A popular holiday destination on the Costa Brava, the former fishing village of Lloret de Mar offers an appealing climate and great scenery. Visit the narrow streets of the Old Town and sights such as Santa Clotilde Gardens and the Maritime Museum. Take to the waves at Water World or for a variety of water sports in the Mediterranean. A handful of excellent beaches round out the offerings of this Catalonian family resort, easily reached by car from Barcelona.
The Alhambra citadel of Granada is one of the most famous buildings in Spain: a Moorish fortress with grand archways and delicate ornamental mosaics. Step backwards in time as you wind through the ascending cobblestone streets of Albayzin. You’ll be rewarded with beautiful views from the Mirador San Nicolas. Granada’s nightlife is vibrant and varied, thanks in part to its student population. Hit the bars of Calle Elvira or, for a quieter outing, the traditional tea rooms of La Calle de Las Teterias.
Santa Ponsa (Catalan and officially: Santa Ponça) is a small town in the south-west of Majorca. Located in the municipality of Calvià, it is 18 kilometres from the capital Palma.
Discover the best top things to do in Setenil de las Bodegas, Spain including Calle Cuevas De La Sombra, bar la escueva, La Cueva Del Iberico, Church of la Encarnacion, Nazari Castle.
Huesca (Aragonese: Uesca, Catalan: Osca), officially Huesca/Uesca, is a province of northeastern Spain, in northern Aragon. The capital is Huesca.
Discover the best top things to do in Basque Country, Spain including Caserio Museo Igartubeiti, Monasterio de Zenarruza, Torre Iberdrola 360, Palacio de Congresos y de la Musica Euskalduna, Torre de Villela-Torrebillela, Azkuna Zentroa, Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, Iglesia Parroquial de Santa Maria, Ayuntamiento de San Sebastian, Parroquia San Andres Apostol.
In the chic, sun-drenched Costa del Sol town of Marbella, hints of its former Moorish occupation mingle with modern-day resort amenities. Bask on the sands of famous La Fontanilla beach or ricochet among the area's family-oriented water, wildlife and theme parks. Experience the Andalusian charm of the historic quarter, filled with whitewashed buildings, remnants of a ninth-century Arab fortress and fragrant orange trees. End a relaxing day with a dish of the cold almond soup ajoblanco and some of the region's excellent dessert wine.
Discover the best top things to do in Baqueira, Spain including Cota 1700, Escuela de Esqui Antartida, SkiFamily, Landing Snowboard, skienbaqueira, ChurGomez / Al Alba, Procenter Baqueira, Escuela de Ski Baqueira.
Mijas (/ˈmiːhəs/ MEE-həs; Spanish: [ˈmixas]) is a town and municipality in the Province of Málaga, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Located on the South-Eastern coast of Spain, Mijas belongs to the region of Costa del Sol Occidental. Its centre is a typical Andalusian white-washed village, located on a mountainside about 430 metres or 1,476 feet above sea level, in the heart of the Costa del Sol region.
Valencia or València is a province of Spain, in the central part of the Valencian Community. Of the province's 2,566,474 people, one-third live in the capital, Valencia, which is also the capital of the autonomous community.
Discover the best top things to do in Zumaia, Spain including Ermita de San Telmo, Playa de Itzurun, St. Peter the Apostole Parish, San Juan Iturria, Ruta Del Flysch.
The province of Ciudad Real (pronounced [θjuˈðað reˈal]; English: Royal City) is a province in the southwestern part of the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha, Spain. It is bordered by the provinces of Cuenca, Albacete, Jaén, Córdoba, Badajoz, and Toledo. It is partly located in the old natural region of La Mancha. Its capital is Ciudad Real. It is the third largest province by area in all of Spain, after Cáceres and Badajoz. The historic comarca Campo de Calatrava is located in the center of the province.
So many of Madrid’s buildings look like castles, you’ll think you’ve stumbled into a fairytale. Even City Hall is astounding, with its white pinnacles and neo-Gothic features. A self-guided architecture tour can begin by the great bear statue in the central Puerta del Sol. Wander by the fanciful Royal Palace before absorbing the natural beauty of Retiro Park, then visit one of the city’s many museums. You could happily cap off each day by nibbling on forkfuls of paella while sipping Spanish rioja.
Discover the best top things to do in Bermeo, Spain including San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Mirador De San Juan, Museo de Pescadores/Arrantzaleen Museoa, Ballenero Aita Guria, Cabo Machichaco, Lamera Parkea, Puerto Viejo Bermeo, Playa de Laida, Puerta De San Juan, Playa de Aritzatxu.
There’s an Arabic inscription that captures the essence of Granada in a few words: “There is nothing so sad as to be blind in Granada.” The perspicacity of this declaration becomes obvious as soon as you penetrate the austere walls of the Alhambra and take in the full majesty of the architecture, carvings and fountains of the Nasrid palaces. Your ticket (which should be bought well in advance following the instructions on the attraction’s website) also affords entry to the Renaissance Palace of Carlos V and to the exquisite gardens of the Generalife. If you are celebrating a special event, or are in the market for a splurge, you can stay in the lovely Parador, right on site. Make your way down into the city via the atmospheric old quarter of the Albaicin, with its tiny craft shops and restaurants, and head for the Cathedral and Royal Chapel. Also plan a visit to the crypt for the tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, the instigators of Spain’s imperial adventures to the New World and beyond. It’s worth making the short journey out of town to visit the Monasterio Cartuja, a fabulous Carthusian monastery in the baroque style. Admirers of the poet Lorca should make the effort to visit the Casa-Museo Federico Garcia Lorca in Fuente Vaqueros, about 11 miles from the city centre.
Ribadeo is a municipality in the Spanish province of Lugo in Galicia. It has a population of 10,023 (INE, 2011) and an area of 106.2 km. It is the capital of the A Mariña Oriental comarca.
Segovia (Spanish pronunciation: [seˈɣoβja]) is a province of central/northern Spain, in the southern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is bordered by the province of Burgos in the north, Soria in the northeast, Guadalajara in the east, Madrid in the south, Ávila in the west and southwest, and Valladolid in the northwest. The average temperature ranges from 10 °C to 20 °C.
The province of Badajoz (pronounced [baðaˈxoθ]) is a province of western Spain located in the autonomous community of Extremadura. It was formed in 1833. It is bordered by the provinces of Cáceres in the north, Toledo, Ciudad Real in the east, Córdoba in the south-east, Seville, and Huelva in the south and Portugal in the west.
You’ll find plenty of orange trees here, but the fruit known as the "Valencia orange" was actually developed in California. Travelers interested in local food should focus on paella instead. While the city contains many monuments, Valencia’s modern crown jewel is the City of Arts and Sciences, a futuristic complex of museums, cinemas, theaters, and more.
Mijas (/ˈmiːhəs/ MEE-həs; Spanish: [ˈmixas]) is a town and municipality in the Province of Málaga, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Located on the South-Eastern coast of Spain, Mijas belongs to the region of Costa del Sol Occidental. Its centre is a typical Andalusian white-washed village, located on a mountainside about 430 metres or 1,476 feet above sea level, in the heart of the Costa del Sol region.
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