Castilla y León
This squat 10th-century tower dominates the remains of the town's medieval walls. It's especially pretty as a backdrop to the river from outside the walls…
Must-see attractions in Spain
Cartagena
Among Cartagena's Modernista buildings, the strawberries-and-cream confection of Casa Clares is particularly magnificent. It now holds a cafe and offices,…
Cádiz
Cádiz' neoclassical town hall dominates Plaza San Juan de Dios. The building dates from around 1800, though a town hall has stood on this site since the…
Arcos de la Frontera
Originally an 11th-century Moorish alcázar (fortress), Arcos' castle was extensively rebuilt in the 14th and 15th centuries. It's closed to the public,…
Costa del Sol
This unusual square bullring is located at the top of the village, and is surrounded by lush ornamental gardens with wonderful views of the coast. There's…
Segovia
This museum commemorates Antonio Machado, a segoviano and one of Spain's pre-eminent 20th-century poets, who lived here from 1919 to 1932. His former home…
Mallorca
Once part of the city's defences, this 14th-century tower has received some (mostly sensitive) modern, plate-glass additions, and is now used for the odd…
Toledo
The main reason to visit this church is not the building itself, but the opportunity to climb its tower (138 steps) for a quintessential view of medieval…
Cadaqués
Crowning the old town, Cadaqués' white-walled church was originally begun in the 14th century, but later rebuilt following 15th- and 16th-century pirate…
Andalucía
Just inside the Puerta del Socorro, the main gate into the old town, you'll find the remains of this Gothic-Mudéjar church, built on the site of a former…
Andalucía
The heart of town is Plaza de la Corredera, with a number of busy bars and the elegant ayuntamiento (town hall), in a 400-year-old former monastery…
Galicia
An old winery with modern installations a few kilometres west of Verín, Crego e Monaguillo produces a notably good red (Crego e Monaguillo Tinto) from the…
Extremadura
This impressive arched, Roman-origin bridge stands about 1km east of Madrigal, just north off the EX203 road and practically in Castilla y León. In warm…
Castilla y León
This former fortress dates to the 10th century and still boasts seven towers. The views from around the back sweep out over the Río Duero and the plains…
Santa Cruz de la Palma
This black-sand beach to the south of town actually belongs to Breña Baja, but it's commonly associated with the capital. There's a lifeguard on duty in…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Part of a former monastery active from 1145 AD to the late 15th century, this Romanesque-origin church hidden away in plain sight stands out for its 15th…
Corralejo
Has wave pools, kamikaze-style slides, rides, Jacuzzi and other watery attractions. If you've booked your ticket up front, a free bus service runs to the…
Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís
Tarifa
Originally constructed in the 16th century, this whitewashed, tucked-away church now flaunts a mix of baroque and neoclassical styles, having been torn…
Huelva
Huelva's salmon-pink Casa Colón was constructed as the city's original luxury hotel in the 1880s to accommodate guests of the Rio Tinto company. It now…
Santander
Lined with trees, ringed with cafes and sporting a gazebo in its centre, this long, rectangular plaza is one of Santander's most popular public spaces…
Castilla-La Mancha
This small museum set in an old agricultural store in the centre of town is usually given over to temporary exhibitions. Local art and sculpture…
Galicia
Just outside the cathedral's west doors you can investigate the subterranean remains of a Roman temple dedicated to the mysterious sun god Mithras, and of…
Madrid
Occupying much of the southwestern corner of the park is the Jardín de los Planteles, one of the least-visited sections of El Retiro, where quiet pathways…
Madrid
Between the lake and the Palacio de Cristal, the sober 1883 Palacio de Velázquez is used for temporary exhibitions organised by the Centro de Arte Reina…
Iglesia de San Pedro y San Ildefonso
Castilla y León
Besides its considerable Romanesque charm, the Iglesia de San Pedro y San Ildefonso has some Gothic touches – we prefer the simple beauty of the exterior…
Madrid
Edificio Grassy, with the Rolex sign, was built in 1916. With its circular ‘temple’ as a crown, and profusion of arcs and slender columns, it’s one of the…
Cantabria
A Spanish national monument since 1931, the impressive 13th-century Iglesia de Santa María sits at the top of the Puebla Vieja, housing a beautiful 15th…
Andalucía
Originally Aracena's central square, this gently sloping plaza near the top of town is home to an attractive 15th-century town hall, backed by the…
Andalucía
The early-16th-century Iglesia de la Asunción has the oldest plateresque portal in the province, plus a vibrant and colourful retablo (altarpiece) with…
El Puerto de Santa María
Popular Playa de Valdelagrana, on the eastern side of the Río Guadalete, is backed by high-rise hotels and apartments and a strip of bars and restaurants…
Ciutadella
This colossal bastion dates from the 14th century, but was heavily restored in the 17th century following the 1558 Turkish attack on Ciutadella. Clamber…
Castillo de Valencia de Alcántara
Extremadura
The ruins of the town's medieval castle, of Moorish origin, watch over the east side of the old quarter. Fine views, gardens and a sturdy hilltop aspect…
Casa Museo Martín Alonso Pinzón
Andalucía
The former home of the Pinzón brothers (captains of the Niña and the Pinta) now houses a permanent exhibition on Palos' crucial contribution to Columbus'…
Puerto del Carmen
Though it's crowded and striped neatly with sunbeds and parasols, beneath all this, Playa Grande remains a lovely, gold-hued, family-friendly 1200m-long…
Puerto de la Cruz
This dark-sand 'garden beach' west of Puerto de la Cruz' centre has good facilities, including toilets and showers. Huge boulders were dumped into the sea…
Badajoz
Adorned with palms, lavender and orange trees, these gorgeous compact gardens clinging to the southeast end of the Alcazaba are perfect for a stroll while…
Andalucía
Backed by pine woods and high-rise developments, the long, sandy beach of Punta del Moral is a pleasant enough place to swim, though not as pristine as…
Basque Country
The eccentric Museo Fournier de Naipes is in the 16th-century Palacio de Bendaña, with an impressive collection of historic presses and playing cards,…
Catalonia
Above La Seu Vella, at the top of town, are the remains of Lleida's 9th-century Islamic fortress, rebuilt between the 12th and 14th centuries, and with…
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