Bucket List Trip: 10 Reasons to Visit Spain

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From sleepy villages, modern cities, to world class wellness retreats, Spain has everything that lures your attention and coaxes the wanderlust in you. Here are top reasons to visit Spain once in your lifetime.

A country that is more eristic than your surreal dreams and diverse beyond your imaginations, Spain personifies passion living inside a traveler’s heart. Whether it is the green lyrical landscape, snowcapped mountains, sun-baked terrains or the beauty of the places located in old part of this destination, you will find something extremely special in every part of Spain that is most likely to take hold. So, if you are wondering about adding this to the bucket list but cannot really make up your mind, here are 10 Reasons to visit Spain:

1.     Moorish Architecture

Walking down the alleys in Spain, you will notice dated architecture and old buildings. These remains belong to the time period holding within a series of incidents that resulted into seven centuries of Moorish occupation. The amazing architecture and a subtle Islamic influence that stayed with it along this long journey, adds to the aesthetic charm that sets Spain class apart. You will witness a lot of historical downloads during this soul-satiating experience in Spain.

2.     Football

You can take out football from Spain but you cannot put off the passion people have in here for this sport. If you are lucky enough to visit the country during the peak season, you will feel the madness in the air. Nonetheless, football is a great reason to visit Spain and take it as an excuse to explore the destination from a different perspective. Spain is home to world’s best football teams- Real Madrid and FC Barcelona and every series ends up in a celebration. This is surely a reason to be a part of this wholesome experience.

3.     Health Vacations

How about adding a little bit of health to your otherwise fun vacation? Spain welcomes you to be a part of a number of affordable Yoga retreats, detox programs, and wellness options to nourish your body and soul from the inside-out. Be it a refreshing Yoga session in Alicante, healthy food workshop in Tenerife or meditation sessions in Valencia, every little part of this health experience shall fulfill you from within.

4.     Museums

Art & culture played a pivotal role in building up the stature of Spain and since then, the country has been enjoying the fruits of the efforts in the form of overwhelming travelers’ response and worldwide recognition. There are a total of 1400 museums that showcases finest of science, sex, and chocolate and ending at some of the world’s finest collections of art. There is much more to this aspect of Spain but only a percentage is known to the world, who knows! Do you want to be the next explorer here in Spain?

5.     Churches

Cascading numerous ages of evolution of the European culture, changing influences on the architecture, and melting pot for varied races, Spain has it all for you. Churches in Spain are one of the many examples that perfectly enunciate the forgotten era of its historical bases. The destination has a breathtaking slew of ancient, UNESCO-protected churches resting peacefully in the sleepy villages of the high Pyrenees. You can be a part of the religious fiesta and a celebration of the mixed cultures that have been thriving here in the blood of the inhabitants for ages.

6.     Food

At a new destination and not experiencing its food, ah! Well, you are missing out on the best thing in the world. Spain has a cuisine that reflects different cultures, their taste, choice, and spices and after many trials, the cuisine has finally owned a personality. The fresh fruits & vegetables in the local farmers’ market, delicious Tapas on the streets, wine and drinks with the food, and the best of seafood, together makes Spain a luring place to visit once in the lifetime. The lipsmacking platter full of colorful items shall make you lust for more and probably extend your holidays for good.

7.     Islands

Spain is a home to enchanting islands, surrounded by the water bodies that reflect peace and serenity. One of the many reasons to visit Spain is the collection of Islands comprising the party isle of Ibiza and the volcanic land areas of Tenerife. Apart from this, you will feel lost in the beauty of the peaceful Menorca and Graciosa in the Canary Islands. If this is not enough to satiate your soul, then Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands that are two of the most popular tourist spots, will take your breath away without you even noticing.

8.     Dance & Music

Everybody knows about the Tomatino festival in Spain but little do they know that this country has rich cultural roots when it comes to the artistic ways of expressing emotions - dance. Flamenco, which is a style of dance, singing and guitar playing, is a popular thing in Spain. Surprisingly, the art is originated from the traditional music and dance styles of Andalusia, which is located in the southern Spain. What is more intriguing is that this rich cultural tradition is closely associated with Spain’s Romani gypsy community.

9.     Beaches

When in Spain, it would be rather hurtful and unfair on your part to not chill out on any one beach in here. Sunny beaches, restful ambience, and cool breeze- it is just impossible to say No to the experience. The country has a coastline that stretches to a sprawling area of 5,000 km (3,107 miles) and encapsulates some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Five of these beaches have made their way to the top 5 of TripAdvisor’s list of top ten in Europe with Playa de Ses Illetes, located on the Balearic Island of Formentera, grabbing the first spot back in 2016.

10.UNESCO World Heritage Sites

You will be amazed to know that Spain is placed at rank 3 globally for having the most number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, with 45 in total. Spain has a chic lifestyle at one end that is very well balanced by the old heritage that has been preserved for years. The ancient cave paintings of Altamira and Segovia’s Roman aqueduct, Alhambra fortress in Granada and the pilgrimage route of Santiago de Compostela, Spain is popping with some of the world’s most engaging historical and cultural sites, waiting to be explored.

 

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