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The variety of the attractions in Spain means that itineraries can satisfy everyone from the beach bum to the gourmand, the history buff to the design fiend. Most visitors land first in Madrid, the buzzing capital, known for its nonstop nightlife and world-class art museums. From here, you can tour the ancient cities of central Spain like Toledo, Segovia, and Ávila. Or, zip down to Andalucía on the high-speed AVE train for the passionate flamenco and fascinating Moorish architecture of Seville and Córdoba.
Barcelona, Spain's most cosmopolitan city, is a must for lovers of contemporary art and design. The Catalan capital blends Mediterranean charm with looming Gothic steeples, cutting-edge style, and the fanciful architecture of Modernisme (the Catalan interpretation of Art Nouveau). Nearby, you can escape to the ruggedly beautiful coasts of the Costa Brava or the slate-roofed villages of the Pyrenees.
The northwestern swath of the country is "green" Spain, a region of lush mountains, small villages, and incredible coastal scenery that contrasts sharply with the better-known Spanish images of bullfighting and flamenco. Head north for hiking in the Picos de Europa national park or to explore the quiet towns along the Cantabrian coast. Turn your compass east to sample the vibrant Basque Country, where Bilbao's spectacular Guggenheim Museum and the delectable cuisine of San Sebastián await.
For one of its first forays into Barcelona's art scene, la Caixa bank converted modernist architect Puig i Cadafalch's Casarramona, a textile factory, into a...more
see the Barcelona guideBuilt at the beginning of the 20th century by the great Catalan architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the former Gran Hotel is the place where...more
see the Ibiza + Mallorca guideSupposedly a reproduction of Pilate's house in Jerusalem, this 16th-century palace was the home of the dukes of Medinaceli. Its network of courtyards, salons,...more
see the Seville guideThis handsome cathedral represents one of the finest Gothic structures in Europe. An imposing sight seen from the outside, with its distinctive flying...more
see the Ibiza + Mallorca guideIts 15th-century builders said, "Let us create such a building that future generations will take us for lunatics." Today, Seville's cathedral is...more
see the Seville guideConstruction of Valencia's cathedral began in 1262, but the building remained unfinished until the main portal was erected during the Baroque era. Echoes of the...more
see the Valencia guideGranada's cathedral offers a Spanish Renaissance break from the Moorish mood of the Alhambra citadel—but not from the ornate richness. Built between 1521...more
see the Granada guideLocated within what was the Casa de Caritat, a charitable institution for the city's poor during the reign of Charles IV, the CCCB in El Raval creates an...more
see the Barcelona guideDedicated to San Sebastián's most famous native son, sculptor Eduardo Chillida, this museum is located just 15 minutes outside of town. Displayed in this...more
see the Bilbao + Basque Country guideHeading northwest from the cathedral, you can go on a good church crawl down the Calle San Jerónimo, taking in a succession of half-forgotten churches,...more
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