More than 50 million tourists visit Spain each year, making it the second most visited country in the world, So ask us about Spain! Anything at all. A trip to Spain is a celebration of diversity, an opportunity to enjoy our excellent climate, excellent cuisine, and joie de vivre. But also, it is a chance to discover our exceptional monumental heritage. History has left its traces in a country with a unique legacy: Prehistoric caves, Roman remains, Jewish and Arabic architecture. Spain is one of the richest countries in the world with regard to monumental heritage; not surprisingly Spain has the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites and it is also home to the Camino de Santiago, Europe’s most important cultural itinerary.
There are artisti in Spain that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world, such as the Mudéjar. Monuments like the Segovia Aqueduct, the Alhambra in Granada and the Great Mosque of Cordoba, considered to be the most important Islamic monument ever built in the West, tell us of the Roman and Moorish presence on the peninsula. There are excellent examples of architecture of other styles, such as Renaissance, Baroque and Modernist, the last of which is summed up in the work of Gaudí. In present day Spanish architecture is universally avant-garde with artists such as Calatrava or Moneo.
You will also find the great masters of painting in Spain. The Prado Museum is one of the world’s best art galleries amongst others. As far as contemporary art is concerned, the Guggenheim in Bilbao is not to be missed. Although, on the subject of art, there is one you will want to sample for sure: the art of Spanish cuisine. Chefs like Ferrán Adriá, Juan María Arzak have put Spanish gastronomy at the pinnacle of the international scene.
Another option is to explore stunning natural landscapes. Here, within reach, you have more than 400 protected natural spaces that also make up the largest and best conserved nature reserve in southern Europe. But that’s not all. You’ll also have the privilege of seeing the European sanctuary of many endangered species.
Don't miss the chance to take part in local Spanish traditions and fiestas: from streets carpeted in flowers to fire works-by-the-sea, from the running of the bulls to concerts and ballet in the gardens of the caliphs.
Experience our unique, dazzling natural environment, become acquainted with the customs of our people, and share with them their holiday celebrations and popular traditions
Official site A country with a uniquely affluent historical past, inhabited by people gazing confidently and optimistically into the future.
A country that although statistically small, is huge in its diversity.
A landscape that has given us thousands of postcard images but remains incredibly vibrant and impossible to capture.
Greece is a country of beautiful contradictions, a constant journey in time, from the present to the past and back again.
Walk through the olive groves, through ancient sites. Move to clusters of sparsely inhabited islands. Roam from beaches to rocky mountains and explore the breathtaking scenery.
In Greece the fusion of images becomes more than imagery and turns into reality.
Explore your senses in Greece.
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Today Cyprus is a modern country that effortlessly marries European culture with ancient enchantment. Here you will discover a compact world of alluring beaches and fragrant mountain peaks, vineyards studded with olive trees and ancient ruins that stir the imagination, citrus groves and old stone villages where sweet wine flows as freely as conversations at the local café. A carefree place where a sense of timelessness is magnified by the kindness of the people. Here you will smell the jasmine and the wild thyme. You will walk in pine scented forests or ski on the snowy peaks in the morning and take a dip in the warm blue waters on the Mediterranean sea in the afternoon. You will wander at greek temples, byzantine churches and ancient artefacts thousand of years old, or play a round of golf, go cycling or hiking round the countryside. You will feel at one with nature or dance the night away.
Look beyond sun and sea.
In Cyprus there is much to enjoy, see and do. It’s a whole magical world condensed in a small, warm and hospitable island.
Experience it all! 
Official site Traditionally known as an ancient country rich in cultural heritage and remarkable historic landmarks, France is inhabited by an energetic people that have happily married tradition and art de vivre with progress and innovation.
Land of mysterious prehistoric caves and Celtic monoliths, Roman ruins,medieval fortresses and Renaissance castles, France also the boasts the world's most extensive high-speed train network which makes getting around a breeze.
Besides easy transport within France the country is well served by air from an array of major cities in the U.S 
Official site Albert Einstein once said “the most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.” Germany is the land of the mysterious. From fairytales castles perched tantalisingly high on craggy mountain tops, so tiny romantic villages with chocolate box charm.
Germany’s landscape is as diverse as any country in the world. From the awe-inspiring Alpine Foreland, home to the Zugspitze mountain, Germany’s tallest at 2.962 meters (9.715 feet), providing a playground for hikers in summer and skiers and snowboarders in winter; down to the spotless 38 kilometer (24 mile) stretch of golden sandy beach on the island of Sylt and the National Park of Wattenmeer in the North. Or the Black Forest, which is not only abundant in fragrant flora and fauna, but also with myths and legends of the fairies and goblins that reside here.
For any visitor with a curious mind, Germany’s cities never fail to delight.
The great and exhilarating cities of Berlin, Germany’s fascinating capital city, with its exceptional architecture, 150 theatres, 170 museums, two-mile long shopping district and numerous festivals; Hamburg, with a maze of canals and waterways and the famous Reeperbahn; Munich, the state capital of Bavaria, popular all year round with its snow-capped Alps and sunny beer gardens; and Frankfurt, a modern and dynamic city of industry and finance, with one of the world’s largest exhibition centers and Germany’s busiest airport creating a gateway through Germany and beyond.
We invite you to discover our favourite places and welcome you in with open arms. We hope your stay in Germany is as magical as any time you’ve ever had.
There are artisti in Spain that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world, such as the Mudéjar. Monuments like the Segovia Aqueduct, the Alhambra in Granada and the Great Mosque of Cordoba, considered to be the most important Islamic monument ever built in the West, tell us of the Roman and Moorish presence on the peninsula. There are excellent examples of architecture of other styles, such as Renaissance, Baroque and Modernist, the last of which is summed up in the work of Gaudí. In present day Spanish architecture is universally avant-garde with artists such as Calatrava or Moneo.
You will also find the great masters of painting in Spain. The Prado Museum is one of the world’s best art galleries amongst others. As far as contemporary art is concerned, the Guggenheim in Bilbao is not to be missed. Although, on the subject of art, there is one you will want to sample for sure: the art of Spanish cuisine. Chefs like Ferrán Adriá, Juan María Arzak have put Spanish gastronomy at the pinnacle of the international scene.
Another option is to explore stunning natural landscapes. Here, within reach, you have more than 400 protected natural spaces that also make up the largest and best conserved nature reserve in southern Europe. But that’s not all. You’ll also have the privilege of seeing the European sanctuary of many endangered species.
Don't miss the chance to take part in local Spanish traditions and fiestas: from streets carpeted in flowers to fire works-by-the-sea, from the running of the bulls to concerts and ballet in the gardens of the caliphs.
Experience our unique, dazzling natural environment, become acquainted with the customs of our people, and share with them their holiday celebrations and popular traditions
Greece
| CAPITAL: | Athens |
| AREA: | 131,957 km² |
| POPULATION: | 10964020 |
| LANGUAGE: | Greek |
| CURRENCY: | Euro (EUR) |
| TIME ZONE: | GMT + 2 hours |
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In Greece, you are standing at a crossroads of cultures, colours and civilisations, you feel the strength of history and the warmth of being in the southernmost part of Europe, you discover an evolutionary process of thought, influence and experience.
A country that although statistically small, is huge in its diversity.
A landscape that has given us thousands of postcard images but remains incredibly vibrant and impossible to capture.
Greece is a country of beautiful contradictions, a constant journey in time, from the present to the past and back again.
Walk through the olive groves, through ancient sites. Move to clusters of sparsely inhabited islands. Roam from beaches to rocky mountains and explore the breathtaking scenery.
In Greece the fusion of images becomes more than imagery and turns into reality.
Explore your senses in Greece.
| CAPITAL: | London |
| AREA: | 241,752 km² |
| POPULATION: | 59778000 |
| LANGUAGE: | English |
| CURRENCY: | Pound Sterling (GBP) |
| TIME ZONE: | GMT |
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The eighth largest island in the world, Britain comprises Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland. Its full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
21st-century Britain is bursting with contemporary culture yet steeped in thousands of years of history. With celebrations and festivals happening throughout the year, Britain is vibrant and inspirational and entertains and charms visitors time after time. Full of exhilarating urban experiences contrasted with the tranquility of quaint villages, no matter where you are you can discover the rich heritage of castles, royal palaces, mysterious ancient monuments and grand historic houses.
Its cities are bursting with an electric mix of shops and markets, world class museums and galleries, vibrant nightlife and fine restaurants not to mention the plays, musicals, opera, ballet and comedy that all forms part of the British life and culture.
From coast to coast, from city to village, you will find the warmest of welcome
Its cities are bursting with an electric mix of shops and markets, world class museums and galleries, vibrant nightlife and fine restaurants not to mention the plays, musicals, opera, ballet and comedy that all forms part of the British life and culture.
From coast to coast, from city to village, you will find the warmest of welcome
Cyprus
| CAPITAL: | Nicosia |
| AREA: | 9,251 km² |
| POPULATION: | 792604 |
| LANGUAGE: | Greek Turkish English |
| CURRENCY: | Euro |
| TIME ZONE: | GMT + 2 hours |
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Visit Cyprus and explore 10,000 years of history and civilization. From pine covered mountains, picturesque villages, ancient ruins,Medieval monuments, to the golden Mediterranean beaches with world class hotels, Cyprus offers a unique diversity to please every visitor
Welcome to Cyprus, an island of legends that basks year-round in the light of the warm Mediterranean sun. Although a small country, Cyprus has a rich cultural heritage which is evident from the vast number of ancient monuments and sites, castles and forts around the island. A storied past 10,000 years long has seen civilizations come and go. Aphrodite made her home on Cyprus, and travellers throughout antiquity came here just to pay her tribute.Today Cyprus is a modern country that effortlessly marries European culture with ancient enchantment. Here you will discover a compact world of alluring beaches and fragrant mountain peaks, vineyards studded with olive trees and ancient ruins that stir the imagination, citrus groves and old stone villages where sweet wine flows as freely as conversations at the local café. A carefree place where a sense of timelessness is magnified by the kindness of the people. Here you will smell the jasmine and the wild thyme. You will walk in pine scented forests or ski on the snowy peaks in the morning and take a dip in the warm blue waters on the Mediterranean sea in the afternoon. You will wander at greek temples, byzantine churches and ancient artefacts thousand of years old, or play a round of golf, go cycling or hiking round the countryside. You will feel at one with nature or dance the night away.
Look beyond sun and sea.
In Cyprus there is much to enjoy, see and do. It’s a whole magical world condensed in a small, warm and hospitable island.
Experience it all!
France
© ATOUT FRANCE, Photo: Michel Angot
| CAPITAL: | Paris |
| AREA: | 543,965 km² |
| POPULATION: | 60185831 |
| LANGUAGE: | French |
| CURRENCY: | Euro (EUR) |
| TIME ZONE: | GMT + 1 hour |
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France takes centre stage: from the imagination to the big screen
Land of mysterious prehistoric caves and Celtic monoliths, Roman ruins,medieval fortresses and Renaissance castles, France also the boasts the world's most extensive high-speed train network which makes getting around a breeze.
Besides easy transport within France the country is well served by air from an array of major cities in the U.S
Germany
| CAPITAL: | Berlin |
| AREA: | 356,978 km² |
| POPULATION: | 82540000 |
| LANGUAGE: | German |
| CURRENCY: | Euro (EUR) |
| TIME ZONE: | GMT + 1 hour |
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The country at the heart of Europe that’s so rich in culture and history, we’re simply bursting.
Germany’s landscape is as diverse as any country in the world. From the awe-inspiring Alpine Foreland, home to the Zugspitze mountain, Germany’s tallest at 2.962 meters (9.715 feet), providing a playground for hikers in summer and skiers and snowboarders in winter; down to the spotless 38 kilometer (24 mile) stretch of golden sandy beach on the island of Sylt and the National Park of Wattenmeer in the North. Or the Black Forest, which is not only abundant in fragrant flora and fauna, but also with myths and legends of the fairies and goblins that reside here.
For any visitor with a curious mind, Germany’s cities never fail to delight.
The great and exhilarating cities of Berlin, Germany’s fascinating capital city, with its exceptional architecture, 150 theatres, 170 museums, two-mile long shopping district and numerous festivals; Hamburg, with a maze of canals and waterways and the famous Reeperbahn; Munich, the state capital of Bavaria, popular all year round with its snow-capped Alps and sunny beer gardens; and Frankfurt, a modern and dynamic city of industry and finance, with one of the world’s largest exhibition centers and Germany’s busiest airport creating a gateway through Germany and beyond.
We invite you to discover our favourite places and welcome you in with open arms. We hope your stay in Germany is as magical as any time you’ve ever had.
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