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Spain – A Tourist’s Heaven

Spain has become one of the most sought after destinations in the world. Spain has something to offer to people of all ages. It has the highest number of tourists only after Spain and there are tourists visiting the country throughout the year and the tourism industry is flourishing like never before. Spain has attracted so many tourists due to its rich culture. Every region of Spain has diverse offerings. Spain offers countless activities to people of every age making it one of the most popular destinations not only in Europe but throughout the world. Spain offers everything from good weather, delicious cuisine to sparkling beaches which makes Spain such an irresistible tourist destination.

Spanish Bull Fights

A must see for any traveler is the Bullfight which is one of the most popular customs of the Spanish. The tradition of Bullfighting was originally brought to Spain by the Visigoths. It involves professional bullfighters, known as matadors, who move at a graceful and confident pitch controlling the bull and its inherent anger. The performance is highly risky with some movements involving close proximity between the matador and the bull. It is clearly not a sport for the animal lovers and the faint-hearted to see. The bull is finally killed in the end with a sword thrust in an act known as Torero and the matador takes his leave with a bow to the cheering crowd. The custom shows the man’s domination over the bull and the artistic symbioses between the man and the beast.

The Beaches of Spain

Spain is surrounded by seas from all sides and is adjoined to France in its northern end. To the south, crossing the Mediterranean Sea lies Algeria and to the West it shares its boundary with Portugal. Overall the most prominent feature of Spain is its surrounding beaches most famous for its tropical climate and warm waters pleasuring the tourists for more than 300days a year. The beaches stretch for more than 4000 kilometers in perimeter around Spain and are a major tourist draws for millions of people throughout the year. Average temperatures range from 18-30° Centigrade.