Spain is a beautiful and diverse country situated in Mediterranean Europe and has a lot more to offer than bullfights, entertaining flamenco dancers, and busy beaches. The country’s tremendous history can be witnessed in its historic cave paintings, crumbling castles, extraordinary Roman ruins, as well as some very distinctive modern architecture. Spain is also popular for the many outstanding beaches. If you are looking for some quiet and peaceful time, then visit the beaches near Malaga, Huelva and Almería in the south as well as near the coasts of La Manga, Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and Euskadi. If you are after the busy atmosphere then simply head for the crowded beaches on the Costa de la Luz and the Costa del Sol. Visitors looking to explore the artistic side of Spain should visit the visionary architecture of Antoni Gaudí as well as the Picasso museum which are in Barcelona while Madrid is home to Spain’s top three art museums.