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Home to world-class museums, the wildly popular Real Madrid football team, Europe's wildest nightlife and a jam-packed agenda of cultural activities, capital city Madrid is an absolute must stop on any Spain travel itinerary. From the fashionable restaurants of Chueca to the posh stores of Salamanca, the ethnic vibe of Lavapies and the monumental nature of the city center, Madrid serves up a slew of fantastically unique neighborhoods just waiting to be discovered.
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Cosmopolitan, progressive and on the cutting edge of everything, Barcelona is a one-of-a-kind city that has long been a top European destination. From the creative, undulating forms created by Art Nouveau architect Antoni Gaudí to the street performers along the lively Las Ramblas, the tranquil waters of the Mediterranean and the stunning Gothic cathedral, this is one city that simply bursts with sights, culture and personality.
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Wedged between the Mediterranean Sea and the dramatic hilltop Santa Bárbara Castle Alicante is a smallish city that has a perfect dose of everything: plenty of cultural venues, non-stop sunshine, unbeatable seafood, a host of sights worth a visit... you name it! The city's top attractions include its picture-perfect historic quarter, its award-winning interactive archaeological museum (MARQ), its colorful, palm-lined seaside promenade the lively and - of course - the beach!
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Commonly referred to as Spain's "Golden City" due to the golden sandstone composing the entire cityscape, Salamanca - a UNESCO World Heritage City - is a small yet absolutely stunning city where you'll find one of the world's oldest universities, breathtaking Renaissance and Baroque façades, Spain's most beautiful Plaza Mayor and an eclectic, dusk-till-dawn nightlife that rivals big city Madrid. The city's centuries-old importance as a seat of learning resulted in the cultural and architectural splendor that continues to define the city today.
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From paella to Las Fallas, El Cid and even the Holy Grail, Valencia's seemingly infinite claims to fame span the centuries. This laid-back city invites you to gaze up at beautiful, centuries-old buildings, hit the beach and top it all of with a visit to the city's sleek, ultra modern City of Arts & Sciences, where you'll find fan favorites like the excellent interactive science museum and Europe's largest aquarium.
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The alluring city of Sevilla is easily the heart and soul of the Spain of popular imagination, where tapas bars, flamenco and bullfighting abound. Characterized by its intriguing mix of Christian and Moorish influences in everything from the food to the architecture, you can't help but be drawn into the enchanting Santa Cruz neighborhood, impressed by the sheer size of the Gothic cathedral and fascinated by the Arabic-inspired Alcazar palace.
