Twenty things that will shock first-time visitors to Spain
No one speaks English, it's amazingly cheap and Barcelona's not that dodgy.
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Things to do in Madrid: Three-minute guide
Madrid is a mix of old and new; high culture and fun.
Things to do in Barcelona, Spain: The three-minute guide
Barcelona is Europe's top city for short-haul visits, and for good reason.
How to eat your way along the Mediterranean coast
Fancy some frivolous feeding and serious scholarship? After writing a book on his travels, David Dale offers an itinerary.
Is San Sebastian worth visiting?
If you're interested in Basque cooking, San Sebastian really is the place to be.
Jamon iberico: The ham that reigns in Spain
"We eat ham at every meal," says Carlos. "We drink, we eat ham. We snack, we eat ham."
The weird world of Spain's richest woman is now a tourist attraction
Seville's latest tourist attraction is the residence of the 18th Duchess of Alba, full of relics of her life as Spain's richest person.
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Incredible art is placed front and centre on the Spanish stage, with architecture born from rebellious and creative spirits such as Dali, Picasso and Gaudi. Throw Roman ruins, Islamic architecture and gothic cathedrals into the mix, and you have an enthralling destination. Cities are linked by diverse landscapes; mountain ranges, Mediterranean coastlines, and rustic villages that cling to dusty hilltops, not to mention the food... oh the food.
