Spain Perfect European Family Vacation, Best European Family Vacations (Part II)

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You can read the first part of Spain Perfect European Family Vacation article at this page.

Capital of Catalonia, Barcelona

Barri Gotic and Catedral de Barcelona are as much for kids as for adults. The latter offers a beautiful panorama of the old city. Sardana, the Catalonian folk dance, is another attraction that should not be missed. It is performed on Sundays in front of the church. Barcelona is home to Museu Picasso, the famous artist, so have a treat of some magnificent paintings! Parc de la Ciutadella Zoologic is the best zoo in entire Spain. It has more than 7,500 animals, among them, many endangered species. Watch the beauty of Barcelona from the top of Mirador de Colon, a monument to Columbus.

Barcelona Modernisme has preserved the modernism of the pioneers of anarchism and nationalism of the 19th century. The other top-rated attractions in Spain are:

Alhambra, Granada…
You will find here the reflections of the Moorish civilization that once flourished. The Islamic beliefs were strengthened under the Moorish kings who once settled in Alhambra.

Segovia’s Aqueducts…

These monuments are preserved to depict the power of the Ancient Roman Empire. The monument is a wonder because the stones that make this monument have no mortar or concrete to hold them together! These are just some of the wonderful attractions that greet you as you take the perfect European family vacation!

Cordoba, Spain’s Mezquite is the world’s second biggest mosque.

Then, there is the exciting wildlife to watch at Coto de Doñana National Park. This is the place where you can find the last species of Iberian Lynx.

The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the title given to Sierra Nevada, the mountain range which is second only to the Alps in height. It has the title given to it because it contains huge variety of animals, birds, and plant species.

Watch the literary story of Don Quixote at La Mancha!

Watch the bats as you enter the dark caves where the residents used them to age the cheese. Welcome to Asturias, the Land of Cheese! Learn the fascinating history of how cheese was made here.

While in Spain, do not fail to taste the Catalan Cuisine, the roasted meats, sea foods, and the house wine! Your European family vacation in Spain will not have a dull moment as you watch those fascinating top-rated attractions.

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Spain Perfect European Family Vacation, Best European Family Vacations (Part II)

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