That Spain is a very touristy country there is no doubt. We have hundreds of charming towns and beautiful cities, or what is the same, thousands of sites and places to visit, where we can go on a family getaway.
The rural tourism has become fashionable in recent years, and luckily, we do not have to go far to find this kind of tourism, since our country is full of charming corners and fantastic places, real gems of nature .
But there are many places to visit with that magical and special touch , which are not known to everyone, however. In this article we are going to see these tourist places , those beautiful and charming places, that you may not have seen or heard about, but without a doubt, they are worth visiting.
Monastery of San Miguel de Fay
Monastery of San Miguel del FaiIf you are a lover of hidden corners , this monastery is going to enchant you. In reality, the beauty of this site is not so much its monastery, but its natural environment. This building is embedded in the side of a mountain and has spectacular views.
As we mentioned, what really makes this place special is the place where it is located. During your visit, you will have access to several caves and you will be able to photograph a large waterfall from behind , yes, from the back, since you will be able to walk a path that passes just behind the waterfall. Awesome!
The Monastery of San Miguel del Fai, is located in the province of Barcelona, and to get there you will have to travel a winding road. The good thing is that they have a large car park set up right next door. Inside the enclosure you can buy food and drink.
La Corona volcanic tube
The volcanic tube of La Corona , is a kind of tunnel of approximately 6 km in length in the north of Lanzarote , Canary Islands. Like most of the natural wonders located on these islands, its formation is due to a volcanic explosion thousands of years ago caused by the La Corona Volcano , which created a volcanic tube with very peculiar characteristics.
The Cueva de los Verdes is one of the formations that is inside this volcanic tube. This cave was used as a refuge by the inhabitants of the area, before the continuous attacks of the corsairs. It owes its name to the Verdes family, who owned the land where the cave is located. Inside it has an auditorium and corners such as the aesthetes' room, the throat of death or the Moorish door.
Without a doubt, this volcanic tube deserves a place on our list of places and places to visit in Spain.
In addition to the Cueva de los Verdes , on the route of the volcanic tube we find the Tunnel of Atlantis , completely flooded by marine waters and which was also formed naturally at 1500 meters.
In the part closest to the coast of the volcanic tube, we find the famous Jameos del Agua , which are a kind of inland lakes, which make this tunnel a place with a special charm, visited by thousands of tourists a year .
Luckily for us, this wonder of nature is adapted to be visited by tourists.
Nice place to visit, Gulpiyuri Beach
The beach Gulpiyur i is located north of the village of Naves, halfway between the towns of Ribadesella and Llanes , Asturias. To get to this beach it is necessary to walk a short distance from San Antolín beach, in this way at the end of the road we can find the beach, which due to its almost hidden location, has allowed it to remain practically intact.
What makes this beach so special is precisely its location, since, despite being a beach, don't expect to be able to see the horizon, on the contrary, what you will see is a small mountain with a small hole through which the water passes. from the sea, forming a small inland beach.
The landscape and its shallow waters make it ideal to have an afternoon or a moment of rest in the middle of a jewel of nature. A charming place , one of those that you cannot miss in life.
Monastery of Montserrat
What are the most beautiful places to visit in SpainIf you are on vacation in Barcelona , you may be interested in using one of your vacation days to visit the Montserrat massif. Why? You just have to see the photos to know why. It is a unique place in the world.
The monastery is located on the mountain of Montserrat, province of Barcelona. The natural environment around it is of unparalleled beauty. For hikers it is the perfect place , since there are several routes of different difficulties, but all of them with spectacular views and unforgettable corners.
This natural park will leave you without words. So now you know, if you are in the Catalan capital, and you have a day to spare from your vacation, this excursion should be on your list. If unfortunately you don't have enough time, don't worry, here we leave you, the guide with all the things to do in Barcelona .
Urederra River
The Urederra river is considered the short river in the north of the country, the source of this river occurs in the Natural Park called Urbansa Andía, in Navarra . In its scarce 19 kilometers before flowing into the Ega River, people have the opportunity to enjoy a space full of landscape.
The waterfalls are some of the natural samples that visitors can enjoy, but you will also find pools and curtains of water that will leave you with your mouth open, as well as its thick forest in which beech trees abound and which allows the life of multiple species , especially birds.
The river and the park are part of a natural reserve due to the environmental richness it possesses. This can be an ideal place for a romantic weekend getaway , and enjoy with your partner, in a fairy tale environment.
How to get?
To get there, it is best to use the route called «De las Cascadas de Baquedano», a path that starts from a parking lot, enabled for visitors to Baquedano, a town that is reached by the NA-718 Estella-Olazagutía road and then take NA-7187 at km 13.8.
Gaztelugatxe Islet
Gaztelugatxe is located in the town of Bermeo, in Vizcaya (Basque Country), basically it is an islet that is connected to the continent thanks to a bridge that was built to connect both points.To get to this small islet, you will have to cross the bridge, and ascend its more than 240 steps. A good walk, with which you can enjoy the beauty of the landscape and the sea. At the top you will find the hermitage of San Juan, whose construction dates from the 10th century.
It is recommended to all visitors that to better enjoy the landscape and the tranquility of a walk, this visit is made in spring or autumn. Without a doubt a good place to visit in Spain or visitar en España.
