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Cape Finistere
Cape Finistere Back when the earth was assumed to be flat, Cape Finisterre (derived from the Latin for lands end) was thought to be the westernmost point of the world. Of course, the world moves on across the Atlantic, but Cape Finisterre is the westernmost point in Spain, and its also the f
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Cap de Creus
Cap de Creus Cap de Creus is a peninsula in the far northeast of Catalonia, not far from the French border. Covering 73 square miles, it is the easternmost point of Spain and is now a protected national park. Salvador Dali, who was born in the nearby city of Figueres, painted the cape in “The Pers
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Canyon de la Calobra
Canyon de la Calobra On Mallorca’s northwest coast, the Torrent de Pareis River wriggles its way through the Tramuntana Mountain Range, leaving massive limestone-carved canyons in its path. At the river’s end, it breaks through a rugged coastline that is home to the neighboring village of Sa Calob
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Campo del Principe
Campo del Principe Translated as Field of the Prince, this Granada square is said to be named after Prince Juan, whose late-15th-century wedding was supposed to be celebrated here. Today, however, it’s more popularly known as a pilgrimage destination come Holy Week, during which the 17th-century C
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Camara Oscura
Camara Oscura Towering high above the Andalusian city of Seville, looking out from the top of the Camara Oscura allows for some of the best views of the surrounding area. The tower is all that remains of a former lead factory. The unassisted view alone is worth the climb, but the periscope project
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Cala Santanyi
Cala Santanyi Though now recognized as one of the most beautiful beach areas of Mallorca, Cala Santanyi was not part of the initial tourism boom on the island — in fact it hardly welcomed visitors until the 1960s. That quiet, relaxed atmosphere remains undisturbed, though a variety of outdoor acti
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Cala Morell (Necropolis Caves)
Cala Morell (Necropolis Caves) The north coast of Menorca is a gem for history buffs. Here, visitors can find the Cala Morell, or Necropolis Caves. This site, which has regular excavations, is considered to be one of the most important archeological sites on the island.This spectacular necropolis
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Cala Figuera
Cala Figuera Perched on the coastal cliffs of the island of Mallorca, Cala Figuera was once only a modest fishing village and small harbor. Today it is one of the most picturesque towns that has maintained its whitewashed homes and colorful boat houses, making it popular with visitors. There are n
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CaixaForum Madrid
CaixaForum Madrid One of Madrid’s most innovative works of architecture, the angular exterior of the CaixaForum is so spectacular you might be tempted not to bother going inside. The cultural center and art exhibition space is housed in the former 19th-century ‘Central Eléctrica del Mediodía’ powe
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Cadiz Cruise Port
Cadiz Cruise Port Cadiz is one of the oldest continuously-occupied cities in Europe dating its origins from around 1000BC when it was settled as a trading post by the Phoenicians. Its location on a peninsula, almost totally surrounded by the sea continues to make it a perfect port city and today i
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Cactus Gardens (Jardin de Cactus)
Cactus Gardens (Jardin de Cactus) Cactus gets its due respect at this wildly prickly Lanzarote garden, which was inaugurated in 1990. The Jardín de Cactus is the final brainchild of beloved island native César Manrique, the painter, sculptor and architect whose work famously balanced both art and
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Buen Pastor Cathedral
Buen Pastor Cathedral The neo-Gothic cathedral of Buen Pastor (the Good Shepherd) was completed in 1897 at a time when San Sebastian was flourishing as an aristocratic seaside resort; it was promoted to cathedral in 1953. Buen Pastor is the largest religious construction in the city, made of sands
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Bodegas Torres
Bodegas Torres A trip to Barcelona isn’t complete without sampling some of Catalonia’s renowned wines and the Bodegas Torres, Spain’s largest winery, is the perfect place to start. A sprawling vineyard dominating the famous Penedés region, the winery is owned by the legendary Torres’ family, whose
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Bizkaia Museum of Archaeology
Bizkaia Museum of Archaeology This chronological collection showcases the history of Bizkaia with archaeological artifacts ranging from pre-historic times to the modern world. The permanent collection contains the materials collected from several excavations in the area, including ancient tools, c
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Bioparc Valencia
Bioparc Valencia You may have been to the zoo, but you probably haven’t been to this kind of zoo. Bioparc Valencia prides itself on offering what they call zoo-imersion, a concept that focuses on immersing human visitors in the habitat of the animals, and not the other way around, as is traditiona
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Bilbaos White Bridge
Bilbaos White Bridge Just south of the Guggenheim Museum resides Bilbaos White Bridge, yet another inventive structure in this city so known for pushing the artistic envelope. Also called Campo Volantin Bridge or Calatrava Bridge, the unmistakable Bilbao silhouette is more often referred to as Zub
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Bilbaos Santiago Cathedral
Bilbaos Santiago Cathedral Wandering the narrow medieval streets of Bilbaos Casco Viejo, youll stumble upon the towering exterior walls of Santiago Cathedral. It is believed that the church, which serves as a stop for pilgrims trekking the northern Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James), dates back
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Bib Rambla Square (Plaza Bib Rambla)
Bib Rambla Square (Plaza Bib Rambla) Also known as the Plaza de las Flores (Square of Flowers), the pedestrianized Bib Rambla is an elegant and ancient square at the epicenter of Granada’s bustling and late-night street scene Central to the plaza is a 17th-century marble fountain featuring Neptune
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Betancuria
Betancuria Fuerteventura isn’t all beaches and volcanic landscape—history and culture are highlights too, best discovered in the island’s most historic village, Betancuria. Named after the French explorer Jean de Béthencourt, who founded the town (and conquered the island), Betancuria served as Fu
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Besalu
Besalu This picturesque mountain town of Besalú is well known for its ancient Catholic monestaries and iconic Romanesque architecture, in particular a photogenic 12th century bridge that has become the symbol of the town. In the Middle Ages, it was a regional capital, overseeing this scenic sectio
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