Showing posts with label Spain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spain. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Spain is the wonderful nation of the beautiful planet which is positioned in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula to the south of France and Andorra and to the east of Portugal. However some modest territories of Spain are also positioned in Morocco like the cities of Ceuta and Melilla and islands off the coast of Morocco as nicely as the Canary Islands in the Atlantic and the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The total location of Spain is 504,782 kmtwo (194,897 sq mi) of which 499,542 km2 (192,874 sq mi) is land and five,240 kmtwo (two,023 sq mi) is water. Spain is the second biggest country of the Western Europe with fantastic mountainous ranges, spectacular lowland regions, magnificent islands and splendid coastline, beaches, rivers and lakes. This tourist friendly country has various climatic zones that can be separated, according to geographical scenario and orographic conditions.

Spain has tremendous potential to offer the tourists for its alluring organic stuff and here we’ve brought just before you the 7 renowned all-natural wonders of Spain

1- Arribes del Duero Organic Park is a protected area in western Spain, covering 106.105 ha in the autonomous community of Castile and Leon.

Arribes del Duero Natural Park of Spain - Image : Rufino Lasaosa
Arribes del Duero Natural Park of Spain – Image : Rufino Lasaosa

2-  Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park is a organic park in Andalusia, Spain, near the city of Almeria. It is the largest terrestrial-maritime reserve in the European Western Mediterranean Sea, covering 460 km² which includes the town of Carboneras, the mountain variety of Sierra de Cabo de Gata, and 120 km² of the sea as a element of a Marine Reserve.

Cabo de gata- A fantastic natural wonder in Spain - Image: Fabio Premoli
Cabo de gata- A wonderful all-natural wonder in Spain – Image: Fabio Premoli

3-  The Caldera de Taburiente is the largest erosion crater in the world. At its highest point it is 2545m above sea level and drops to about 1200m in the center and sea-level where the river-bed runs out into the sea.

Caldera de Taburiente - Canary Islands - Image: Tom De Mulder
Caldera de Taburiente – Canary Islands – Image: Tom De Mulder

four- Castellfollit de la Roca is a town pf Spain of approximately 1,000 inhabitants in an area of significantly less than a square kilometer  producing it a single of the smallest towns in Catalonia. The basalt crag where the town is situated is over 50 m higher and almost a kilometre lengthy and is the direct result of the erosive action of the rivers Fluvià and Toronell on the remains of the lava flows from the volcanic eruptions which took location thousands of years ago.

Castellfollit de la Roca - Spain - Image : MorBCN
Castellfollit de la Roca – Spain – Image : MorBCN

5- La Gomera  is one particular of Spain’s Canary Islands, situated in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa. In location, it is the second-smallest of the seven principal islands of this group. The island is of volcanic origin and roughly circular it is about 22 km (14 mi) in diameter and rises to 1487 m (practically 5000 feet) at the island’s highest peak, Garajonay.

La Gomera Islands - Canary Islands of Spain - Image: Till Krech
La Gomera Islands – Canary Islands of Spain – Image: Till Krech

six- The Mallos de Riglos are a set of conglomerate rock formations in Hoya de Huesca comarca, Aragon, Spain. They are situated near Riglos some 45 km (28 mi) to the northeast of the city of Huesca. Rising to some 300 metres (980 ft) higher (c. 1000 metres or three,300 ft (1,000 m) above sea level ), they kind part of the foothills of the Pyreness.

Mallos de Riglos- Conglomerate rock formations in Spain - Image: fredpanassac
Mallos de Riglos- Conglomerate rock formations in Spain – Image: fredpanassac

7- Aneto is the highest mountain in the Pyrenees and in Aragon, and Spain’s third-highest mountain, reaching a height of 3,404 metres (11,168 ft). It lies in the Spanish province of Huesca, the northernmost of all 3 Aragonese provinces.

Aneto Mountain of Spain - Image: Paco CT
Aneto Mountain of Spain – Image: Paco CT

These 7 well-known organic wonders of Spain are genuinely exotic and wonderful spots of the country but there are many other natural amazement that can amuse us in wonderful respect.

 

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Pamplona the historic city of Spain hosts the renowned San Fermin festival each year in the month of July. Pamplona is actually  the heart of the Basque Nation and it is also the capital of Navarra. Navarra is one particular of Spain’s 17 autonomous communities. The historic significance of Pamplona can be judged by this that this fabulous city was founded by the Romans thousands of years ago. The splendid location of Pamplona really caused the human civilization to flourish more than right here centuries ago. There are stunning rivers , valleys , mountains and obviously Cantabrian sea to attract millions of guests to Pamplona. But apart from this all the essential charm of Pamplona is the week lasting festival of San Fermin or Los Sanfermines which is held annually in the memory of Saint Fermin who played a important role to spread Christianity in the Roman era.


Crowd at San Fermin Festival, Image : Funny Funda

Ernest Miller Hemingway who was a element of literary expatriates, really brought Pamplona in lime light by way of his popular work “The Sun Also Rises”, in which he described the geographic beauty and the incredible traditions of Pamplona. The celebrations of San Fermin festival begin with Chupinazo which is a rocket launching activity from a city hall balcony at 12 p.m on 6th of July. Thousands of locals start off to share their enthusiasm by following this. On 7th of July a enormous procession reach the excellent antique statue of Saint Fermin and the tribute is presented by dancing and other ritual performances.


Running of the Bulls at San Fermin Festival. Image : Photosfan.com

 The most enticing activity of the San Fermin festival is the running of the bulls in which thousands of volunteers participate by operating in front of gargoyle bulls. This all takes place on an ancient narrow street of Pamplona which is 825 meters extended. The participants are not specialist bull fighters but largely are the jovial youngsters over 18 years of age. Some courageous females also run in front of the bulls as this is completely a dangerous game. This run ends in the end into the Pamplona’s bullring  where the Bullfighting matches are held. This tradition is continued since decades despite the fact that many killings have occurred and hundreds of participants get injured annually. But the passion and zeal is ongoing.


Giants and Massive heads parade at San Fermin Festival

 Giants and large-heads parade is anther amazing occasion of San Fermin festival which is carried out each day in the morning to commemorate the eight giant figures painted by Tadeo Amorena in 1860. These figures contain four pairs of Kings and Queens who represent the 4 continents of the globe , Asia , Europe , Africa and America. The giant figures dance with the beats of conventional music during the parade.There are several other amusing activities of San Fermin festival like Bullfighting , classic sports events , fireworks etc. The lengthy week celebrations of San Fermin festival of Pamplona , Spain are no doubt a collection of  fascinating event in which the locals warmly welcome the outsiders and the festive spirits are kept higher and equal for all.