The document provides a comprehensive overview of Spain, highlighting its geography, culture, and key attractions. Notable features include Spain's unique festivals like 'La Tomatina,' its socialist healthcare system, and rich culinary traditions. It also details major cities, tourist destinations, and essential information for travelers, including visa requirements and flight options from India.

1. Name Mohammed Asif
Faculty Name Mr.V N Lokesh
Subject Travel Agency & T.O Management
Course MBA in TH
Batch 2015 -17
Institution NITHM, Hyderabad
Purpose Assignment

2. A country which makes festival with “Tones of TOMATOES”

3. A county where people love to fight with Bulls

4. A country has free medication to their citizens

5. A country where all family members spent SUNDAY together

6. A “country”
• A country which has 44 world Heritage sites
• A country where world’s oldest LIGHT HOUSE
existed
• A country in which no official lyrics in it’s
National Anthem
• A country which is a mother of ‘SPANISH’
– And a lot more …..

7. SPAIN- KINGDOM OF SPAIN

8. • Officially know as KINGDOM OF SPAIN
• Member of the European Union
• Location : South-Western Europe
• Area : 504,403 sq.kms
• Population : approximately 47 million
• Capital : Madrid
• Calling Code : +34
• Time : 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST
SPAIN- KINGDOM OF SPAIN

9. • Located in the Iberian
Peninsula(occupies
about 85% of it)
• Borders Portugal on the
West, Gibraltar and
Morocco on the South
and France and
Andorra on the North-
east
• Spain includes the
Balearic Islands in the
Mediterranean Sea, the
Canary Islands in the
Atlantic Ocean and a
number of uninhabited
islands in the
Mediterranean Sea.
SPAIN- GEOGRAPHY

10. SPAIN- In World Map

11. SPAIN- In Europe

12. SPAIN- FLAG

13. • Spanish (Español) is the
official language of Spain
• Second most spoken first
language in the world
• Around 424 million round the
globe are Native Spanish
speakers in which 100 million
are fluent
LANGUAGEEspaña

14. • The currency used in
Spain is Euro
• 1 Euro is equal to 1.10 -
1.15 US$,
• 1 Euro = Rs.70-80
CURRENCY

15. • Spain has a Socialist Government
• Because it is a socialist government, all
medical treatment is free in Spain
• Most medicines are also free. Medicines
that do cost money are very inexpensive
• The doctors in Spain don´t make as much
money as the doctors in other countries
GOVERNMENT

16. • The people in Spain are referred to as
SPANIARDS
• Approximately 87.8% of the people are
natives and the rest are immigrants
• Part of the Spanish population is the
Spanish Roma (formerly-nomadic
community that holds importance in
Spanish culture and folklore)
• Religion:
– Catholics: 76%
– Other religions: 5%
– Atheists: 19%
• Literacy rate: 97.9%
PEOPLE
PENELOPE CRUZ
RAFAEL NADAL
ENRIQUE IGLESIAS

17. • Spaniards eat lunch together almost everyday
• The grandparents usually live with the families
• Families usually live near each other
FAMILY
• Spain is very family oriented
• Sunday is considered “Family
Day” and all of the malls and
stores are closed so no one in
the family has to work and
everybody can spend time with
their loved ones

18. • Evenings start with el paseo(a
stroll along the street)
• Spanish life is lived in the
streets
• Street cafes and bars are open
till late night
• Nightclubs are the main
attraction for teenagers
NIGHTLIFE

19. • Education in Spain is free and it
lasts from 6 to 16 years of age.
• Children from the ages of 3-5
have the opportunity of
attending pre-school, which is
free for all students
• The child can get a job when he
or she is 16 years old
• The current education in Spain
is known as the Fundamental
Law of Education
EDUCATION

20. • Music in Spain is traditionally
very upbeat and fast
• Over time, the music types of pop,
rock, hip-hop and heavy metal
have become popular, especially
in Madrid and Barcelona
• Spain has over 40,000 professional
orchestras
• The most popular traditional
musical instrument, the guitar,
originated in Spain
MUS C

21. • Complicated dance movement that
originates from the native country of
Spain and is not predominately
influenced by other communities or
cultures
• It is mainly performed by talented
professionals
• Traditional Spanish dances are:
– Flamenco
– Jota Aragonesa
– Sardana
– Muñeira
– Zambra
– Bolero
– Fandango
– Paso doble
– Sevillana
DANCE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h0Z54e6yEo&index=2&list=RDpEdI90FLXHk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEdI90FLXHk

22. • Spain celebrates national holidays such as Christmas,
Easter, All Saint’s Day, etc.
• Majority of festivals are religion based
• Each town has its own celebration
FIESTAS(FESTIVALS) AND TRADITIONS

23. LA TOMATINA TOMATO FIGHT

24. • Worlds' biggest food-fight
• The festival on the last Wednesday of
August is called ‘La Tomatina‘ where
people gather in streets throw tomatoes
on each other.
• Every year around 30,000 people descend
on to the Spanish town of Buñol to throw
more than 250,000 pounds of tomatoes at
each other
• 145000 KG (145 tones) of Tomatoes used
in 2015 edition
LA TOMATINA TOMATO FIGHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYnNASjW-qs

25. CORRIDA DE TOROS (BULL FIGHTING)

26. • National sport of Spain
• It is very popular in Spain with
several thousand Spaniards
flocking to their local bull-ring each
week
• It is said that the total number of
people watching bullfights in Spain
reaches one million every year
CORRIDA DE TOROS (BULL FIGHTING)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvdkTIpkWAU

27. CUISINE
• Is influenced by the Phoenicians, Greeks,
Romans, Jews, Moors and Muslim
Andulicians
• Their traditional pattern is composed of four
meals a day plus some snacks:
– A light breakfast (desayuno): coffee or
chocolate, bread, or churros
– Midmorning breakfast: grilled sausages,
fried squid, bread with tomato or an
omelet
– Light snack: tapas
– Lunch (comida): soup or salad, fish or
meat, and dessert
– Tea and pastries (merienda)
– Supper: soup or omelets and fruit

28. TOURISM

29. 1. Barcelona
2. Madrid
3. Granada
4. Seville
5. Valencia
6. San Sebastian
7. Cordoba
8. Toledo
9. Santiago de Compostela
10.Bilbao
TOURIST DESTINATIONS

30. • Located in Madrid
• Designed by architect Juan de Villanueva
• One of the greatest museums in Europe
• Houses a rich collection of more than 4000 paintings dating back to the period
between the 15th and the 19th century
PRADO MUSEUM, Madrid

31. • The Royal Palace of Madrid is straight out of a fairytale. It’s the largest royal
palace in Western Europe. Construction of the palace started in 1738 and took
17 years to complete.
• The precision that has2,000 plus luxuriously decorated rooms. Technically it’s
the official home of the Spanish royal family.
ROYAL PALACE, MADRID

32. • Part fortress, part palace and part garden -the ALHAMBRA- Granada, south
Spain.
• The palace was constructed in the 14th century by the Nasrid sultans.
• The Alhambra is now one of Spain’s major tourist attractions and many visitors
come to Granada just to see the Alhambra
Alhambra, Granada

33. • The Sagrada Familia is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona,
• A master piece and unique architecture by by Antoni Gaudí, who worked on
this project for almost 40 years until his death in 1926.
• The construction of the basilica began in 1882 and still as yet not finished.
LA SAGRADA FAMILIA, Barcelona

34. • Once the principal mosque of western Islam and still known as the Mezquita,
Cordoba's mosque is one of the largest in the world and splendid example of
Islamic art and architecture in western Europe.
• No matter where you stand or which direction you look, its rows of columns
and rounded Moorish arches line up in symmetrical patterns
The Great Mosque of CORDOBA (Mezquita)

35. • The Aqueduct of Segovia is one of the best-preserved monuments left by the
Romans in Spain.
• It carries water 16 km (10 miles) from the Frío River to Segovia and was built
of some 24,000 massive granite blocks without the use of mortar. Probably
constructed around 50 AD it still provided water to the city .
Aqueduct Bridge, Segovia

36. Barcelona
• Located in northeastern Spain, Barcelona is one of the country’s top travel
destinations because it offers everything tourists look for in a European city
from historic architecture to lively shopping, vibrant culture and buzzing
nightlife. Unique to Barcelona are the architectural marvels of Spain’s famous
architect, Antoni Gaudi, which include the Casa Batllo and the famous Sagrada
Familia church.
• Attraction in Barcelona.
• Sagrada Familia
• La Rambla
• Barceloneta
• Parc Guëll
• Font Màgica

37. Top Hotel in Barcelona
• Mercer Hotel Barcelona
• Alma Barcelona
• Melia Barcelona Sarria
• Le Meridien Barcelona
• Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
• Airport – Barcelona–El Prat Airport
• Train Station - Barcelona Sants railway station

38. Madrid
• Spain’s capital and largest city, Madrid, is widely known for its sizzling
nightlife scene. Home to a number of universities, the city constitutes a
diversity of ethnic groups, making it one of Europe’s most colorful
cosmopolitan cities,
• Attraction In Madrid.
• Palacio Real
• Plaza Mayor
• Prado Museum
• Retiro Park
• Gran Via
• Plaza de Cibeles

39. Top Hotel in Madrid
• The Westin Palace Madrid
• Gran Melia Fenix
• NH Collection Palacio de Tepa
• InterContinental Madrid
• Urban Hotel Madrid
• Airport – Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
• Train Station - Madrid Atocha railway station

40. Granada
• Located at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains of southern Spain,
Granada is the capital of the Granada province. Granada offers a perfect
blend of traditional cultures, an animated nightlife and spectacular
attractions including the world famous Alhambra, a pinnacle of Moorish
art that encapsulates Andalusian history and is one of the great
architectural sights of Europe.
• Attraction in Granada.
• Alhambra: A Masterpiece of Islamic Architecture
• Albaicín: The Old Arab Town
• Catedral Santa María de la Encarnación
• The Gypsy Quarter of Sacromonte
• La Alcaicería (Arab Spice Market)

41. Top Hotel in Granada
• Hospes Palacio de los Patos
• AC Palacio de Santa Paula
• M.A. Nazaries Business and Spa
• Fontecruz Granada
• NH Collection Granada Victoria
• Airport – Federico García Lorca Airport
• Train Station - Granada Train Station

42. Seville
• Exceptional tourist attractions, lively festivals and buzzing nightlife all make
Seville one of the best places to visit in Southern Spain. As the capital city of
Andalusia, Seville is also the region’s financial and cultural capital. The city is
home to many beautiful and important historic landmarks, chief of which is the
grand Cathedral of Seville, where it is believed that Christopher Columbus is
buried.
• Attraction in Seville.
• La Giralda
• Alcazar of Seville
• Seville Cathedral
• Torre del Oro
• Plaza de España

43. Top Hotel in Seville
• Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla
• Vertice Sevilla
• Hotel M.A. Sevilla Congresos
• Silken Al-Andalus Palace Hotel
• Hotel Exe Sevilla Palmera
• Airport – San Pablo Airport
• Train station - Seville Santa Justa Train Station

44. Valencia
• One of the largest and most important cities in Spain, Valencia is located in
the eastern part of the country in the region of Valencia. After several years
of major construction and renovation, Valencia today is famous for its
Fallas Festival and the City of Arts and Sciences architectural masterpiece.
• Attraction in Valencia.
• City of the Arts and Sciences
• Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas
• Plaza de la Virgen
• Plaza Ayuntamiento
• Chapel of the Holy Grail

45. Top Hotel in Valencia
• Senator Parque Central Hotel
• TRYP Valencia Feria
• Hotel B&B Valencia
• Hotel Las Arenas Balneario Resort
• Melia Plaza
• Airport – Valencia Airport
• Train station - Valencia Railway Stations

46. San Sebastian
• San Sebastian is a coastal city and municipality located in the Basque
Autonomous Community, Spain. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Biscay,
20 km (12 miles) from the French border. Capital city of Gipuzkoa, the
municipality's population is 186,409 (2012), with its metropolitan area
reaching 436,500 (2010).Locals call themselves donostiarra , both in
Spanish and Basque.
• Attraction in San Sebastian.
• The Seaside Elegance and Beautiful Beach of La Concha
• Playa de Ondarreta
• Museo de San Telmo
• Scenic Views and Amusement Park on Monte Igueldo
• Isla de Santa Clara

47. Top Hotel in San Sebastian
• Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel
• NH Collection San Sebastian Aranzazu
• Silken Amara Plaza Hotel
• Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra
• Hotel Zenit San Sebastian
• Airport – San Sebastián Airport
• Train Station - San Sebastián-Donostia Railway Station

48. Cordoba
• Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province in the Andalusian region of
southern Spain. The historic quarter of Cordoba is a maze of tiny medieval
streets, plazas and whitewashed courtyards all situated around the star
attraction, the Mezquita. Initially built as a mosque, the Mezquita is now a
glorious cathedral retaining most of its original architecture.
• Attraction in Cordoba.
• La Mezquita (The Great Mosque): A Masterpiece of Islamic Architecture
• Aristocratic Palace and Museum
• Castle of the Christian Monarchs
• Roman Bridge
• Madinat al-Zahra: Moorish Palace and Medina

49. Top Hotel in Cordoba
• Eurostars Palace
• Hospes Palacio del Bailio
• Hotel Macia Alfaros
• AC Hotel Cordoba by Marriott
• Las Casas De La Juderia
• Airport – Córdoba Airport
• Train station - Córdoba Central Railway Station

50. Toledo
• Perched on a mountaintop in central Spain, Toledo served as the Spanish
capital until the 16th century. Because it was inhabited by Jews, Christians
and Muslims for many centuries, the city is sometimes called the “City of
Three Cultures.” Today, Toledo is a popular destination for its wealth of
historic art and architecture that dates back to the Roman Empire.
• Attraction in Toledo.
• Toledo Museum of Art
• Toledo Zoo
• National Museum of the Great Lakes
• Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral
• Toledo Botanical Garden

51. Top Hotel in Toledo
• Eurostars Palacio Buenavista
• Cigarral El Bosque
• BlueCity Toledo
• Parador de Toledo
• Hotel San Juan de los Reyes
• Airport – Toledo Express Airport
• Train station - Toledo railway station

52. Santiago de Compostela
• The capital city of the Galicia region in northwestern Spain, Santiago de
Compostela is famous as the final destination of the traditional pilgrimage
known as Camino de Santiago.. Today, the city attracts thousands of
visitors every year for both its religious tradition and history.
• Attraction in Santiago.
• Catedral de Santiago
• Hostal de los Reyes Católicos
• Casco Antiguo (Old Town)
• Centro Galego de Arte Contemporaine
• Casa do Cabildo

53. Top Hotel in Santiago de Compostela
• AC Palacio del Carmen, Autograph Collection
• Parador Hostal Dos Reis Catolicos
• Hotel Eurostars Araguaney
• NH Collection Santiago de Compostela
• Hotel TRYP Santiago
• Airport – Santiago de Compostela Airport
• Train station - Santiago de Compostela Railway Station

54. Bilbao
• Bilbao was best known as an important seaport and industrial city in
northern Spain until the construction of an architectural marvel in the
1990s known as the Guggenheim Museum. Since then, this capital city of
Vizcaya has experienced a boom in tourism, promoting economic growth
and revitalization of its many hidden gems, making it one of the best places
to visit in Spain.
• Attraction in Bilbao.
• Guggenheim Museum
• Casco Viejo (Old Town)
• Archaeology Museum
• Basilica de Begoña

55. Top Hotel in Bilbao
• Sercotel Hotel Gran Bilbao
• Arriaga Suites
• NH Collection Villa de Bilbao
• Silken Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao
• Melia Bilbao
• Airport – Bilbao Airport
• Train station - Bilbao-Abando railway station

56. VISA – Schengen VISA
1. Application Form: Application for Schengen Visa.
2. Passport of the applicant with at least two blank pages, which should be valid
for at least three months
3. Covering letter from the applicant, explaining in detail the purpose of the visit.
4. Hotel bookings for the entire duration of stay.
5. Travel itinerary for the entire duration of stay.
6. Original bank statements of the applicant for last three months,
7. Personal Income tax returns for the last three years.
8. Salary slips for last six months.
9. Proof of travel insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros
10. Flight bookings.
11. Any other document that the applicant may consider appropriate to support
his/her application.

57. How to get there ?
• No airlines flying direct from India to Spain
Other airlines which has stop over fly to Spain
1. Turkish Airlines
2. British Airways
3. Emirates Airlines
4. Egypt Airways
5. Etihad Airways
6. KLM Royal Dutch airlines
7. Qatar Airways flights
8. Air France
9. Jet airways
10. Lufthnsa Airlines
11. Iberia flights
Lowest fare from Hyderbad is normally ranges
from Rs.35000 for one way –Turkish Airline
Which has connecting airport in ISTANBUL
Lowest fare from New Delhi is normally ranges
from Rs.30,000 for one way –Emirates Airline
Which has connecting airport in Dubai
Lowest fare from Mubai is normally ranges from
Rs.28,000 for one way –Egypt Airways Which has
connecting airport in Cairo

58. Best Time to Visit
Low Season (Nov–Feb)
• Cold in central Spain; rain in the north and northwest.
• Mild temperatures in Andalucía and the Mediterranean coast. M
• Many hotels are closed in beach areas but elsewhere prices plummet.
Shoulder (Mar–May, Sep & Oct)
• A good time to travel with mild, clear weather and fewer crowds.
• Local festivals can send prices soaring.
High Season (Jun–Aug, public holidays)
• Accommodation books out and prices increase by up to 50%.
• Expect warm, dry and sunny weather; more humid in coastal areas.
• Mazor things like La tomatina and Running with the Bulls happens during the season.

59. GRACIAS