A Journey Among
Passionate, sophisticated and devoted to living the good life, Spain is both stereotype come to life, and a country more than you ever imagined. The tourists who visit Spain remain impressed by this amazing country which gives them strong emotions like nostalgia, peace and joy.
Over the centuries, Spain has earned its name as the most beautiful country of the Iberian Peninsula and there are many reasons for this labelling. The beauty of the Spanish territory harmonizes perfectly with the great landmarks: The Aqueduct of Segovia, La Concha and Sagrada Familia. The last represents the biggest and most beautiful church in Spain, a catholic basilica of Barcelona, designed by the architect Antoni Gaudi.
Another element that harnesses Spain’s beauty and attracts millions of tourists every year is the bull. On the one hand, bull races from Pamplona represent a running in front of dozens of bulls free to run on the city streets. During the San Fermin Festival that takes place every year between 6th an 14th July, it offers a maximum of adrenaline. On the other hand, bullfights have always been a mixture of cruelty and danger. For many people, it is the supreme proof of bravery while, for even more, it is a major example of cruelty, sadism towards animals and so, in many Spain’s cities, bullfights were banned.
Moving on from the art of cruelty to the art of sensuality, dance is one of many Spanish traditions. Flamenco is an art form native to the Spanish regions of Andalusia, Extremadura and Murcia. It includes cante (singing), toque (guitar playing), baile (dance), jaleo (vocalizations), palmas (handclapping) and pitos (finger snapping). In recent years, flamenco has become popular all over the world and is taught in many non-Hispanic countries, especially the United States and Japan. Also, another popular dance in Spain is represented by Muixeranga. The Muixeranga is the collective name given to the performance of ancient street dances and human castles, originating in the ancient Kingdom of Valencia, which are still preserved in the town of Algemesí.