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Top 10 Destination in Northern Spain - 2 Picos de Europa National Park Picos de Europa National Park is Spain's first national park, based in 1918 as it was called Montana de Covadonga National Park; its title has been changed in 1995. The park's high hills and deep ravines appeal to hikers, that want to be alert to heavy fog banks. This biosphere reserve also boasts woods, oak groves and four rivers. Non-hikers might want to ride the Fuentede cable car that reaches over a mile above sea level, providing magnificent views of the park. Santander The shores of Santander are the principal attractions of the port town on the Bay of Biscay. Using its broad stretch of gold sand, the long curving arc of this Playa el Sardinero is among the most gorgeous beaches in Northern Spain. Approaching the shore through the paths of this beautiful Piquio Gardens enriches the experience. Although Santander is a historical town, a lot of the older quarter has been destroyed by a fire in 1941. Ever...

Top 10 Destination in Northern Spain - 1 Gaztelugatxe Gaztelugatxe is a tiny peninsular island in the Bay of Biscay that looks like a castle; in actuality, its title appears as"castle stone " It's available from land using a footbridge across the stones. A little chapel dedicated to San Juan (St. John) sits atop the staircase. The best of Gaztelugatxe is accessible by scaling 231 measures up a rocky incline. Past people recommend taking the measures gradually as racing could be a nuisance; however, they saythe stunning views are well worth the effort. Pamplona Pamplona is a historical city which once functioned as the capital of the Kingdom of Navarre. It's better known now for its annual San Fermin festival where adventuresome souls attempt to outrun a herd of bulls throughout town streets; the festival occurs over six days in July. Bullfighting is yet another popular activity here, with the town with the fourth largest bullring in the world. Pamplona also is your ve...

Most Beautiful Small Towns in Spain - 2   Cudillero After a tiny fishing village on the west shore of Spain, Cudillero is currently a favorite place for tourists that need access to the shore and fantastic fish with no crowds. Overlooking the Bay of Biscay, you will have the ability to see beautiful buildings such as the palace earth of this Fundacion Selgas-Fagalde along with the historical church named Iglesia El Pito. Scenery is unmatched in Cudillero, and a number of the city's most scenic spots include the miss of Cabo Vidio along with the blue waters in the beach named Playa del Silencio. Olite From the state of Navarra at Northern Spain, the early city of Olite stands. History acknowledges that Olite was set in the nineteenth century from the Visigoths, but it actually came to existence at the 12th century. In Olite, you might even stop by the Iglesia de Santa Maria la Real, do some wine tasting in the Museo del Vino or find out about Spanish medieval history in the Galerias...

Most Beautiful Small Towns in Spain - 1 Cadaques From the state of Girona, also at a coastal area Called the Costa Brava, is the beachfront town of Cadaques. This city is perhaps best known for being the home of painter Salvador Dali, and artwork lovers can still see Dali's House, which has become transformed to a museum. The tiled paths of Cadaques direct you between enchanting seafood restaurants and neighborhood stores, but the major attraction to town is the stunning beach and the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Setenil de las Bodegas This little city in Cádiz is indeed famous since its numerous construction have been, quite literally, built beneath a rock. For centuries, sailors have dwelt in temples in the area, and this village is only an extension of this. You'll certainly need to dine at one of the cafes at which the outside terrace is shaded by a huge cliff, something that you can just do in Setenil de las Bodegas. Frigiliana In Malaga, there's a little moun...