Madrid

Madrid is our capital and it sits (literally) at the center of the country. (As a matter of fact, when you come to visit, go and see the 0 kilometer; They take all measurements of distance from this point). It is populated by more than four million people, and sits at the center of both worlds, whether it be old and new, or day and nightlife.

The capital is connected in itself through an intricate net of subways and busses, which allow to virtually travel from any point of the city to any part of the same in public transportation. But if you rather take a more direct route, you could just hop into a taxi. If you would like to get out of the city, but are no necessarily looking to travel far commuting trains and busses are available; you could also take a train to any part of country or even to Portugal and France (Sorry, we have no trains yet going to the Canary Islands). But if you think that the road is too long, and would like to travel on a lighter side if things, than just come to our international airport and fly to any point of the world. (For interstellar travel, see Cape Canaveral).

The city has many museums the most reknown and important is the El Prado Museum which is the national gallery, and where is kept masterpieces from the 6th century to the 19th century. Also the Reina Sofia Museum of Modern Art, Cerralbo Museum, Thyssen Collection, Lazaro Galdiano Museum, and the Royal Palace amongst others.

There are beautiful parks within the city in which to take nice afternoon or evening walk. The most important one of these is the El Retiro Park (named for its relaxation effect), where you could rent a row boat or attend shows, or even see artistic expositions. But do not forget to see the Royal Gardens; they are beautiful in bloom. Add to this list the Casa de Campo gardens, the Sabatini Gardens and again the list goes on.

Madrid is a thriving city where some of the most important corporations and companies of the world maintain headquarters. Where main streets, such as the Gran Via, are bustling with people and traffic in a hurry to keep appointments.

Barcelona

The home of the ‘92 Olympics! Barcelona has so much to offer that it is very hard to put it in one page! You see Barcelona has evolved from the Iberian and Phoenician cultures, down through the Greeks, to the Romans, Goths, and Arabs. BUT WAIT!!! The city itself as it stands today is made up of five towns, not counting the original city.

Lost? Don’t worry the city actually is very easily divided and understood because the “Ensanche”, which means the widening, is a series of perpendicular crossing streets that unites all into one great city. The city was created to be easily visited.

In Barcelona, you can see architecture from two millennia! Under our precious Cathedral, at the heart of the Old Barcelona, marking the Gothic Quarter, discover part of the old Barcino, which is how the Romans called the city. The Sagrada Familia Cathedral is a stunning work of art (100 years in the making and we’re still working on it!). Just to mention one street begin at Plaza Lesseps down the Gran de Gracia through Passeig the Gracia to Plaza Calatunya to the Ramblas, the most beautiful street of the city.

The cultural atmosphere of the city is just as exciting. Barcelona could be called a city of museums (about 40!) where you can see important historical as well as amazing works of modern art. Everything, from our Footwear Museum to the Miro Foundation. See the life of Pablo Picasso through his artistic development, visit the Museum of Funeral Carriages, come to the Castle Military Museum, don’t forget the Perfume Museum and thats just scraping the surface!!!!

Add to the city’s natural beauty, the celebration and the life of one of the most cosmopolitan city of Spain. From January to December, they have holidays with centuries of tradition. From the Three Kings Day cavalcade through the carnival and celebration of St. Valentine’s. “Big deal!”, you say. Wait let us finish! The celebration of St. Jordi (St. George), the patron saint of Catalonia, together with the rose and book festivals. The Eve celebration of St. John, and St. Peter in June. The Grec Festival, which is a celebration of the arts. The “Onze de Septembre (the 11th of September) and the 24th of the same month, the festivity of La Merce, the patron saint of Barcelona. And these are not all!!

Malaga

You’ve never really "baked in the Sun" until you’ve been at our beautiful beaches of the Costa del Sol, and what a better example than Malaga, its capital city. Málaga is a vital part of Andalusia. With its history, culture, university, archaeological and monumental richness dating as far back as the Phoenicians traders (you see even they knew where to come to relax), make this city a true jewel of beauty, fully opened to the world.

That is why Malaga is a center for international tourism; we’ve been doing it for so long, we have a lot of practice! But! Do not be fooled, Malaga’s history is deep, yet with its Technological Park and its splendid communications; the international airport Pablo Picasso, an open door to the international tourism to the Costa del Sol make of this city a true modern marble.

Seville

Seville found in Southern Spain has a long history for visitors. Its architecture shows this, from the Roman, Romanesque, Medieval, and Arab influences to the after conquest down trough the centuries.

Most likely you’ve heard of Seville because of the Semana Santa, flamenco and toreo (Holy Week or Easter, flamenco, and bullfighting). But do not miss the trees for the forest. This city is so modern, so up-to-date, that the world economic community decided to hold its World Fair in 1992 there!.

Even though this city is inland, the Guadalquivir River, a completely sailable river allows access to sail into the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Also its the start of the line for the fastest train in Southern Europe. Add to this an airport with international flight capability.

Visit the marvelous Cathedral which will astound you. Visit the Torre del Oro (Tower of Gold) where the galleons dropped the gold they brought from the Americas into Spain. Also got the Royal Alcazares, a wonderful castle. And the list goes on!

If you are thinking of Seville as a party place, you are completely right! But the citizens know how to relax as well. For example, the citiy has four golf courses. The Gualdalquivir port has 200 anchoring points, and you do not have to worry about the tides.

In the Sierra Nevada Mountains close by you can ski in winter, or if you like to hike and nature watch its fantastic in summer.

Cordoba

The city found in Andalucia situated by the Guadalquivir River, and has deep roots into Iberian, Roman, Visigothic, Arabic, and Jewish cultures. In no other city in the world, the Muslim and Christian cultures meshed as they have in Cordoba. the citiy boasts a mosque-cathedral (YES! You read it correctly!) which is amazing!

Abderraman II in the 7th century ordered the construction of a Mosque on top to the ruins of the Visigothic church following the plans of the Mosque of Damascus. Preceded by a patio of Orange trees, and with the typical columns holding horseshoe arches supporting a carved wooden ceiling of different colors. It remained this way since 856 AD. With the conquest of the city by the Christians, the Catholic King Ferdinand III ordered the construction of a Christian cathedral in side the Mosque, thus maintaining the Arabic construction, and creating a unique piece of art, that remains to today.

The quarter of the “Juderia” (of the Jews), where the Jewish community flourished until 1492, when the Catholic Kings expelled them, remains as Seneca and Maimonides saw it!! Take a walk through the narrow streets, with the white limestone painted houses and the little overhanging balconies. See the small shops where jewelry, ceramic artifacts and other typical hand made objects are still being made. DO NOT miss the only Synagogue still remaining here!! The actual Synagogue from 1492 still stands in this quarter!