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Alcazaba of Malaga
Málaga, Spain
A Moorish palace-fortress on the hillside above Malaga's old town.
Southern Europe
Spain
Moorish palaces, Gaudi's fantasies, tapas bars until midnight, Atlantic and Mediterranean beaches, and volcanic islands: Spain packs several countries into one.
- Capital
- Madrid
- Languages
- Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Best time to go
- April to June and September to October for pleasant weather; July and August are very hot inland, while the Canary Islands suit winter sun.
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- Top places
- Church, mosque or temple 15
- Historic site 12
- Neighbourhood 11
- Beach 9
- Museum 8
- Market 7
- Viewpoint 7
- Park 6
- Castle 6
- Palace 5
- National park 5
- Ruins 5
- Monument 5
- Square 5
- Festival or event 4
- Mountain 3
- Bridge 3
- Island 3
- Theme park 2
- Lake 2
- Entertainment 2
- Garden 1
- Shopping 1
- Scenic route 1
- Cave 1
- Food and drink 1
- Tower 1
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Alcazar of Segovia
Segovia, Spain
A fairy-tale castle perched on a rocky crag, said to have inspired storybook castles.
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Bellver Castle
Palma, Spain
A round Gothic castle on a pine-covered hill, with panoramic views of Palma and its bay.
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Gibralfaro Castle
Málaga, Spain
A hilltop castle above the Alcazaba with the best view over Malaga and the Mediterranean.
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Alcazar of Toledo
Toledo, Spain
A hilltop fortress that crowns the city, now home to the Army Museum.
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Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs
Córdoba, Spain
A medieval fortress with beautiful gardens, where Columbus is said to have met the Catholic Monarchs.
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