Beach

In Spain, there are a lot of great beachs to relax and get a great tan. Here are 10 fabulous beachs we can find in Spain.

1. San Sebastian
Situated in the north-east corner of Spain

2. Playa de la Catedrales, Gracilia
Formed of rock

3. Playa del Silencio

Visit Spain : A dream !!!

I wish I could have the opportunity to visit Spain one day. This is a very beautiful country, that look very funny and entertainent. A lot of people talk to me about this country of Europe and told me it was very familiar and everybody was well receveid. If one day the occasion is presented to me, that's sure I'll go, this is so much a great experience. I went in France already and it was too much like in Canada, but in Spain, that's something else : I will discovered a lot of new things about world and culture. The gastronomy also interrest me, it would be funny to take classes of cooking.
Also, I love to meet new people, so if the country is like my friends told me, I would be happy their, to have new friends. Finally, one day I'll go, I know this, I'll visit the whole Europe.

Culture

Spain is a country rich of culture. Known for gastronomy, architecture, flamenco and a great atmosphere, this place of Europe has something special, something magic.

The gastronomy of this fabulous country is popular worldwide. Alimentation is based on Mediterranean diet, a diet very popular around the world to lose weight. A lot of actors used it to keep their shape. Here are the basements.

High consumption of breads, pasta, rice, couscous, polenta, bulgur and potatoes

High consumption of fruits (3-4 pieces a day), legumes and vegetables (5 different varieties)

Moderate amounts of grilled and steamed fish

Moderate amounts of olive oil - consumed with fresh vegetables and on salads

Small portions of lean red meat with no visible fat, lean pork

Alcohol in small amounts

High intake of antioxidants

Regular exercise is believed to be such an important part of Mediterranean health that it is part of the Mediterranean pyramid

The flag of Spain

The flag of Spain has been modificated a lot during the history, by example in 1931, the flag was purple. But now, it's red and yellow with an eagle.

It origin is the naval ensign in 1783. Antonio Valdes, a designer created 12 flags and Charles III choose the one he wants. The flag was used over 50 years and the marine used it too. During the peninsular war, the flag was found on boat of the marine. In 1843, Queen Isabella II of Spain changed the flag her self.
So here is a little part of the flag's story. Now the official flag is with 3 stripes, two red and one yellow.

Spain in the world

Spain is a country located in the southwest of Europe. Next to it, we find Portugal and France. Spain is a beautiful place that a lot of tourists decided to visit. Every years, there are millions of persons who come in this country and this is why Spain is the third most visited country in Europe. The most known city in Spain are Madrid, the capital of the country, and Barcelone.