Spain
Just south of Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo is the Jardín de los Frailes, which merits a stroll.
Must-see attractions in Spain
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Las Alpujarras
Built on the site of an old mosque, Bubión's elegant Mudéjar church dates from the 16th century.
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
This dark volcanic beach has a great beach bar. It's also a popular launch spot for hang-gliders.
Ávila
A cultural centre, this daringly renovated space is also used for contemporary art exhibitions.
Jerez de la Frontera
A couple of blocks northeast of Jerez' cathedral stands the handsome 16th-century old town hall.
Valladolid
One of the loveliest church facades in Valladolid, with unusual, 16th-century octagonal columns.
Lanzarote
Caleta de Sebo's cream-coloured beach is a small, pretty strip of sand overlooking the harbour.
Madrid
At the southern end of the Parque del Buen Retiro is La Rosaleda with its more than 4000 roses.
Rías Baixas
On Monday to Friday afternoons you can watch the day's fish catch being auctioned at the Lonja.
Salamanca
This 15th-century octagonal fortress has an unusual square base and smaller cylindrical towers.
Santa Cruz de la Palma
A simple whitewashed 17th-century chapel that gives the name to the street on which it stands.
León
On the west side of the charming Plaza Mayor is the late-17th-century, baroque old town hall.
North Coast Tenerife
This church dedicated to St Dominic has beautifully carved doors and a rich Mudéjar ceiling.
La Laguna
Take a peek at the fabulous patios at this historic building, which is today used as offices.
Monumento a las Cortes Liberales
Cádiz
Constructed between 1912 and 1929, this monument honours Cádiz' 1812 constitution, La Pepa.
Ronda
A 17th-century baroque church that was used as a Republican barracks during the civil war.
Castilla y León
Pays homage to Antonio Machado and other Spanish poets who have a connection to the town.
Mérida
Only a small section remains of this once-1.5km-long aqueduct, opposite the Roman circus.
Jerez de la Frontera
A lovely 15th-century Mudéjar church, a couple of blocks northeast of Jerez' cathedral.
Burgos
Dating to the 15th century, San Lesmes is notable for its three naves and rustic charm.
Ciutadella
This baroque early-18th-century church is now used as an occasional exhibition gallery.
Oviedo
Fine 17th- and 18th-century mansions line Plaza de Porlier, just west of the cathedral.
Cantabria
At the southern end of town, this wide sandy stretch of urban beach gets a bit of surf.
Centro de Interpretación de la Semana Santa
Cáceres
A gallery with exhibits on the city's Easter celebrations, atop 18th-century cisterns.
Palacio de los Golfines de Arriba
Cáceres
This 14th- to 15th-century palace is where Franco was declared head of state in 1936.
Cádiz
This 17th-century fort on the northern edge of the old town is now a cultural centre.
Madrid
This important landmark in the centre of the Plaza de Oriente was unveiled in 1843.
Sitges
One of Sitges' more popular places to soak up the sun, fronting the town centre.
Madrid
Built in 1891, Spain's national bank is perfectly suited to Plaza de la Cibeles.
El Puerto de Santa María
Little Playa de la Muralla is just west of the upmarket Puerto Sherry marina.
Las Alpujarras
Pampaneira's 16th-century Mudéjar church sits on the main village square.
Santa Cruz de la Palma
This Renaissance church is decorated with a magnificent coffered ceiling.
Sitges
Popular beach close to central Sitges, on the northeast side of headland.
Andalucía
This 16th-century church overlooks what was once Aracena's main square.
