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Interesting places in Spain
Cities and areas in Spain
Arab Tower of Bujaco
The Bujaco Tower is the most beautiful one of the five that are
left in the city when it was under Muslim control throughout the
12th century.
The 25 meters tall tower is also known as the "New Tower"
or "Watch Tower". Its most popular name derives from the
Calif Abu-ya-gub.
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Torre de Bujaco, Spain
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Catalonia
Cities and beaches in Catalonia
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Costa Brava beach
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Engulfing the well known Costa Brava and the Costa Dorada, with
their stretches of sandy beaches and high-rise hotels, the region
of Catalonia receives about 12 million visitors a year. Known as
one of Europe's playgrounds, with a wide array of beaches for the
holiday-maker and a mass of places to visit, Catalonia has something
to offer every visitor.
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Barcelona is the cultural
and industrial capital of Catalonia and is well worth a day or two visit.
Pilgrims may go to Montserrat for it's scenery and religious background,
known as the religious centre of Catalonia.
Begur, Catalonia
Mediaval Spanish town
The old town of Begur is situated some seven hundred feet above
sea level, 3 miles inland and enjoys superb views over the coastline.
Enjoy a gentle stroll around the cobbled streets of this romantic
town which shelters at the foot of a 16th century castle.
Begur has an attractive town square with bars, restaurants, cafes
and a couple of nightclubs. In the high season there is live music
in the square. Shops selling clothes, high class art, crafts of
the local area and specialist food shops are dotted around the square.
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The medieval city of Begur, Catalonia, Spain
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As with many of the region's beautiful towns and villages, Begur is only
minutes away from the rugged coastline.
The many hidden sandy coves and picturesque fishing villages are surrounded
by the region's characteristic high, rugged hills.
Avila, Spain
Avila - city full of contrasts
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Muralla de Avila - the city walls
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Ávila is a city of contrasts, the hustle and bustle of the
market contrasts with the quiet repose of the temples and its cloisters.
Churches, convents, and hermit; beautiful palaces and the impressive
cathedral provide Ávila's character and identity, in which
the spirit of Santa Theresa of Jesus and of Saint John of the Cross
still vibrate.
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Muralla de Avila - city walls of Avila
At the river Adaja's side at 1630 meters from sea level, Avila is the
highest city of Spain and possesses the longest city walls which still
today surround the city (with a longitude of 2,526 mtrs, with a medium
height of 12 mtrs, and 3 mtrs thick).
The city, as well as its churches, was recognized by UNESCO in 1985
as part of the World Heritage for Humanity.
There is no certain date of construction, although some theories date
it as far back as 1090, and some to the second half of the 12th century.
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