What attracts tourists to Spain? The reasons are obvious: fabulous beach resorts, exotic islands, mysterious monuments, relics of the golden Spanish colonial age, wonderful food and drink, and the warm hospitality of the people. For a little taster as to what tourist delights Espãna has to offer check out what we feel are some of the most prominent tourist attractions of the country…
El Museo del Prado Possibly the premier tourist attraction of the capital city of Spain, and houses a wonderful art collection that is not to be missed! The museum contains an outstanding portfolio of works by the Dutch, Spanish, German and Italian Renaissance artists. The Prado is up there with the Louvré in terms of top European Museums.Since its completion in the last 18th century, The Prado has evolved into a manifestation of the wealth of Spanish art. Today El Museo del Prado holds over 8,000 paintings. If you are a genuine art lover, give yourself a few days to thoroughly explore the wonderful art collection on offer. The collection features the works of Goya, El Greco, Bosch, Titian, Botticelli and Raphael are all featured prominently at Prado.
Experience The Alhambra Located in the Granada region, the fortified palace called the Alhambra was constructed by the Moors and is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Sierra Nevada Mountains provide a stunning background to the red walls and towers of the Alhambra, which is a telling legacy of Muslim rule in Spain.
The architecture and gardens at The Alhambra are a joy to behold – the foliage merging with the buildings and look out points are based on what was described as paradise in the Koran. The key points to visit are the wonderful Emir Palace, the General Life Gardens and the magnificent Palacio Nazaries. Approximately 2 million visitors a year visit The Alhambra and it is by far the most popular tourist attraction in Spain.
