Although it is not known for a booming economy like Germany, Spain is a hotbed of tourism because of the terrain and all the gorgeous old buildings. The Spanish peninsula was the cultural root of most of the Americas below the Rio Grande. Not only is Spain still a leading cultural center of the Hispanic world, it has retained much of its traditional landscape rather than hustle towards modern development.

Many old family homes are still intact and are up-kept with perhaps a modern hedgerow and lighting. Many are open to visitors who want to seek out the familial side of historic Spain. Some old houses are large enough to serve as resorts in modern times, and others have small museums devoted to heirlooms. For a native or a foreign visitor, consider signing up for a tour of a family villa Spain tourists say they love.

As far as historic sights, you have a lot of options. There are old castles to see, some of which are remarkably intact. The cities are full of folk arenas and restaurants with spicy ethnic cuisine. This should not stop a tourist from taking a look at old villas and haciendas. Much of Spanish history boils down to conversations had at country estates. It is a very old tradition associated with the gentry, and in fact the country estate as a refuge is a tradition directly descended from Rome.

Like most estates with grounds, a lot were originally involved in agriculture. Spain was once an agrarian society dependent on hand labor for both growing perennial food and for most production. Estates had owners but also servants who both cooked and maintained the grounds. Villas with lots of land were once run like plantations, although even as land was sold off and estates became smaller, it was still worthwhile to hire a gardener to grow produce.

Modern villas might still be occupied by wealthy owners, but many are rental properties, and some have been converted into museums or public recreation areas. In spite of this, it can still be a great experience to visit an operational family villa Spain. The grounds and garden might be maintained by the family or else by a single gardener. It can be lovely to see trimmed orchid trees blooming and giving fruit as well as a variety of ornamental plants that are perfect for an area that is productive if a bit parched.

Visit Spain for an unforgettable cultural experience. See a place that still shows its Latin roots. See beautiful places that are old but blend seamlessly with the new thanks to skilled architects and designers.