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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.

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!

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

The last Gothic cathedral to be built in Spain stands on Sergovia\'s highest point, its stunning towers and turrets soaring over chapels, tombs and a museum.

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.

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

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.

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

Go to the top of this great mountain in San Sebastián and visit a traditional amusement park with spectacular views as a backdrop.

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. 

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

Madrid’s only cathedral is a definite crowd-pleaser, with a mixed architectural style and breathtaking panorama of the city from its viewing platform.

Stroll along the cobbles on the sea to reach this spectacular castle that contains one of Spain’s earliest electric lighthouses.

This 15th-century monastery is an elaborate and imposing structure, designed to display the power and might of Spain’s Catholic monarchs. 

Visit the attractions in Girona, located 20 miles (32 kilometers) to the northwest of Costa Brava. Coming from Costa Brava Airport in Costa Brava, Girona is 6 miles (10 kilometers) to the southeast.

Stroll along the cobbles on the sea to reach this spectacular castle that contains one of Spain’s earliest electric lighthouses.

Admire the Gothic-style façade, the modern stained-glass windows and the ecclesiastical treasures of the adjoining museum of the city’s landmark church.

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

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.

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.

Admire the Gothic-style façade, the modern stained-glass windows and the ecclesiastical treasures of the adjoining museum of the city’s landmark church.