Altamira gen (ingl s) (Page 1) - Janium · painter who decorated the caves of Altamira over 14.000 years ago to the amazing creati-ve genius of the avant-garde artist, Picasso, Dalí,

Since time immemorial, Spain has been acountry of artists. From the anonymouspainter who decorated the caves of Altamiraover 14.000 years ago to the amazing creati-ve genius of the avant-garde artist, Picasso,Dalí, Tápies and Miró. This is a land whereforms and colours capture your eyes andyour soul.Come and be captivated.

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Altamira Cave, Santillana del Mar, Cantabria

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Spain is not just a country: it's away of life. A unique combinationof history, art, nature andgastronomy. Come and immerseyourself in the sun, the spirit andthe passion. When you leave youwill be changed, body and soul.


Feria de Abril, Sevilla

It has been said that genius is catching. AndSpain proves it. Goya, Dalí, Picasso and Miró:names from the past, creators of the avant-garde. Tápies, Chillida, Saura and Barceló -contemporary artists who keep the spiritalive. This is a country where you can trulyfeast your eyes and your soul on form andcolour. So come along and be captivated.


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Who ever said that Spain isn't green?With 241 top-class golf courses, themost experienced instructors and300 days of sun a year, it's the bestplace to indulge your passion forgolf. And you'll undoubtedlydiscover other passions as well:history, art, gastronomy …


El Saler Golf Club, Valencia

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Spain is not just a country: it'sa way of life. A uniquecombination of history, art,nature and gastronomy. Comeand immerse yourself in thesun, the spirit and the passion.When you leave you will bechanged, body and soul.


Tablao Flamenco “El Corral de la Pacheca” , Madrid

Some cities in Spain aren't just Spanish: they belong to thewhole world. Ávila, Cáceres, Córdoba, Cuenca, Salamanca,Santiago de Compostela, Segovia, Toledo and Alcalá de Henareshave all been designated as historic and artistic World heritagesites by UNESCO. In these cities you can admire a wealth of dif-ferent architectural styles, side by side in perfect harmony. Liveout stories, legends and traditions that are preserved like treasu-res. Enjoy the authentic gastronomy and local crafts as othershave done for centuries. Enter the city walls and walk into history.


Acueduct of Segovia

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Two seas and one ocean. 4,800miles of coastline. 445 blue flagbeaches. 300 days of sun a year.And the best hotels in Europe.Come and immerse yourself in thesun, the nature and the joy of life.Your tan might fade but theexperience will last forever.


Cabo de San Antonio Beach, Jávea, Alicante

There's a Spanish road you may travel with yourbody and your soul. From the 10th century to thepresent day, pilgrims have been coming from all overthe world to journey along the Camino de Santiago, aunique route taking in culture, nature and spirituality.Discover 116 towns and villages with more than 1,800buildings of historical and artistic value andexperience the hospitality of people you won't be ableto forget. Come and be part of the miracle.


Cross of the pilgrim, Roncesvalles, Navarra

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Learning Spanish outside Spain is like learningto swim out of water! A language is not just anendless list of grammatical rules. You need tolearn about the culture, immerse yourself in thestreets and mix with the people. In Spain you'rein the birthplace of a language spoken by 330million people -the language of Cervantes, Lorcaand Pedro Almodóvar. When you leave you cannever forget that España is written with an “ñ”.


Students at Alcalá de Henares University, Madrid

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There's a land in Spain that's so wild itchallenges the sky. The Pirineo is anatural paradise where you'll find allkinds of adventure. Dare to scaleincredible mountains, descend stunninggorges and traverse their rapids. Thencatch your breath, discovering century-old villages with their rural charm andtraditions intact.


Tena Valley, Sallent de Gállego, Huesca

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Come to a country where thefiesta takes over the streets. Bepart of Spanish celebrationsthat are legendary throughoutthe world. Mix with the peopleand share their passion for life,until you almost forget whereyou're from.


San Fermín Feast, Pamplona, Navarra

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You don't have to be a “believer” to take partin the Easter celebrations in Spain. In Seville,Valladolid and many other towns and villages,the devotion and art will draw you in. Youhave to experience a saeta breaking thesilence to appreciate its effect on your bodyand your soul. And you might just discoverwhy in Spain, we call it The Passion.


Macarena, Sevilla Easter

Submerge yourself in the kingdom ofwater. Seawater breaking ferociously onthe cliffs, alongside fishing ports andbeaches of fine sand. Rainwater nourishingthe fields and mountains, coveringeverything with a lustrous green. In Galicia,Asturias, Cantabria or the Basque Country,you don’t have to choose between the seaand the mountains.


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Cudillero, Asturias

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Eating in Spain is so deliciously varied that tochoose one dish means missing the exquisitepleasure of another. Perhaps with this in mind,several centuries ago the Spanish thought up tapas- small tasty morsels to be enjoyed among friends.All across Spain you will find bars and tavernswhere laughter mingles with the aroma of thefamous Spanish tortilla, succulent prawns orsensational Iberian cured ham. To be washed downalways with the splendid local wines. Enjoyyourself, with no regrets!Be marked by www.spain.info

Roman Arch, Caparra, Cáceres

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Spain still has Roman roads, just like in ancient Roman Hispania.The Ruta Via of the Plata is an authentic calzada that winds its wayfrom north to south, linking such majestic cities as Gijón, Astorga,Salamanca, Cáceres, Mérida and Seville. Travel this road and passRoman bridges, arches and theatres. Go through ancient city wallsand enter into mediaeval cities. Admire the best Roman, Gothicand Modern architecture. Gaze at mountains, valleys and ravinesof spectacular beauty. Discover the heritage of a country that oncewas one of the most important parts of an ancient empire.


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Altamira gen (ingl s) (Page 1) - Janium · painter who decorated the caves of Altamira over 14.000 years ago to the amazing creati-ve genius of the avant-garde artist, Picasso, Dalí,