Spain
Iberian Peninsula, which is located in Spain, is the Atlantic Ocean and is as it were at the junction of two continents - Africa and Europe. On the territory of the peninsula for centuries coexisted different peoples, the rule of each of which is replaced by one civilization to another, more powerful both in spirit and in their culture. Modern Spain - the result of processing time of each of these cultures. Therefore it is difficult to talk about the general country, when every province in the past was a separate kingdom, not to mention on different ends of the Spanish cities. But do not forget that Spain still owns several groups of islands, the most significant of which are the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
Amazing sights of Spain is its cuisine - one of the best in the world for the quality and variety of products. Moreover, it is impossible to speak of the existence of the national cuisine, but rather, it is about the many regional, each of which had an impact climatic conditions and your own lifestyle. The Basque Country in the north of the country - is marmitano (potatoes with mackerel) and changurro (shellfish with crab). In Asturias - fabada (beans with pork), Cantabria - dishes from seafood in Valencia - a variety of rice dishes and for dessert - ice cream and halva. Spaniards taught the art of winemaking by the Romans, and now Spain - one of the main producers of quality wine: The wine from Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Penedes, La Mancha, Wine de Jerez.
Spanish holidays - is funny, fun and popular imagination. They then carried out throughout the year. In February - it's carnival with giants and devils, mythological figures and orchestras. In March - National "Fallas" where burning effigies holidays. In July is a celebration in honor of the famous San Fermin in Pamplona. The whole world knows how to run the bulls takes place on the streets of the city with mass participation of the people.
Each year, Spain offers art programs and performances of international importance. This is a festival of music and dance, film and theater. To festivals attracts people from all over. And the Spaniards - the people are hospitable and take tourists all year round. That is why, come to Spain once, many return here again to re-experience the unique Spanish flavor.
Capital - Madrid.
Climate. In Spain there are three types of climate:
1. moderate sea in the north-west and north - with moderate temperatures and abundant rainfall throughout the year;
2. Mediterranean in the south and the Mediterranean coast - with a soft, damp winters and hot, dry summers;
3. continental climate in the interior - with cool winters and warm dry summers.
Despite the variety of climate zones, is dominant subtropical Mediterranean type climate, with mild short winter and dry hot summer. Although the Mediterranean climate is preserved only in the south and east of the peninsula: the warm, dry summers and very mild, wet winters are typical in Catalonia, Valencia and Andalusia. However, the further away from the coast, the stronger the influence of the continental climate zone. In Castilla La Mancha from May to September is the sultry heat: the long winter of dried plateau squall blow, piercing, cold winds. On the contrary, a very humid climate in Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque Country. All year round, these regions watered abundantly continuous rains. At the same time in the south and south-east of Spain, farmers often suffer from drought. Winter frost and snow - not uncommon in the Pyrenees (Andorra), Sierra Nevada (Andalucia) and Sierra de Gwadar-Rama (near Madrid).
Time zone - behind Moscow 2:00 (Perineysky Peninsula) at 3:00 (Canary Islands)
Holidays:
In late July, Al-Neves, a holiday of St. Martha. Mark its peculiar: all wanting their friends and relatives to bring into the coffins around the Church of St. Martha. In late August, the streets of Spanish cities brighten all shades of red annual festival "Tomatina" or "War of tomatoes."
Shopping in Spain
Shopping in Spain - employment pleasant, especially if you're not in a hurry and often relax over a cup of coffee. In the small family stores will climb out of his way to fulfill any of your moods. In markets selling the freshest products, and in almost any grocery store you can find excellent wines. Pride of Spain - leather, leather tanning - one of the most prized traditional crafts of the country. Throughout the world, is also renowned Spanish design - this applies to fashion and consumer goods. See the table of size: clothes and shoes. Opening hours Shops are generally open from 10.00 to 20.00; time - from 14.00 to 17.00. Bakeries and bars tend to open earlier - at about 8 am. In malls and department lunch break does not happen, but on Sundays they often closed. Markets are open only in the morning. In some areas, work on Sundays only bakery, confectionery, and pastelerias newsstands. But in resort areas Sunday - a normal working day for all retailers.
How to pay
In Spain, decided to pay in cash and credit cards. Checks are accepted rare. Foreigners can get help for a refund of VAT on all goods except food, drinks, cars and drugs. Large stores Hypermarkets (Hipermercados - ipermerkados) often taken outside the city limits, they are easy to find the signs to Centro Comercial (Sentro Komersyal). The best known hypermarkets network Alcampo, Continente and PRYCA. The largest department store in Spain - El Corte Ingles (Korte El Inglés). It has branches in all major cities and many major regional centers. Seasonal sales indicated inscription Rebajas (rebahas) in shop windows.
Specialty Shops
Specialty shops often for generations belong to one family. Panaderia (panaderiya) - is a bakery that sells bread, muffins - boyos, croissants and sweet rolls, with the bakery often Horno (Horno) - bakery. Pastries, cakes and biscuits bought in Pasteleria (pasteleriya) - candy store, there are often chocolate. Selling fresh meat in the butcher shop - Carniceria (karniseriya), but if you need meat specialties, go to meat products - Charcuteria (charkuteriya), where at the same time sold cheese. Charkuteriya often found on the market or close to it. Pescaderia (peskaderiya) - fish store, but most good fish usually on the market. For fruits, vegetables and herbs go to a vegetable shop - Fruteria (fruteriya) or Verduleria (verduleriya), this is where you will find the best products because fruteriya sells only what is grown in the current season. Hardware store (it - metalloremont) is Ferreteria (ferreteriya), bookstore - Libreria (libreriya) and stationery store - Papeleria (papeleriya). No matter what you buy as a gift (regalo - REGA), at your request, it will be beautifully packaged. In the flower shop - Floresteria (floresteriya) - the seller can arrange for you flowers.
Markets
In every big city has a Spanish market (mercado - Mercado), which is open daily from 9.00 to 14.00. In small towns it is market day (one or more per week). In the markets you can usually find fresh produce the best quality. There selling all kinds of food, including dried fruit (frutas sekas) and seasonal ingredients - mushrooms, berries and game. Often immediately sold flowers, hardware, clothing and more. Markets Antiques and second-hand is everywhere in Spain, the largest of them - in Madrid. The main shopping streets of Barcelona are:
Avinyo
On a narrow street in the dark are the same tight little shops strange shoes and clothing, both new and second-hand, from Dirk Bikkembergs and Levi s Vintage Collection to young and yet unknown designers with all the stops.
Passeig de Gracia
Much of the shops and boutiques are concentrated in Eschample Barcelona, Gracia Boulevard and parallel to the Rambla de Catalunya. In particular, a lot of Spanish brands of clothing and footwear (foreigners prescribe north: on the diagonal street Balmes, Muntaner and Via Augusta). The general tone - raised bourgeois, respectively, and prices are rarely below average.
Pelai
Students shopping paradise. Extending only a hundred meters - from the Central University of Barcelona to the area of Catalonia - street full of inexpensive shopping. So here often come truant, especially progulschitsy came down the boring lectures - killing time Camper, Zara, Mango, C & A, Zoe, Casas, Happy Books, Celio or Discos Balada. Actual continuation of the shopping area - street Portaferissa and Avinguda Portal de l `Angel, but the distance from the university, students gradually dissolve into the crowd.
Riera Baixa very tiny street - if you do not know where it (between the streets and Carme Hospital in Upper Raval), never to be found. Every home - shop with discs, T-shirts with slogans Catalan separatists and portraits of Che Guevara, the second-hand clothes from the 1920's to the 1980's or a shop with a more modern clothes that go to the clubs and streets of Barcelona fashionistas. From time to time the trays and racks are submitted directly to the pavement, and then turns into a street market Mercat Alternatiu (every Saturday from May to October and in December, at other times - once in two months).
Bulevard Rosa Shopping Center, on the one hand facing Gracia Boulevard, and the other - on the Rambla Catalunya. Clothing, shoes, underwear, jewelry quality for the corresponding money in the maze of hundreds of boutiques with pretensions to style and originality to which with head held high walking ladies in fur coats. A popular place for dudes from the upper zone. Mon-Sat 10.30-20.30; AmEx, DC, MC, Visa
Spain Attractions
Madrid: Center Reina Sofia Palace of Buen Retiro, the Royal Tapestry Factory. Cultural and historical value are the temple tower of San Pedro el Viejo, Plaza Mayor square Villa and City Hall, the Royal Palace and its surrounding gardens. Art galleries and museums: El Prado, the Cason del Buen Retiro, the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Modern Art. Spring in Madrid is a grand celebration of the City - San Isidro. As well as the main attraction of Spain - the bullfight. Cradle of bullfighting is the city of Ronda. Bullfight - the ancient sacrificial ritual, in which a man (a man, at least - a woman) enters the arena in the confrontation with the powerful animal. On special ranches grow and contain toro bravo (fighting bulls). Bull is ready to be released no earlier than reaches 4 years of age. In bullfighting 3 acts. In the first - matador picadors (horsemen with lances) and peons (assistant) demonstrate the power and anger bull. In the second - banderilleros thrust into the bull's back on a pair of darts - banderillas. In the third - the matador performs a series of playing techniques Mulet (scarlet cloak, worn on the rod) with a bull. Then he should put the animal death blow with his sword (estokada).
Museum PradoKrupneyshy Peace Museum that holds paintings by European artists XII-XIX c. Feature of the collection - the world's largest collection of Spanish painting. The collection was formed from three major parts. The first - a collection of Spanish kings. Second - works created under the patronage of the church, and later merged with the state. Third - works of art, received as a gift, bequest, or purchased by the museum for a donation. In the vicinity of Madrid are important historical and cultural centers in Spain, such as in Alcala de Henares, El Escorial. Near the town of Zarzuela Palace rises, the residence of Spanish kings La Puerta del Sol.
In Barcelona:
The official status of Barcelona - capital of Catalonia. Catalonia - "free state" is quite different from the rest of Spain. The wealth of experience of this small but independent country is virtually unlimited - the magic charm of the mountain peaks, the charm of the wild rocks on the coast, the masterpieces of architecture and fine art from the period drevneromanskogo to Salvador Dali. Barcelona - an ancient city with a rich history, and the old quarter of the city reflect this. Stormy passion Art Nouveau style of the early 20th century left a legacy of Barcelona whole architectural ensemble - Eixample district. City - the port was always open to new trends, this was due to its geographical location, but the past is successfully competing with the changing fashion. Gothic Quarter - the oldest part of the city. The special value of this part of Barcelona - is to preserve the integrity of blocks of buildings XIV - XV centuries. Besides the famous Barcelona Cathedral, here is the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar - one of the most revered barselontsami churches. Cathedral is famous for its acoustics and stained XV - XVIII centuries.
Barcelona Cathedral - located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter (Barry Gothic). The construction of the Gothic cathedral began in 1298 when Jaime (Jaume) II. It was constructed on the site of the Visigothic settlement. The facade of the church was completed in the late XIX century. White geese walking in the gallery courtyard of the cathedral, - the tradition and character of the building.
Montserrat, a city-museum
You will visit the monastery is located in the mountains, which is a religious and cultural center of Catalonia. Here is the shrine of Catalonia - the Black Madonna. While visiting the monastery you can see and hear the service of Catholic Europe's oldest boys' choir.
Port Aventura
The second largest amusement parks in Europe, the European Disneyland. In the park there are canals, water slides, attractions, restaurants and bars of different people with a kitchen, bright show. You will make a mysterious and exotic journey through time and different cultures. Area of the park is divided into themed areas - "Mediterranean", "polynesia", "Imperial China", "The world of mystery and wonder of Mexico," "Wild West"
Andorra
Miniature principality with a 700-year history, located between Spain and France. You will visit the capital of the state and you will have an opportunity to make a good purchase in the free economic zone.
Eixample
In this area are the main architectural monuments: Casa Mila, Casa Batlló, Palace Guell Park Guell, Sagrada Familia - built designed by Antonio Gaudi Cornet. During the development of modernity. Temple Syatogo Family (Sagrada Familia) Gaudi began building in 1883.
Medieval Castle
A unique show with dinner, jousting tournaments, flamenco and Spanish tantsami.http :/ / www.castellmedieval.com Ramblas - one of the favorite tourist Barcelona's streets. In addition to architectural monuments, you can see live sculptures, bird and flower markets, markets souvenirs.
Banyoles
City with monuments of ancient architecture ages 9-13 on the beautiful "Lake of volcanoes." This lake exists by underground springs.
Museum Theatre Salvador Dali
A trip to Figueras, museum where extravagant creations of Salvador Dali. http://www.ddgi.es/figueres/rus/vis-dali.html Singing Fountains
Fascinating spectacle cascade of fountains with beautiful music and colorful lighting
Zoo
No one will remain indifferent, visiting Barcelona zoo is 35 acres, located in a tropical garden. The main attraction of the park - the albino gorilla Snowflake.
Aquarium
Europe's largest Oceanarium, which opened in 1995 and is located on the ode to the area of 15 000 square meters. m This unique complex offers you eight thousand exotic fish, from the smallest to the predatory sharks and other marine zhivotnyh.http :/ / www.aquariumbcn.com
We recommend also to visit in Barcelona:
Picasso Museum, the Palace of Catalan Music, Historical Museum, a monument to Christopher Columbus, Ciutadella Park, the Castle of Montjuic, the palace Palau Nacional, the Spanish Village (copies of the original buildings from all the provinces of Spain), Plaza de España, the Olympic village, the Liceu opera house, amusement park Tibidabo, and much more. Knightly castles in the Costa Blanca and the Costa Brava, Santa Barbara Castle, a fortress at Guadalest, sand dunes in the resort town of coolers. In Andalusia:
Region in Spain, where there are well-preserved to the present day monuments: medieval fortress towers and Arab XI century cathedrals and ancient Andalusian village in the mountains. Andalusia is the birthplace of flamenco. gypsies, flamenco dancing, beauty with flaming eyes, fan and mantilla, proud machos. Andalucia - this land of plenty, a place from where the Spain is Seville, Granada and Cordoba, is the Sierra Nevada, a dazzling shining its white peaks in the Spanish sun, a unique combination of Gothic and Moorish styles. Andalusia, with its gracious "grape" the sun became the birthplace of sherry. This is a fantastic mountain region, hot sun, Gibraltar, bulls and bullfighters bullfighting, oranges, and, finally, luxury resorts of the Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz.
City of Seville
(The capital of Andalusia) - The ancient Arab fortress Alcazar, Arab mosque minaret XII century Giralda.
Granada
A walking tour through the city center, visiting Alhambra (the most brilliant works of Arab art.) Visit the Gypsy quarter of Albaicin.
Visit the city of Ronda, founded by the Romans, with the typical Andalusian architecture and beautiful landscapes, at the city's cathedral, in which architecture mixed Arabic, Romanesque and Gothic styles.
Mijas / El Retiro is one of the most picturesque villages in Andalusia, with the oldest of the bullring. Beautiful scenery. Donkey-riding on a taxi. Visit the nature reserve.
Andalusian night evening entertainment with all sorts of competitions, traditional Spanish dinner, flamenco and dance.
Valencia - the famous Serrano and Quart towers, square-ensemble de la Virgen to the Cathedral of Our Lady, a symbol of the city - tower Mingelete, ultra Palace of Music, Pearl Valencia architecture - the fish market Lonja. The beautiful beaches are located throughout the 500 km long coast of the province of Valencia. Costa de Azahar ("Coast of orange flavor") in the north, Peniscola, Alcossebre, Oropesa, Benicassim. Costa de Valencia in the same province: Sagunto Balvarosa, Saler Perelonet, cooler, Gaga and Oliva. Costa Blanca ("White Coast") in the south - resorts of Denia, Javea, Benidorm, Torrevieja, etc. Nat. Parks Aygues-Tortes and Lago San Mauricio, Kovadonza, Ordesa, etc. Every year Spain has more than 50 million tourists.
Resorts in Spain
Costa Dorada - this is the "gold coast", as it is a precious place to the south of Barcelona, in the province of Tarragona. Wide sandy beaches seem to be golden in the sun, and endless winter chilled imagination adds the warm turquoise sea and the hills in a gentle haze. The local towns and cities are diverse and so charming, whether port, tourist center or a place in the mountains.
The capital city of the golden kingdom - Tarragona - need a separate conductor: Roman and medieval architecture is combined with modern tourist infrastructure, and museums and galleries offer to meet with interesting displays. Landmark - a Roman amphitheater, built in the first half of the II century and well-preserved, stands in the center of town, right on the beach.
Costa Dorada - a posh place for those who can not imagine myself without sports recreation. It created the conditions for water sports, sailing and windsurfing, tennis courts, golf playing golf and riding clubs, will be satisfied and fishermen. Resorts of La Pineda, Salou, Cambrils and modern with a large variety of hotels. This is a very good place for families: with warm shallow coast, and most importantly - the presence of Salou near the famous "Port Aventura" - a huge theme park of Universal Studios, the second largest park in Europe. Besides him, there are two large modern water park: Aquopolis in La Pineda and Aqualeon in El Vendrell. Cities on the coast connected by rail and bus service to Tarragona and Barcelona.
Ibiza - the third largest (after Mallorca and Menorca), the island of the Balearic archipelago. It is located 90 kilometers from the Spanish mainland and 200 km from Africa. Its length is 40 kilometers long and 20 kilometers. Climate in Ibiza simply delicious. From March to October, the temperature does not drop below 20 degrees, and from July to October, the water temperature can reach 26 degrees. In this case, the heat in Ibiza does not happen, because the sea breeze blowing. Ibiza is located in the subtropical zone, and nature where appropriate - rich and beautiful: lots of olive groves, pine and palm trees.
Usually the tourist season in Ibiza begins in May and lasts until the end of October, at this time all the restaurants and bars are open. A club season from early June to the end of September. The first club opened as a rule, Es Paradis - in the last days of May, then Space - the first Sunday in June, a week - Amnesia - so on. Popular parties Cream and Manumission begin with the third or fourth week of June. Since early September, the case goes to the end of the season. Toughest clubbers come off until the end of September. Although Pacha and El Divino are open all year, but winter. only on weekends.
In August, a lot of people on the island, the heat, with his obscene prices and long queue at the entrance to the club. Rent a car problem on the beaches are crowded.
Costa Brava in Spanish means "rocky shore." The last century was the name of the northern part of the coast from the city of Catalonia Blanes to the French border. Costa Brava is one of the most beautiful places on the coast. Here the mountains down to the sea, and the sea by narrow inlets cut into the shore. Between cliffs covered with pine trees, the clear turquoise waters hiding secluded small beaches.
Located on the coast, resorts Blanes, Lloret de Mar, Tossa de Mar offers affordable vacation and tourists gladly come here with their families. Kids will love the water park, theme park, Marineland, Zoo Aqualeon and this joust.
On this side there is a bird sanctuary and the first Aiguamols in Spain Marine Nature Reserve Medes Islands, inhabited by dozens of species of fish, marine mammals and waterfowl.
Due to the light waves of the sea and mild climate, Costa Brava - a paradise for sailing and other water sports. Active and curious tourists the opportunity to successfully combine business with pleasure - alternating between beach excursions.
In the summer of (Blanes, Tossa de Mar and Lloret de Mar) coast bound maritime communications - among them some 5 times a day cruising boats. Ticket price for the boat is 08.03 euros one way, depending on the distance. But on land it will be easy to navigate, between the resorts go express buses on the route Tossa de Mar-Lloret de Mar-Barcelona about 7 times a day and the ticket costs about 6 Euro. Blanes, Barcelona and Girona are linked by rail. Departure by train with an interval of 40-50 minutes (no traffic at night), and the ticket price will vary depending on the day of the week and is approximately 6 Euro. In Lloret de Mar, close to the train station, a bus terminal, where is connected to all resort centers coast.
Tenerife - the largest of the Canary Islands archipelago. Actually it is an autonomous region of Spain. The unique climatic and natural features Tenerife put it in one line with the most popular and preferred resorts in the world. This luxurious resort, designed for a solid audience. Because of the smooth and mild marine climate of Tenerife called "the island of eternal spring". The average annual temperature is - 20 degrees plus.
All year round tropical paradise this area is visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world. Nature Tenerife is so rich and varied that the island can be compared with the continent in miniature. The majestic mountain ranges and fertile valleys, lush tropical and subtropical forests and volcanic semi-deserts, gorges and sand dunes - all the contrasts of nature reflected in the landscape of the island. Tenerife - is 2000 sq m with a diverse landscape. Tenerife is Mount Teide, whose peak height of 3,718 m - the highest point in Spain. Symbol of the island is considered to be an extinct volcano Teide. This amazing beauty is a proud pinnacle volcanic cone that rises in the center of a huge basin of Las Canadas.
The coastline, along which are hotels and tourist complexes, inherent alternation vast open beaches of golden or black sand and rocky steep sections, forming caves and small coves. A dense network of tourist routes through the coastal and inland mountainous areas of Tenerife, gives the traveler the chance to see the indescribable beauty of nature sites and specially created unique parks, as well as to visit the picturesque villages and major spa centers of the island. Main tourist centers: Playa de las Americas, Playa de los Cristianos, Playa de Fanabe, Puerto de la Cruz
Tenerife is traditionally famous for its high level of service and a wide range of entertainment. This joust in a medieval castle San Miguel, a great flamenco show at the concert hall "Pyramid", an American bowling alley, disco, casino. Be sure to visit the famous Loro Parque - known throughout the world, primarily as a park parrots. It compiles the largest collection (about 300 species) of these amazing birds, causing admiration and general public, and even experts ornithologists. It will be interesting to everyone, both adults and children. However, this amazing park is not only famous feathered friends. "Synchronized swimming", acrobatic jumps, performances with the ball, and other unique circus acts performed by sea lions and dolphins. Walking stately pink flamingos, lush tropical vegetation, an unprecedented variety of inhabitants of the underwater world in one of the largest aquariums in the world - you can transfer indefinitely all that is the unique charm of this small world.
Costa Blanca invites tourists from all over the world who want to relax together, which is famous for its extraordinary beaches, great hotel infrastructure, excellent service and nightlife. Costa Blanca is becoming more popular among Russian tourists. Here the excellent climate the average temperature in the winter in the south of the region is 19AS, 31AS summer, the water temperature accordingly 13AS and 30AS.
Come here every year nearly 6 million tourists in local hotels can simultaneously accommodate more than 150 thousand people., Excluding apartments, bungalows, villas and cottages. In addition to beach holidays, here are developing educational, environmental, cultural, sporting, event tourism.
Costa Blanca means "White Coast". This is the most popular among foreign tourists. He holds the record of resorts in Spain by number of blue flags awarded by the European Union for the purity of the water and the beaches.
Spa capital - Benidorm. This is a huge resort center on the Costa Blanca, where happy people relax in the Spanish capital. Benidorm fishing village quickly turned into the largest complex of the country round, which was awarded the title of European tourist phenomenon. The city's main beaches of Playa de Levante (Playa de Levante) and Playa de Poniente (Playa de Poniente) converge at the rock, which offers a wonderful view of the surroundings. Chain-art hotel on the coast more impressive than the play of the emerald sea landscape.
City - one of the most attractive Spanish resorts in terms of leisure and entertainment options. Local Broadway promenade - promenade of approximately 6.5 km, which is full of shops, restaurants and bars. Benidorm say that he does not sleep in the summer, it is always there to offer its guests a sea of entertainment.
Benidorm is located in the water park Aqualandia. Near the park with marine animals and exotic Mundomar.
In the summer of 2000 has opened next to Benidorm Terra Mitica theme park unique in Europe dedicated to the history and culture of the civilizations of the Mediterranean. Only one season was visited more than 1 million people
Costa del Sol - it Andaluciya. Here is everything that embodies the idea of Spain - bullfighters, beaches, flamenco, villages with white houses, caves, fiestas, tapas and sherry. But this is only part of the whole, which also includes the greatest works of art and architecture, beautiful nature reserves and carefree life. And the resort destination of Andalucia - Costa del Sol - Sunny Beach - fully justifies the title 11 months of the year the sun shines here.
Costa del Sol offers many opportunities for youth recreation, as there is concentrated a great many discos, bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Boaters improved in windsurfing, sports Yachting, as well as try their hand at other kinds of active fun. Unforgettable experience gives park Tivoli - world in Benalmadena, is immersed in the magical world of exciting adventures, there also is the aquarium "Sea life", where you can see sea creatures, including sharks. Visit also water parks in Malaga, Torremolinos and Mijas, where it will be interesting to all. In short, the entertainment on Costa del Sol-for every sophisticated taste.
A stay in a hotel on the coast of one of the resorts, you can make a lot of excursions. Legendary Sevilla to the house of the famous medieval barber and Cordoba; "western Damascus" - Granada, Ronda little with the best in the area for the Spanish bullfight, Moroccan city of Tanger, and many other world-famous cities, ready to tell you all about this unique area of Spain.
Go to Malaga from any of the resorts can be on suburban train leaves every 30 minutes, the fare will be from 1.2 to 2.2 euros (depending on the route), or on the bus. All the resorts are linked by bus routes.
Fuerteventura - one of the Canary Islands. This endless beaches and crystal clear air. Island, without a doubt the best and the longest beaches in the archipelago. Much of its coastline (340 km) of white sand beaches, most of which are untouched by civilization.
Fuerteventura no high mountains, so the island is almost always a serene sun. Hence the desert climate and landscape of the island, resembling African. Due to lack of water on the island virtually to develop agriculture, and even now, the population density in Fuerteventura is the lowest among the islands of the archipelago. All this turns the advantage and allows you to enjoy the sea alone. Even on the most famous beaches (eg, Lee Beach Jandia Peninsula) can be many miles without seeing a single person. The sea is shallow and the water is very clear, turquoise. Very rich underwater world are attracted to the island for diving and spearfishing. But the most important sport in Fuerteventura - is windsurfing. On the beach Jandia conducted several world championships. In the strait that separates the Canary Islands from Africa, and you can catch sardines and tuna and swordfish, which attracts a lot of fishing.
The capital of the island is the town of Puerto del Rosario (Puerto del Rosario), located in the central part of the island. From a small village of Morro Jable in the south of the island you can go on the ship to the island of Gran Canaria. On the north coast can take a tour to the uninhabited volcanic island of Lobos and Lanzarote.
The climate on Fuerteventura - dry and sunny. Scattered across the plains of the windmills, and are lost in the mountains of the most picturesque villages in the Canary Islands, such as Antigua, Costa Calma and Betancourt. The latter, of course, the most beautiful on the island. The shape of the island has not changed since it was founded in the beginning of the XV century, and the beauty of its natural environment as it carries the ancient spirituality. It is worth visiting the church of Sv. Mary and the Archaeological Museum. A historical monument in Fuerteventura is the so-called House of the Colonels in the municipality of La Oliva, in the northern part of the island. This small palace of the original architecture over the centuries served as residence of the governor of the island, and today is witnessing a serf regime which lasted until the XIX century.
Mallorca - a resort all year round. The most visited island of the archipelago. The main centers of nightlife of Magaluf, Palma Nova and Palma de Mallorca.
Pearl of the Mediterranean - the largest island in the Balearic archipelago of picturesque - is something that is hard to find on the coast you can quickly find yourself in a variety of places, and for this there is no need to make long trips. The island is a rare variety of landscapes: mountains of the Tramontana, the central plains, hilly eastern part. Landscapes rapidly replaced, and this amazing combination of steep shores of the island, fabulous rocky coves and many kilometers of yellow sand beaches on the Gulf coast Mallorca turned into one of the most famous resorts in the Mediterranean.). Along with historical sights and exotic guests will find Majorca and the delights of modern tourism - hotel complexes with developed infrastructure and a variety of excursions. Thanks to the mild climate of Majorca has long been the best holiday destination. It is appropriate here to recall the famous "pioneers" - George Sand and Chopin, who lived on the island in 1838-1839, and the Archduke Luis Salvador of Austria, who arrived here in 1860. Since then Mallorca - a favorite place of many famous people. "I, the queen, and my kids love holiday in Majorca," - the King of Spain, Juan Carlos I, which takes place annually vacation on this wonderful island.
Mediterranean climate of Mallorca, gentle compared to mainland Spain, makes a pleasant stay on the island and do not have medical contraindications. Here sunny most of the year, but more humid - has up to 550 mm of rain per year, and a relative humidity of 66.7%. possible only by boat.
