Overview

The city, Sanlúcar de Barrameda is situated in the Cadiz province which is a part of the Andalusia autonomous community in the southern part of Spain. It is located opposite the national park Doñana on the left bank of the River Sanlúcar. This city is well known for its manzanilla sherry cellars as well as beach horse races. The distance between this city and Cadiz is 52 KM whereas Sevilla is at a distance of 119 KM from this city. The population of this city is about 66000.

History

The origin of the city dates back to the Muslim times. The King of Castile, Alfonso X took Sanlúcar de Barrameda in the year 1264 from the Moors; in the 15th and 16th centuries this became a vital trading port connecting the Mediterranean and the Atlantic coast.

This port was used mainly for ship rebuilding and maintenance with the advent of the New World; in addition it also became the port of departure for different Spanish conquerors. Many maritime exploits were carried out from this port.

Popular ones are as follows:

Christopher Columbus departed from this port on 30th May 1498 for his 3rd voyage.
Magellan began his journey to go around the world from this port and arrived at this port in 1522 after circumnavigating the world. This was the first ship to do that.
Pizarro started from this port to conquer Peru.

Climate

The average temperatures in a year are as follows:

Maximum – 25 °C in the months of July-August
Minimum – 11 °C in January


Art and Culture

Popular monuments are as follows:

Palace of the Infantes of Orleans and Borbón – was built by the Montpensier dukes and adorned with the neo-Mudéjar style; this is used at present as the City Hall.
Castle of Santiago – is a monument built in the 15th century by Moors.
Palace of the dukes of Medina Sidonia – that houses the municipal archives.
Church of Nuestra Señora de la O – was built in the 13th century and has a Gothic-Mudéjar portal.
Convent of Santo Domingo – is a 16th century building.

Sports and Entertainment

Popular sports activities in this city are – Golfing, horseback riding, sailing, scuba diving, swimming, trekking, walking on the beach, windsurfing, etc.

There are three popular beaches – Calzada La Jara, Bajo de Guía and Las PiletaIts.

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Overview
Donostia-San Sebastian, the summer capital of Spain is located in the Basque country and is at a distance of 21 KM from the border of France. It is nearer to the Bay of Biscay and green mountains surround it. The population of this town increases dramatically in summer because the Spanish people go to this place to avoid the heat inland. The population in this town is about 185,000.

This is the capital of Guipuzcoa province which is the smallest in Spain. This is a good holiday resort and you can explore the Basque country staying in this place. The river Uremia divides this city into two.

History
Once upon a time, Donostia-San Sebastian was a small fishing village where the residents were living facing the sea. They hunted for whales and fished for cod for their living. There was a time when this port was very busy and was used for import of oil and wine for England and France. This town was subjected to a number of sieges over a long period and Napoleon’s soldiers occupied it in 1808 and stayed up to 1813.

Climate
The average temperatures in a year are as follows:

Maximum – 22 °C in the months of July-August
Minimum – 5 °C in December-January

Art and Culture

1.Parte Vieja – is the old quarter where you can see the traditional life of the locals; the streets here are narrow.
2.Plaza de la Constitución – was the town hall earlier but at present it is the library.
3.The square – at the center was a bullring once.
4.Basilica of Santa Maria del Coro – is the city’s patron saint and is located on the street – Calle 31 de Agosto that survived the fire in 1813.
5.Naval museum and aquarium – are located near the harbor.
6.The Cathedral – was built in the 19th century and has a neo-Gothic structure; its top is at a height of 75 M from which you can see the whole city.
7.Castillo de la Santa Cruz de la Mota – is on Mount Urgull built on the site of a fort.

Cuisine

Seafood is a specialty in this town.

Sports and Entertainment

There are 3 beaches – Ondarreta, La Concha and La Zurriola. Queen Isabel popularized the beach La Concha which is considered as one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches.

You will find that the sunset in this city is impressive and also the nightlife in the old quarter.

Shopping

The best shopping place is Paseo de Muelle where you can buy most of the products. You can also purchase Basque products like berets and cotton shirts.

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Overview
San Roque was found by the Gibraltar people who were running away from the British. The British, in 1704, captured the Rock and ransacked the churches and their homes. This town is located at a distance of 35 km from Estepona in the province of Cádiz. The altitude of this town from sea level is about 109 M and it sits on a hill that is looking down at the Algeciras bay towards North Africa. It has a population of about 23000.

This place is located between two continents – Europe and Africa; it is also situated near the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. It has people from three cultures – British, Spanish and Arabic. All these lead to flavors and colors.

The area surrounding this place has beautiful and contrasting landscapes of ocean and sea beaches; the countryside is lively with wild life. This makes the tourism in rural areas very popular. The forest, Pinar del Ray has many fauna and flora.

History
There have been inhabitants in and around San Roque since prehistoric times. Carteia that was founded by Turdetani was the oldest settlement in the municipality. This became a trade post of Phoenicians and later on became a town of Carthaginians in 228 BC. The items traded in this period were mainly local wine and a fish based sauce.

The San Roque village has narrow steep streets and the walls of the houses are whitewashed in Andalusian style.

Climate

The average temperatures in a year are as follows:

Maximum – 25 °C in the months of July-August
Minimum – 13 °C in January-February


Art and Culture
The chapel of “Our Lady of the Pillar patron of Spain” was built in the 18th century.  In this you can notice the image of the penitent that was being brought from Gibraltar. The hospital for the poor was founded in the nearby building in 1776 and was administered by the same people from the Chapel.

San Roque Hermitage was constructed in the neoclassic style in the year 1801 wherein the image of San Roque is housed. Romeria is celebrated every year in this village in the month of May.

The Parish Church - Santa Maria La Coronada – has been declared as a historic and artistic monument. The building was started in the year 1735 on the old site of the hermitage of San Roque.

Sports and Entertainment
Popular sporting activities in this town are – water sports, rock climbing, paddle tennis, golf, polo, etc. This place is considered the Mecca of golfers and polo players.

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Overview
The town Salobreña is located on the Mediterranean coastline Costa Tropical in the Granada province of Spain and is known as the jewel of the Costa Tropical. It is built on a hill that overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and is surrounded by fields of sugar cane. The last cane sugar factory that remains in Europe is located on the coast.

It takes 45 minutes to reach this town from Granada and an hour from the Sierra Nevada; Alpujarra is 40 minutes from this town which facilitates easy exploration.

History
Its history dates back to 6000 years. In the old town, you will find a large number of whitewashed houses and narrow steep streets built around the 10th century castle of the Moors.

Salobreña and Gibraltar have a number of similarities in the orography; both were islands earlier and they have big rocks that are symbolic. The Salobreña Island was once separated by the peninsula; however with the disappearance of the isthmus they got united. This appears to have occurred in the Bronze and Copper ages.

The first settlements appear to have taken place in 3000 BC and agriculture and livestock were given importance. Fishing activity became popular after the arrival of the Phoenicians and Carthaginians.

Climate
The average temperatures in a year are as follows:

Maximum – 29 °C in the months of July-August
Minimum – 14 °C in February

Art and Culture
The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary was constructed by the Mudejars in the 16th century on the remains of an old Muslim mosque.

Cuisine
The gastronomy is a combination of gastronomy from different civilizations that have been part of this town. It is also a Mediterranean gastronomy wherein you will find that lots of sea products are used.

Some of these items are – meat, sardines on the grill, octopus, blue fish, stews, fried vegetables, soups, etc. Olive oil is extensively used in the dishes. Chinese and Italian foods are also available.

Sports and Entertainment
You can spend your time on a number of activities such as bird watching, climbing, cycling, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, paragliding, sailing, scuba diving, skiing, snow boarding, snorkeling, swimming, tennis, trekking, waterskiing, windsurfing, etc.

If you are looking for lap dancing, night clubs, karaoke, etc., this is not the right place. However the nightlife in this town is lively and full of cultural events, fiestas, live music, etc. and the restaurants and bars are open till the wee hours.

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Overview
The coastal village Chipiona is hidden in the corner of Southern Spain near Cádiz and is not spoilt. In spite of not being a city, this village has an artistic and vibrant atmosphere and has lots of discotheques and bars. This place is nearer to the cities Jerez, Cadez and Sevilla. In the 19th century this was rural as well as seafaring; however at present it is one of the most popular holiday resorts.

The population in this town is 18000. The local population says that “Chipiona is the right place of time”; the reasoning being that the tourists can easily find time for resting, indulging in sports, learning Spanish or having a beer with friends. This is one of the places where only Spanish language is spoken.

Climate
The average temperatures in a year are as follows:

Maximum – 24 °C in the months of July-August
Minimum – 11 °C in January

Art and Culture

The lighthouse in this town has 344 steps to the top and is the tallest in Spain. This was constructed by the Romans and you can have the best view of Portugal’s coast from this lighthouse.

The Nuestra Señora de Regla Monastery was a fortress that belonged for centuries to the family of Ponce de León; but it was converted to a monastery over the years.

King Fernando III, in 1251 conquered this town and he constructed the Chipiona Castle in 1295. This is a monastery at present.

The iron sculpture – La Cruz del Mar was constructed on stone base. This is in memory of the 1755 earthquake that centered on Portugal but touched this village by sea. It was rebuilt in 1878 and renovated in 1910.

Cuisine
The food here is seafood as well as meat dishes.

Sports and Entertainment

Once you leave the Cadiz city, you will come across the coastal area that has white sand beaches that stretch up to Chipiona. The distance that these beaches stretch up to is 12 KM; the sea in this stretch contains iodine and many tourists are attracted to it. In addition, this village is famous for the spa waters that are directed to an ancient church – Sanctuary of Regla.

You can also spend your time by indulging in various sports activities – kite surfing, sailing, horse riding, wind surfing, volleyball, Golf and taking flamenco lessons. Golf is a popular sport here and there is a golf course with 18 holes in this village.

The forest surrounding Chipiona is famous for fauna and flora and you can watch the chameleons in this forest.

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Toledo is rich in places of interest for a tourist. In fact Toledo is one of the most preferred places for visit among tourists. Let us go round this town and see for ourselves how interesting these places are:

Castillo de San Servando:
This castle is located near the famous river ‘Tagus’. The castle is believed to have been constructed during the medieval period. According to historians till the year 1088, this structure was a monastery. In the year 1091, the Christian army conquered the city. Thereafter the monastery was converted into a fortress. Great walls were built around it so as to protect the town from possible Moorish attack.

After the end of Moorish civilization, the castle was deserted because thereafter the significance of the castle was lost. In the year 874, the Spanish government declared this monument as a national monument. This is a beautiful building which is meticulously planned and executed. If a tourist misses this building, he would certainly be missing something very interesting.

Palacio de Galiana:
If you want to visit something beautiful and different from the contemporary buildings, then never forget to visit Palacio de Galiana. This Moorish style palace is built on the banks of the river ‘Tagus’. Interestingly, the palace has many characteristics of the Andalusian time. The palace has been divided equally into three parts or into equal naves. The interior of the palace is beautifully decorated with great works of sculpture. Another interesting fact about this palace is in its name.

The name ‘Galiana’ is a fictitious name, representing the daughter of a Moorish King Aljafra which is another fictitious character. The beautiful botanical garden around this palace has enhanced the beauty of the palace. This garden is called AlMunya al Naura which means the Water Wheel Orchard. It is also called ‘King’s garden’. Some historians also believe that some type of water clock existed in this garden. The beauty of the garden was restored by the famous architect Palacio de Galiana who started the remodeling work in the year 1950.    

Alcázar of Toledo:
This is actually a fortress which is believed to have been built in the 3rd century. This was located on the highest area of Toledo so that it could be used as an observatory to watch the movements of the enemies. The fortress has undergone many changes and remodeling. According to historical records, the fort was remodeled in the year 1535.

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Spain is a place which is blessed by many civilizations. The Romans, the Moors, the Gothic, Celts, Christians are some of the major civilizations which ruled Spain. On the other hand, these civilizations left behind them indelible cultural traits and immaculately beautiful monuments.

The government of Spain has left no stone unturned to preserve these monumental structures which has come as a blessing for Spain; because now Spain tops in the tourist map. It is the first preferred destination among many tourists world over. As a matter of fact, no other country in Europe is as rich as Spain in the places of interest for tourists.

What are the places of interest?
Every province, city and even a village in Spain has something to offer which interests the tourist. Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Santiago, Marbella, Sarria, the list goes on. It is estimated that there are more than 10000 monuments which are worth visiting in Spain. Apart from this, there are beaches spread over the long coast line of about 220 kms. There are also majestic mountains, parks, museums and many other recreational facilities. Tourism is a major industry in Spain.

Plan your visit:
Since the places of visit are numerous, a tourist would find it difficult to plan his itinerary. One unique aspect of touring in Spain is that most of the places have some monument which is of historical importance. In fact many of the monuments are a challenge to the modern architects. Therefore before planning your visit, identify your area of interest. If you are interested in spending your time on the beach, then Costa Blanca or such other places could be ideal for you.

If you are interested in spending time on the top of a mountain, then there are places ideal for such a stay. Barcelona for example, has a great park built by Gaudi. Browse to know more about the places of interest and then select the place which fascinates you.

When you browse, look at the historical importance of each of these places. That would help you to select the appropriate place. Normally, the help of trained tourist guides is taken. This will also help to get over the language barrier. The guide will help to finalize the itinerary in the most appropriate manner.

Where to stay? 
Spain has numerous villas, apartments and restaurants where the tourist is assured of comfortable stay at reasonable rentals. There are also many hotels, bars and clubs which serve delicious food at reasonable rates.

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Toledo is a town administered by a municipality and is about 70 kms from Madrid. In fact, Toledo is politically administered by the Province of Madrid. Toledo is popular amongst tourists because of the many heritage buildings that can be found there. Many of the buildings have been declared as world heritage sites by the UNESCO. The city is also popular because people of Jewish, Moor and Christian culture live here in complete religious harmony.

Toledo has given the world many renowned artists. Some of the artists born in Toledo include Garcilaso de la vega, Alfoso, Al Zarqali, Eleanor, El Greco. The city is also popular because of its natural beauty and ideal conditions for tourists.

The Gothic Cathedral:
This cathedral is also called Cathedral of Saint Mary or the Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary. The cathedral is known for its immaculately beautiful building which is built in typical Gothic style. Archaeologists are of the opinion that this cathedral is typical of Bourges Cathedral which is another contemporary structure.

They also say this structure was actually a mosque and later it was converted and recognized as a cathedral. It is a beautiful structure with imposing works of sculpture. Archaeologists are of the opinion that the cathedral has been built out of stones brought from Olihuelas which is near the city of Toledo.

Mosque of Cristo de la Luz:
It is said that Moors built 10 mosques in Toledo out of which Cristo de la Luz is the only mosque which could be preserved as an example of Moorish architecture for the next generation to see. This small structure measuring about 8 sq meters is believed to have been built in the year 996. The interior of the Mosque has been divided into nine compartments and each of these compartments has been designed distinctively. It is a place which should never be missed.

Mezquita de las Tornerías:
This is another mosque which was built in the 11th century. This mosque is also popular for its typical Moorish architecture. Now this has been converted into an arts and crafts centre where traditional works of art and artifacts are displayed.

Puerta del Sol:
This is one of the busiest roads in the Madrid Province. This road is the place where the traditional bell rings to mark the beginning of the New Year. The ringing of the bell also signifies the eating of twelve grapes which has traditional significance.

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Navarre is located in the North of Spain. It is a part of the Basque province and it is popular for its natural beauty. This region has a history of its own and it is influenced by various civilizations. According to historians, Navarre was inhabited by people who belonged to Vascones culture. That was prior to Romans occupying this city. After initial defeat, Romans managed to take over the city from Vascones.

This was followed by Moors and later Christians took over the city. This is one of the most populated cities of Spain. The famous Ebro valley of Navarre is most ideal for growing vegetables, wheat and wine. The area is rich in vegetation and the nature looks stunningly beautiful here. Apart from tourism, Navarre is also a trade centre.

The castle:
 This castle called Palacio de los Reyes de Navarra is believed to have been built in the year 1406. It was altered later and a palace was also built inside the castle. It is an impressive structure having 15 towers and the walls are battlemented. Timber roof is another uniqueness of this castle.

Church San Miguel Arcangel:
This church has the beautiful combination of both Gothic and Romanesque architecture. The doorway of the church is beautifully designed in typical Romanesque design. The door has five columns and each column depicts the scene starting from the birth of Christ to Plant ornament. The Lord’s figure is surrounded by Evangelists symbol. The works of sculpture here are the best examples showing the mastery of the artists.

Resurrection of the Lord and the pictures of Michel fighting dragon and both Abraham and Michel fighting Devils are also beautifully depicted here.

Church Santo Sepulcro:
This is yet another church built in Gothic design and it is believed to have been constructed in the 12th century. On the doorway of the church, crucifixion of the Lord and the Resurrection has been beautifully depicted. Statues of Apostles adorn the entry of the Church. The interior of the church is luxuriously decorated.

Beautiful buildings:
When you visit the Town hall, you will notice that on both sides of the road there are many beautiful buildings. These were buildings occupied by noblemen. Casa de Fray Diego de Estella believed to have been built in the 16th century and Palacio del Gobernador built in the 17th century occupy prominent position. These two buildings steal the show and no visitor misses these two buildings.

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This fourth largest island is a part of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Lanzarote covers an area of about 849 sq. kms. According to historians, this island is of volcanic origin. Many kinds of Flora and Fauna are grown here. The island has the best climate; the day temperature is about 21 degree Centigrade. Many tourists flock to this island because of its climate and it offers complete privacy. There has been a steady increase in the number of visitors to this island. Places of interest in Lanzarote are briefly mentioned here:

Beach:
Interestingly, although the island is of volcanic origin, the beach has a vast stretch of white sand which actually enhances the beauty of this beach. Playa Blanca and Papagayo are the most popular beaches of this island. The beaches are ideal for people of all ages and safety measures for the people engaged in water sports have been provided.

Atlantida Tunnel:
This is one of the many caves which could be seen on this island. This Atlantida tunnel is about seven kms. long. According to scientists, this tunnel has been formed thousands of years ago during the time when volcanic eruptions took place. It is advisable to go inside the tunnel along with a trained guide. The tunnel has a narrow pathway. From the safety point of view, tourists are taken to a distance of about one or two kms. only.

Neighborhood:
When you visit Lanzarote, never forget to visit the villages in the neighborhood. These villages have a history of their own. The tourists can also visit the some of the volcanoes. Of course, these volcanoes have become dormant long back. The lava field is another place of interest. Tourists can use their own cars or hire a taxi or jeep to go round the different villages. A trained tourist guide can be hired to go round the places so that he can provide adequate details of the place.

Museum:
The Puerto Calero museum has collection of many aqua mammals like Dolphins, Whales, etc. Interestingly, according to marine experts there are about 84 different varieties of whales in the world. Out of this, about 30 varieties of whales can be seen in Canary Islands.

Lanzarote municipality has taken advantage of this and has set up this museum which has a collection of some of the rarest types of whales and dolphins. The habits of these mammals and all other information relating to the Aqua life underwater are on display here. Actually this is a temporary exhibition but it is repeated quite often.

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