Known for its history, art, bullfighting, flamenco, beaches and many hours of sunshine a year: this is Spain. And however, not only that, but much more. This land is and has been for millennia one of the cultural centres of Europe. So many of their cities, and even more lost enclaves, home to monuments of exceptional historical and artistic value, not to mention the extraordinary natural scenery that this peninsula has aged.

It has been used to saturation the topic of "Spain is different", but here the question is: "Spain is different" from what?

It is really different from everything in Europe, the world, and especially herself. Since it is a country full of contrasts, beginning with its climate and diverse landscapes which have brought him the epithet of "little Europe". Indeed in Spain climates and landscapes are reminiscent of very remote points of the European continent or even African, not surprising considering that is only separated from Africa by the Strait of Gibraltar. But the most special is that all these contrasts, we find sometimes in a very small area, such as the province of Granada, that despite having the country's highest peak, Mulhacén covered with snow, lies far south, on the Mediterranean coast facing Africa. This can give us an idea of how to pass in a few kilometres of Alpine landscapes to African landscapes.

In turn, each region, each city within the same region, sometimes each village, has a very different reality as fascinating. This is due to the rich history of this country and the many ethnic groups that settled in bringing customs, traditions and diverse artistic expressions that are sometimes merged into something completely new and indigenous and sometimes remained unchanged for centuries.

However, it is difficult to explain in a few lines all these aspects, so what better to know Spain will visit and get an own opinion. And if we can be of assistance, please use our pages, you may resolve some questions about why "Spain is different".

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