Cathedral of Santa Maria de la Sede is an important religious attraction. Several centuries ago a beautiful mosque stood on the site of the church. Nowadays only a cozy patio, which simply dives in the greenery of orange trees, reminds of the original building. Church of St. John is a great building made in the gothic style. Its construction was completed in the middle of the 17th century. The main decoration of the …
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When night falls to the city, guests are welcome to visit numerous night clubs and discos, where visitors can not only enjoy their favorite music, but also learn how to dance flamenco. Tenderete bar works until late in the evening. Here in addition to richest selection of drinks and snacks guests are offered to enjoy amazing cultural program. The hall of the bar is decorated with beautiful antique furniture. Among …
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Egana Oriza restaurant will appeal to those who simply cannot imagine a meal without delicious seafood. The main special dish of the restaurant is marinated grouper. Visitors will also enjoy delicious desserts. La Taberna del Alabardero restaurant has prepared no less original dishes to its guests. Marrows stuffed with bacon and mango, roasted eggplant, venison in a fruit sauce, suckling pig with pineapple – these …
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Corral Del Rey is also not deprived of striking peculiarities. This hotel is open in an unusual building that dates back to the 17th century. The hotel is designed in accordance with best traditions of antique times. Magnificent marble columns in Roman style, original old wooden beams, and light stone walls – the décor of the hotel is, indeed, reminiscent of a fabulous antique castle. Even the main entrance doors …
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Perhaps, an irresistible attraction to the breathtaking sights such as bullfighting is one of the most striking features of the indigenous population. During several hundreds of years this kind of entertainment has been causing a lot of controversy, but for the residents of Seville and other Spanish cities bullfighting is not simply an exciting pastime, but a real national tradition. Bullfights usually attract …
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There are some other places of interest in Santa Cruz. For example, the House of Pilate (Casa de Pilatos) , built in the XVI century. The luxuriously decorated house is an example of a stunning Magyar style. Do not forget to explore the beautiful inner garden of the building. Building 2 in Callejón del Agua Street is the location of a wonderful house with a big yard. Plaza del Triunfo is famous mostly thanks 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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