Mica Kerkdijk

Top 10 Spanish Cities for women to explore



Posted: Saturday, March 15, 2008

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We've put together a list of 10 Spanish cities with an interesting mix of culture, art and tradition. Madrid and Barcelona lead the top two cities, which doesn't come as a surprise. Read on and check out the other cities.

1 Madrid

As Spain's capital, Madrid comes to mind as the first place to visit. It's got great museums with the Museo del Prado a must-see. You can spend an entire day breathing in the beauty of famous artists. The best time for a visit is in May, when temperatures are pleasant. And when the weather's fine, I think of flea markets. On Sundays, visit El Rastro and check out the great finds. Main areas are the Puerta del Sol and the Gran Via.

2 Barcelona

Madrid and Barcelona are the two most visited Spanish cities but Barcelona is a personal favorite. Must be the food :-) But of course, there's more to Barcelona than its cuisine. Gaudi's architecture decorates the city, particularly the Sagrada Familia. Las Ramblas shows off the vibrance of the city. It's not to be missed. If you don't have the time to see the rest of Spain, spend some time at Poble Espaol.

3 Granada

The city's pride is the Moorish Alhambra fortress. Where else will you see a mix of Arabic and Christian style? It's a masterpiece. For a breathtaking view, head for the St. Nicholas Square at sunset and see the fortress turn golden. After a long day admiring the sights, head out for the bars for some beer - it comes with free tapas! Yum!

4 Alicante

Discover why Alicante City is one of the most vibrant cities in Spain. First hand tips to enjoy your stay in Alicante: shopping, night entertainment, golf, attractions, restaurants, theme parks, theaters, beaches, festivals and much more! For some expert advice, check out Alicante City Insider's Guide.

5 Murcia

From Alicante, why not continue on to Murcia, where you get to enjoy all kinds of outdoor sports such as mountain biking, quad biking, and great water sports. Let the Murcia expert lead the way - Visit Murcia is packed with info and great travel tips.

6 Santiago de Compostela

Go on a pilgrimage to this ancient town The relics of St. James lie in the city's magnificent cathedral, one of the most beautiful in Spain.

7 Seville

The top three reasons most people visit Seville are due to the non-stop partying during the Seville fair, the Alcazar and the Cathedral. The cathedral is the largest in Spain.

The best time to visit is during the Holy Week (Semana Santa). Since this is a very busy period, remember to book way in advance!

8 Cordoba

It's the Mezquita, with its rows of beautiful pillars and graceful arches, that attracts most visitors to Cordoba. But well worth visiting is the Jewish quarter with its whitewashed streets. After a long day, try out an Arabic bath!

9 Valencia

First thing that comes to mind is Paella Valenciana. Paella was born in Valencia so check out its authentic ingredients. Stroll around the Plaza de la Reina and visit its cathedral. You could actually just stay a day or two at Valencia. But for the serious paella enthusiast, stay another day :-)

10 Toledo

It's a day trip from Madrid, so you can easily take a break from your Madrid stay and head for an amazing location. El Greco's masterpieces are housed at the Eglesia de Santo Tome. As for Toledo's three religions? Visit the Islamic Mezquita de Cristo de la Luz, the Christian cathedral and the Jewish Sinagoga del Transito.

So with these 10 Spanish cities in mind, it will be easier to plan that next trip. Bring it up with the girls!

Mica Kerkdijk started traveling at the age of nine, with her parents and six sisters. The world is one big, fun classroom even after 35 years of travel. Since Mica has enjoyed the company of her sisters, girlfriends and female clients, she has come up with a site for women who love to travel to Europe. She was born and raised in the Philippines but moved to Holland in 2005, where she now lives with her husband and two sons. For more info on travel, visit European Vacation Guide for Women.

Mica Kerkdijk moved from the hustle and noise in Manila to tranquil small town living in the Netherlands. She writes from home while her 2 sons are in school and enjoys her free time visiting European destinations with either her family or her girlfriends.

Mica writes for Ocean Vegetables, which she and two other sisters put up. Her passion for all things seaweed began when all her allergies, sinusitis and other respiratory problems cleared up by including seaweed into her diet. She has extended her seaweed interest to trying out different seaweed recipes and testing other seaweed-based products.

She's also started Design Your Travel, a blog on travel ideas for women. Before living in the Netherlands, Mica has been involved in the travel industry since 1985.

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