SPAIN VACATION TRAVEL

SPAIN:

• Spain occupies about 80% of the Iberian Peninsula
• Spain has the fifth largest population in Europe
• Spain's varied landscape, ranges from green and fertile to almost desert-like. 
• Spain is just over twice the size of the state of Oregon
• There are over 45 million visitors to Spain each year many of whom are attracted by Spain's long coasts and temperate climate
• Spain has a number of mountain ranges including the Pyrenees, Sistema Bético, Macizo Gallego, Montes Cantábricos, Sistema Central, and Montes Vascos
• Madrid is the capital city of the Kingdom of Spain

ACTIVITIES:

• Flamenco dancing is particularly popular in Andalucia and the south of Spain 
• Siteseeing in the museums, castles, and cathedrals
• Trekking, walking, and biking
• Beach activities 
• Horseback riding
• Enjoy the fantastic art and architecture of Madrid as well as the superb dining and nightlife

ATTRACTIONS:

• The Cathedral of Segovia, a gothic edifice whose construction began in 1525
• The vast complex of the Alhambra in Granada
• Prado Museum (Museo del Prado) in Madrid.  Three of the world's greatest art museums are minutes apart in Madrid.
• Reina Sofia in Madrid is Spain's national museum of modern art.
• Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid
• The Canary Islands
• The Mezquita in Cordoba
• The Costa del Sol, Andalusia, Granada, and Madrid are popular destinations

FAMILIES:

• Prado Museum in Madrid considered one of the three great museums in the world
• Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real) is twice the size of Buckingham Palace
• Campo del Moro gardens of the Royal Palace
• Madrid strolling starting with Plaza Mayor
• Museo de America in Madrid
• Parque del Retiro with rowboats and puppets in Madrid offers a change from museums
• Windsurfing and other beach activities

WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS:

• Romantic settings 
• Fascinating cultural experiences
• Nightlife
• Charming inns and paradores
• Tranquil ocean vistas
• Costa de Luz - from Cadiz to Tarifa
• Costa Brava 

GOLFING IN SPAIN:

• Club de Golf Valderrama, Cadiz
• Real Club de Golf Sotogrande, Cadiz
• Club de Golf Nueva Andalucia, Malaga
• The San Roque Club, Cadiz 
• Sancti Petri, Chiclana
• Montecastillo, Jerez
• The La Manga Golf Resort, La Manga
• Golf El Paradiso, Malaga
• Santa Maria Golf & Country Club, Malaga