Five: Seville.
塞维利亚
Exceptional tourist attractions, lively festivals and buzzing nightlife
这里绝对是旅游圣地,热火朝天的狂欢节,热闹非凡的夜生活,
all make Seville one of the best places to visit in Spain.
这些让其成为了西班牙最适宜旅游城市之一。
As the capital city of Andalusia,
它是安达鲁西亚自治区首府,
Seville is also the region's financial and cultural capital.
同时也是该区的金融和文化中心。
The city is home to many beautiful and important historic landmarks,
这里有许多蔚为壮观,历史悠久的地标,
chief of which is the grand Cathedral of Seville,
其中最著名的要数塞维利亚大教堂,
where it is believed that Christopher Columbus is buried.
人们认为这座教堂是哥伦布埋葬地。
Another significant building is the Real Alcazar,
另外还有阿卡萨城堡,
an extravagant Moorish palace with luxurious gardens.
这是一座奢华的摩尔人宫殿,这里的花园更是建造奢华。
Four: Madrid.
马德里
Spain's capital and largest city,
西班牙首都,以及最大城市,
Madrid, is widely known for its sizzling nightlife scene.
马德里的夜生活远近闻名。
The city constitutes a diversity of ethnic groups,
这座城市是多民族聚集区,
making it one of Europe's most colorful cosmopolitan cities.
也是欧洲最“丰富”的城市之一。
Located within the city center are most of Madrid's most popular tourist attractions
市中心有许多著名旅游景点,
such as the Royal Palace, the residence of Spain's monarch.
包括大皇宫,这里是西班牙皇室居所。
The heart of Madrid (and Spain) is Puerta del Sol,
马德里的中心是太阳门广场,
a large plaza serving as the scene of festivals,
这是一片广阔的广场,主要作用是举办狂欢节,
important gatherings and street performers as well as a hub for the public transportation network.
举行重要集会,也是街头艺人聚集区,此外,这里还是公共交通枢纽。
Another important square is Plaza Mayor, known for the lively San Miguel Market.
另外一处主要广场是马约尔广场,其中最著名的是圣米格尔市场。
Three: Spanish Islands.
西班牙群岛
Spain has some of the most beautiful islands in Europe.
西班牙有欧洲最美丽的岛屿。
The largest Spanish Islands are equally divided between the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands.
最大岛屿被巴利阿里群岛和加那利群岛平均分割。
East of the Spanish mainland, the four chief Balearic Islands (Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca and Menorca)
西班牙大陆东部是巴利阿里群岛,主要岛屿是伊比萨、福门特拉、马霍卡以及梅诺卡岛,
maintain a character distinct from the rest of Spain and from each other.
巴利阿里群岛与西班牙分离,且各岛之间也是如此。
Mallorca is the largest and best-known Balearic island while Ibiza is famous as a party destination.
马霍卡是面积最大,也是最著名的岛屿,伊比萨岛是狂欢者的天堂。
The Canary Islands, also known as the Canaries,
加那利群岛(Canary Islands)也被称之为“加岛”(Canaries),
are located just off the southern coast of Morocco in the Atlantic.
位于大西洋摩洛哥东海岸。
They are popular for their beautiful beaches,
这里的沙滩美不胜收,
mild climate and important natural attractions,
气候温和,还有美丽的自然景观,
especially the Maspalomas Dunes in Gran Canaria and the Teide Volcano in Tenerife.
特别是大加那利岛的“Maspalomas”沙丘,还有特内里费岛的泰德峰。
Two: Granada.
格拉纳达
Located at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains of southern Spain,
它位于内华达山脉山脚,西班牙南部,
Granada is the capital of the Granada province.
是格拉纳达自治区省会。
Granada offers a perfect blend of traditional cultures,
这里是各种传统文化的交汇处,
an animated nightlife and spectacular attractions including the world famous Alhambra,
夜生活丰富多彩,著名景观蔚为壮观,包括世界著名的阿尔罕布拉宫,
a pinnacle of Moorish art that encapsulates Andalusian history.
它代表了摩尔文化的顶峰,更涵盖了安达卢西亚历史。
This medieval complex overlooking Granada is one of the great architectural sights of Europe,
这座中世纪建筑群可以俯瞰整个城市,它也是欧洲最著名的建筑之一,
with many visitors coming to Granada expressly to see the Alhambra.
更是有许多游客慕名而来。
The last Moorish stronghold in Europe,
它是摩尔文化在欧洲的最后大本营,
the Alhambra offers the visitor splendid ornamental architecture,
这里的建筑装饰奢华,
spectacular and lush gardens, cascading and dripping water features,
花园郁郁葱葱,瀑布倾泻而下,小溪流水潺潺,
and breathtaking views of the city below.
还有山下美丽的城市美景。
One: Barcelona.
巴塞罗那
Located in northeastern Spain, Barcelona is one of the country's top travel destinations
巴塞罗那位于西班牙东北部,是西班牙最著名的旅游城市之一,
because it offers everything tourists look for in a European city from
因为它拥有其它欧洲城市所拥有的一切,
historic architecture to lively shopping, vibrant culture and buzzing nightlife.
历史悠久的古建筑,热闹非凡的购物场所,丰富的文化和热闹的夜生活。
Unique to Barcelona are the architectural marvels of Spain's famous architect,
这里独具特色的是著名建筑师的建筑作品,
Antoni Gaudi, which include the Casa Batllo and the famous Sagrada Familia church.
他就是安东尼奥·高迪,它的作品包括巴特罗公寓,以及著名的圣家族大教堂。
Both of these extraordinary structures feature combinations of fascinating designs, shapes and colors.
所有这些建筑都是设计、构造和颜色的完美结合。
Popular activities in Barcelona include strolling along La Rambla, a tree-lined pedestrian avenue,
这里最著名的活动包括漫步兰布拉大街,这是一条拥有三条人行道的大街,
and sunbath on Barceloneta, one of the city's most popular beaches.
在该城最著名的沙滩之一—巴塞罗纳塔海滩沐浴阳光。