Twenty things that will shock first-time visitors to Spain
No one speaks English, it's amazingly cheap and Barcelona's not that dodgy.
Madrid, Spain
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Things to do in Madrid: Three-minute guide
Madrid is a mix of old and new; high culture and fun.
Where to find the best tapas in Madrid
Tapas is not a series of small tasty dishes, it's a way of life.
Spain's other idyllic small city
Salamanca, home to the third-oldest European university, is known as ''The Golden City''.
'It's crazy': The afternoon siesta in Spain may be about to die off
The nation's afternoon nap may drive tourists mad but many Spaniards are determined to keep it.
Spain's least-visited region is stunning
Move over San Sebastian and Seville: Extremadura has Roman ruins, a proud food culture and has been spared the worst of Spain's tourist excesses - but just don't go there in summer.
Cartagena, Spain's wine-making oasis
On the sun-soaked south-east coast of Spain there's a wine-making oasis.
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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.
