Love Spain? Take a Look at these Iconic Places to visit

According to the Foreign Office, over 12 million Brits visit Spain each year. Spain features some of the most fantastic beaches, architecture and of course culture of any European country. They also have a really fascinating language and if your planning a trip to this magnificent country it's time to brush up your Spanish skills with some Spanish lessons.

Take a look below at our list of top 5 places to visit in Spain!

Valencia

Valencia is a historic city and the capital of the Old Kingdom of Valencia. It is also the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona.

Although it is a city that is right by the Mediterranean, the locals will tell you that they live their lives with their backs to the sea - in other words, what is contained within this historical city is what makes it so appealing, rather than the lure of the sea!

There is plenty to see here, such as Las Fallas (a festival held in March held in commemoration of Saint Joseph), La Lonja de la Seda (the Silk Exchange), and the neighbourhood.