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Finca Pública de Son Real
Much of the area between the coast and the Ma12 has been converted into the Finca Pública de Son Real. Its main entrance is just south of the Km18 milestone on the Ma12, and the former farm buildings host an information office for those who wish to walk the propertys several coasta
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Platja de Muro
Around 5km south of Port dAlcúdia (on the bus line to Can Picafort), Platja de Muro often makes the grade in lists of Mallorcas best beaches. While we are not entirely convinced about the better-than-the-Caribbean hype, its certainly a beauty, with pale, soft sand backed by pines a
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Museo Casa Roja
As soon as you enter town, follow the signs to this lovely ochre-red mansion (built in 1911) with exhibits on embroidery and Corpus Christi – a festival Villa de Mazo celebrates with particular gusto: streets are decorated with elegant ‘carpets’ made of flower petals, seeds and soi
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Jardínes del Marquesado de la Quinta Roja
Also known as the Jardín Victoria, these French-influenced 18th-century gardens cascade down the hillside and are crowned by a small marble mausoleum built as a tomb for the Marqués de la Quinta Roja. However, apparently his wife and mother disagreed where to lay his body when he d
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Plaza de Santa María
This plaza was designed to be a focus of religious and civic life, and is surrounded by mansions and churches, such as the Seminario Conciliar de San Felipe Neri on the squares northern side, a seminary that now houses the Universidad International de Andalucía, Baezas Cathedral an
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Jardines del Turia
Stretching the length of Río Turia’s former course, this 9km-long lung of green is a fabulous mix of playing fields, cycling, jogging and walking paths, lawns and playgrounds. As it curves around the eastern part of the city, its also a pleasant way of getting around. See Lilliputi
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Casa de Colón
This simple house is built on the site where Columbus supposedly stayed while on the island, and today it houses a small museum; the highlight of which is the gallery of stunning pottery from the Chimú tribes who lived in the region between Ecuador and Lima during the 11th to 15th
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Sa Torre Cega
On a hilltop west of the harbour, this estate was named for the 15th-century blind tower (ie windowless tower) that sits at its centre. The beautiful Mediterranean garden is home to a collection of some 70 sculptures by greats such as Eduardo Chillida, Josep Maria Sert, Henry Moore
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Pont Fortificat
Besalú’s fortified stone bridge is so old, it strains memory. The first records of the bridge date to 1075, though periodic modifications have bolstered its defensive structure. It was bombed in 1939 during the Spanish Civil War and repaired soon after. Today this pale sandstone br
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Palacio de Asamblea
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Aquarium
A family-friendly attraction in the El Abra port complex, Getxos aquarium showcases marine flora and fauna from the Atlantic Ocean and warmer tropical waters. There are 26 sections with tanks of coral, algae, anemones and schools of multicoloured fish.
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Calvari
They dont call it Calvari (Calvary) for nothing. Some pilgrims do it on their knees, but plain walking up the 365 cypress-lined steps from the town centre to the 18th-century hilltop chapel, the Oratori del Calvari , is penance enough. This may not be a stairway to heaven, but ther
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Plaza del Cabildo
Lined with fine ancient buildings, Plaza del Cabildo is the centre of the old town, its vertiginous mirador affording exquisite vistas over the Río Guadalete. The 11th-century, Moorish-built Castillo de los Duques is closed to the public, but its outer walls frame classic Arcos vie
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Casas Colgadas
The most striking element of medieval Cuenca, the casas colgadas jut out precariously over the steep defile of Río Huécar. Dating from the 14th century, the houses, with their layers of wooden balconies, seem to emerge from the rock as if an extension of the cliffs. For the best vi
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Iglesia del Salvador
Though the church’s exterior seems more fortress than house of worship, the interior is fabulous so be sure to step inside. It boasts a glittering baroque pulpit dating back to 1750 and a stunning ornate and coloured 16th-century wooden ceiling considered to be one of the best Mudé
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Museo Nacional de Arqueología Subacuática
This excellent, attractive space delves into the depths of the fascinating world of underwater archaeology. It starts off by explaining the work of underwater archeologists and then sails on into the maritime history and culture of the Mediterranean. There’s lots of old pots, flash
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Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona
This excellent museum does justice to the cultural and material wealth of Roman Tarraco. The mosaic collection traces the changing trends – from simple black-and-white designs to complex full-colour creations; a highlight is the large, almost complete Mosaic de Peixos de la Pineda
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Colegiata de San Cosme y Damián
This 15th-century Gothic church has the evocative atmosphere of a mini cathedral. It is home to Spains oldest still-functioning church organ and has a gloriously ostentatious altar, fronted by several Roman stone tombs, plus that of Fernán González, the 10th-century founder of Cast
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La Fortaleza del Sol
The town’s castle, high over town offers dioramas, actors in costume and various gadgetry. Its an impressive place. Two of the castle towers were damaged in the earthquake: you can see the scars on one and the other is yet to be restructured. Entry includes an audioguide; there are
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Museo Nacional de Escultura
Spains premier showcase of polychrome wood sculpture is housed in the former Colegio de San Gregorio (1496), a flamboyant Isabelline Gothic style building where exhibition rooms line a splendid two-storey galleried courtyard. Works by Alonso de Berruguete, Juan de Juní and Gregorio
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