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

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

From the peaks of the Pyrenees to sun-scorched beaches and desert-like regions, Spain is a country of diverse landscapes. Enjoy this natural backdrop while you view eclectic architecture, sample regional food and be swept up in one of the country’s many festivals.

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

Admire the array of colorful flowers and trimmed hedges and visit the dark room’s camera obscura for a real-time image of the city.

Admire the array of colorful flowers and trimmed hedges and visit the dark room’s camera obscura for a real-time image of the city.

Discover several different architectural styles in a castle encompassing multiple stages of Spanish history. Enjoy the contrast of its modern gardens and fountains.

The pale sandstone fortress from Córdoba’s Moorish occupation contains a fascinating museum documenting the city’s religious history and offers excellent views.

The pale sandstone fortress from Córdoba’s Moorish occupation contains a fascinating museum documenting the city’s religious history and offers excellent views.

Once a Moorish fort, this architectural gem is now the oldest functioning palace in Europe.

Looming over the city center, this hilltop castle is the main attraction in Alicante and one of the largest castles in Europe.

Once a Moorish fort, this architectural gem is now the oldest functioning palace in Europe.

One of the most popular hilltop lookouts in Spain offers incredible views of the city of Granada, the Alhambra and the mountainous landscape beyond.

The pale sandstone fortress from Córdoba’s Moorish occupation contains a fascinating museum documenting the city’s religious history and offers excellent views.

From the peaks of the Pyrenees to sun-scorched beaches and desert-like regions, Spain is a country of diverse landscapes. Enjoy this natural backdrop while you view eclectic architecture, sample regional food and be swept up in one of the country’s many festivals.

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.

The pale sandstone fortress from Córdoba’s Moorish occupation contains a fascinating museum documenting the city’s religious history and offers excellent views.

One of the most popular hilltop lookouts in Spain offers incredible views of the city of Granada, the Alhambra and the mountainous landscape beyond.

Visit a vast city mansion that is famed for its breathtaking artwork and a series of tranquil courtyards that reflect different eras of Córdoba’s history.

The pale sandstone fortress from Córdoba’s Moorish occupation contains a fascinating museum documenting the city’s religious history and offers excellent views.

Discover several different architectural styles in a castle encompassing multiple stages of Spanish history. Enjoy the contrast of its modern gardens and fountains.

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

Discover several different architectural styles in a castle encompassing multiple stages of Spanish history. Enjoy the contrast of its modern gardens and fountains.