House Museum of Columbus acting as a part of a large-scale exhibition center would be interesting for guests of the island. The great explorer had stayed in that house in 1492. The exposition of the museum tells the story of the development of relations between Canary Islands and America. Theater-goers should visit the Perez Galdos Theater, which was opened in 1887. A few years after the opening of the theater, it …
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Hotzone Surfschool is a real godsend for tourists who have long dreamed about surfing. Fine professionals are working here; just in a couple of lessons you will be taught the basics of this sports entertainment. Shoppers should definitely look into the Artesania Santa Catalina shopping complex, which will surprise with an abundance of goods and nice prices. Fashionable clothes, trendy accessories, cosmetics, and …
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Among European cuisine restaurants, guests of the island point out the Baluarte. Its chefs are perfect in both classic fish dishes and meat meals; fans of vegetarian food will be pleased with a large selection of vegetable soups and salads. No less popular is the Clandestino restaurant. During the day, it would be a great place for business meetings. In the evening the restaurant is full because of romantic …
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Among the best known religious holidays is St. John's Day, which is celebrated on June, 24. It is believed that the city was founded on this day; for many centuries, the locals believe St. John to be founder and chief patron of the city. The program of celebrations is quite diverse and includes sporting events, theatrical and musical performances, as well as concerts and entertainment for children. Highlight of …
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The ideal place to get acquainted with the traditions of the island will be the Canary Museum, which was founded in 1879. Now among hundreds of exhibits, you can see unique pagan attributes, mummies, ceramics and other archeological artifacts that were discovered in the Canary Islands. Fans of theatrical art will have the opportunity to visit the Theater of Peres Galdos. It is in a very picturesque area, not …
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A favorite vacation spot for many tourists with children on the island is the Beach de las Canteras - the most beautiful and largest beach on the coast. You can come here for no particular reason. The beach is equipped with excellent playgrounds for children. Here you can build sand castles or give time to sports entertainment. There are many high-class spas on the island, some of which will be interesting to …
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Climate in Spain and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
If the purpose of the holiday is to get acquainted with historical and architectural monuments, it is best to go on tour in autumn, spring or early summer, when there is a moderate temperature, and you can comfortably spend time outdoors. The historical sights of Madrid, Leon, Catalonia, Andalusia, San Sebastian and other ancient cities are also open to tourists all year round. Every year in Spain, many different carnivals, festivals and costume parties are held and a visit to one of such events will afford you the opportunity of not only having a great time, but also getting acquainted with the originality of this nationality and their traditions. Many people go to Spain for the New Year holidays. The period of carnivals starts from February and lasts until the end of March. The most massive marches are held in Tarragona, Cadiz and in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. For shopping, it is necessary to go between mid-January and the end of July. It is at this time in Spain, that the season of sales starts. The ski season in the country does not last long. At the end of December, the snow on the mountain tops is not yet stable. It is therefore better to go from the middle of January because by the end of March, due to a sharp warming, the snow slopes become unsuitable and the season ends.
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Atmosphere of Spain: religion and languages
Spain’s entry into the European Union and various modern Western trends is gradually affecting the overall religious situation in the country. Every year, the percentage of atheist’s is on the increase. The youth refuse to adopt the traditions of religion. In addition, the country is quite liberal about other faiths and many Spaniards even support the idea of same-sex marriage. As for religious holidays, they are loved and valued not only by adherents of Catholicism. Various holy dates have turned into Spanish noisy festivities with songs and dances and each separate settlement has chosen its own patron Saint. An incredibly large-scale holiday is organized yearly in honor of these Saints. As a result of the historic Caliphate, there are a lot of ancient Mosques in Spain, many of which are now empty. However, Mosques in larger cities are still visited by migrants from Algeria and Morocco. In general, there are about one million citizens who profess Islam. Approximately one and a half million people in the country consider themselves Protestants. Spanish gypsies are evangelists. There are however very few Jews in the country. This is so because during the rule of the Inquisition, they were permanently expelled from the territory of modern Spain and now the Jews are not keen on returning.
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