
Historic Cities
Some of the historic cities that you should check out include:
- Cadiz
- Cordoba
- El Escorial
- Granada
- Ronda
- Salamanca
- Santiago de Compostela
- Segovia
- Seville
- Toledo
- Zaragoza
Art Museums
The art in Spain is heavily influenced by French and Italian artists. Make sure you visit the Museum Triangle in Madrid that has the Museo del Parado that hosts work by Goya, El Graco, and Velazquez. Other places that you must check out include Guggenheim Museum, Picasso Museum, Reina Sofía, and the Salvador Dalí Museum.
Festivals
Some of the festivals that you must experience include:
- Arde Lucus
- Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos
- Cata del Vino Montilla-Moriles
- Córdoba en Mayo
- Dia de Sant Jordi
- Fallas
- Feria de Abril
- Festival de Patios
- Fiesta de San Isidro
- La Tomatina
- Las Cruces
- Malaga’s August Fair
- Moros y Cristianos
- San Fermines
- San Sebastian International Film Festival
Places to Visit for Food
Some of the places to visit for food are:
- Arzak
- Bracafe
- Café de Jamaica
- Can Fabes
- El Bulli
- El Celler de Can Roca
- Mugaritz