Madrid - the spanish capital

walking  through streets of Madrid is a great way to see the lavish Royal Palace,  the old Moorish quarter of Moreria , the 16th-century Puerta del Sol (Sun's Gate) marking the center of Spain and much more.
Art enthusiasts will have much delight in visiting to the famous Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofia museums.

you can also enjoy boating in Retiro Park and visiting the zoo and the amusement park in Casa de Campo. After eating paella and tapas and watching flamenco, night owls can dance at clubs that are open until dawn. 

for detailed travel itineries visit http://www.tripadvisor.in/Guide-g187514-l56-Madrid.html

Must visit places :

prado museum
retiro park
sorolla museum
palacio de aranjuez
ceralbo museum
palacio real
Cava Baja

 
Night life :
Royal theatre
Las carboneras

majorca(mallorca) - nature,peace and beaches

If you are looking for nature's bliss, peace of mind and beaches to relax, you must visit majorca. It has a spectacular artistic heritage and animated cultural life is found everywhere. It also has artistic buildings, fortress, prehistoric antiquities, renaissance palaces and gothic buildings. Majorca will surprise you all the year round!!

Majorca has been a refuge for musicians, painters and poets since centuries ago. Monuments, museums, festivals, galleries and exhibitions are spread all over the island. you will be seduced by its beauty and places which have inspired many artists like Chopin, Rubén Darío or Joan Miró.

places to see :

Cap de Formentor

Castell de Bellver

Lluc

Castell d'Alaro

La Seu (Palma Cathedral).

 

visit the official spain tourism site for planning your trip.

 

 

 

 

Tomatina- A global spanish festival

La Tomatina is a much awaited spanish festival of the year.
It is organised in Bunol in valacia proving of Spain.
It is held the last Wednesday in August, during the week of festivities of Buñol.

La Tomatina is a food fight festival held on the last Wednesday of August each year in the town of Bunol in the Valencia region of Spain. Tens of thousands of participants come from all over the world to fight in a brutal battle where more than one hundred metric tons of over-ripe tomatoes are thrown in the streets.

The week-long festival features music, parades, dancing, and fireworks. On the night before the tomato fight, participants of the festival compete in a paella cooking contest. It is tradition for the women to wear all white and the men to wear no shirts. This festival started in a casual way in 1945, but wasn’t officially recognized until 1952.

At around 10 a.m., the first event of the Tomatina begins. The first feat is for the crowd to figure out how to get someone to climb up a greased pole with a ham at the top. Whilst this is happening, the group works up a frenzy singing and dancing whilst being showered from hoses. Once someone is able to release the ham from the pole, several trucks haul the bounty of tomatoes into the center of the town, Plaza del Pueblo.

The tomatoes come from Extremadura, where they are less expensive and are grown specifically for the festival as they are not of good taste for consumption. The signal for the beginning of the fight is firing of water cannons, and the chaos begins. Once it begins, the battle is generally every man for himself. Those who partake in this event are strongly encouraged to wear protective safety goggles and gloves. In addition, they must squish the tomatoes before throwing for safety precautions. Another targets of tomatoes as well, including any cameras happening to cover the event. After exactly one hour, the fighting ends when the water cannons are fired once more to signal the end. At this point, no more tomatoes can be thrown. The cleaning process involves the use of fire trucks to spray down the streets, with water provided from a Roman aqueduct. The authorities seem more concerned with cleaning the town than cleaning the visitors, so some people find water at the Buñol River to wash themselves, although some kind residents will hose passers-by down. Once the tomato pulp is flushed, the ground is clean due to the acidity of the tomato.

Here is the official tomatina site Tomatina

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is the second biggest city in beautiful Spain and the capital of the Autonomus Community of Catalonia. A city famous for architecture, culture, international trade, education, arts and education. And definitely a beloved one around the globe.

Ibiza, Spain

Ibiza (Catalan: Eivissa) is an island in the Mediterranean Sea 79 km off the coast of the city of Valencia in Iberian Peninsula. The island is well-known for its summer club parties which attract large numbers of tourists, but the island and the Spanish Tourist Office have been working in order to promote more family-oriented tourism.

book your reservations at
http://www.expedia.co.in

Mallorca,spain

Mallorca is the largest island of Spain. It is located in the Mediterranean Sea and part of the Balearic Islands archipelago. Like the other Balearics, the island is a popular tourist destination.

Alicante, Spain

Alicante (Alacant) is a city in Spain, the capital of the province of Alicante, in the southern part of the Valencian Community. It is also a historic Mediterranean port. The local economy is based upon tourism to the beaches of the Costa Blanca. Alicante enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild temperatures throughout the year and little rain. Amongst the most notable features of the city are the Castle of Santa Bárbara, which sits high above the city, and the port of Alicante. Just a few kilometers from Alicante, on the Mediterranean Sea, lays Tabarca island. What was once a slip angle for pirates, is now a beautiful tourist attraction. 

Fuerteventura, Spain

Sevilla is the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. It is the capital of the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is situated on the plain of the River Guadalquivir. Seville is more than 2,000 years old. The passage of the various civilizations, instrumental in its growth, has left the city a distinct personality, and a large and well-preserved historical centre. Although it has a strong medieval, renaissance and baroque heritage, the city received heavy influences from Arabic culture. The principle Moorish and Gothic buildings in the old quarter of Seville, i.e. the Cathedral of Seville, the Alcázar, the Torre del Oro, the Town Hall and the Plaza de España are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Seville is a gastronomic centre, with a cuisine based on the products of the surrounding provinces, including seafood from Cádiz, olive oil from Jaén, and sherry from Jerez de la Frontera. The tapas scene is one of the main cultural attractions of the city.

Fuerteventura, Spain

Fuerteventura, a Spanish island, is second largest of the Canary Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa. Located just 100 kilometres off the coast of North Africa, and has the longest beaches in the archipelago. The island is a paradise for sun, beach and watersports enthusiasts. The island is also often referred to as the island of eternal spring.The east part of the island covered in sand, is a continuity of the Sahara Desert. 

Tarragona, Spain

Tarragona is a Spanish city located in the north east of Spain. Tarragona's sandy beaches and crystal clear waters attract visitors from all over the world. As far as the most significant attraction of the city is concerned, one can visit the Roman Amphitheatre that is located seaside, just off the Rambla Nova and was excavated in 1952. Reus airport is located a few kilometers away from Tarragona, making the city one of the most popular Spanish destinations. Enjoy a video which presents this amazing city.

Las Palmas, Spain

Las Palmas is the largest city of the Canary Islands in Spain, and one of the largest cities in the country. A popular touristic destination where you can enjoy the sun, golden beaches, delicious food and welcoming atmosphere. Do not miss watching the amazing video below.

Murcia, Spain

Murcia, Spain

Murcia is a city in Spain that is known for its cathedral and its many churches. A beautiful place to be visited during any vacation in Spain. The city is perfect for a daytrip during your summer holidays along the Costa Blanca or Costa Calida. 

Bilbao, Spain

Bilbao, Spain

Bilbao is a Spanish city, the biggest Basque town and the tenth biggest city in Spain. The city is situated on the banks of the Nervión, a tidal river. If you find yourself in Bilbao do not miss visiting the Guggenheim Art Museum, the old town and the neo classical square. The video below presents those wonderful touristic attractions. Enjoy it.