Spain is a fiesta country, where locals celebrate some kind of holiday almost every day.
In any village, in addition to state festivities, there are a hundred of their own local celebrations (and at the same time they are days off).
The Spaniards are a very cheerful, late everywhere and very passionate people. National entertainment - bullfighting and flamenco dance perfectly describe the temperament of the locals. Interestingly, the yellow and red colors of the Spanish flag symbolize bullfighting.
Those who are used to traveling on their own and sightseeing without a guide and tour groups can rent a car in Spain at a rental office and not depend on anyone. Renting a car in Barcelona will cost an average of 16 euros per day, in Madrid from 18 euros per day.
Despite the cruelty of fights with bulls, the Spaniards are very fond of animals. Spain is the leading country in bird diversity. The capital of the state - the city of Madrid - is famous for the widespread singing of konoreeks. The aquarium with the world's longest underwater transparent tunnel is located in Barcelona. By the way, according to one version, the name of the country comes from the Phoenician "i-spanim" - "coast of rabbits".
Although Spain is a European country, occupying most of the Iberian Peninsula, it stands out noticeably among other European countries. The proximity of Africa, the junction of the Christian and Islamic worlds have a huge impact on Spanish nature and culture.
Following Switzerland, Spain is the highest mountain country in Europe, the country's territory is 90% covered with mountain ranges. The mountains serve Spain as a good defense against external influences of the boundless Atlantic.
It is interesting to observe contrasting landscapes: snow-capped mountain peaks, and a warm gentle sea splashes below.
The Spaniards made an invaluable contribution to the history of geographical discoveries. The first circumnavigation of the world by Ferdinand Magellan, as well as the voyage of Christopher Columbus to America, were financed by the Spanish kings.
Spain is an amazing country whose sunny beaches and ancient cities attract thousands of tourists. The culture of the country is generous with unusual museums and monuments: the Madrid Museum of Romance, the sculpture of a bear cub picking berries, the largest cathedral in the world and much more.