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A Guide To Spain
Spain is the largest of the three sovereign states that make up the Iberian Peninsula; Portugal and Andorra being the other two. Located in southwestern Europe, it is bordered by Portugal in the west, Gibraltar in the south, and France in the northeast. It is a country rich in culture and charm, appealing to a variety of ages and personalities because of the countless things you can do while there. Spanish is the official language, although a lot of its people can understand and speak simple English. Its rich culture and striking views, warm people and delectable food make Spain a top tourist destination.
While in Spain?
Experience the exotic and amazing Moorish influence when in the Alhambra in Granada, a vast complex that occupies the city center showcasing the rich Moorish culture spiced by Spain?s very own. The Alhambra in Grenada is what a lot of people consider to be the best preserved Moorish palace in Europe.
Visit any of Frank Gehry's masterpieces - the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the huge fish on Barcelona beach, the convention center in Malaga - all futuristic, contemporary and edgy, which are not only delightful to look at but are as tickling and inspiring as well.
Join the local village fiesta! Spanish culture is greatly influenced by Roman Catholicism which celebrates feast days of saints every so often. Although religious in nature, fiestas are actually enveloped in fun brought about by lively music, sumptuous feasts, colorful parades and fun get-togethers.
Taste the tapas, one of Spain's delicacies that range from potato dishes, eggs, fish and seafood, stuffed vegetables, tortillas, savory pastries and are perfect when washed down by cold drinks in any of Spain's tapas bars.
Tap your feet at the tune of Flamenco, a must do when in the Southern part of Spain.
Visit Salvador Dali's surreal museum cum mausoleum in the northern part of Spain. Get to know other Spanish artists such as Diego Velasquez, Miro, Goya, Picasso?
Run with the bulls in Pamplona! Or better yet, watch from a safe distance.
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