With the World Cup soon on its way, many football fans around the globe will be gathering around their screens at home or over at the pub to cheer on their countries as they battle for the most coveted prize in football. One of the most anticipated matches this month is Spain’s opening fixture versus Iran on the 20th. Have a look at the top places to visit in both nations, brought to you by Hugo Chetcuti and team.
Spain: Santiago de Compostela
The capital city of the Galicia region, Santiago de Compostela attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists every year. From historical sites to religious traditions, it has much to offer – most notably, the main square, Praza do Obradoiro.
Iran: The Lut Desert (Dasht-e Lut)
A destination for the more adventurous among us, this desert is covered with truly inspiring sights. Trekkers can marvel at unique rock formations, sand dunes and the large plateau called Gandom Beryan which is covered in black lava.
Spain: Aragón
Zaragoza, the region’s capital city, is the hometown of Francisco Goya; visitors can find museums, hotels and statues dedicated to this famous Spanish artist. Apart from this, Aragón is also home to many picturesque villages, national parks and beautiful architecture.
Iran: The Tomb of Hafez
Lovers of poetry and history shouldn’t miss out on this unique landmark on the northern edge of Shiraz. Built as a memorial to the 14th century Iranian poet, Hafez, it was completed back in 1935, and there are now pools, trees, and even a tea house to create a pleasant environment for tourists and guests.
Hugo Chetcuti recommends – Spain: Logroño
If you happen to be visiting the province of La Rioja, make sure to stop by the Logroño – it’s considered one of the best wine destinations in the world, with a wide variety of tasting tours to choose from.
Iran: Persepolis
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the oldest and most magical places on Earth, dating back to prehistoric times circa 550–330 BC. It includes a partly artificial terrace measuring 125,000 square metres, with the natural components cut out of a mountain. Nowadays, tourists can buy special 3D glasses through which they can see a reconstructed view of how the buildings and palaces might have looked some 5,000 years ago.
Come over and watch these two great nations battle it out at Hugo’s Terrace in St. Julian’s, one of the most popular establishments owned by Hugo Chetcuti. Help yourself to our mouth-watering menu, which features burgers, platters and all sorts of foods to nibble on whilst cheering on your favourite players. Special promotions will also be given on Gin Mare to tie in with Spain’s opening World Cup fixture on the day of the match – so don’t miss out on a night that’s sure to be memorable at Hugo’s!
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