The Santa Ines ski resort is located in the northern part of Spain in the Sierra de Urbion mountains, which are part of the Iberian mountain range. It is located within the province of Soria (belongs to the autonomous region of Castile-Leon) 50 km north of its capital – the city of Soria.
The height difference here does not exceed 100 m. In Santa Ines there is 1 “green” track for beginners with a length of 150 m, 2 “red” tracks of 800 m and 850 m, a snowpark for snowboarding, 2 lifts and 16 km of flat skiing. The infrastructure is represented by a restaurant, equipment rental and a ski school. In addition to skiing, vacationers are offered snowmobile and dog sledding trips.
According to Countries and Exchange Rates, 10 km to the south is the village of Vinuesa, from where the main excursions in the Sierra de Urbion start. This is a great place for hiking. From here you can go on a journey through the mountain landscapes of the region, to the highest mountain of this chain – Pico Urbion (2228 m) – and to the glacial lakes of Laguna Negra and Laguna de Urbion, surrounded by sheer cliffs overgrown with dense pine forests. A little south of Vinues is the Cuerda del Pozo reservoir, where in the summer you can enjoy a variety of water sports or simply sunbathe and swim.
Santiago de Compostela, Galicia (Spain)
Santiago de Compostela is the capital of the autonomous region of Galicia. It is located in the extreme northwest of Spain. Santiago de Compostela is one of the most important centers of Christianity, because according to legend, the remains of the Apostle James were found here in the 9th century. The city is a key point of the famous pilgrimage Way of St. James (El Camino de Santiago), and its Cathedral is considered a pearl of religious architecture.
The city consists of two parts – the Old Town and the New Town, the border between which runs along Galicia Square. The old town of Santiago de Compostela is full of old buildings and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The core of the Old Town, and of the whole city as a whole, is the Cathedral. located in Obradoiro Square. The cathedral was built between the 11th and 13th centuries in the Romanesque style. However, the main facade of the cathedral, whose 80-meter towers today appear before tourists, was added later – in the 18th century and it was made in the Baroque style. Inside, of particular interest are the 12th-century Portal of Glory by Maestro Mateo, decorated with sculptures, the main baroque altar, under which there is a crypt with the relics of St. James, the cloister and the Cathedral Museum with objects of religious art. In Obradoiro Square, the cathedral is adjacent to the 12th century Helmires Palace, the 16th century Hostal dos Reis Católicos Hotel , which was built for pilgrims arriving in the city, and the Paso de Raxoi Palace 18th century, where the government of Galicia sits. Also of interest are the square of Fonseca surrounding the cathedral, where the University was founded in the 15th century, Praterias Square with a fountain of the 19th century and the Cabildo Palace of the 18th century, Quintana Square with the monastery of San Paio, and Inmaculada Square, on which the second most important religious complex of the city is located – the monastery San Martino Pinario (11th century).
The museums of Santiago de Compostela are also worth a visit. First of all, the Pilgrimage Museum, located in the 16th century Paso de Don Pedro mansion, which tells the history of the pilgrimage Way of Saint James. The Pobo GalegoEthnographic Museum is interestingtelling about the history of the Galician people and their lives. The museum is housed in the building of the convent of Santo Domingo de Bonaval of the 13th century. Nearby is the Center for Contemporary Art of Galicia, which exhibits the work of contemporary artists and sculptors of the region. Padron is located 22 km southeast of Santiago de Compostela. According to legend, the relics of St. James from Jerusalem were brought here. Padron is also famous for the fact that famous Spanish writers lived here – Rosalia de Castro and Camilo José Sela, whose house-museums are now the main attractions of the city.
Estepona, Andalusia, Malaga (Spain)
Estepona is located on the Mediterranean coast of the Costa del Sol, 25 km from Marbella. In the north of the city, the Sierra Bermeya mountains rise, the height of which reaches 1.5 km.
The port of Estepona was built in 1977. Here you can rent a boat or a yacht for sea trips. On Sundays, a large market opens in the port. From here, a small boulevard stretches to the city center. Main square of Estepona – flower square with a 22-meter clock tower Reloj, built in the 15th century. The area is surrounded by orange groves, bars and cafes. Here every Wednesday there is a market where numerous souvenirs and products of Spanish masters are sold. Opposite this place on Calle Castillo are the preserved walls of the ancient castle. The Municipal Paleontological Museum is located on Missionary Square.
Estepona is a resort town. The Cristo beach area includes La Rada beach and many bars. La Rada has been awarded the European Blue Flag for the cleanliness of its coastal waters. In addition to beach holidays, the city is known to golf lovers. 8 of the 40 golf courses on the Costa del Sol are located in Estepona.