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Places of interest in Spain – Santander

Posted On : Sep-19-2010 | seen (448) times | Article Word Count : 441 |

If you are planning your holiday, let your destination be Spain.

If you are planning your holiday, let your destination be Spain. You know, Spain occupies the front row among the most preferred destinations amongst tourists. In Spain; every province, city and even a village has many things which are of interest for the tourist. Take for example the city of Santander which is actually on Spain’s northern coast. This is the capital city of Cantabria.This is one of the most beautiful cities of Spain. The history of the city can be traced to the period of Roman Empire. Blessed with imposing natural sceneries, the city is most popular among tourists in Europe. In fact Santander receives higher number of tourists from Germany, England and France.

Some of the important tourist spots of Santander are briefly discussed here:

The beach:

The beach of Santander is known for its cleanliness. The crystal clear water is the litmus test to testify its cleanliness. The beach is surrounded by stunningly beautiful nature and the tourists love to extend their stay as far as possible so that they can enjoy the beauty of nature. The beach has many restaurants where the tourist can enjoy mouth watering cuisines prepared by expert chefs. Of course there are many villas and apartments where the tourist can stay; live in the midst of beautiful nature.

Parks:

The residents of Santander are a blessed lot because they live in the midst of immaculately beautiful nature. The city has many parks like Alameda de Ovied, Jardines de Pered, the botanical garden called Parque de Altamir, the garden in Sardinero called Jardines de Piquíoandm and the green oasis called Parque del Doctor González Mesones. The beautifully laid out parks in the midst of beautiful environment is something which should be experienced rather than being explained.

Museums:

The city of Santander has some of the most popular museums in Europe. Fine arts museum is the most popular amongst them. Interestingly, the Fine arts museum is housed in one of the spectacularly beautiful buildings which are believed to have been built centuries ago. Biblioteca y Casa-Museo Menéndez Pelayo is the other most popular museum. Be assured that the museums in Santander have many interesting facts about the history of the city and the ancient civilizations which prevailed there. Most of these museums are housed in buildings which have historical importance.

Shopping:

Santander is one of the most popular shopping centers of Spain. Many works of art and artifacts, fabrics, jewelry are sold here. The rates of products sold in Santander are comparatively reasonable.


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Keywords : beautiful cities of Spain , Museums , beautiful buildings, Santander, Fine arts museum,

Category : Travel and Leisure : Travel and Leisure

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