Spanish City Breaks and Flights to Spain:
The familiar images of Spain -
flamenco dancing, bullfighting, tapas bars and Easter processions - do no more than hint at the diversity of the country. Spain has four official languages, two major cities of almost equal importance and a greater range of landscapes than any other European country. These remarkable contrasts make Spain an endlessly fascinating country to visit.
Separated from the rest of Europe by the Pyrenees, Spain reaches south to the coast of North Africa. It has both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines - the
Balearic Islands and the
Canary Islands.
The climate and landscape vary from snow-capped peaks in the Pyrenees, through the green meadows of Galicia and the orange groves of Valencia, to the desert of Almeria.
Madrid is the highest capital in Europe, and Spain is Europe's most mountainous country after Switzerland and Austria.
Eating out in Spain:One of the joys of eating out in Spain is the sheer sociability of the Spanish. Family and friends often with childen in tow, can be seen eating out from early in the day until after midnight. Spanish food has a regional bias. Traditional restaurants originated as taverns and tapas bars serving dishes based on local produce. Spain also has its fair share of top-quality gourmet restaurants, notably in the Basque Country.
Tapas, sometimes called Pinchos, are small snacks that originated in Andalucia in the 19th century to accompany sherry. Choose from a range of appetizing varieties, from cold meats or cheese, to elaborately prepared hot dishes of seafood, meat or vegetables.
Spain is one of the world's largest wine-producing countries and many fine wines are made here, particularly reds in La Rioja and sherry in Andalucia. Many other beverages - both alcoholic and non-alcoholic - are served in bars and cafes, which provide an important focus for life in Spain.
The Language of Spain:The main language of Spain,
Castellano [Castilian], is spoken by almost everyone. There are three main regional languages: Catalan [spoken in Catalonia],
Gallego - Galician [in Galicia], and
Euskera [Basque] in the Basque Country. Varients of Catalan are spoken in the Valencia region and also in the Balearic Islands.
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