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17 Best Cities to Visit in Spain for Culture, Coast or Cuisine

Beyond Spain's most apparent city breaks, there are many more beautiful spots worth visiting. From a city-cum-beach island capital to mountain-backed aged alcázars, these are my picks of the best cities to visit in Spain.
Views over the Azores Sete Cidades lakes
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12 of the best places to visit in April in Europe: beaches, Easter, cities, and adventures

Discover some of the best places to visit in April for a European city break, an Easter getaway, a spring beach trip or an active adventure
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A quick guide to Palma de Mallorca: Spain’s best island city break?

Where to eat, drink, visit and stay in the capital city of the Balearic Islands: Palma de Mallorca - with day trip suggestions.
The Alcazar of Segovia on a cloudy day perches on a hill
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Best hidden gems in Spain: 21 unique places to visit in Spain

Discover some of the top hidden gems in Spain to get off the beaten path. From pretty villages and secret flower festivals to cheese caves and cross-border zip lines.
The Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, Spain
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14 Underrated cities in Europe you should visit

These underrated places deserve much more attention, so why do they remain some of the most underrated cities in Europe?
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23 Best hidden gems in Europe: off the beaten path places for 2023

Looking to go off the beaten path in Europe? Then this list of Europe hidden gems will help you discover some unusual destinations in 2023.
The village of Ponto do Sol in Madeira, with green hills and a small bay for swimming
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15 Best places to visit in Europe in winter: warmest spots and winter wonderlands

From winter wonderlands to the warmest spots, these are some of the best places to visit in Europe in winter.
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How to spend a weekend in León, Spain: attractions, architecture and tapas crawls

Discover outstanding architecture, aged-attractions and delicious dishes during a weekend in León, Spain, a great Spanish city break.
Oviedo, the capital of Asturias
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How to spend a long weekend in Oviedo, Spain: Asturias’ chilled-out capital

Pack in plenty of things to do in Oviedo during a weekend break, from cider and cheese tastings to monuments and Mozarabic architecture.
Valladolid, Spain
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Renaissance architecture, sacred statues, and plenty of vino: how to spend a weekend in Valladolid, Spain

Renaissance architecture, sacred statues, and plenty of vino; Valladolid, Spain serves up plenty for a relaxing, yet fun, weekend city break.
Reflections of Gijón, Spain
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A guide to Gijón, Spain: Asturias’ beloved beach escape

For a city-cum-beach-break, the Asturian city of Gijón, Spain, ticks all the boxes; from golden sands to roman ruins.
Salamanca as seen from the river at blue hour
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Learn Spanish online: 7 ways to study Spanish without a language school

There are countless reasons you might want to learn Spanish online rather than take classes. For some, it may be a matter of cost; for others, it could be simply wanting to master the basics for an upcoming trip, while many might just want…
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Mallorca beyond Magaluf: 5 Reasons to visit Mallorca, Spain

For many people, the island of Mallorca conjures up the party-strip of Magaluf, but between the stunning beaches, incredible architecture and mountain hikes, Majorca Islands has plenty more to discover.
Views over the harbour in San Sebastian
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Getting back to the Basque Country: San Sebastián and beyond

A weekend break to San Sebastian is the perfect Spanish city-break, but why not stay a week and explore more of the beautiful Basque Country.
The main square in Murcia with a cathedral on the left and a red fronted palace on the right
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Reasons to visit the Murcia Region of Spain

The Region of Murica in Spain boasts coast, culture, city-breaks and cuisine - here's a one week itinerary to enjoy it all.
A wine tasting room in Murcia Spain
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Magnificent Monastrell: exploring the Murcia wine route through Bullas, Jumilla and Yecla

This stunning region of Spain might be most famed for the Costa Cálida, but it's also packed with incredible wine and cuisine.
Cartagena Murcia Spain
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A cultural tour through the Region of Murcia: Cartagena, Murcia & Lorca

The region of Murcia, in Spain, might not be the most visited in the country, but there are plenty of things to do in Murcia away from the coast.
Plaza de Espana Seville
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Solo in Seville: a weekend in Spain’s sassiest city

Seville is one of the most distinctive cities I've ever visited, it's photogenice, ideal for solo travel, and there are countless things to in Seville.
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48 Hours in Cuenca, Spain: More than a Madrid day trip

The beautiful UNESCO world heritage city of Cuenca in Spain is only a short day trip from Madrid, but here is why you should come for an overnight stay.
Hanging Houses of Cuenca
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Things to do in Cuenca, Spain: a hidden gem full of treasures

From the beautiful walled city of Cuenca to stunning karst mountain landscapes, don't make the mistake of missing out on any of these things to do in Cuenca.