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…A remote set of islands off the coast of northwest Africa, they're a beach destination hugely popular with Europeans, and offer lots of ecoutourism and history as well. From the hopping beaches of Gran Canaria, Tenerife and La Palma to the lower-key,
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
Read more…From a tiny town on an arid plateau, over the centuries Spain's capital grew into imperial grandeur, and today has plenty of historic sites, stunning museums, abundant culture, and atmospheric traditional restaurants to enjoy, overlaid by a fun urban
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