Archive for 'Tourist Attractions in Spain'

There are lots of amazing wineries around the world. These wineries make incredible wines, of course, but there are also plenty of them that are works of art in their own right. There are lots that are housed in old villas or fascinating new architectural gems, sprawling estates, or stunning natural surroundings.

Yet, among all of these, the most extraordinary of all has to be the incredible Bodegas Güell. Sadly, it is no longer actually a winery but it is still a restaurant that can be visited to this day and is a rarity: a winery designed by Antoni Gaudí.

L'Oceanogràfic is an extraordinary aquarium in Valencia. The largest complex of its type, measuring over 110,000 square metres, it is home to 45,000 animals and 500 different species including fish, mammals, birds, reptiles, sharks, penguins, dolphins, sea lions, walruses, beluga whales, and more. Located across ten areas that reflect different marine habitats including the Arctic, tropical seas, marshlands and more, it offers a diverse and broad overview of sea life. There are also gardens with more than 80 different species of plants. It is a beautiful and fascinating space that is both educational and visually stunning and will be enjoyable to families, couples and solo travellers alike. Just find a vacation rental in Valencia and come explore this truly extraordinary space for yourself.

Designed by the architect Félix Candela and the structural engineers Alberto Domingo and Carlos Lázaro, it is part of the Ciutat de les Arts i de les Ciències (City of Arts and Sciences) cultural complex, which was opened in 2003.

Parc de la Ciutadella is a 19th century park located at the heart of Barcelona that is known as the city's “green lung”. Composed of a small lake, large areas of greenery and plenty of surprises and little gems along the way, it is the perfect place to spend some time and take a breather from running between tourist attractions. If you have found a vacation rental in Barcelona, be sure to pencil in some time relaxing in this lovely park.

In 1869, the military citadel at the heart of the city was demolished and a park was planned as Barcelona made a bid to host the 1888 Universal Exhibition. Designed by architect Josep Fontseré to fit the needs of the world fair, it is still littered with reminders of this times, such as the Castell dels Tres Dragons, home to the original restaurant designed for the exhibition by Domènech i Montaner, the waterfall and lake that were designed by Fontseré, the beautiful plant house, and the glass house. The park is also home to Barcelona's Zoo, which was established in 1892.

Santuari de Lluc is a monastery and pilgrimage site located in north-west Mallorca, ringed by mountains, in a lush green and heavily forested plain. A stunning collection of buildings in the most scenic and peaceful of locations, it is a must-see gem. If you have found a vacation rental on the Balearic Islands and are exploring Mallorca, it is certainly worth a visit.

The Santuari de Lluc was founded in the 13th century when a Moorish shepherd named Lluc found a statue of the Virgin Mary amongst rocks in a stream on the site that would ultimately become home to the monastery. It was then taken to the nearby Church of Sant Pere d’Escorca but then was discovered to have disappeared and mysteriously found back in the stream where it was discovered the very next day. This mysterious and miraculous event gave locals pause to build a chapel on the site and the it is now considered to be the most important pilgrimage site on the island. Thousands visit each year and it has become an integral part of Mallorcan history and culture.

The Turia Gardens in Valencia is a beautiful park that is one of the largest urban areas of parkland in all of Spain. It takes up nine kilometres of greenery and is comprised of foot paths, cycling routes and leisure, sport and play areas, making it the perfect place to relax, have fun with your family or get in some exercise in a scenic setting.

The route of the park passes along the city's main museums and monuments and is formed of a unique itinerary of palm trees and orange trees, fountains and pine woods, aromatic plants and ponds, sports facilities and rose beds.

For anyone who has found a vacation rental in Valencia and is looking for somewhere to wander and truly live in the moment and enjoy their holiday, it is a great spot to spend some time!