Spain

Have you ever wanted to see a collection of monuments?

Have you ever wanted to see the famous El Classico?

Have you ever wanted to see a castle of legends and fairy tales that Walt Disney copied?

Spain is a country and member state of the European Union and is located in south-western Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Its mainland is bordered to the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea except for a small land boundary with the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar; to the north by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; and to the northwest and west by the Atlantic Ocean and Portugal. At 504,782 km2, Spain is the world's 51st-largest country. It is some 47,000 km2 smaller than France 

Places to see in Spain are The Alhambra Palace, Roman Ruins of Merida, Cathedral de Burgos and Alcazar de Segovia. 

                                  

                                                            The Alhambra Palace

The Alhambra is stunning from the moment you see it at a distance, it is a wonder, though not voted one of the new seven wonders of the world, but a close runner up. This is a large complex with a variety of monuments and gardens. Some say it was built to be seen at night. 

                                                         Roman Ruins of Merida

Merida was the largest Roman city in Spain, founded in 25 BC. It grew in wealth and importance which we can see today in the Roman remains like the Amphitheater, Aqueducts and Roman bridges.

                                                

                                                            Cathedral de Burgos

This is an enormous French Gothic style cathedral on which work began in 1221 and was nearing completion only 40 years later. Two 84 metre, very decorative towers were added in the 15th century. The tomb of El Cid lies under a star-vaulted dome, and there’s 13th century leather covered Christ Cristo de Burgos that has moving parts.

                                                              Alcazar de Segovia.

This is a castle of legends and fairy-tales, so decorative that Walt Disney copied it in California. The original Alcazar burned down in 1862 and was rebuilt as an over exaggeration of the original.

Travelling Tips

Get Lunch - Most restaurants have a cheap “menu of the day” during lunch around 10 Euros. They are a good way to save money on food and taste delicious Spanish food. Skip eating out for dinner it’s too expensive.

Take the Bus - While the train system is fast, it’s expensive. If you have the time and want to save money, take the buses.

Get City Passes - Most travelers don’t get city passes but if you plan to do a lot of city seeing, they are good investment. All the major cities have multiple museums, attractions, and activities. Getting a city pass can save you up to 20% on them and get you free transport. If you are going on a site seeing binge, get the pass.

Toilet Paper - The Spanish do not believe in restocking toilet paper. So bring small packet of tissues and a key chain flashlight