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Garrotxa Volcanic Natural Park
Garrotxa Volcanic Natural Park The region of Girona offers so much more than just Catalan culture and historic towns; it’s also got a veritable nature wonderland called Garrotxa Volcanic Natural Park. And volcanic, indeed, as it is home to 40 (dormant) volcanic cones, and 20 basaltic lava flows, m
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Gandia
Gandia With its 11 golden kilometers of wide, unsullied beaches, it may seem odd that this attractive town anchoring the Costa de Azahar doesnt get more international attention. Instead, the busy fishing port has become an alternate destination, primarily for savvy Spaniards who would rather avoid
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Frontón Jostaldi
Frontón Jostaldi Not far from San Sebastián in the neighboring riverside city of Hondarribia sits Frontón Jostaldi. The athletic venue plays host to one of the region’s very favorite sports: jai-alai.But to understand the significance of Frontón Jostaldi, one must understand the game behind it. Ja
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Frederic Mares Museum
Frederic Mares Museum The quirky one-time abode of eccentric traveler Frederic Mares is now a museum devoted to his lifetime’s collection of artifacts – a fascinating space crammed with an eclectic array of curiosities. Open by Mares in 1948 to display his collection, the museum was bequeathed to
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Fortaleza de la Mola (La Mola Fortress)
Fortaleza de la Mola (La Mola Fortress) For an example of 19th century military architecture, one needs only to visit the Fortress Isabel II on La Mola of Maó. Also known as Fortaleza de la Mola and La Mola Fortress, this fortification was built over a span of more than two decades (1848 – 1875),
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Flower Puppy
Flower Puppy The shimmering panels of Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum may capture visitors’ oohs, but it’s the giant Puppy that draws all the awes. Standing at 43 feet tall, the flower-covered topiary stands out as a colorful symbol of Spain’s fifth-largest city, and will undoubtedly capture both your
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Famara Beach (Playa de Famara)
Famara Beach (Playa de Famara) A 1.8-mile-long stretch of golden sand fringed by soaring sea cliffs, the picturesque setting of Famara Beach (Playa de Famara) has earned it a legion of fans, among them renowned local artist César Manrique and Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar. The dramatic surroun
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Explanada de España
Explanada de España Running along the seafront from Alicante Port in the east to Canalejas Park in the west, the magnificent Explanada de España offers a scenic introduction to Alicante, looking out over the yachts and fishing boats of the marina. Laid out in the early 20th-century by archit
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Euskadi Biodiversity Centre
Euskadi Biodiversity Centre The Euskadi Biodiversity Centre seeks to educate the public about the many ecosystems of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, declared such by UNESCO in 1984. Through permanent and traveling exhibitions, a calendar of activities, and educational workshops, the center shares
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Es Vedranell and Western Inlets
Es Vedranell and Western Inlets Located on the south-west side of the island, es Vedranell and the western inlets are a cluster of protected areas featuring sandy beaches, azure waters, varied terrain (including the infamous and iconic Es Vedra mountain that has become synonymous with images of Ib
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Es Pontàs
Es Pontàs Along Mallorca’s southeastern coast you’ll find a collection of sweet coastal towns, idyllic beach coves, and one especially photo-beckoning sight, Es Pontàs. This natural rock arch loops high out of the clear, crystalline waters just off shore, where it lures everyone from sunrise seeke
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Es Mercadal
Es Mercadal Located in the center of Menorca and at the base of the island’s tallest mountain, Toro, Es Mercadal offers a charming medieval town filled with markets, shops, little restaurants and cafes and heaps of culture. A visit to Es Mercadal is perfect for those exploring the inland portion o
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El Torcal
El Torcal With its peculiar stacked rocks and knobbly karst towers, the otherworldly landscape of El Torcal is one of Spain’s most unique natural landscapes, formed over 150 million years ago, by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the ocean. Now a protected nature reserve, El Torcal’s unusual
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El Tablao de Carmen
El Tablao de Carmen El Tablao de Carmen is a top-rated flamenco show that plays tribute to one of the world’s greatest flamenco dancers, Carmen Alaya. She once performed at this very site for King Alfonso XIII of Spain during the opening of the Poble Espanyol for the 1929 Universal Exposition. Kno
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Els Quatre Gats
Els Quatre Gats Tucked down a side street in Barcelona’s Barrio Gotico (Gothic District), Els Quatre Gats (meaning ‘The Four Cats’, or ‘a few people’ in Catalan slang) is one of the city’s most famous bar-restaurants and a memorable location to sample some delicious traditional Catalan cuisine. Th
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El Raval
El Raval Lying just to the west of Barcelona’s famous Las Ramblas Boulevard, and home of the gleaming Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA), the Raval is a once-tatty ‘barrio’ (district) that is rapidly cleaning itself up. Historically working class, today new boutiques, art galleries, bar
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El Populo
El Populo To truly soak up the magic of Cadiz, plan to explore its oldest neighborhood, El Populo. The barrio dates back to the 13th century, and gets its name from an image of the virgin that once stood vigil above one of El Populo’s gates. It read “ora pro populo,” meaning “pray for the village.
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El Poblenou
El Poblenou In the northeastern suburbs of Barcelona, El Poblenou (‘new village’ in Catalan) is sandwiched between the Mediterranean Sea and the Avinguda Diagonal, which slices through the modern heart of the city. As one of Barcelona’s former working-class districts, Poblenou had a somewhat negle
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El Médano
El Médano An idyllic retreat perched on the southern tip of Tenerife, the lively beach town of El Médano is one of Tenerife’s most laid-back resorts, famous for its high winds and traditional Spanish vibe, and void of the tourist trappings of the larger resorts. In a prime location close to the Re
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El Cotillo Beach
El Cotillo Beach Though tourism has made its mark on many of Fuerteventura’s beaches and fishing towns, there are a few that have yet to fully feel its effects – and El Cotillo is no doubt one of them. While it’s only a matter of time before it becomes a destination for the masses, for now it rema
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