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| Many People think of Spain as a place of flamenco dancing, white sandy beaches and drinks at varios bars, but it is much more. |
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Spain is a very popular holiday destination, the beautiful beaches, historic cities and Spanish culture attracts millions of tourists each year. Spain is the second most popular tourist destination in Europe, in 2016 almost 76 mill. tourists went to Spain. There is a reason for this; Spain has a very pleasant climate with lots of sunshine, warm weather and little rain, especially in the southern parts and on the islands. So if you want to get away from winter, Spain is the place to go to, and in summer it is usually not too hot and the air is relatively dry.
Most tourists visiting Spain would though go to one of the well-known holiday destinations such as Costa del Sol, Costa Brava, Costa Blanca, the Canary Islands or the Balearic Islands.
Spain has a lot of holiday attractions, like the lovely beaches, the beauty of the Spanish inland, the Sierra Nevada Mountains where you can go Skiing 8 months of the year, the fiestas, the bull fights, the restaurants, wine and tapas.
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There are many beautiful cities with lots of history worth visiting: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Cordoba, Toledo, Granada to mention some. Many of the regions are also worth a visit, like La Rioja famous for its vineyards, The Basque Country to the north, Castile/La Mancha to the south of Madrid, and other regions.
Spain is a popular travel destination of cultural tourism due to its historical importance, especially cities like Seville, Cordoba, Granada and Toledo. Spain is the country with most World Heritage sites designated by UNESCO along with Italy, each with 42 sites. Cultural tourism contemplates the two big metropolis of Spain: Madrid, the capital city, and Barcelona, both with great historical importance. In addition, there are other important cultural places in Spain, including several cities in northern Spain.
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