Spain by Gunilla Leuterio

Malaga, Spain Bull Ring

Welcome to the spicy country overflowing with fast and graceful dancing along with heart-pounding music that makes everyone want to move their feet! Old catherals and churches of Christianity have the remains of ancient Gothic art textured in its walls and windows. Not only dancing, but Spain is a country filled with life and history of famous explorers from the New World. Explorers like Christopher Columbus and Magellan was both blessed by the Kings and Queens to explore beyond the reaches of the world. As these brave explorers ventured on their adventure lets journey on to the country of Spain.

Currency

Spain's currency is the euro. 1,000 U.S. dollars = 732.2 euros.

Cities

Barcelona

Sagrada Famalia

When going to Spain, where to stop but Barcelona! It is vivid city filled with sights to behold. It contains Barri Gotic & La Ribera which is Barcelona's Gothic Quarter lying north of Rambia; it is one of the Gothic and ancient places of Spain containing shops, cafes, and small squares. La Sagrada Familia shows the famous Gaudi's stalagmites, stalactites, and the cylindrical towers that is a taste of Spain's architectural art. Coexisting with the new, Barcelona is a place where the live people go to. It also have warm long-stretch beaches if you ever want to work on your tan. Excitement is around each corner and you are bound to find something in this wounderous city. Cute shops are around in every corner, museums overflowing with famous Spanish art, and beautiful buildings holds the treasure of Spain.

Catalonia

One of the top reasons to go is to view atop the Miguelete to oversee Valencia. This tourist attraction is very cool because you could not just get a glimpse of the city from above, but actually look down like angels, and capture a wide, panoramic view of Spain from the sky. Spain is especially beautiful from the top.

Madrid

Madrid Palacio de Cristal

When especially going to Spain, you should never leave without getting a taste of the heart and soul of the capital! Madrid is the place to be if you want to party all night long. It's famous for nightlife because several people go to the bars and create a lively atmosphere filled with celebration; famous neighborhoods for active nightlife is Malasana, Chueca, and plently more. One of the first things you want to absorb in before you burst out of excitement is to visit La Latina which is an ideal place to go to in the day time. The street is like a labyrinth, but if you could find your way, its main attraction are the old noble buildings and cheap eatouts.

Music, Art, Dance

Bullfighting

The top most priorty of coming to Spain is to at least attain to one bullfighting event. The Spanish people consider it as an artform. It is mainly about teasing a bull with a red rug while wearing a shiny jewelry-embled costume and dodging each tackle. Gambling on bullfighting creates an atmosphere of wins and loses, but some people who are wealthy create their wealth from bullfighting. Bullfighting is a part of Spain's culture which was introduced by the Moors in 11th century. We highly recommend you attend to one bullfighting session. It is one of Spain's makeup of authentic art.

Flamenco

Flamenco is the heartbeat of Spain which flows through the veins of the people living there. If you could see the fierce emotion in a dancer's face with powerful step that can blow you away, then you have come to the right place. The dancer must be on their feet and hit the floor as the music moves them. Watching a flamenco dance is very entertaining and you'll ultimately be blown away by the quick steps of the dancers. Your expression on your faces would be, "How do they do that?"

Food

Spanish food is very interesting as it has its unique style of hot and spicy and texture and temperature go hand-in-hand.

Hotel

There are many variety hotels in Spain. Most of them are trying to modernize by adding more high-tech gadgets to get more adjusted to today's growing technology industry. Some hotels are former palaces and still contain the sheer elegance of the past. The price range is the average price of $45-380 per night for one adult.

One of the cheapest hotels is the A and H Suite Madrid which is built in 2007 with 4 star rating. This hotel is located witin the Madrid Fair and Exhibition Centre and the Arturo Soria area. This hotel has no dining Room, fitness Center, or swimming pool.

One of the most expensive hotels is the Hotel Orfila Relais and Chateau which is built in 1886 and carries a 5 star rating. This hotel is located approximately one mile from Prado and Thyssen museums and Cibeles Square, two miles from Royal Palace, and nine miles from the Madrid International Airport. Self-parking is 18 euros per day, and valet parking is 30 euros per day. It contains a dining room, but no fitness center or swimming pool. The additional hotel amenities is dry cleaning/laundry, consiure, and many more.

Car Rental

After mingling in Spain, the next destination is France.

The travel distance from Madrid to Paris is about 796.89 miles by car. The total time to get there is 11 hours 13 minutes.

The cheapest car is the economy car which values about $189.35 daily . The total price is $1,075.44 overall from arriving to France.

The most expensive car is the midsize 4-door car which is $232.11 daily. The total price is $1,125.04.

If you want to drive around Spain, the cheapest car is the economy 2-door which its daily value is $126.52. The most expensive car is the standard van, its daily rate is $500.20.