Friday, January 25, 2008

Spanish Beaches

I really wanted to know more about Spain and travel there. Aside from the fact that we were once a colony of Spain in the 16th century, there is more about Spain that intrigues me. Is their culture quite similar to us Filipinos or are they really that religious (Spaniards brought Catholicism in the Philippines during their conquest of my country)? Is their country similar to us? A lot of things come to mind when ever I think of Spain. These are reasons enough to make me want to visit Spain.

I’ve learned through textbooks (yes, I still read books and prefer them over the internet) and internet (of course) that there are actually a lot of places in Spain that is worth a visit. Since I love the beach, here are some of the must visit place in terms of beaches:

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Costa Brava with its rocky cliffs, pebble and sandy beaches in the coastal region of northeastern Catalonia in Spain makes Costa Brava a very popular summer tourist attraction. If you love beaches, like I do, then this would be a very good destination for us. Since Costa Brava stretches from Barcelona to the French border, Costa Brava Hotels are very abundant and can avail cheap rate though the internet.

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Costa del Sol is another famous tourist destination among tourist. Its beaches like Calahonda, El Bombo, Butiplaya among others are well known for warm and safe Mediterranean water. You will never run out of Costa Del Sol Hotels, bars, and night life for Costa del Sol is always jam-packed with people during summer.

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Benidorm is very famous for its two beaches, the Playa de Poniente and the Playa de Levante. And what makes Benidorm apart from the previous places I mentioned is that most tourists found here are mostly Dutch and British. A lot of free cabaret acts are also there. If you get away from its beaches for a while you can visit Casco Antiguou, San Lorenzo, and San Vicente Streets (these mark the old Benidorm). Or you may take your little brothers and sisters to Aqualandia. Staying in Benidorm is no hassle because a lot of Benidorm Hotels are abundant.

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Lastly, Alicante, which used to be known only as a rundown port is now a tourist attraction. Alicante has wide boulevards, clean beaches, new harbour complex, and world-class museums. The most beautiful waterfront promenades in Spain, the Explanada de EspaƱa, is also located in Alicante. You may find a nice place to stay in one of the Alicante Hotels over the internet.

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