Adventures in Spain
| March 1, 2010 | Posted by Chris under Travel Destinations |
Most people when they visit Spain on vacation tend to spend the majority of their time in Madrid or Barcelona. While both are amazing cities to visit, especially the posh boutiques in Madrid or Gaudi’s Barcelona, I think it is also pertinent to consider including the southern tip of Spain in your adventures.
Cadiz and the Costa de la Luz in the southern part of Spain close to the Moroccan border is an amazing place to visit. It is not the big city life and tons of commerce such as Barcelona or Madrid, but it is scenic, peaceful, and full of culture.
Cadiz sits on a narrow piece of land the curves on the Costa de la Luz – which is the coast of light. Many people say that Cadiz has an end of the world feel. So this is a prime place for relaxation, culture, and simplicity.
A place to get lost in your thoughts.
Within this region it is also very easy to drive to some of the surrounding communities such as Costa del Sol and Cordoba. This regions has plenty of long stretches of beaches, you can roam through white villages, and see a variety of palaces and museums.
Also, very popular within this region is Flamenco dancing. Flamenco is a form of song, guitar playing, and dance that represents the soul of Andalucia. Even Pink Floyd sings about Andalucia in his famous song Spanish Caravan. It is a combination of Arab, Oriental, and Gypsy influences that create the unique sound.
Then, of course you can’t forget to visit Granada where the famous Alhambra Palace is. Many artist try to capture the wonders of Granada’s Palace. It is known as the number one sight for visitors in Spain. One primary reason an adventure to the south of Spain is necessary.
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