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Let’s start our tour by Monaco in the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, aka the Grand Palace. As if you did not know we tell you that this is the official residence of the Prince of Monaco. It is worth mentioning that it was founded in 1191. Inside you will find a number of halls and rooms as the Throne Hall, the Halls Mazarin and Louis XV, and the parade ground and art gallery. Importantly, its architecture is marked by a baroque and renaissance.

If it is religious tourism can not miss the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, also known as Monaco Cathedral, which is decelerated by its neo-Romanesque architecture. It is worth mentioning that inside we find the Royal Pantheon of the Grimaldi family. In addition we tell you that the high altar of the church is built with white Pidre La Turbie.

Now we practice cultural tourism, visit the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco, a marine science museum, located in Monaco, which has a kind of aquarium where you will find variety of marine species such as starfish, sea horses, turtles, jellyfish, lobsters, rays, sharks, sea urchins, eels, etc.. It is worth mentioning that opened in 1910 by Prince Albert 1, Monaco.

If it’s beaches, you can not know the most popular of all. We refer to Larvotto Larvotto Terano or just a beach located in Monaco.

Already in what is considered one of the final stages of the Camino de Santiago Furelos find the path to the river road. This is a beautiful stretch because we recognize the flora and fauna near the water, its tall houses and beautiful ports. Also in the river can Furelos extreme sports, kayaking, rowing and boating while camped in the rainforest.

Following stops in this section, we find the beautiful area of ​​Leboreiro, full of Portuguese influence in both its design and its cuisine and tradition. In the great fair of Leboreiro can buy beautiful crafts of leather, the typical large manufacturing site, as well as fine wines and delicious pink goat cheeses. Leboreiro is a haven of gastronomic delights in it because converge the culinary concoctions of various Spanish and Portuguese regions. The Galician octopus is one of the dishes not to miss in this point of our route and a delight almost mandatory for anyone visiting these lands. We also offer exquisite macaroons with coffee and fresh berries with cream, without a doubt the best dessert place.

Melide is the next destination that offers a warm room and plenty of options to learn about the natural and cultural attractions of this stretch. We explore its rainforests, the great medieval bridge Furelos, beautiful Praza do Convento with beautiful architecture of the medium evolution and the huge Melide Castle, the biggest attraction of the tour.

The Italian city of Turin has become one of the cities of northern Italy’s most tourism thanks to a huge cultural agenda and a very rich artistic heritage. An ideal destination for lovers of cities that vibrate throughout the year, a place where there is always something to do and much to be surprised.

There are very cheap flights to Turin from the main airports of Spain, if you travel with low cost companies and reserve ahead of time. If you follow these tips, round-trip tickets can get away for about 60 euros. To lodge, usually cheap hostel and the hostel, with prices below 20 euros. Some places to stay for good price are the Ostello Hostel and Hotel Campidoglio Torino.

Turin is culture, celebration, cuisine and history, with a huge heritage and many attractions to keep active throughout our stay. The most important corners of the city is the Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Carlo Alberto and Solferino, the elegant Palazzo Madama, the unique Cappuccini Church, the sculptural Emanuele Filiberto Duca d’Aosta and its imposing cathedral. The main tourist streets, where bars and restaurants are concentrated, are the streets and Luci Dartist Po, always crowded and full of atmosphere. As for the nightlife, the bars are located along the Po River, which divides the city and see the famous Murazzi. No Go for it, find in your vacation getaways and Turin, Italy in the first person lives.

Sevilla is one of the most important cities in Spain, and culturally is one of the most recognized in the European continent. It’s rich history, architecture and culture have become a destination for lovers of travel and tourism.

Every day, thousands of people come to this city to enjoy some of the most important historical monuments. And UNESCO has recognized some of the most impressive buildings of the city of Seville and the Province. Then we’ll tell you what they are.

Cathedral, Alcázar and Archive de Indies: Three of the most impressive buildings in Seville and are located in the heart of the city. The Cathedral is known for being the largest Gothic church in the world and be one of the main architectural features of the Christian faith. Construction began in 1401, on the foundations of an Arab mosque demolished. The Alcazar is the royal palace, which began its construction in Arab hands and was subsequently amended by the Christians.

It is one of the oldest active buildings in the world, which remains in operation since 720. The Archive of the Indies is precisely one recited in that saves the most important documents in the history of Spain. Since opening in 1785 has stored about 80 million pages, including documents, maps and drawings. The three buildings in question were named Heritage Site in 1987.

National Park of Doñana, is a fantastic place and is on the list of World Heritage Sites since 1994. Has an extension that exceeds 104 000 hectares, and a part of this natural area is located in the province of Sevilla. One of the most visited parks in Spain and attracts the attention the great diversity of plant and aquatic species.

The various tribes in the world that has managed to remain unaffected by the destruction of civilization valuable deposits environmentally friendly lifestyle. These earth-friendly cultures are as interesting as the intricacies of the universe itself.

There is more to be gained cultural tourism if approached with the level of sensitivity that can be called responsible tourism.

In the last century, cultural tourism or tribe is often motivated by curiosity and an element of voyeurism that cannot appreciate the lifestyle to the land of the tribe. There is a sense of superiority and assistance was decided not to “barbaric savages” themselves. Others feel the urgent need to civilize the “savages” or placing them in the fold of religion. So, for whatever reason, there is an urgent need to intervene in the lives of indigenous peoples to make them better.

Fortunately, in recent decades this trend has been defeated by a healthy attitude marked by interest in a sincere and responsible attitude, characterized by respect and appreciation for the subject. A search for understanding has been taking tourists to remote corners of Africa, America and Asia to find information about alternative ways of living. Anthropology studies and documentary television has sparked growing interest in cultural tourism, more driven by tourism companies and state governments to see new economic opportunities in their backyard. Celebrities contribute their mite to bring a new place for the world’s attention either through the adoption of children or to visit this distant land. Cultural tourism has definitely come, even growing by leaps and bounds. How does this affect his own tribe, anyway?

In the northwestern region of Namibia, the Himba tribe lives. They live in the desert Kaokoland and have done since time immemorial. The Himba women are decorated with a large amount of jewelry and elaborate braids, a lot of pride in their femininity. Rub their bodies with a mixture of ocher, butter and herbs to give your skin translucent perfection. The Himba live in the fruit of the earth in isolation until tourism fell backwards beautiful. With the best intentions, that the candy to the kids and the liquor men, besides a large number of processed foods everywhere. Now that Western modernization has swept the young Himba in it, while only cling to old traditions.

In Aveiro is a beautiful but small museum. Also emphasizes the Nature Reserve of São Jacinto hill giving and interesting also to see and admire the official buildings and private homes beautifully decorated with art nouveau style.

The herd of the museum is free admission for children and people over 65 years, is open daily from 10 am until 5 and a half ago. In this museum we can see the tomb of Princess Joan (later the Santa Joana de Portugal), a work of art in seventeenth-century marble mosaic, which is in the rich rectory is decorated with tiles to create his portrait of the saint also stood from the fifteenth century.

La Reserva Natural das São Jacinto dunes, long stretches over 6 miles on the road and bird watching, and to minimize environmental impacts that may suffer from this visit are limited reserves of natural forests to stay a maximum of 2 hours and a half.

Aveiro train station is a miracle on the outside, rich with beautifully decorated with Portuguese tiles.
Fiestas and celebrations in the herd Tourism

we enjoy rich pastries like moles eggs (ovo mole), sweets made from egg yolks and are very typical in Aveiro.

Since mid-July to August the end of Fair held Aveiro Ria, in honor of former channels and moliceiros (seaweed collectors) with dances and boat races on the river in beautiful colors.

Between late March and early April, during the Fair called to Marco, there is a celebration of popular music and even rock concerts throughout the city.

The town festival is usually held in May to honor its patron saint Santa Joana and as mentioned on his tomb is decorated with beautifully at the Museum of Aveiro. Two weeks of festivals and street dances.

Aveiro tourist office placed in a beautiful Art Nouveau style, along the Central Canal, and a summer outing will offer approximately three hours.