Name Mohammed Asif

Faculty Name Mr.V N LokeshSubject Travel Agency & T.O

Management

Course MBA in THBatch 2015 -17Institution NITHM, HyderabadPurpose Assignment

A country which makes festival with “Tones of TOMATOES”

A county where people love to fight with Bulls

A country has free medication to their citizens

A country where all family members spent SUNDAY together

A “country”

• A country which has 44 world Heritage sites• A country where world’s oldest LIGHT HOUSE

existed• A country in which no official lyrics in it’s

National Anthem• A country which is a mother of ‘SPANISH’– And a lot more …..

SPAIN- KINGDOM OF SPAIN

• Officially know as KINGDOM OF SPAIN

• Member of the European Union

• Location : South-Western Europe

• Area : 504,403 sq.kms

• Population : approximately 47 million

• Capital : Madrid

• Calling Code : +34

• Time : 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST

SPAIN- KINGDOM OF SPAIN

• Located in the Iberian Peninsula(occupies about 85% of it)

• Borders Portugal on the West, Gibraltar and Morocco on the South and France and Andorra on the North-east

• Spain includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean and a number of uninhabited islands in the Mediterranean Sea.

SPAIN- GEOGRAPHY

SPAIN- In World Map

SPAIN- In Europe

SPAIN- FLAG

• Spanish (Español) is the official language of Spain

• Second most spoken first language in the world

• Around 424 million round the globe are Native Spanish speakers in which 100 million are fluent

LANGUAGEEs

paña

• The currency used in Spain is Euro

• 1 Euro is equal to 1.10 -1.15 US$,

• 1 Euro = Rs.70-80

CURRENCY

• Spain has a Socialist Government• Because it is a socialist government, all

medical treatment is free in Spain• Most medicines are also free. Medicines

that do cost money are very inexpensive

• The doctors in Spain don´t make as much money as the doctors in other countries

GOVERNMENT

• The people in Spain are referred to as SPANIARDS

• Approximately 87.8% of the people are natives and the rest are immigrants

• Part of the Spanish population is the Spanish Roma (formerly-nomadic community that holds importance in Spanish culture and folklore)

• Religion: – Catholics: 76%– Other religions: 5%– Atheists: 19%• Literacy rate: 97.9%

PEOPLE

PENELOPE CRUZ

RAFAEL NADAL

ENRIQUE IGLESIAS

• Spaniards eat lunch together almost everyday• The grandparents usually live with the families• Families usually live near each other

FAMILY• Spain is very family

oriented

• Sunday is considered “Family Day” and all of the malls and stores are closed so no one in the family has to work and everybody can spend time with their loved ones

• Evenings start with el paseo(a stroll along the street)

• Spanish life is lived in the streets

• Street cafes and bars are open till late night

• Nightclubs are the main attraction for teenagers

NIGHTLIFE

• Education in Spain is free and it lasts from 6 to 16 years of age.

• Children from the ages of 3-5 have the opportunity of attending pre-school, which is free for all students

• The child can get a job when he or she is 16 years old

• The current education in Spain is known as the Fundamental Law of Education

EDUCATION

• Music in Spain is traditionally very upbeat and fast

• Over time, the music types of pop, rock, hip-hop and heavy metal have become popular, especially in Madrid and Barcelona

• Spain has over 40,000 professional orchestras

• The most popular traditional musical instrument, the guitar, originated in Spain

MUS C

• Complicated dance movement that originates from the native country of Spain and is not predominately influenced by other communities or cultures

• It is mainly performed by talented professionals

• Traditional Spanish dances are:– Flamenco– Jota Aragonesa– Sardana– Muñeira– Zambra– Bolero– Fandango– Paso doble– Sevillana

DANCE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h0Z54e6yEo&index=2&list=RDpEdI90FLXHk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEdI90FLXHk

• Spain celebrates national holidays such as Christmas, Easter, All Saint’s Day, etc.

• Majority of festivals are religion based• Each town has its own celebration

FIESTAS(FESTIVALS) AND TRADITIONS

LA TOMATINA TOMATO FIGHT

• Worlds' biggest food-fight• The festival on the last Wednesday of

August is called ‘La Tomatina‘ where people gather in streets throw tomatoes on each other.

• Every year around 30,000 people descend on to the Spanish town of Buñol to throw more than 250,000 pounds of tomatoes at each other

• 145000 KG (145 tones) of Tomatoes used in 2015 edition

LA TOMATINA TOMATO FIGHT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYnNASjW-qs

CORRIDA DE TOROS (BULL FIGHTING)

• National sport of Spain• It is very popular in Spain with

several thousand Spaniards flocking to their local bull-ring each week

• It is said that the total number of people watching bullfights in Spain reaches one million every year

CORRIDA DE TOROS (BULL FIGHTING)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvdkTIpkWAU

CUISINE• Is influenced by the Phoenicians, Greeks,

Romans, Jews, Moors and Muslim Andulicians

• Their traditional pattern is composed of four meals a day plus some snacks:– A light breakfast (desayuno): coffee

or chocolate, bread, or churros– Midmorning breakfast: grilled

sausages, fried squid, bread with tomato or an omelet

– Light snack: tapas– Lunch (comida): soup or salad, fish or

meat, and dessert– Tea and pastries (merienda)– Supper: soup or omelets and fruit

TOURISM

1. Barcelona2. Madrid3. Granada4. Seville5. Valencia6. San Sebastian7. Cordoba8. Toledo 9. Santiago de Compostela10.Bilbao

TOURIST DESTINATIONS

• Located in Madrid• Designed by architect Juan de Villanueva• One of the greatest museums in Europe• Houses a rich collection of more than 4000 paintings dating back to the period

between the 15th and the 19th century

PRADO MUSEUM, Madrid

• The Royal Palace of Madrid is straight out of a fairytale. It’s the largest royal palace in Western Europe. Construction of the palace started in 1738 and took 17 years to complete.

• The precision that has2,000 plus luxuriously decorated rooms. Technically it’s the official home of the Spanish royal family.

ROYAL PALACE, MADRID

• Part fortress, part palace and part garden -the ALHAMBRA- Granada, south Spain.

• The palace was constructed in the 14th century by the Nasrid sultans.• The Alhambra is now one of Spain’s major tourist attractions and many visitors

come to Granada just to see the Alhambra

Alhambra, Granada 

• The Sagrada Familia is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, • A master piece and unique architecture by by Antoni Gaudí, who worked on

this project for almost 40 years until his death in 1926. • The construction of the basilica began in 1882 and still as yet not finished.

LA SAGRADA FAMILIA, Barcelona

• Once the principal mosque of western Islam and still known as the Mezquita, Cordoba's mosque is one of the largest in the world and splendid example of Islamic art and architecture in western Europe.

• No matter where you stand or which direction you look, its rows of columns and rounded Moorish arches line up in symmetrical patterns

The Great Mosque of CORDOBA (Mezquita)

• The Aqueduct of Segovia is one of the best-preserved monuments left by the Romans in Spain.

• It carries water 16 km (10 miles) from the Frío River to Segovia and was built of some 24,000 massive granite blocks without the use of mortar. Probably constructed around 50 AD it still provided water to the city .

Aqueduct Bridge, Segovia

Barcelona • Located in northeastern Spain, Barcelona is one of the country’s top travel

destinations because it offers everything tourists look for in a European city from historic architecture to lively shopping, vibrant culture and buzzing nightlife. Unique to Barcelona are the architectural marvels of Spain’s famous architect, Antoni Gaudi, which include the Casa Batllo and the famous Sagrada Familia church.

• Attraction in Barcelona.

• Sagrada Familia • La Rambla • Barceloneta • Parc Guëll • Font Màgica

Top Hotel in Barcelona

• Mercer Hotel Barcelona• Alma Barcelona• Melia Barcelona Sarria• Le Meridien Barcelona• Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona

• Airport – Barcelona–El Prat Airport

• Train Station - Barcelona Sants railway station

Madrid • Spain’s capital and largest city, Madrid, is widely known for its sizzling

nightlife scene. Home to a number of universities, the city constitutes a diversity of ethnic groups, making it one of Europe’s most colorful cosmopolitan cities,

• Attraction In Madrid.

• Palacio Real • Plaza Mayor• Prado Museum • Retiro Park • Gran Via • Plaza de Cibeles

Top Hotel in Madrid

• The Westin Palace Madrid• Gran Melia Fenix• NH Collection Palacio de Tepa• InterContinental Madrid• Urban Hotel Madrid

• Airport – Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

• Train Station - Madrid Atocha railway station

Granada• Located at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains of southern Spain,

Granada is the capital of the Granada province. Granada offers a perfect blend of traditional cultures, an animated nightlife and spectacular attractions including the world famous Alhambra, a pinnacle of Moorish art that encapsulates Andalusian history and is one of the great architectural sights of Europe.

• Attraction in Granada.

• Alhambra: A Masterpiece of Islamic Architecture• Albaicín: The Old Arab Town• Catedral Santa María de la Encarnación• The Gypsy Quarter of Sacromonte• La Alcaicería (Arab Spice Market)

Top Hotel in Granada

• Hospes Palacio de los Patos• AC Palacio de Santa Paula• M.A. Nazaries Business and Spa• Fontecruz Granada• NH Collection Granada Victoria

• Airport – Federico García Lorca Airport

• Train Station - Granada Train Station

Seville• Exceptional tourist attractions, lively festivals and buzzing nightlife all make

Seville one of the best places to visit in Southern Spain. As the capital city of Andalusia, Seville is also the region’s financial and cultural capital. The city is home to many beautiful and important historic landmarks, chief of which is the grand Cathedral of Seville, where it is believed that Christopher Columbus is buried.

• Attraction in Seville.

• La Giralda• Alcazar of Seville• Seville Cathedral• Torre del Oro• Plaza de España

Top Hotel in Seville

• Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla• Vertice Sevilla• Hotel M.A. Sevilla Congresos• Silken Al-Andalus Palace Hotel• Hotel Exe Sevilla Palmera

• Airport – San Pablo Airport

• Train station - Seville Santa Justa Train Station

Valencia• One of the largest and most important cities in Spain, Valencia is located

in the eastern part of the country in the region of Valencia. After several years of major construction and renovation, Valencia today is famous for its Fallas Festival and the City of Arts and Sciences architectural masterpiece.

• Attraction in Valencia.

• City of the Arts and Sciences• Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas• Plaza de la Virgen• Plaza Ayuntamiento• Chapel of the Holy Grail

Top Hotel in Valencia

• Senator Parque Central Hotel• TRYP Valencia Feria• Hotel B&B Valencia• Hotel Las Arenas Balneario Resort• Melia Plaza

• Airport – Valencia Airport

• Train station - Valencia Railway Stations

San Sebastian• San Sebastian is a coastal city and municipality located in the Basque

Autonomous Community, Spain. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Biscay, 20 km (12 miles) from the French border. Capital city of Gipuzkoa, the municipality's population is 186,409 (2012), with its metropolitan area reaching 436,500 (2010).Locals call themselves donostiarra , both in

Spanish and Basque.• Attraction in San Sebastian.

• The Seaside Elegance and Beautiful Beach of La Concha• Playa de Ondarreta• Museo de San Telmo• Scenic Views and Amusement Park on Monte Igueldo• Isla de Santa Clara

Top Hotel in San Sebastian

• Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel• NH Collection San Sebastian Aranzazu• Silken Amara Plaza Hotel• Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra• Hotel Zenit San Sebastian

• Airport – San Sebastián Airport

• Train Station - San Sebastián-Donostia Railway Station

Cordoba• Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province in the Andalusian region of

southern Spain. The historic quarter of Cordoba is a maze of tiny medieval streets, plazas and whitewashed courtyards all situated around the star attraction, the Mezquita. Initially built as a mosque, the Mezquita is now a glorious cathedral retaining most of its original architecture.

• Attraction in Cordoba.

• La Mezquita (The Great Mosque): A Masterpiece of Islamic Architecture• Aristocratic Palace and Museum• Castle of the Christian Monarchs• Roman Bridge• Madinat al-Zahra: Moorish Palace and Medina

Top Hotel in Cordoba

• Eurostars Palace• Hospes Palacio del Bailio• Hotel Macia Alfaros• AC Hotel Cordoba by Marriott• Las Casas De La Juderia

• Airport – Córdoba Airport

• Train station - Córdoba Central Railway Station

Toledo • Perched on a mountaintop in central Spain, Toledo served as the Spanish

capital until the 16th century. Because it was inhabited by Jews, Christians and Muslims for many centuries, the city is sometimes called the “City of Three Cultures.” Today, Toledo is a popular destination for its wealth of historic art and architecture that dates back to the Roman Empire.

• Attraction in Toledo.

• Toledo Museum of Art• Toledo Zoo• National Museum of the Great Lakes• Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral• Toledo Botanical Garden

Top Hotel in Toledo

• Eurostars Palacio Buenavista• Cigarral El Bosque• BlueCity Toledo• Parador de Toledo• Hotel San Juan de los Reyes

• Airport – Toledo Express Airport

• Train station - Toledo railway station

Santiago de Compostela• The capital city of the Galicia region in northwestern Spain, Santiago de

Compostela is famous as the final destination of the traditional pilgrimage known as Camino de Santiago.. Today, the city attracts thousands of visitors every year for both its religious tradition and history.

• Attraction in Santiago.

• Catedral de Santiago• Hostal de los Reyes Católicos• Casco Antiguo (Old Town)• Centro Galego de Arte Contemporaine• Casa do Cabildo

Top Hotel in Santiago de Compostela

• AC Palacio del Carmen, Autograph Collection• Parador Hostal Dos Reis Catolicos• Hotel Eurostars Araguaney• NH Collection Santiago de Compostela• Hotel TRYP Santiago

• Airport – Santiago de Compostela Airport

• Train station - Santiago de Compostela Railway Station

Bilbao• Bilbao was best known as an important seaport and industrial city in

northern Spain until the construction of an architectural marvel in the 1990s known as the Guggenheim Museum. Since then, this capital city of Vizcaya has experienced a boom in tourism, promoting economic growth and revitalization of its many hidden gems, making it one of the best places to visit in Spain.

• Attraction in Bilbao.

• Guggenheim Museum• Casco Viejo (Old Town)• Archaeology Museum• Basilica de Begoña

Top Hotel in Bilbao

• Sercotel Hotel Gran Bilbao• Arriaga Suites• NH Collection Villa de Bilbao• Silken Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao• Melia Bilbao

• Airport – Bilbao Airport

• Train station - Bilbao-Abando railway station

VISA – Schengen VISA

1. Application Form: Application for Schengen Visa.2. Passport of the applicant with at least two blank pages, which should be valid

for at least three months 3. Covering letter from the applicant, explaining in detail the purpose of the visit.4. Hotel bookings for the entire duration of stay. 5. Travel itinerary for the entire duration of stay.6. Original bank statements of the applicant for last three months,7. Personal Income tax returns for the last three years.8. Salary slips for last six months.9. Proof of travel insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros 10. Flight bookings.11. Any other document that the applicant may consider appropriate to support

his/her application.

How to get there ?• No airlines flying direct from India to Spain

Other airlines which has stop over fly to Spain

1. Turkish Airlines 2. British Airways 3. Emirates Airlines4. Egypt Airways5. Etihad Airways 6. KLM Royal Dutch airlines7. Qatar Airways flights8. Air France9. Jet airways10.Lufthnsa Airlines11.Iberia flights

Lowest fare from Hyderbad is normally ranges from Rs.35000 for one way –Turkish AirlineWhich has connecting airport in ISTANBULLowest fare from New Delhi is normally ranges from Rs.30,000 for one way –Emirates Airline Which has connecting airport in DubaiLowest fare from Mubai is normally ranges from Rs.28,000 for one way –Egypt Airways Which has connecting airport in Cairo

Best Time to Visit

 Low Season (Nov–Feb)• Cold in central Spain; rain in the north and northwest. • Mild temperatures in Andalucía and the Mediterranean coast. M• Many hotels are closed in beach areas but elsewhere prices plummet.

 Shoulder (Mar–May, Sep & Oct)• A good time to travel with mild, clear weather and fewer crowds. • Local festivals can send prices soaring.

High Season (Jun–Aug, public holidays)• Accommodation books out and prices increase by up to 50%. • Expect warm, dry and sunny weather; more humid in coastal areas.• Mazor things like La tomatina and Running with the Bulls happens during the season.

GRACIAS