Don’t despair if beaches aren’t your thing, there are plenty of other exciting destinations waiting for you to explore. Mind blowing architecture, breathtaking mountains, spectacular theme parks, striking mosques and mouth-watering dishes, are only few of the many great things Spain has to offer.
History
During Muslim rule, Christian and Muslim co-operation and alliances were common. The narrative was changed however with the onset of the crusades in the 11th century; when the idea of ‘reconcuesta’ was propagated with political goals of elevating Muslim-Christian hostilities. Internal divides and squabbles within the Muslim empire. led to a weakened government and by 1145 Islamic domination of Spain …
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