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Cala Tarida - Ibiza,Spain

Situated on the south west side of Ibiza island on the coast, Cala Tarida is a small resort consisting of a beach with a couple of restaurants and hotels.At nearly 3,000 feet long, it is the longest of the beaches on this side of the island, and is set in a beautiful curving bay. Cala Tarida boasts one of the best beaches on the island, making this fine sandy retreat excellent for families, with shelters in the wide bay. Various watersports are on offer during the day.In the summer, you can reach this lovely family beach in Ibiza by ferry from elsewhere on the island.This makes Tarida Beach in Ibiza excellent for family vacations.

Marbella - Costa del Sol, Spain

Marbella is a town in Andalusia, Spain. It is situated on the Mediterranean Sea, in the province of Málaga, beneath the La Concha mountain.Marbella and nearby Puerto Banús are important tourist resorts on the Costa del Sol.Because of its perfect beaches, Mediterranean climate and excellent surroundings it became one of the major tourist resorts in Costa del Sol region. Many celebrities from Europe and USA have Marbella for their summer vacation and residence. It is also a major destination for luxury cruise ships and mega yachts which are also often docked in its harbour. Marbella is specially popular with those who like golf and marinas. In the area around the city there are concentrated many private estates and luxury hotels. Popular among the rich and famous, especially due to its beautiful white beaches, warm and sunny climate, and the cosmopolitan outlook, Marbella is a refreshing combination of traditional beauty and contemporary style.

Las Islas Cies - Galicia, Spain

Galicia has 200 km of unspoilt coastline with coves, stunning beaches, sheer cliffs, and quaint picturesque fishing villages. Las Islas Cies beach is one of the more impressive beaches with far less people visiting the area and is a nature-lover’s dream with spectacular views, crystal clear waters, light oat coloured sands and a calm lagoon.Often considered one of the best beaches in Europe, the white sand of Las Islas Cies remains beautiful because the island is protected as a national park.Las Islas Cies were declared a nature reserve in 1980 and form part of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park (Parque Nacional Marítimo-Terrestre das Illas Atlánticas de Galicia).In Spain, National Parks are nature areas with the aim of being untouched by human activity, this means that the islands of Cies are uninhabited and only open to the public during the summer.

Sagrada Familia - Barcelona, Spain

Basilica de la Sagrada Família is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926).Sagrada Familia or the Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia was begun in 1882 by public subscription. A year later Gaudí became director of the project, a post he would hold for more than 40 years until his death in 1926. Work continued on the church based on Gaudí's general plan and studies. Unlike many churches, it survived during the Spanish Civil War, when many churches were burned; it was and is seen as a kind of symbol for the city of Barcelona.One projection anticipates construction completion around 2026, the centennial of Gaudí's death.

Guggenheim Museum - Bilbao, Spain

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a museum of modern and contemporary art designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, built by Ferrovial and located in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain. It is built alongside the Nervion River, which runs through the city of Bilbao to the Atlantic Coast. The Guggenheim is one of several museums belonging to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. The museum features permanent and visiting exhibits of works by Spanish and international artists.

Tenerife - Canary Islands, Spain

Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands, and also of volcanic origins. It is dominated by the 3718 meters high volcano Mount Teide with its mighty crater. The Teide is not only the highest mountain of all Spain, but also the mountain with the highest elevation in all the Atlantic Ocean.
Tenerife's coastline is typically rugged and steep, however there are as well almost 70 kilometers of fine sand beaches, in particular in the islands' south, with Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos among the best known.

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