A beber y a tragar, que el mundo se va a acabar– here’s to drinking, dining, and making merry, for tomorrow we die!
Quintessentially, that’s the spirit of Spain. The vivacious ooze of energy and gusto for life is always present here. The country’s landmarks are the iconic cathedrals and palaces like the Alhambra and Sagrada Familia. The Spanish naturescape is diverse, from the sun soaked vibrant beaches of Barcelona or Malaga to the green valleys of Picos de Europa. In the culture scene, Madrid’s museums and high-end galleries exhibiting Picasso, Goya, and Dali are unmissable for connoisseurs and so are the authentic Spanish Tapas and sangria for a food fanatic.
The good energy runs compellingly high at every corner of this beautiful country. Do all the things to do in Spain, from dancing the Flamenco till dawn to watching the sun rise over the mountains of Sierra Nevada!
Here goes your Ultimate Spain checklist:
Visit the Magnificent Fortress of Alhambra
The Moorish keep that held the Christians from invading the city during the decade’s long crusades of the ancient era is etched with history. Keeping true to the legacy, the last city to fall in Spain during the Reconquista was Granada– the city housing the Alhambra. Walk between the storied walls of this fortress to feel the fascinating history entrenched here.
Bullfighting
Visit the origin city of the endangered Bullfighting art in Ronda if you are interested, but there is no way to look past the aspect of animal cruelty in this act.
The art is not appropriate for the modern sensibilities perhaps, however, anyone interested in Spain cannot ignore this ineliminable part of the country’s history and one of Spain’s defining archaic interests.
Do the Golden Triangle of Madrid Art Tour
You can not be awed with the two greatest artists of our times– Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso– both the children of Spain! Have enough time at hand flying into Madrid to check out the works of these to greatest of the Greats!
The Madrid arthouse golden triangle includes –Museo del Prado, the Reina Sofia, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza. Have fun interpreting a phenomenal count of classical Spanish art items!
Tapas Bar Hopping for a Unique Spanish Culinary Tour
Head to Spain’s Basque Country if you want the best of the Tapas experience! Small savory dishes coupled with exotic wine or cider makes up a big part of the Spanish culinary identity. When sufficiently immersed in this culture, you are going to ‘tapear’ around, that is to say bar hop!
Picos De Europa Hiking Expedition
Adventure junkies in Spain shouldn’t stay away from the Picos de Europa hiking route in the Cantabrian Mountains that run across Asturias, Cantabria, Castille, and Leon. This part of Spain is lovingly called the “green Spain” and the landscapes are indeed so verdant. There are many 2600 meters peaks here that hikers would love to take a chance at!
Watch Live or Take a Flamenco Dance Lesson
The best shows of Flamenco music and dance performance happen in Madrid and Seville. The performance is going to be a real treat with the glamorous dancers in flowing red dresses, the gypsy tune, and the full orchestra.
Also, you won’t regret it if you sign up for a lesson just on a whim!
Soak In the Beach Sun and Explore a Vibrant Nightlife at Malaga
This Spanish beach city can be a breezy stopover between your travels to Granada or Seville, a place to lie about and relax at the beaches. The medieval moorish palace of Alcazaba holds great visions of the sea at one end of this town that photographers won’t want to miss!
Go Wine Tasting
Wine is part of the Spanish cultural experience paraphernalia. This country is one of Europe’s quality wine producing countries and if you happen to be a true connoisseur, you will visit these places–
Emporda district in Catalonia, Penedes for sparkling white wine and the exotic ‘cava’, La Rioja for fruity red wines, and Ribera del Duero for the exquisite reds made from Tempranillo grapes. To the farthest southern point of the country, the Canary Islands are also equally renowned for the signature Spanish wine produce.
Walk on the Pilgrim Trail of Camino de Santiago
Trek 800 km on this enduring pilgrim trail to the tomb of St. James in Santiago de Compostela, crossing through the Pyrenees Mountains, Pamplona, and the wine country of La Rioja. After reaching Leon, you will cross over on to a different side of the trail– the verdant countryside of Galicia.
The magnificent northern Spanish scenery is compelling enough to do this route, even if you are no devout Christian!
Yoga Retreats to Luxury Spas– Have the Complete Wellness Experience
Spain is welcoming with year round warm sunshine along the Mediterranean coasts, the idyll, and bliss of olive groves in the countryside, and the adventurous hinterlands of the Spanish The Alps. No wonder, seekers come here in search of restful holidays to recharge their batteries.
Whether you want to check into an Asian-style spa and follow a yoga-infuse routine, an all-out Bootcamp fitness retreat experience, or something luxe, Spain is the place. You can select these diverse and extensively comprehensive categories of Spain yoga retreats and reach just where you need to be!
Bucket List Festivals of Spain!
The Spanish festivals calendar is out for this year and the next! This country sure knows how to jubilate and the spirit is infectious. Besides the world-famous quirk overload La Tomatina–
Tomato Fight Festival, there is a whole bunch more of unusual festivities typical to Spain.
Come to Las Fallas De Valencia– the Festival of Fire, if you are near Valencia in mid-March, the galore of Feria De Abril–April Fair of Seville in May, the Horse Fair or Feria Del Caballo during May at Jerez, Caballo, the August Fair in Malaga by the sea, and the list goes on!
Spain is ever exciting, the more you travel its diverse latitudes, different shades of frolics come your way!
