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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.

Come and take a walk around one of the largest palaces in Western Europe...and try not to get lost!

Maze-like hedges, marble sculptures and colorful flower beds adorn this historic royal garden, where the palace’s stables and carriages once lay.

In the heart of Mérida\'s historical center is its medieval square. Relax in the restaurants and visit centuries-old buildings that surround this attractive plaza.

Be awed by the remarkable legacy of the Ancient Romans as you stroll around the colossal structure that has towered over Segovia’s Old Town for 2,000 years.

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Admire the intriguing boat shape of a medieval castle from this unobstructed viewpoint in the midst of a pleasant park.

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.

Watch stirring flamenco performances on the patio of this historical landmark and find out how the building is entwined with Andalucía’s cultural identity.

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Go windsurfing and kayaking near the stunning coves and explore the natural reserves around the historic towns of this former Roman and Moorish complex.

Go windsurfing and kayaking near the stunning coves and explore the natural reserves around the historic towns of this former Roman and Moorish complex.

The Costa del Sol offers both tranquillity and fun, in surroundings that have been recognised worldwide for its leisure offerings as well as its famous visitors.

Once the main entrance to a 13th-century fortress, this colossal gateway now serves as reminder of Ronda’s former defense system.

Go windsurfing and kayaking near the stunning coves and explore the natural reserves around the historic towns of this former Roman and Moorish complex.

Go windsurfing and kayaking near the stunning coves and explore the natural reserves around the historic towns of this former Roman and Moorish complex.

Go windsurfing and kayaking near the stunning coves and explore the natural reserves around the historic towns of this former Roman and Moorish complex.

Go windsurfing and kayaking near the stunning coves and explore the natural reserves around the historic towns of this former Roman and Moorish complex.

The Costa del Sol offers both tranquillity and fun, in surroundings that have been recognised worldwide for its leisure offerings as well as its famous visitors.

Go windsurfing and kayaking near the stunning coves and explore the natural reserves around the historic towns of this former Roman and Moorish complex.

The Costa del Sol offers both tranquillity and fun, in surroundings that have been recognised worldwide for its leisure offerings as well as its famous visitors.

Find a peaceful oasis with wide boulevards lined with palm trees and cypresses in this waterfront park between Cádiz’s historic Old Town and the Atlantic Ocean.

Relax on the tranquil beaches, drink a variety of sherry wines and sample the selections of tapas in this diverse town.