Overview

Located in South-Western Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, Spain is one of Europe’s leading tourist destinations, with millions flocking to the country annually to enjoy its good weather, food, cultural attractions and majestic cities. Bordered by Portugal, France, Gibraltar and Andorra, Spain’s ideal location by the Mediterranean sea has seen it become one of Europe’s most popular sun destinations with visitors from around the World, particularly Scandinavian countries and tourists from the British Isles.

It is the second largest country in Western Europe and the European Union after France, and has a population of approximately 46 million people. Spain features a considerable immigrant population, with significant cultural groups from South America, North Africa and Eastern Europe calling Spain their home. The Spanish economy is largely supported by its burgeoning tourism sector, while it also features thriving technological and Biotechnological sectors.

Spain’s popularity as a tourist destination can also be attributed to its broad and diverse cultural scene, with a long-reaching and acclaimed heritage in areas such as the Arts, Music, Architecture and Sport. Spain’s popular cities, such as Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Bilbao are stunning examples of Cultural hotspots, with each featuring majestic architecture, vibrant Arts scenes, and exciting Sporting events. Visitors to Spain can enjoy many diverse and excellent events, including parades, festivals and sporting fixtures throughout the year.

Things to Do in Spain

It would be impossible to capture the awe-inspiring range and depth of tourist attractions, events and places of natural beauty which Spain has to offer, and which draw millions to the country’s shores annually. However, take a look at our recommended major highlights when planning your trip to Spain. These include:

Barcelona: A majestic city, and world famous tourist destination, with stunning architecture, an overwhelming array of attractions, excellent restaurants and bars, as well as a thriving nightlife.

Madrid: The Spanish Capital is well worth a visit during your trip to Spain, with exquisite architecture, exciting activities and attractions, as well as an excellent cultural scene featuring a vast array of concerts, exhibitions and sporting fixtures.

The Guggenheim: This World famous museum located in Bilbao, Spain, is one of the country’s top attractions, and is a museum of modern and contemporary art by Spanish and International Artists.

La Sagrada Familia: A stunning example of Gaudi’s world renowned architecture located in Barcelona.

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Getting to Spain

Spain is easily accessible for international passengers with a wide variety of gateways to and from most destinations across the globe. Madrid and Barcelona are the most popular entrance points for Spain, however several other cities around the country feature international flights across Europe and further afield. Spain can also be reached by Sea, with ferry links from coastal cities such as Bilbao and Santander to the U.K and North Africa. International Train services link Spain to France, Portugal and further afield.

Once you arrive in Spain, you’ll find getting around its major cities, as well as travelling around the country itself, to be relatively painless and cost efficient. Spain’s major cities feature efficient public transportation networks with bus, metro and commuter rail components, while visitors can travel across Spain by High Speed rail or long range bus, with several domestic air routes also on offer.

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