Top 10 destinations in Spain: 2014

Spain is one of the world's leading tourist destination, thanks to the country's variety of attractions.

In this regard, it is important to note that Spain is the world's second country with the most World Heritage cities, the third in terms of natural areas declared Biosphere Reserves, or the country with the most Blue Flag beaches in the entire Northern Hemisphere.

Here you have our TOP 10 DESTINATIONS FOR 2014 IN SPAIN.

1. Cabo de Gata (Almería)

Located in the south-eastern part of Spain, "Cabo de Gata" is the prettiest desert in southern europe, due to its amazing location and special rain coinditions. The area has a big "hippy" comunnity and it's known for its artistic and liberal ambience.
Our tips: The villages of Rodalquilar, Las Negras or Los Escullos.

2. Sevilla

Located 80km from the atlantic ocean, Sevilla is the only river port in Spain.
Many of the crazy expeditions to the American continent some centuries ago started from this colourful and important city, now the 4th biggest in Spain.
Its Old Town, the third largest in Europe after Venice and Geneva, contains three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and its said to be the prettiest in all Spain.
Our tip: Get lost in the super narrow streets of the jewish neighbourhood or have some amazing views at "Santa Isabel" river.

3. Girona

Awesome weather and stunning views are the strong reasons to make this city one of the top destinations for 2014 in Spain.
Located near Barcelona and the border with France, it's easy recheable from all around Europe.
Our tip: Visit small villages like Cadaqués, Calella de Palafrugel or Begur.

4. San Sebastián

"Donostia" in basque language, is a coastal city in the Basque Country, 20km from the french border.
It's one of the most famous touristic destinations in Spain, but still far from supercrowded tourist cities like Barcelona or Madrid.
Our tip: The views of the "Bay of La Concha" during the day.

5. Salamanca

 The historical city of Salamanca is full of nice bars and cafeterias where you can have super tasty spanish tapas at any time of the day.
The architecture of the city it's really beautiful, dominated by the brown colour, and the whole old town it's only recheable by foot.
Our tip: To have a walk in the old town during the evening and enjoy the night ilumination of the monuments...

6. Granada

 One of the biggest and most important student cities in Spain, it's worldwide known because of "La Alhambra", the muslim palace built during the 800 years of occupation of Spain by the moors.
Our tips: All drinks in the bars come with some tapa for free, so dont miss the chance!! More beers you drink, more tapas you eat!! :D

7. Vigo

Vigo is not a big city, and it has never been included in the typical itineraries around Spain, but in my opinion it really worths a visit.
Good nightlife, pretty islands only some hours far by ferry, and very gentle people always ready to help the foreigner.
 Our tip: Visit the boardwalk designed by Santiago Calatrava, one of the prettiest in all Europe.

8. Gijón

The city is situated along the Asturian coast and is distinguished by the peninsula of Cimavilla (the original settlement) which separates the beach of San Lorenzo and adjacent neighborhoods to the east from the beaches of Poniente and Arbeyal, the shipyards, and the recreational port and the Port of El Musel to the west.
Our tip: Enjoy the brave ocean on a rainy day (but always be careful!!).


9. Córdoba

 The former capital of the whole muslim empire it still remains as one of the prettiest and most original cities in all europe.
It's UNESCO heritage mosque is famous worldwide, and also its royal gardens.
Our tip: Drink water from one of the hundred of public fountains that the city has as a legacy of the muslim era.


10. Cádiz

 Cádiz is the oldest continuously-inhabited city in Spain and one of the oldest in southwestern Europe.
Despite its unique site — on a narrow slice of land surrounded by the sea — Cádiz is, in most respects, a typically Andalusian city with a wealth of attractive vistas and well-preserved historical landmarks.
Our tip: Have a swim in the cold waters of the atlantic ocean at "Playa de la Victoria", the city beach.