The Canary Islands have always been present in myth and legend, like those mythical lands beyond the Pillars of Hercules in the Strait of Gibraltar, the gateway to the Mare Tenebrosum. Classical writers have placed Paradise, the Elysian Fields and the Garden of the Hesperides here, although one of the first reliable accounts of the islands we owe to Pliny the Elder, in the 1st century AD.
The Canary Islands have always been present in myth and legend, like those mythical lands beyond the Pillars of Hercules in the Strait of Gibraltar, the gateway to the Mare Tenebrosum. Classical writers have placed Paradise, the Elysian Fields and the Garden of the Hesperides here, althoug
Madrid is the capital of Spain and its largest city. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be around 6.5 million. It is the third-largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and it
Ciudad Real is the renowned historical capital of the Autonomous Community of Castilla-La Mancha, it is part of the Campo de Calatrava region and is the center of the Ciudad Real province. The city is located at a distance of 180 km from the Spanish capital, Madrid. The city has 75,000 i
Are an archipelago of Spain in the western of the Mediterranean, the Balearic Islands are characterized by the beaches with crystal clear waters and fine sand, Ibiza stands out for the Hippy atmosphere that it still preserves and for its nightlife, Mallorca, has a beautiful tour, full of
Barcelona is a Spanish city, capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia and the second largest city in the country, with a population of 1,620,943 within its administrative limits. The urban area of Barcelona extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of around 4
Seville is a Spanish city, it is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the plain of the River Guadalquivir. The inhabitants of the city are known as sevillanos (feminine form: sevillanas) or hispalenses, a
Alicante is a city and port in Spain on the Costa Blanca, the capital of the province of Alicante and of the comarca of Alacantí, in the south of the Valencian Community. It is also a historic Mediterranean port. The population of the city of Alicante proper was 334,329, estimated a
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities in Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognized as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Almería, Cádiz, Córdoba, G
Cáceres is a city in western Spain, capital of the province of the same name. It is located in the central area of the ancient Roman province of Lusitania, in the autonomous community of Extremadura. With 94,179 inhabitants (INE 2010), it is the largest and most populous city in
Córdoba, also called Cordova in English, is a city in Andalusia, southern Spain, and the capital of the province of Córdoba. An Iberian and Roman city in ancient times, in the Middle Ages it became the capital of an Islamic caliphate. The old town contains numerous architectu
It is considered one of the best places in Spain that enjoys being a vibrant city with precision in its design with the wonderful architecture that characterizes it, it is famous for being a home to the rich and famous because it provides them with an international atmosphere and Andalus
Granada is a city and the capital of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of three rivers, the Beiro, the Darro and the Genil. It sits at an elevation of 738 metres above
Valencia is the capital of the autonomous community of Valencia and the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona, with around 809,000 inhabitants in the administrative centre. Valencia is also Spain's third largest metropolitan area, with a population ranging from 1.7 to 2.5
Toledo is the old capital of Spain, which has great importance in the history of the country. It is located on the Tagus River, 70 km southwest of Madrid. In 1986, the center of Toledo was included in the Unesco World Heritage list. The center of Toledo is a perfectly preserved medieval ci
Marbella is a city and municipality in southern Spain, belonging to the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is part of the region of the Costa del Sol and is the headquarters of the Association of Municipalities of the region; it is also the head of the j
Málaga is a city and a municipality, capital of the Province of Málaga, in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 568,507 in 2010, it is the second most populous city of Andalusia and the sixth largest in Spain. The southernmost large city in Europ
The city of Guadalajara is located almost in the heart of Spain, just fifty kilometers from the capital, on the Henares River. It was built by the Arabs in the 7th century, when they ruled these lands. The settlement's first name sounded like Wady al-Hiyara, which translated from Arabic to
Benidorm is located about 45 km northeast of Alicante, just south of Altea, being one of the main attractions of the Costa Blanca. Despite its skyscraper skyline, it is synonymous with the beach and plenty of nightlife.Surrounded by mountains up to 1,558 m high, Benidorm is perfectly prote
Pamplona, or "Iruña" in the Basque language, is the capital of the Autonomous Community of Navarra and has approximately 200,000 inhabitants and a total metropolitan population of 320,000 is the capital of the Navarra region. Navarra borders France to the north, the Basque Country
The city of Alcalá de Henares was known to the Romans as Complutum, the city was destroyed in 1000 AD. and rebuilt in 1038 by the Muslims, who called it Al-Qalʿah al-Nahr. It is a city with 2,000 years of history, whose origins date back to the Roman Complutum. Walking the streets
Located on the west coast of the bay of Algeciras, facing Gibraltar, Algeciras occupies sloping terrain backed by the Sierra de Luna mountains to the west. Algeciras is mainly a port and industrial center, which extends from the far side of the bay to Gibraltar. It is an industrial city t
The cozy medieval city of Burgos, located in the heart of Castilla y León, 240 km north of Madrid, stands on a hill 800 meters above the picturesque Castilian plains. Burgos was for five hundred years the capital of Castilla la Vieja and the residence of the kings of Castilla. Its h
Almería is one of Andalusia's emerging destinations. An energetic port city with an illustrious past, until recently the city was generally overlooked by travelers, but recent efforts to beautify it are beginning to pay off. It has a beautiful center, highlighted by palm-lined squar
Aranjuez is a historic municipality of 47,000 inhabitants at the confluence of the Tajo and Jarama rivers. It is about 50 km south of Madrid in Spain.Located in the wide flat-bottom valley at the confluence of the Tajo and Jarama rivers, in an exquisite natural environment, the city of Ara
Cuenca is not just a medieval museum. It is the capital of the province of the same name, belonging to the autonomous community of Castilla la Mancha.The city is unique because of its location: it is located on a hill in the middle of a deep gorge. On both sides of the strange rocks they a
Girona is a small Catalan city located in the northeast of Spain, very close to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, and very close to the border with France. Girona's old town is one of the most beautiful in Catalonia. Girona was founded during the Roman Empire, in the year 75 AD, and
Murcia is located at a distance from the Mediterranean Sea, in what is known as Huerte, a fertile plain crossed by several rivers and irrigation channels. The city is located on the banks of the Segura river; the historic center is on the left, on the north side. Murcia is a large city in
Oviedo is a picturesque medieval city located on a hill in the middle of the wide plains of northern Spain. Oviedo, Spain, whose name means "Old City" in Latin, is considered a true open-air museum. The main topic of tourist interest here is the well-preserved Romanesque architecture, incl
The second most important city in Menorca, Ciutadella was once the capital of the island. When British rule began in the 18th century, the capital moved to Mahón. The old town is interesting for its beautiful medieval streets and its baroque and gothic buildings, the Renaissance pal
San Sebastián (or Donostia in Basque) is a coastal city and municipality, capital of the province of Guipúzcoa, located in the Basque Autonomous Community, in northern Spain. The city is located on the southern coast of the Bay of Biscay, 20 km from France. The municipality o
The city of Santander (Spain) is the administrative center of the Cantabria region, located in the north of the country. Santander is located next to the Atlantic Ocean, on the coast of the Bay of Biscay, and like most coastal cities, it stretches along the coast. The city has a fairly lo
Zaragoza, the capital of the Spanish region of Aragon, is recognized by tourists and residents as one of the most beautiful parts of Spain. It is fascinating with its magical atmosphere created by the colorful bouquet of historical and architectural masterpieces that have brought together
Roquetas de Mar is a tourist center and the second most important city in the province of Almería in Spain. Roquetas de Mar is found almost in the south of Spain, or more precisely on the southeast coast of the Mediterranean Sea (Costa del Almería). The beaches in this area a
Huesca is the capital of the province of the same name, and is one of the three provinces of the autonomous region of Aragon, Spain. It is the gateway to the Pyrenees, an area rich in Romanesque architecture, ski resorts and impressive landscapes. The city is one of the least populated pr
Elche is a city in the province of Alicante, Spain. Elche is a historical city with an outstanding industry, being footwear its main economic engine. From the visitor's point of view, the city is known for its palm trees: El Palmeral de Elche, with more than 200,000 palm trees, is one of t
Gandía is a spa in the province of Valencia, Catalonia. The population of the city has a little more than 70,000 people, it is located about 3 km from the sea, on the Costa del Azar, 65 km south of Valencia and 116 km north of Alicante, in the middle of the area de la Safor, between
Segovia is a city in Spain, which is the administrative center of the province of the same name. It is located 90 km northwest of Madrid between the Clamores and Eresma rivers on a rocky hill. Segovia is located on a high rock between the Eresma and Clamores rivers, being one of the most a
Mérida is a city in Spain that stretches on the banks of the Guadiana River, the capital of Extremadura and is part of the province of Badajoz. Has a population of 55,700 residents. The city is over two thousand years old and is famous for its architectural monuments of Ancient Rome
This ancient city is a Catholic sanctuary, a point of attraction for hundreds of thousands of pilgrims. The magnificent Santiago Cathedral is the final goal of the great Pilgrimage Route, known to believers around the world as the Camino de Santiago. In the 9th century the tomb of the Apo
Jaca is a city in Aragon. More as a stopping point than a destination, Jaca sees its fair share of travelers heading to the Pyrenees, in summer or winter. With a constant flow of tourists passing through it, the city has more than its share of restaurants, cafes and hotels, and it is a c
Despite the fact that Castellón de la Plana is an important industrial city in Spain, it is also a popular holiday destination, as its history and architecture attracts many tourists. Castellón de la Plana is the capital of the province of Castellón de la Plana, easter
Bilbao is a port city, capital of the province of Bizkaia, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country, northern Spain. Bilbao is located in the central-northern part of Spain, some 16 kilometers south of the Bay of Biscay, where social economic development is located, where the Bilb
