Tag: Spain

Spain is a prize package of a country. Large by European standards, it is blessed with an incredible geographic range, from sunny beaches and rugged coastlines to snow-capped mountains to rolling plains and everything in between, making it ideal for walking and hiking tours. Its long and glorious history means that everywhere you turn there is a story, and because of that unique history it offers a diversity that newcomers may find surprising. Made up of multiple distinct regions that ultimately united into one country, Spain offers an incredible variety of potential experiences yet is compact enough that it is possible to get around fairly easily and pack a lot into a relatively short trip. From breath-taking natural landscapes to grand cities, Spain has got it all: art, architecture, pageantry, castles, cathedrals, and all that history, with gastronomy and wine that make it a food lover’s paradise. Is there any other country in the world that has Museums of Ham? Hopping from place to place, sampling tapas, or the more refined Basque-style pintxos, tasty paella or fresh-caught seafood paired with local wines, or dipping churros into the thickest, richest hot chocolate...listening to the haunting music, watching passionate dancers, or giving it a try yourself—Spain is just a pleasure, a romantic’s dream. And what makes it really fun, to top it off, is that the Spanish people are out, too, especially at night, enjoying their cities’ streets and large squares, open-air bars and restaurants or colorful festivals. Lively, vivid and proud, Spain offers a world of culture that is alive and kicking. It is impossible to summarize Spain in just a few paragraphs. There is just too much going on; you could spend a lifetime and fill a hundred volumes trying to capture its allure. But there are a couple of