Cosmopolitan Spain Traveler - Winter 2019

Cosmopolitan Spain Traveler

Letter from the Editor

Spain presents a wide variety of tourist options that make it one of the most visited countries in the world. In this issue we propose a journey through history when visiting Liria Palace in Madrid. Discover Tenerife, one of the most beguil- ing islands of the Canary archipelago, where you should experience the joy of its colorful carnival, and enjoy one of Tenerife’s most charming places by staying in its magnificent Las Cañadas del Teide Parador. The Liria Palace is an exclusive artistic and historical space in Madrid. It is home to one of the most outstanding private art collections in the world, a product of 600 years of patronage and collecting by the House of Alba. It gives visitors the chance to live out 250 years of history through pictures, sculptures, tapestries and other fine items. When traveling to the Canary Archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, you must visit Tenerife, an island of a thousand experiences. Its idyllic combination of sun, na- ture, leisure, numerous volcanic beaches and mild temperatures has made Tener- ife one of the most popular vacation destinations in Europe. Enjoy both the Teide National Park, that covers one of the world’s most stunning volcanic landscapes, and the Historic Quarter of La Laguna, a unique example of a colonial city that was declared, along with the Teide National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tenerife is also very well known for its Carnival celebration, the second most popular in the world after Rio de Janeiro. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people of all ages gather in the streets to share joy, rhythm, brightness and mad- ness while enjoying a costume dance party and live performances. Finally, our featured Parador, with amazing views of the peak of Mount Teide, is located in the heart of the Teide National Park. Access spectacular landscapes, enjoy delicious food and take advantage of stargazing sessions while staying at this mountain lodge.

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