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Barcelona is famous for many reasons. First, it is considered to be one of the most cutting
edge cities in Europe for 20th century avant-garde architecture. The city is famous for
its "Modernista" style, a Catalan Art Nouveau movement...
Bilbao is one of the principal cities in Spain's beautiful Basque Country. Compared to the
aristocratic San Sebastian, Bilbao has always been considered the ugly, industrial
step-sister...
Burgos is a surprisingly darling provincial capital whose claim to fame is its simply spectacular Gothic Cathedral, arguably the finest in Europe. The city is located half way between the Spanish wine regions of Ribera del Duero and La Rioja, and is know for its wonderful restaurants serving roast milkfed baby lamb. Located on the Saint James Pilgrimage, travelers on their way to Santiago de Compostela stop in Burgos to admire its beautiful religious architecture such as the cathedral and a handful of wonderful monasteries and convents...
Probably one of the most picturesque villages in Spain, Cadaques is located near the French border in a privileged corner of forest and dramatic coves. The white washed little town has long attracted artists, from Salvador Dali to Picasso, and today it looks much like it did fifty years ago...
Girona is one of Catalonia's biggest cities, located in North-eastern Spain less than 2 hours away
from France. It lies at the heart of one of the most beautiful provinces in Spain.
One of the most beautiful villages in Spain, Hondarribia has a combined Basque and French flavor to it, and both the historic quarter and the lovely port are major treats on a tour of the north...
Jerez de la Frontera was one of the "Frontier" towns between areas ruled by the Moorish Caliphs and by
the Christian Monarchs. "De la Frontera" (on the border) was attached to many of the town names...
Laguardia is one of the most perfectly preserved medieval villages in Spain. It is also located right
in Rioja wine country and is the perfect base for your wine tour of Spain's most well known red wine...
Historic León boasts a magnificent cathedral and small historic quarter full of cozy tapas bars perfect for tasting local Bierzo wines...
Madrid is a young capital city, for Europe. The seat of government was only moved to Madrid in
1561 under Phillip II, from Toledo, and until that point it had only been a provincial centre...
Palma de Mallorca is the elegant capital of "Majorca" and the largest city in the Balearic
Islands. The island of Mallorca is more similar to a continent than an island, for its range
of landscapes and wildlife...
The Spanish small town of Ponferrada is located in the Bierzo wine region and is famous for its preserved Templar Castle dating back to the 13th century...
Quite possibly Spain's most beautiful town, Salamanca's buildings appear to glow. The local sandstone used to construct most of this 13th century university town's churches and historic mansions, seems to turn gold when the sun beats down...
San Sebastian is a wonderful city- a successful blend of tradition and a rural feel with a modern,
cosmopolitan atmosphere. It's also one of the hottest culinary destinations on earth...
Santiago de Compostela is a stunning medieval city, perhaps one of the most beautiful in Spain. Located in the "Green Heart" of the northwest in the marvelous region of Galicia, Santiago attracts both pilgrims and gourmets from all over the world...
Segovia is a tremendously picturesque town in Spain's central Castille region and is a delight for the
gourmet traveler. It has one of the largest concentrations of Romanesque churches in all of Europe...
Seville is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is almost like a living
museum, particularly in the evocative old Jewish quarter, the Santa Cruz...
Perched on a hill, overlooking the Tagus River, lies the atmospheric, historic town of Toledo. Toledo
boasts a splendid amount of architecture, dating back centuries and spanning a variety of cultures who once called this important town...Culinary Tour Spain |
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