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Albaicin
Granada, Spain
Granada's old Moorish quarter, a hillside of whitewashed lanes, courtyards and viewpoints.
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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- 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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Gothic Quarter
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona's medieval heart, a maze of narrow lanes, hidden squares and Roman remains.
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Barrio de Santa Cruz
Seville, Spain
The old Jewish quarter, a maze of whitewashed lanes, orange trees and small squares.
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Casco Viejo of Bilbao
Bilbao, Spain
The old town of Bilbao, centred on the Seven Streets, full of pintxos bars and small shops.
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Jewish Quarter of Cordoba
Córdoba, Spain
A maze of whitewashed lanes with flower-filled patios beside the Mezquita.
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La Rambla
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona's famous tree-lined pedestrian boulevard from Plaça de Catalunya to the port.
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Sacromonte
Granada, Spain
A hillside neighbourhood of cave houses and the home of Granada's Roma flamenco tradition.
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San Cristobal de La Laguna
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
A historic colonial-style university town with a planned grid layout, a short tram ride from Santa Cruz.
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Triana
Seville, Spain
A riverside neighbourhood famous for flamenco, ceramics and its sailors and potters.
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Vegueta Old Quarter
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
The colonial old town where the city began, with a cathedral, squares and the Columbus House.
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Malasana
Madrid, Spain
Madrid's hip neighbourhood of vintage shops, indie bars and street art.
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