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Plaza de la Villa
Plaza de la Villa Those hoping for a taste of 16th-century Madrid will find just what they’re looking for at the tranquil Plaza de la Villa, or Town Hall Square. An easy stroll from the lively Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa is a world away from the bustle of Madrid’s modern center – a small mediev
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Victorio Macho Museum
Victorio Macho Museum Former home and workshop of the master sculptor and artist Victorio Macho, this museum stands as a tribute to his life and his work which was donated to the Spanish people upon his death. Macho chose a splendidly scenic spot to produce art — surrounded by mountains and next t
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Sanctuary of Arantzazu
Sanctuary of Arantzazu This Franciscan sanctuary set against the Aizkorri mountain range carries both spiritual and historical significance for many pilgrims to the site. Tradition states that Virgin appeared in a hawthorn bush, prompting witnesses to ask Arantzan zu? (Is it you in the hawthorn?),
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Penedes
Penedes A popular day trip from nearby Barcelona, the Penedes region produces some of the region’s best wines and cava, or sparkling wine. Penedes is home to more than 300 wineries, many with scenic mountain backdrops and some of which were built in the modernista style. The area’s proximity to t
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Oasis Park Fuerteventura
Oasis Park Fuerteventura A trip to the Canary Islands is already an adventure, but a trip to Oasis Park Fuerteventura is more like a wild, animal-filled safari. This zoo-meets-botanical garden occupies a pocket of land in the southern part of the island, and allows visitors to encounter nature in
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Montjuïc Castle
Montjuïc Castle Looming over Barcelona city center from the 170-meter summit of Montjuïc Mountain, the forbidding Montjuïc Castle, or Castell de Montjuïc, adds a dramatic silhouette to the city skyline. Reachable via cable car from the Montjuic Funicular station, the 17th-century fortress is most
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Mondragón Palace
Mondragón Palace The much-rebuilt Mondragón Palace perches on top of the El Tajo Gorge and looks north towards the Sierra de las Nieves. Although little remains of the original Moorish palace, it may once have been the home of the 14th-century Moorish King Abomelic, who built the underground Water
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El Golfo
El Golfo Far removed from the golden sands and azure waters of Lanzarote’s principal beach resorts, the coastal landscape of El Golfo harbors one of the island’s most unique geological areas. A rare example of an ancient hydro-volcano, a combination of volcanic eruptions and sea erosion
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CosmoCaixa Barcelona
CosmoCaixa Barcelona With its unique, modern design and interactive exhibits, the CosmoCaixa is frequently recognized as one of the best science museums in Europe. With hands-on displays and activities for both children and adults, the museum explores the earth through environmental and natural e
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Museum of Royal Feluccas
Museum of Royal Feluccas Spain has always been known for its naval history and accomplishments, from military to exploration. The Royal Museum of Feluccas showcases several large barges used by the royal family to navigate the Tagus River. The ships utilized by Spanish royalty, ornately decorated
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Valencia Oceanografic (LOceanogràfic)
Valencia Oceanografic (LOceanogràfic) Already impressive from the outside, LOceanogràfic is still quite more than meets the eye. That’s because beneath its undulating roof live 45,000 animals from some 500 different species, all which swim in a total of 11 million gallons of water. The oceanarium,
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Las Rozas Village
Las Rozas Village Just 30 minutes from downtown Madrid, Las Rozas Village is a shopper’s nirvana – a designer outlet village crammed with over 100 shops and boutiques. One of nine Chic Outlet Shopping malls in Europe, Las Rozas Village not only offers an impressive array of luxury brands and local
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El Arenal
El Arenal Snuggled up against the Guadalqivir River’s east bank and set amidst some of Seville’s most storied streets, you’ll wander upon El Arenal. Its name (arena means sand in Spanish) tells the story of its past, when, during the 16th and 17th centuries, the sandy-banked neighborhood was used
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Doñana National Park
Doñana National Park One of Europe’s most significant wetland reserves, Doñana National Park is a large protected area spanning nearly 3,000 square kilometers across three regions of Spain. It is known for its expansive amount of migrating birds, which visit seasonally from across Europe and Afric
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Freixenet Winery
Freixenet Winery One of the region’s most renowned producers of Catalonian specialty Cava, the Freixenet Vineyards make a popular day trip for visitors from Barcelona. Built in 1922, Freixenet was started by the Ferras and the Salas, two well-regarded winemaking families whose history of wine prod
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Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno (IVAM)
Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno (IVAM) Contemporary international and Spanish art are showcased at Valencia’s renowned Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno (IVAM). Educational courses, workshops and concerts accompany the gallery’s permanent collection, and temporary exhibits are also di
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Ibiza
Ibiza The glittering disco ball of the Mediterranean, Ibiza is famed for its stylish clubs, scantily clad starlets, world-class DJs, and powdery white beaches. Its auto-tuned siren song calls out to every hennaed hippy and jet-set D-lister able to hold his or her liquor, tempting each to make thei
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Placa Espanya
Placa Espanya A large and significant square lined with trees and fountains, Placa Espanya is one of the busiest, most central hubs of activity in Barcelona. Many main roads intersect here, including Para•llel and Gran Via. As it is both a main metro and train stop, it is a common meeting point fo
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Columbus Monument
Columbus Monument Some shorelines have lighthouses; Barcelona has the Columbus Monument. Standing 197 feet tall — the top 24 feet of which make up the statue of Columbus himself — the tower is quite hard to miss, especially given its prominent position at the end of Las Ramblas, and along the mari
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Independence Plaza
Independence Plaza Independence Plaza (also known as the Plaza de la Independencia) is one of the most popular and busiest squares in Madrid and one of the most important symbols of the city. Opened in 1778 during the reign of King Carlos III, the plaza is found at the intersection of several majo
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