Binoy Nazareth Experiences the Rain in Spain

Binoy Nazareth Experiences the Rain in Spain

Experience the Exhilaration of Spain

Hola! Are you ready to experience the land of the flaming flamenco, football and fiesta? Bienvenidos! Come with me to experience the rain in Spain, the fascinating cities, gorgeous beaches and the captivating culture. I am and will always be intrigued by the kingdom of Spain located on the Iberian Peninsula in Europe. With endless and attractive sights, things to do and explore, Spain has been featured on my bucket list as an exhilarating destination.

In my mind, the land of exotic and vibrant Spain is the epitome of color which takes you by surprise and wonder. I was so intrigued by La Piel de Toro or The Bull Skin as it is popularly called, that I started making notes of the exciting sights, festivals and especially the delicious dishes that I was going to experience. I was also planning on being chased by the bulls at the much-awaited ‘Running of the Bulls’ at a noted Andalusian city called Pamplona which also showcases Islamic architecture. I am just waiting to include interesting and inviting fiestas like the Fiesta de los Patios and the Romería de Nuesra Señora de le Cabeza which has been held for over 800 years!  Can you imagine being covered with ripe tomatoes at La Tomatina where you will be dripping over with juice from tomatoes? Sightseeing in Spain covers innumerable UNESCO heritage sites, art museums the most famous being the Museo del Prado, the Picasso Museum, the Salvador Dalí Museum and the Guggenheim Museum and of course other awesome destinations.

Go on a Tasteful Sojourn with Breathtaking Culinary Adventures

Being an ardent chef and a foodie at heart, my adventurous spirit has been inspired by gourmet and peasant cuisines. Steeped in Mediterranean roots, Spain showcases the popular paella which can be combined with vegetables, seafood or meats. I am waiting to devour pescaíto frito or fried fish, Castilian soup, vegetable and fish-based stews, the lightly cured lacón ham and a variety of seafood. It would be great to start off my day with graham crackers and Magdalena, a sweet muffin before I move to an adventure-filled culinary journey with a before-lunch snack of bocadillos calientes which are hot sandwiches filled with bacon, tortilla, pork loin and sausage.

Disfruta tu comida…enjoy your food! That’s what warms the cockles of my heart! I just love the cultural influences of Spain with its Mediterranean Spain, Inner Spain and the Atlantic Spain cuisines that range over soups like gazpacho, rice based dishes, stews and seafood. It would be wonderful to sit down to a meal filled with culinary delights after exploring the cathedrals, museums and the awesome architecture of Barcelona. Exhibiting the much-talked about Catalan cuisine, Barcelona showcases the famed truffled sweet potato, cod brandade and oxtail soup to enchant the taste buds of adventurous spirits. Madrid opens out avenues of shopping with its central barrio and is ideal for picking up quirky gifts and souvenirs. Which adventurer is not fascinated by history? I just love the passionate and sophisticated lifestyle of Spain as it uncovers the secrets of the Alhambra in Granada with its fortified palace, the seat of the Nasrid emirs.

 

Witness a Kaleidoscope of Sights, Sounds and Sensations

 

If you love exploring, the Alcázar in Seville ranges out the Mudéjar and Christian architecture which houses the UNESCO-listed palace complex of Palacio de Don Pedro which is breathtaking and memorable taking pride of place. Enriching a rich culture, Córdoba beckons with its spacious and remarkable Mezquita. Toning up the sweet life, I would just adore to sink into a cushion of oblivion at Ibiza and relax on the sun-drenched beach sipping a Cava and enjoying the Tapas or starters. Did I tell you that the beaches of Tenerife, Mallorca and Gran Canaria are just as inviting and relaxing? I could sit all day watching the waves and chilling out with great seafood dishes such as Pulpo a la Gallega or boiled octopus, Sepia or cuttlefish, Calamares or squid, Buñuelos de Bacalao deep fried and breaded cod, garlic shrimp or Gambas Ajillo  and Pescado Frito or fried fish.

 

My bucket list seems to grow immeasurably with sights, sounds and sensations of Spain as you visit San Sebastián. Your day will turn into myriad adventures as you explore the amazing Aquarium and its marine life. Not to miss sights are the scenic Parque de Cristina Enea, the fiesta-inspiring Playa de la Concha and the Playa de Ondarreta and the Kursaal which showcases cultural and conference centers. You can make a pit stop at the numerous bars and cafes where you can enjoy the pintxos and sip Horchata, a non-alcoholic drink, Sangria, sherry wine or Fino and Cider or Sidra.

 

Be it the flamenco, the fiestas, the fiery nightlife or the fascinating sights, Spain is one of the must-see destinations which will be etched in your heart, mind and soul.

 

Binoy Nazareth Invites You to Experience Spain �" A Destination to the Heart