Planning to explore the ancient history? If it is so then Spain is the ideal place, which would serve your purpose. Spain is a European country situated in the southwestern part of Europe. Spain is bordered by Mediterranean Sea on the east & south, while on the north lies France, Bay of Biscay and Andorra. Spain is the chief place for knowing more about the ancient history.

By travelling to Spain you can know about the 1st hominids arrival recorded in Europe. You can also know about the powerful Roman Empire, Hispania that flourished and became an important part of history. Thus Spain has a very rich historical background, which is worth exploring. Not only this, Spain also provides various other lovely sites that would surely mesmerize you. The lovely beaches of Spain are also one of the major tourist attractions.

Tourist attractions
Below is the list of the some of the main tourist attractions of Spain-

1. The Prado Museum (Madrid),


2. Sagrada Família, Barcelona,


3. The Alhambra, Granada,


4. The Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao,


5. Mezquita (Cordoba),


6. The Feria de Abril, Seville,


7. The Picos de Europa,


8. The Balearic Islands,


9. Toledo,


10. Monasterio de El Escorial,


11. Arán valley, Lleida,


12. Roman Aqueduct of Segovia,


13. The Pyrenees,


14. Burgos Cathedral,


15. Antequera, in Málaga province,


16. The Maspalomas Dunes, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands,


17. The Sanctuary of Santa María Magdalena (Novelda), and many more.

Chief activities
When it comes to adventures, Spain in no aspect lags behind. Here, you can enjoy various activities like hiking, biking, sailing, white water rafting, kitesurfing, surfing, climbing, paragliding, skiing, fishing etc.

Culture
Spain has a very diverse culture and has its origin in Celtiberian, Iberian, Roman Catholic, Latin, Visigothic cultures. Some of the important festivals celebrated in Spain are Carnival, Las Fallas, Holy Week, La Tomatina, Bull Running, Feria de Abril etc.

Spanish Cuisines
Some of the best Spanish dishes that you should try out are Paella, Gazpacho, varied chorizo, Tapas, siesta etc.

Overview

1. Country- Spain.


2. Capital- Madrid.


3. Official language- Spanish.


4. Currency- Euro (€).


5. Chief attraction- Sagrada Família, Barcelona.