One of the largest countries in Western Europe and the closest one to the African continent, Spain is a charming mix of Latin culture with the heritage of Berber Muslims that conquered the Iberian Peninsula in the early Middle Ages.

Plenty of entertaining festivals await you there throughout the year, whether you prefer running in front of raging bulls in the streets of Pamplona or unleash your warrior within in a traditional tomato fight, watch some graceful toreros in Sevilla’s Feria de Abril or burn a paper-maché caricature of your favorite politician in Fallas festival of Valencia – talking about a bonfire of the vanities!

You shouldn’t miss the daring architecture of Gaudi spread all over Barcelona, the art museums of Madrid, the large beaches of Andalucia or the palaces in Granada with their cultural blend of European and Arabic influences. Feel like partying? The island of Ibiza will offer you an exquisite range of night life attractions.

As for the simple pleasures, you can enjoy an evening with flamenco and seafood delights in a restaurant on the north Atlantic coast – and if that doesn’t make you smile, a nice bottle of Cava definitely will!


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