Spain is a large country with a rich and varied culture; a diverse geography and known for its food and wine. Many tourists will just get a glimpse into this during their visit to Spain but, if you are curious to delve deeper and get off the beaten path, Discover Spanish Life travel planning services can help.
History & Culture
Spain has been continuously populated by humans for 1.2 million years. All the people who have passed through the peninsula left their mark and can be explored today.
In Spain you can find, the famous pre-historic paintings in the Altamira cave of Cantabria in northern Iberia, which were created from 35,600 to 13,500 BC by Cro-Magnon.
The Romans conquered Spain starting in 200. The ruins of the roman city of Merida and the Roman aqueduct in Segovia are just a few of the well preserved remnants of Roman occupation which can be visited today.
In the 8th century, nearly all of the Iberian Peninsula was conquered by largely Moorish Muslim armies from North Africa. Many palaces and cities are a testament to the 800 years of Moorish rule of Spain. The Alhambra palace in Granada is a prime example and the Cathedral in Córdoba, a mosque repurposed are sites unique to Spain.
The Reconquista was the centuries-long period in which Christian rule was re-established over the Iberian Peninsula, this led to the building of castles to defend Christian strongholds and which are still found today, dotted throughout the country.
Whether you want a taste of all Spain has to offer or jump in depth into some aspect of it’s history and culture, let Discover Spanish Life help you plan your travel in Spain, so you can sit back and enjoy your vacation.
Mountain, Plains and Coast
Did you know that Spain is the fourth largest country in Europe? It is also one of the most geographically diverse in Europe and also enjoys a variety of climates.
Many of the mountain ranges in Spain are spectacular. Hike and ski in the Pyrennes, which reach a height of 11,168 ft. Explore the beautiful Picos de Europa, with a peak elevation of 8,690 ft where you can see bears, eagles, vultures and a diverse butterfly population and other wildlife. Or, in winter, spend a morning skiing, followed by and afternoon at the beach on the Sierra Nevada mountains of southern Spain.
The plains of Spain, covering most of the interior part of the country and broken up here and there by a mountains range, is a flat, dry, sparsely populated area, dotted with castles, ancient villages and monasteries, and traversed with well traveled, but little used, paths, which, over the centuries have been used to move sheep to seasonal grazing grounds and by pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela.
In this area, wineries and the biggest rivers in Spain can be found and explored. Let Discover Spanish Life prepare your travel plan make the most of your vacation time in Spain.
Ways and means
Whether it’s s leisurel
y drive on quiet backroads, a hike through the mountains, cycling the plains, kayaking or canyoneering down a river gorge, sailing along the coast – Spain can be explored in a myriad of ways, choose one or a combination of various ways.
Let Discover Spanish Life travel planning services research and plan your trip so you can just enjoy your vacation.
Food & Wine
The different cultures which have occupied Spain over the centuries have left their mark no only on the castles, amphitheaters, palaces and churches that dot the country but, also on the food and drink. Fish, pork, beef, legumes land, wines, sherry re all staples of a Spanish diet that can be enjoyed.
Explore the different flavors of Spain. Discover Spanish Life travel planning services include a dining experience that allows you to enjoy the country’s diverse diet.
