Why Go to Spain?

After spending two weeks in Spain and exploring much of what it has to offer, we are extremely likely to recommend Spain as a trip for other people. We have visited many major cities in Spain and have spent lots of time there, so we know a lot about the place.

There are lots of beautiful sights to see, especially in places like Gibraltar and many cities with beaches. Spain is known for its beaches, where you can lie in the sun, feel the sand, or swim in the cool ocean.

The Barceloneta beach we visited in Barcelona, Spain

And when you grow tired of the beach, there are always the beautiful mountains of Spain to visit. Spain is actually the second most mountainous country in Europe, right after Switzerland. However, Spanish mountains are amazing because you could take a hike, enjoy the views, and watch the sun rise over the horizon and then go relax and read by the beach later that afternoon.

The Rock of Gibraltar is surrounded by water, allowing some areas for

     beach access. Also one of the most famous mountains near Spain.

 Things like these are why Spain has such a nice charm, and a wide variety of activities to do while you're there. One more reason to visit Spain is its wonderful food. Spain is home not only to the restaurant rated best restaurant in the world in 2013, but also the world's oldest restaurant. 

The beautiful El Celler de Can Roca

The title of world's best restaurant goes to El Celler de Can Roca, a restaurant started by a few brothers that has taken off. Sobrino de Botin, the world's oldest restaurant, was started by a Frenchman named Jean Botin, and it is still open today. Unfortunately we were not able visit either of the restaurants due to our schedule. The delicious flavors of Spain do not end there. Native Spanish cuisine such as Tapas and Empanadas are popular in Spain and have certain flavors that you just can't find in any other country. 
Some places we visited in Spain were Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid, Gibraltar, and Seville. We got to see magnificent views in Gibraltar, great sports events in Barcelona, and visited the relaxing Barrio Santa Cruz. This is an old Jewish neighborhood in Barcelona, and it too is part of the reason you should come. There are so many old areas and lots of history in Spain just like this. The Barrio Santa Cruz is labyrinth - like, making it extremely fun to explore, and the orange trees around the area are great as well. The Santiago Bernabeu is a massive soccer stadium in Madrid. Soccer fans will have a blast as they watch Madrid's team play against other teams such as their rival Barcelona, like the game we watched. While in Barcelona make Park Guell and the Sagrada Familia your priorities as the architecture you will find there is unlike anything else you have ever seen! Spain's food, mountains, and beaches are just parts of the reason you should make Spain the next place on your bucket list!