amoliver

Hello All,

I am planning a trip to Spain. I am a big fan of trying to understand the culture, outdoor activites and history of the places i visit, so other than main cities any recommedations on places to vist and any tips of travel in Spain.

Thanks for the help

iris1745

Such a huge country. Here is a little information. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain and www.maribelsguides.com

Golemtoo

I suggest you get a guide book and see what is interesting to you. You should realize that it is not a small country and you should concentrate on three areas if you are staying two weeks.

Spain is really many countries with diverse histories, languages, and cultures. So read up a bit.

Robert2533

As already noted, Spain has a very diverse culture. There are several distinct regions; Andalucía (actually two regions in one), Catalunya, Navarra, the Basque Country and La Rioja, Aragon, Asturias and Cantabria, Galicia, Extremadura, Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, Valencia, Murcia, the Balearic Islands, the Canaries, Ceuta and Melilla (Spanish exclaves in North Africa), and finally Madrid, the cultural center of Spain.

You can start your research on Spain at: http://www.spain.info

Golemtoo

Robert, not to parse words but Madrid has the best museums in Spain but it is not the cultural center. To me it is more of the business and governmental center. As you noted the culture varies from region to region.

Rubicund

To be better helped, how long will you be there and where are you flying into/out of for your trip?

amoliver

@ Rubicund, i will be crossing the border of Spain from Morocco (taking a boat accross) and plan to stay for 2 weeks and then move on to Italy

lincasanova

I think this Unesco list is a good place to start with any country to get an idea of the important monuments/ special places

http://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/es

Egbert

Malaga, Granada, Sevilla, Cordoba, Madrid, Toledo, Segovia, Barcelona would be a good route.

amoliver

Thanks for all the replies

Jenn_Mitch

amoliver - would highly recommend a visit to the Pileta Caves just outside of Ronda for a huge taste of the history the area brings. It was one of the best places we have visited; it showcased the culture by how proud and respectful the locals are of this amazing site(access is limited to preserve the cave's integrity). Its a set of caves, so technically not outdoors, but it provides such an incredible human connection to our past history...
In general, Spain is easy to travel within, whether driving or train or bus - you will have an amazing time!