| Spain has many opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast, including snow skiing in the Pyranees or Sierra Nevada mountains, rock climbing and hiking in the many national parks, cycling rural routes, or various ocean related activities. Swimming, jetskiing, waterskiing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and sailing are all available to the adventurous traveler. Surfing is also popular in the north, particularly near the Basque village of Mundaka. Discover the Pilgrim's Way (also known as St James' Way) by walking on the trails that all lead to the cathedral of St James in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwest Spain. The most important Spanish holiday is "Semana Santa" (Holy Week), celebrated the week before Easter with large parades and other religious events. Spaniards also hold celebrations to honor their local patron saints in churches, cities, towns and villages. The people decorate the streets, build bonfires, set off fireworks and hold large parades, bullfights, and beauty contests. Spaniards are known for enjoying life and study abroad students will have no problem finding a way to enjoy themselves during their time abroad 10 Things to know about Barcelona I Need Spain World Cup Victory |