In a few hours, the second in the tri-series webinar hosted by Tourespana or Tourism Division of Spain in Abu Dhabi Embassy of Spain will be held today at 12noon UAE time. This will be an opportunity for the travel trade to explore the 3 most vibrant, diverse and exciting cities in Spain; Barcelona, Catalonia and Madrid.
Barcelona is one of the top city destinations worldwide and is a must for all lovers of culture, architecture, shopping, gastronomy and Mediterranean lifestyle. Diversity, plurality and an impressive list of qualities all help to make Catalonia a land where you feel at home. An amazing cultural legacy, a nuance-filled history and a present that is as successful as its future is hopeful all help to make this small region one of the most attractive destinations. Cutting-edge art, culture and gastronomy blend perfectly with Roman and medieval remains, as well as a unique architecture ranging from Gaudí to Norman Foster.
Madrid is cheerful and vibrant at all hours, famous for being an open city with all kinds of people from anywhere in the world. In addition to its famous museums, busy streets dotted with all kinds of shops, restaurants with world cuisine or unbeatable nightlife, Madrid will surprise you with its charming, tranquil historic spots, with traditional and family-run century-old bars where friends meet up for a drink, all kinds of neighborhoods, and cultural centres that offer an alternative type of tourism. Madrid has an authenticity that is hard to match. It is welcoming and diverse. Madrid is, without a doubt, one of Europe’s most interesting cities. Anyone in search of culture will find some of the most important museums in the world, such as the Prado, Reina Sofía or Thyssen.