Dressed in the traditional costume of Spanish bullfighters, a torero stands at the ready.
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The Genius of Antoni Gaudí
Seven distinct properties built in and around Barcelona offer many different delights but represent the singular vision of one man—architect Antoni Gaudí.
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48 Hours in Madrid
Spain’s capital city takes the prize with artwork, tapas, and nightlife.
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Spanish Brunch on the Camino de Santiago
A brunch makes the difference for a pilgrim on Spain’s Camino de Santiago.
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Free Things to Do in Madrid
Spain's capital city since 1561, Madrid is now its bustling heart, in the geographic center of the Iberian peninsula, and home to over three million souls.
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The Timeless Traditions of Catalan Ceramics
Bedazzled by Barcelona, visitors often overlook nearby Catalonia, including one of its most deep-rooted traditions: pottery.
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Watch: Visiting Spain
Experience Spain's contagious passion for living after visiting cities filled with delicious sangria, gorgeous beaches, and rich history.
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Spain's Northern Coast by Private Rail
Medieval seaside villages, soaring mountains, and rich artistic and culinary traditions: Experience northern Spain on an 11-day journey aboard the private train El Transcantábrico.
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