Part of northern Spain's green zone and with an impenetrable language and traditional culture unrelated to anything else in Europe, the Basque lands have compelling cities -- such as big, gritty Bilbao, gracious, Belle-Epoque San Sebastián, and medie
Read more…Mostly arid or semi-arid, Spain's center and cultural heartland is a pleateau crammed with iconic destinations: walled Ávila, home of St. Theresa; Burgos, a university city with medieval architecture including one of Europe's largest cathedrals; Cuen
Read more…Very much an under-the-radar Spanish destination, far-west Extremadura is composed of the provinces of Badajoz and Cáceres. It's rich in ecotourism and outdoor sports possibilites, but also culture and history in cities like Mérida (which has a super
Read more…In Spain's green north, in the far northwest corner above Portugal, Galicia is culturally and lingustically related to that county. It's home to a rugged seacoast, refreshing native wines, and most famously Santiago de Compostela, one of the world's
Read more…This small land and its capital, part of Spain's green north, are very different from what you traditionally think of as "Spain"; the city of Santander has both its industrial and elegant side, but the countryside is what charms so much, with highlig
Read more…Stereotypically best known for its oranges and paella, this city (Spain's third largest) and province of the same name has both tradition and modernity in spades (cutting-edge architect Santiago de Calatrava is from here). The beach resorts are legio
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Mysterious figures mixing potions; skull rituals; and tales of witches on October 31st? All par for the course on Halloween night. But in Galicia, these creepy doings go back thousands of years, when back in the mists of time this
Congratulations are in order! UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) has just this summer honored Spain's capital city with its first World Heritage Site designation, elevating Madrid to the rank
European tourism is finally open for business again, and plenty of great deals are available to entice visitors back, from city culture to delightful road trips to dreamy beach getaways - or combinations of all the above. And here's
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