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The Phoenicians, Romans and the Moors have left an extraordinary cultural and architectural legacy, with each strategically positioned city boasting immense cathedrals, fortifications, atmospheric old quarters and elegant streets. Areas are conveniently linked by an efficient high speed rail system that will take you through the wonderful diverse scenery from snow-capped mountains to unspoilt, flower-filled meadows and citrus groves.
Avila lies 80 miles to the west of Madrid and is a little over an hour by rail. It is the country's highest provinçial capital and is dominated by its extraordinary city walls. They were built in the 12th Century and extend for 2,...
Situated in the province of Jaen, close to the Parque Natural de Cazorla, the tranquil town of Baeza has a rich architectural heritage that has been beautifully preserved.
A Barcelona holiday has much to offer those who enjoy art and architecture. The city is inextricably linked with the works of Gaudi, especially the unfinished church, Sagrada Familia. The Gothic Quarter with the magnificent Cathedral...
This proud Basque port has excellent restaurants, shopping and nightlife and became a 'must visit' destination with the opening of the Guggenheim Museum, already labelled the eighth wonder of the world. Constructed of...
Located two hours south of Bilbao, this elegant city is best known for its ornate UNESCO protected Gothic Cathedral, the final resting place of El Cid. For centuries, it has been one of the principal stops for pilgrims travelling along...
The capital of the most rural of the Andalucian provinces, Cordoba is a myriad of cobbled streets and geranium-filled courtyards and is home to the spectacular Mezquita, a glorious mosque that is so large that there is a Christian...
Just to the south of Jerez, on the estuary of the River Guadalete, lies this historic fishing port. This is a typically Spanish seaside town, with excellent fish restaurants and tapas bars and an interesting harbour to explore.
Located just over an hour by car from Barcelona and 30 minutes from the beaches and coastal villages of the Costa Brava, Girona is a charming Mediaeval city which is well worth a visit on a short break or as part of a longer itinerary...
The fabled Alhambra Palace and its beautiful Generalife gardens dominate Granada from their hilltop perch; beyond are the spectacular Sierra Nevada mountains.
Jerez's strategic location, between the mountains and the sea makes it ideal to explore the wonderful surrounding pueblos blancos and the many wineries. Jerez is renowned for its love of horses and passion for Flamenco dancing in...
La Coruna is a historic port city and gateway to Galicia, It is located 40 miles north of Santiago and sits on a rocky islet and is a city of contrasts; it has grand squares, palatial buildings and a Mediaeval old town that features...
The city of León can trace its history from Roman times and became an important staging post on the pilgrims' road to Santiago. The city's skyline is dominated by the 13th Century Gothic Cathedral with its magnificent stained...
Madrid is a people's city and the exuberant way of life of the charming Madrileños is impossible to resist. Linger over a late lunch, settle down to a siesta, keep hunger at bay at a tapas bar and don't expect dinner until at...
Since the opening of the magnificent Picasso Museum in 2003, cultural tourism to Màlaga has grown steadily and we can recommend a short stay here at the end of a longer Andalucian itinerary.
Pamplona's history and monuments as well as its excellent gastronomy make it a very attractive city to visit. It is one of the greenest cities in Europe and has ancient city walls, stylish squares and numerous parks, bridges and...
With its perfectly formed cityscape of ancient roofs and churches, Salamanca is one of the most beautiful destinations in Spain. Visit the Plaza Mayor; the heart of the city; the Patio de las Escuelas and both Cathedrals. The older one...
Considered by many to be the gastronomic capital of Spain, San Sebastian is home to more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than any other city in the world.As well as mouth-watering cuisine, San Sebastian has two sandy beaches...
Santander is the capital of Cantabria and is considered by many to be the most attractive of all Spanish cities. Features include the charming Old Quarter known as Puerto Chico, the beautiful Magdalena Palace, the Paseo de Pereda...
This beautiful city is one of the most important pilgrimage sights in the world – pilgrims following the Camino do Santiago no doubt breath a sigh of relief when they finally set eyes on the city's spires – the beautiful Cathedral...
Segovia is 60 miles from Madrid (less than 30 minutes by train) and has a spectacular position on a rocky spur above the Rio Eresma and Rio Clamores. It is dominated by the fairy-tale Alcazar, the imposing Gothic Cathedral and the 800...
Warm sunshine, even in the depths of winter, the scent of almond and orange blossom mixing gently with the evening jasmine, Seville, the Andalucian capital and the home of Carmen and Figaro, has a joyful atmosphere in an historic...
The city of Toledo is now one of the most important centres of European Mediaeval history. The outstanding architecture of the period has been beautifully preserved. This was the home of El Greco and much of his work is on display in...
Located in the province of Jaen, Ubeda, together with neighbouring Baeza, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. It is one of the region's architectural treasures and is known as the Andalucian Renaissance city because...
Valencia, Spain's third city, has an exciting blend of the old and new. The city of El Cid has Moorish palaces, a fine Cathedral, and a beautifully preserved historic quarter and an excellent sandy beach just minutes by taxi from...
Capital of the Basque region and often eclipsed by its more famous coastal neighbours, this beautiful Mediaeval city is renowned for it's green spaces as well as it's unique cuisine. The city was founded in the 12th Century...
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