Tourism in the Canary Islands and Cordoba

Tourism in the Canary Islands

One of the largest and most beautiful islands of Spain; It is a domain that includes four large islands: Greater Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma, and Lantharti. Around these large islands, dozens of small islands are scattered.

The Canary Islands are one of the best islands of Spain for tourists looking for a quiet nature, not without some interesting historical tours, as the islands include a museum that displays the ruins of Christopher Columbus' exploratory ships in the heart of his ancient house.

Despite the beauty of its beaches, the islands enjoy a special and different plant and animal nature that tends to be somewhat African in nature. Palm trees, figs, and desert cacti spread throughout their gardens and parks, and the canary birds that the islands are famous for bear their name as well.

most important landmarks in the Canary Islands:

Loro Parque

One of the best tourism sites in Spain for families on the volcanic island of Tenerife, the place is a natural reserve for the endangered animals of lions, dogs, and monkeys, in addition to the penguin,

 and Loro Parque also offers its visitors great offers for whales and dolphins that will be very enjoyable for children, with restaurants at prices And reasonable service for serving meals.

 Siam Park

It is the second-best site for tourism in Spain for families and the most popular and crowded with tourist groups, where the largest diversity witnessed in the gardens of the world in water games that 

suit different ages and which depend on desalination and purification of seawater and heated first to be appropriate, safer, and enjoyable for visitors.

In addition, the Siam Water Park located on the top of a hill on Tenerife Island is known as the only copy of the original Siam in Thailand, so you will find about 25 Asian-style

 buildings in the park, and many restaurants serving delicious Thai meals alongside the huge dragon statue larger than Its kind in the world.

Teide National Park

One of the tourist areas in Spain that describe safari lovers for wandering among the scenic nature landmarks when they visit the Canary Islands, specifically the volcanic island of Tenerife. In Ted 

National Park, you can enjoy hiking trails and take great pictures either on your feet or by taking a car among the diverse plants and wildlife, and enjoy the hot spring below the Teddy Mountain which is within the boundaries of the park, which can be climbed by cable car as well.

Tourism in Cordoba

One of the oldest and most ancient cities in Spain; It is one of the most famous and important cities during the Roman and Islamic periods of the country and this may appear in the nature of its tourist 

attractions. Once upon a time, the city included about 80 thousand palaces and 600 mosques and countless Roman ruins, perhaps not much of any of this remains, but this does not prevent that The 

the city is full of many historical monuments and full of treasures that have not been uncovered yet. Perhaps the most important discoveries were Dar al-Rawda, the city of Zahra, the Jewish quarter, the Roman temple and shrine, Natura, the Calahura Islamic Fort, the walls of Cordoba, the Arab baths.

The most important 3 landmarks in the city of Cordoba:

Mosque of Córdoba

One of the most magnificent tourist areas in Spain that witnesses the historical and cultural changes rooted in the country since its inception, the place famous for Mesquita is a complex of religions that witnessed the fingerprints of multiple religious denominations that ruled Spain.

As the Mesquita began as a Roman temple before turning into a Gothic church, then a mosque after the Moroccan Muslims took control of Cordoba during the 8th century, 

after which the cathedral returned after the fall of Andalusia and the control of Western Christians over the city during the 13th century.

The place is distinguished by its internal and external designs that tell the tourist everything that has passed through the Andalusian city and witnessed during its history, along with the inclusion of an 

original copy of the Holy Quran and the greatness of the arm of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.

 Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos

One of the most important archaeological sites of Cordoba that you must not miss during your trip to Spain; The history of the Cordoba Palace dates back to the 8th century AD, where the rule of the Spanish monarchs and queens was for more than a century and a half before it was converted to the Moroccan Citadel of Governance after the Islamic conquest of Cordoba, one of the most important cities of ancient Andalusia and then imprisoned, and finally ended up being a museum that includes the richest treasures and antiques.

In addition to the museum's precious contents, the back yard has gardens, fountains, and pillars designed in an Islamic style.

Roman bridge of Córdoba

The Roman Bridge has a unique design and a rich history with different civilizations inscribed with its names. The Roman Bridge or Puente Romano in Spanish dates back to the first century when 

Spain was a Roman colony. The ancient bridge has witnessed several restorative attempts throughout the ages, which lost around 16 to 17 of its huge gates, thus preserving the end of Roman design with a distinctive Islamic flavor.

Perhaps the most important characteristic of the bridge and makes it a tourist attraction of Cordoba is its location above the Guadalquivir River near the Mesquita, where you can enjoy a riverboat trip or a

 sunset view over the bridge and see the famous San Rafael statue in the middle of it during a walking tour with the most amazing pictures.

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