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06/11/2024 Covadonga, SPAIN: Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga.
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06/11/2024 Covadonga, SPAIN: Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga. Spain Marketing 1379722

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Passionate, sophisticated Spain is full of wild beauty, deep history and some of the best food you'll ever eat. Life is a fiesta, and everyone's invited.

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The Spanish Classics: Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Granada in 12 days

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  1. 1Visiting Madrid’s famous food markets on a guided, fun, and delicious street food crawl
  2. 2Pairing a passionate flamenco performance with a tapas tour for a perfect night out in Seville
  3. 3Witnessing the jaw-dropping views of Ronda, Malaga’s crown jewel, on a dazzling day trip
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Best Things to Do

There are so many incredible experiences awaiting you in Spain. Here are some of the very best.


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Best Time to Visit

From the liveliest events in a fun-filled calendar to the best times to come for beach weather, here's are the best times to visit Spain.


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Things to Know

Fancy a villa by the sea, or an apartment in a vibrant Mediterranean city? Here's what you need to know about buying property around the Med.


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Transportation

Traveling around Spain is convenient, efficient and manageable – thanks to its advanced and accessible public transport infrastructure.


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Visa Requirements

Don't let your visa application mess up your trip to Spain. Here's everything you need to know about whether you need one.


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Best Road Trips

Often overlooked and underrated Extremadura is, in fact, one of Spain’s most fascinating regions, a mix of world-changing history and contemporary…


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Money and Costs

I’ve had several people reach out asking if I'd share my itinerary. Here are the details on mileage, budget and lodging.


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Traveling with Kids

Granite peaks and beechwood forests, underground springs and swirling mists. Lonely Planet Magazine chooses its favourite national parks in Europe.


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5 Shops

Madrid’s Las Salesas neighbourhood – named for the nearby Plaza de las Salesas – has sprung to life in recent years thanks to a new wave of pioneering…


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Accessibility

Traveling around Spain is convenient, efficient and manageable – thanks to its advanced and accessible public transport infrastructure.


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Get Connected

Stay connected when on vacation in Spain with this guide to cell service, roaming charges and data.


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