SPAIN

Spain, or Espana – as the Spanish call their charming country – forms the better part of the Iberian Peninsula. Spain means many things to many people. Bloody bullfights, the swirl of the skirt of a Flamenco dancer, exploring Don Quixote countryside, sunbathing on the pristine beaches of Marbella, a visit to the majestic Alhambra or just feasting on paella at a roadside tavern – this is sunny Spain where there is no pain and only gain!
From the rolling hills and olive trees of Andalusia to the astounding architecture of Barcelona, all the way to the Museum Mile and carnival madness of Madrid, Spain is one great land of fun and frolic. It has great art, greater architecture, wild nightlife, sultry weather and so much more – Savor Spain’s medieval delights in the modern day scenario.
Fortunately, in the rush towards development and modernization, the Spaniards haven’t tossed aside their zest for the good life or their endless energy for celebrating. Welcome to the land of flamenco and fiesta…

Capital :  Madrid

Best Time to Visit :

  1. In order to enjoy the Mediterranean sun without scorching your skin, the ideal time to visit and sight see would be May, June, September and October.
  2. The tourist season normally experiences its peak between end of March and early October. Since air-cooling facilities are not as widely in use as in other European countries, August in Madrid is a bad idea for those coming from cooler climates.
  3. Spain is a country of Festivals and there is at least one every month in the months starting March to October.

Min Days Required : 6 days

Places of Interest :

  1. Barcelona – Sagrada Familia , Park Guell, Casa Mila, Tibidabo, Aquarium Barcelona
  2. Madrid – The Museo del Prado, Royal Palace of Madrid, El Escorial, Casa De Campo
  3. Ibiza – Ses Saline National Park, Evissa Dalt Villa, Nature Reserve of Es Vedra, Port of Ibiza
  4. Valencia – City of Arts & Sciences, L’Oceanogràfic, Plaza de Toros de Valencia, Valencia Cathedral
  5. Aine, Alp 2500
  6. La Manga

Climate:

  1. The Spanish climatic system works in extremes – from the subtropical summers of the Mediterranean lasting from April to October, to the fairly cold winter months from December to February in the central part of Spain
  2. The weather is cool and moderate along the Mediterranean coast. The climate in the northern part of Spain is similar to that of Western Europe – mild summers and cold, wet winters.
  3. In general, Spain does not receive too much rain – less than 620 mm of precipitation annually. All said and done, sunny Spain should be a pleasure and worth that tan you are going to return with!

Currency :  Euro

Things to carry :

  1. Don’t forget to bring warm clothes if visiting from November to April as it CAN get very cold.
  2. Most of the time the climate is pleasant though compared with the rest of Europe.
  3. Make sure that your shoes are comfy enough to wear for hours as you’ll do a lot more walking about than you planned.
  4.  For the summer, pack short pants, bathing suit, and beach sandals, light clothes, suntan lotion, hats, and sunglasses.

How to get there :

Air :

  1. Madrid as well as Barcelona has busy international airports, served by airlines from all over the world.