Whichever corner for rest tourists choose in this European country, they will always find a huge number of diverse and interesting tourist routes. Excursions in Spain are an important part of the stay program of any guest of the country, no matter whether he is on vacation or on a business trip. Don't miss the chance and embark on a fascinating journey through the rich Spanish history and culture.
Analysis of excursion offers allows us to draw the following conclusions: the largest number of excursions has been developed in Barcelona, a tourist paradise, then in the capital, other important cities and regions. The cost of routes can be very different even in the same city, the transport used, the walking time, the cost of visiting historical monuments, museums, and complexes are taken into account.
Historical excursions in Spain
Many cities of this country have a very long history, they were able to preserve unique architectural masterpieces. “Diving into Spain's past” is easy in any city, but the easiest way to do it is in Barcelona. Thousands of excursion routes have been developed here, including visiting the main attractions while walking or traveling by car. The cheapest excursion around the Gothic Quarter is 40 € per person, duration is 2 hours, the price of a sightseeing tour starts from 200 €, they promise to show all the best in the city for five hours.
The Gothic Quarter is the heart of Barcelona, the walk turns into a real fairy tale. Among the main attractions of this corner of the ancient city are the grandiose, imposing Cathedral, the symbol of independence - the Town Hall, fragments of bastions that are witnesses to the heroic past of the capital of Catalonia.
The auto-walking tour of Barcelona will be more complete. The Gothic Quarter is only part of the route, albeit a very important one. In addition to walking through the heart of the ancient city, the program includes acquaintance with the monuments and cultural "highlights" of La Rambla, the royal court, "gates" to the New World, which is decorated with a statue of the great Christopher Columbus. As well as the fabulous buildings of the great Antoni Gaudi; Cathedral of the Sagrada Familia; Park Guell; Triumphal Arch.
The cost of an excursion for a group, which includes from 1 to 3 people, is 200 € (each next joining tourist - an additional 20 €). Duration - 5 hours, there are options when the tour starts in the morning, afternoon or evening, and the city looks completely different each time.
Spa Adventures
Lloret de Mar is the main tourist town of the Costa Brava. It is popular with young people looking for an active, fun holiday, and older people who dream of walking in the historic center of the most "elegant" city on the Spanish coast. It is important that in this summer recreation center you can find several dozen interesting excursion routes, as they say, for all tastes.
In addition to walking and combined (car or bus + walking), boat trips, safaris are popular, there are options for visiting neighboring countries, France or Andorra, and their attractions. Routes vary in cost and duration. A trip to the French zoo will cost 200-500 €, a sightseeing trip around Andorra - 300-500 €.
The cost of the excursion "The World of Salvador Dali", the world genius of surrealism, starts from 280 € per company. It is interesting that this famous Spanish artist was planning his own museum during his lifetime, which should amaze the imagination of visitors. Today there are several options for getting to know the life and work of this genius:
- a visit to the theater-museum named after the artist;
- a visit to the Pubol castle, given by Dali to his girlfriend;
- excursion to the house of Salvador Dali, located in Port Ilhat.
The excursion program includes not only Dali's brilliant paintings, but also furniture, costumes and even perfume bottles made according to the artist's sketches. When ordering such an excursion, you need to be prepared for additional payment of entrance tickets to museums, or clarify this issue before the trip.
The most fantastic experiences await guests of Barcelona, who are lucky enough to relax during the most famous dance festival in Spain - the flamenco show. The famous boulevard La Rambla turns into a giant dance floor, a beautiful, passionate dance gives rise to the desire to master a few steps in order to join the participants.
