<strong>Spain's most beautiful places -- Lanzarote: </strong>The Canary Islands are a stunning archipelago off the West African coast -- Lanzarote has moonlike landscapes and beautiful views.
Spain's most beautiful places -- Lanzarote: The Canary Islands are a stunning archipelago off the West African coast -- Lanzarote has moonlike landscapes and beautiful views.
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<strong>Puerta de Alcalá: </strong>Madrid is a spectacular city break destination -- the Puerta de Alcalá is a neo-classical monument built in 1778.
Puerta de Alcalá: Madrid is a spectacular city break destination -- the Puerta de Alcalá is a neo-classical monument built in 1778.
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<strong>The Prado Museum, Madrid:</strong> Another highlight of Madrid is the Prado Museum, a world-leading collection of art with classics by Francisco Goya.
The Prado Museum, Madrid: Another highlight of Madrid is the Prado Museum, a world-leading collection of art with classics by Francisco Goya.
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<strong>The Prado Museum, Madrid</strong><strong>: </strong>There are breathtaking works of art inside the Prado -- including "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch, a medieval masterpiece.
The Prado Museum, Madrid: There are breathtaking works of art inside the Prado -- including "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch, a medieval masterpiece.
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<strong>Buen Retiro Park, Madrid</strong><strong>:</strong> This large Madrid park is a beautiful spot for basking -- it was originally created for the Spanish Royal Family in the 1700s.
Buen Retiro Park, Madrid: This large Madrid park is a beautiful spot for basking -- it was originally created for the Spanish Royal Family in the 1700s.
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<strong>Picasso's Guernica, Museo Reina Sofia, Madrid</strong><strong>: </strong>Inside the Museo Reina Sofia is the Picasso masterpiece "Guernica" -- an anti-war masterpiece that is still celebrated for its powerful message today.
Picasso's Guernica, Museo Reina Sofia, Madrid: Inside the Museo Reina Sofia is the Picasso masterpiece "Guernica" -- an anti-war masterpiece that is still celebrated for its powerful message today.
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<strong>The Alhambra palace, Granada: </strong>The Alhambra is a breathtaking fortress-palace in the ancient city of Granada, at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The fortress dates from 889 AD.
The Alhambra palace, Granada: The Alhambra is a breathtaking fortress-palace in the ancient city of Granada, at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The fortress dates from 889 AD.
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<strong>Barcelona: </strong>Barcelona combines famous architecture, delicious food and fantastic Mediterranean beaches.
Barcelona: Barcelona combines famous architecture, delicious food and fantastic Mediterranean beaches.
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<strong>Sagrada Familia, Barcelona</strong><strong>:</strong> This stunning church might be unfinished -- but it's still a UNESCO World Heritage Site and worth visiting for its Art Nouveau-come-Gothic grandeur.
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona: This stunning church might be unfinished -- but it's still a UNESCO World Heritage Site and worth visiting for its Art Nouveau-come-Gothic grandeur.
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<strong>Park Guell, Barcelona: </strong>The city's Park Guell is designed by Antoni Gaudí, the modernist architect. It's a great place for basking in the sun and enjoying the unique structures.
Park Guell, Barcelona: The city's Park Guell is designed by Antoni Gaudí, the modernist architect. It's a great place for basking in the sun and enjoying the unique structures.
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<strong>Park Guell, Barcelona, Spain:</strong> This beautiful park is a highlight of the city -- it can get busy, but it still provides a respite from packed city streets.
Park Guell, Barcelona, Spain: This beautiful park is a highlight of the city -- it can get busy, but it still provides a respite from packed city streets.
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<strong>Santiago de Compostela: </strong>The spectacular cathedral in Santiago de Compostela is at the end of the Camino de Santiago -- the Way of Saint James -- pilgrimage that culminates there.
Santiago de Compostela: The spectacular cathedral in Santiago de Compostela is at the end of the Camino de Santiago -- the Way of Saint James -- pilgrimage that culminates there.
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<strong>Seville: </strong>This Andalusian metropolis is colorful and vivacious -- home to festivals and celebrations, including the Feria de Abril, pictured.
Seville: This Andalusian metropolis is colorful and vivacious -- home to festivals and celebrations, including the Feria de Abril, pictured.
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<strong>La Concha, San Sebastian:</strong> The Basque city of San Sebastian is known for its stunning shell-shaped bay called La Concha -- and its annual film festival.
La Concha, San Sebastian: The Basque city of San Sebastian is known for its stunning shell-shaped bay called La Concha -- and its annual film festival.
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<strong>Cadiz:</strong> The charming seaside town of Cadiz is the oldest continually inhabited settlement in Western Europe, founded in 1104 BCE by the Phoenicians. It's also famous for La Pepa Bridge, pictured here.
Cadiz: The charming seaside town of Cadiz is the oldest continually inhabited settlement in Western Europe, founded in 1104 BCE by the Phoenicians. It's also famous for La Pepa Bridge, pictured here.
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<strong>Papagayo beach, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: </strong>Lanzarote is also home to beautiful beaches -- including this secluded, picturesque spot.
Papagayo beach, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: Lanzarote is also home to beautiful beaches -- including this secluded, picturesque spot.
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<strong>Cueva de los Verdes, Lanzarote, Canary Islands</strong>: This stunning cave in Lanzarote was created 3000 years ago by lava flows and remains a spectacular sight.
Cueva de los Verdes, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: This stunning cave in Lanzarote was created 3000 years ago by lava flows and remains a spectacular sight.
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<strong>River Minho, Arbo, Galicia: </strong>The green hills of Galicia are home to the River Minho, where fisherman catch delicious seafood.
River Minho, Arbo, Galicia: The green hills of Galicia are home to the River Minho, where fisherman catch delicious seafood.
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<strong>Fuencaliente lighthouse, La Palma, Spanish Canary Islands: </strong>The Canary Islands are blessed with a tropical climate -- that means it's easy to spends days exploring the beautiful landscape.
Fuencaliente lighthouse, La Palma, Spanish Canary Islands: The Canary Islands are blessed with a tropical climate -- that means it's easy to spends days exploring the beautiful landscape.
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<strong>Fuerteventura, Spanish Canary Islands:</strong> Another Canary Island highlight is Fuerteventura -- perfect for relaxation with its white-sand beaches.
Fuerteventura, Spanish Canary Islands: Another Canary Island highlight is Fuerteventura -- perfect for relaxation with its white-sand beaches.
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<strong>Ibiza: </strong>Known for its club scene, the island of Ibiza also has plenty of natural beauty and beaches.
Ibiza: Known for its club scene, the island of Ibiza also has plenty of natural beauty and beaches.
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<strong>Ibiza: </strong>Even in this party destination, travelers can find solitude. Intermix your cocktail drinking with lounging on the beach.
Ibiza: Even in this party destination, travelers can find solitude. Intermix your cocktail drinking with lounging on the beach.
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<strong>Jerte Valley, Plasencia, Extremadura: </strong>In Extremadura, on the Portuguese border, the Valle del Jerte is home to beautiful rolling landscapes.
Jerte Valley, Plasencia, Extremadura: In Extremadura, on the Portuguese border, the Valle del Jerte is home to beautiful rolling landscapes.
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<strong>Menorca, Spain:</strong> It's worth venturing out and exploring the beautiful Balearic Islands -- the most tranquil is Menorca -- known for picturesque seaside towns.
Menorca, Spain: It's worth venturing out and exploring the beautiful Balearic Islands -- the most tranquil is Menorca -- known for picturesque seaside towns.
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<strong>El Caminito del Rey, Malaga</strong>: Malaga's dramatic "El Caminito del Rey" footpath winds through Gaitanes Gorge. Once known as the most dangerous walkway in the world, it was restored in 2015.
El Caminito del Rey, Malaga: Malaga's dramatic "El Caminito del Rey" footpath winds through Gaitanes Gorge. Once known as the most dangerous walkway in the world, it was restored in 2015.
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<strong>The Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands: </strong>Tenerife is one of the most popular Canary Islands -- home to the Teide National Park beneath the foot of the El Teide Volcano. The park is one of the world's best locations for star-gazing.
The Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands: Tenerife is one of the most popular Canary Islands -- home to the Teide National Park beneath the foot of the El Teide Volcano. The park is one of the world's best locations for star-gazing.
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<strong>El Teide Volcano, Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands: </strong>This dramatic volcano can be ascended via cable car for some spectacular views.
El Teide Volcano, Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands: This dramatic volcano can be ascended via cable car for some spectacular views.
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<strong>Tenerife, Canary Islands:</strong> Tenerife might be a busy spot for tourists -- but it's still worth visiting, especially when the city is hosting the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Tenerife, Canary Islands: Tenerife might be a busy spot for tourists -- but it's still worth visiting, especially when the city is hosting the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
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<strong>Garajonay National Park, La Gomera, Canary Islands: </strong>Another stunning Canary Island is La Gomera, home to the Garajonay park -- a beautiful World Heritage Site forest.
Garajonay National Park, La Gomera, Canary Islands: Another stunning Canary Island is La Gomera, home to the Garajonay park -- a beautiful World Heritage Site forest.
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<strong>The Roque de Agando, La Gomera, Canary Islands:</strong> This icon of La Gomera can't be climbed -- but it can be viewed from afar for a stunning panorama.
The Roque de Agando, La Gomera, Canary Islands: This icon of La Gomera can't be climbed -- but it can be viewed from afar for a stunning panorama.
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<strong>La Rioja</strong>: La Rioja is a region of Spain renowned for its wine and there are plenty of wineries to explore. The pictured complex is called Ysios -- designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.
La Rioja: La Rioja is a region of Spain renowned for its wine and there are plenty of wineries to explore. The pictured complex is called Ysios -- designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.
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<strong>Ronda, Malaga</strong>: The mountainous town of Ronda has a long history. Follow in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway and spend a summer here.
Ronda, Malaga: The mountainous town of Ronda has a long history. Follow in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway and spend a summer here.
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<strong>Oranges, Seville:</strong> Seville is known for its juicy oranges -- they line the trees of the cities -- perfect for your Instagram and for the juice.
Oranges, Seville: Seville is known for its juicy oranges -- they line the trees of the cities -- perfect for your Instagram and for the juice.
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<strong>The labyrinth of Villapresente</strong>: This beautifully constructed maze only opened in 2017 -- but it's now Spain's largest and definitely worth exploring.
The labyrinth of Villapresente: This beautifully constructed maze only opened in 2017 -- but it's now Spain's largest and definitely worth exploring.
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