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Alongside games of football and couples in pedalos, the art galleries, buskers and 17th-century palace give El Retiro a different flavour to your average park.

Go on a journey from prehistory to Franco’s Spain and enjoy the spectacular views of the harbor from a rooftop bistro and terrace. 

Visit the majestic castle and cathedral, dine at the array of seafood restaurants and pass beneath the fairy lights decorating the quaint alleys at night.

Go for a wander in one of the largest parks in Seville, a landscaped public space with a canal, leafy avenues, museums, water features and historic buildings.

Delve into the city’s maritime past and gain insights into the voyages of Christopher Columbus during a tour of this 800-year-old defensive structure. 

Go on a journey from prehistory to Franco’s Spain and enjoy the spectacular views of the harbor from a rooftop bistro and terrace. 

This popular Barcelona meeting point connects the old city with the new and is famous for its shopping, monuments and festival celebrations.

Few places better exemplify Barcelona’s long history than this hilltop structure, which holds a complicated place in the city’s heart.

This popular Barcelona meeting point connects the old city with the new and is famous for its shopping, monuments and festival celebrations.

Spain’s colourful second city offers world-class culture, breathtaking architecture and delicious cuisine.

Delve into the city’s maritime past and gain insights into the voyages of Christopher Columbus during a tour of this 800-year-old defensive structure. 

Visit this zoo to experience careful re-creations of African ecosystems and to enjoy wildlife in an almost barrier-free environment.

With expansive green areas, as well as swimming pools, rollercoasters and a dolphinarium, Casa de Campo has everything an ordinary park has and plenty more besides.

Standing proudly on a hill overlooking the town, this impressive 16th-century edifice once served as a palace and now hosts a fascinating military museum.

Explore Valencia’s medieval streets, admire historic architecture, visit food markets and museums and people-watch from lively squares.

Explore this spectacular indoor-outdoor aquarium, home to innovative exhibits and more than 500 different marine species. 

Delve into the city’s maritime past and gain insights into the voyages of Christopher Columbus during a tour of this 800-year-old defensive structure. 

See a touch of Cuba along the Catalonian coast at this elaborate and luxurious 19th-century palace and garden complex partially designed by Antoni Gaudi.

See a touch of Cuba along the Catalonian coast at this elaborate and luxurious 19th-century palace and garden complex partially designed by Antoni Gaudi.

Join the locals for an afternoon stroll in this popular city park, the site of interesting monuments and frequent cultural events. 

Visit this zoo to experience careful re-creations of African ecosystems and to enjoy wildlife in an almost barrier-free environment.

Delve into the city’s maritime past and gain insights into the voyages of Christopher Columbus during a tour of this 800-year-old defensive structure. 

A lake and a majestic fountain are among the highlights in this urban park that stands on the site of the city’s former fortress.