"Spain" Spain by traveldave

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My one-week visit to Spain was too short, and only gave me a glimpse of this large (by European standards) and varied country. I visited Madrid, Ávila, Salamanca, Seville, and Córdoba. Because I traveled by bus between each city, I was able to see the beautiful and sometimes spectacular countryside, which consists of flat, rocky plains and mountainous regions covered with forests.

Each city that I visited is unique, and has its own distinct atmosphere, culture, and style of architecture. Madrid is a large, modern, cosmopolitan city, yet retains buildings and monuments from Spain's glorious past. Ávila is noted for its ancient protective walls, and Salamanca for its medieval cathedrals, university, and plazas. Seville, perhaps the most "Spanish" of cities, is famous for its flamenco dancing and guitar music, as well as beautiful buildings from different eras of Spanish history. Finally, Córdoba offers monuments to its Roman and Moorish past.

There is much more to see in this interesting country, which means I shall have to return someday to explore and experience more of what Spain has to offer.

Last visit to Spain: Apr 2001
Intro Updated Feb 26, 2007
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Located about 70 miles (113 kilometers) northwest of Madrid, and at an altitude of 3,710 feet (1,131 meters), Ávila is... more travel advice

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Written Mar 2, 2004

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Comments (44)

ellsasha Nov 28, 2008 at 5:29 PM Report Abuse

Really good tips! Spain is one of my favorite countries. Do you know of any good birding areas there?
scottishvisitor Apr 11, 2008 at 8:22 AM Report Abuse

Glad to see you included a lot on Madrid and other important cities nice overview of Spain
deecat May 24, 2007 at 5:49 PM Report Abuse

It's great to read your insights about beautiful Spain. I especially enjoyed your tips about Madrid. You have just fantastic photographs. Yes, you've captured Spain!
matcrazy1 Mar 13, 2007 at 10:36 AM Report Abuse

Excellent information! Lots of great tips and a great insight to Spain. Thanks for sharing.
LoriPori Sep 4, 2006 at 5:54 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful Spain page Dave. Hans and I just love this country and have been five times, mostly to the Costa de Sol region. Loved Seville and its Plaza de Espana & Cathedral.
spanishguy Aug 13, 2006 at 5:17 PM Report Abuse

HI David! I'm glad you have enjoyed my country! Specialy Sevilla and Cordoba. Excellent pictures!!
Kuznetsov_Sergey Jun 7, 2006 at 4:08 AM Report Abuse

Hi, David! According to your tips Spain looks like more beautiful place then Abkhasia. I think so after my visiting this april. There are a lot of palm trees... (not only in former USSR!)
easyoar Jun 3, 2006 at 1:50 PM Report Abuse

I go to Spain a lot, so it's nice to see all the old familiar places again! Nice tips!
Siddha3th Sep 11, 2005 at 3:40 AM Report Abuse

Damn, I wish I was able to view the photographs here! Very nice tips, though. I'm glad you enjoyed my Dubai pages, it's quite a fascinating city. Cheers, Siddharth
ettenaj Dec 19, 2004 at 7:17 AM Report Abuse

The architecture is stunning, another great page Dave