Cities in Spain

Spanish cities are perfect for a long weekend: compact, walkable and full of history, food and nightlife. In this section you will find our guides to large cities and smaller towns across the country, from Madrid and Córdoba to the island capitals Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Santa Cruz de La Palma. Seaside lovers will find guides to Nerja, Mijas and Almería. Each article lists the top sights, practical tips and the best time to visit.

Costa Brava

Why visit Lloret de Mar? Clifftop gardens, quiet coves and a coastal path to Tossa

Its reputation usually arrives before you do. Then you find Renaissance gardens on the cliffs, a castle above the waves and a cove that most people walk straight past.Lloret...
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What to see in Seville - The Alcázar, Plaza de España and a night of flamenco in Triana

In spring, the whole city smells of orange blossom. Locals call it azahar, and once you have walked...
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Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma’s Renaissance capital - Wooden balconies, a replica of Columbus’s ship and black-sand beaches

Five centuries ago this harbour was one of the busiest in the Spanish Empire. Today you can walk...
Cities in Spain

What to do in Los Gigantes? Sheer sea cliffs, whale-watching cruises and a boat ride to Masca Bay

Forty-five minutes from the airport, the island suddenly ends in a wall of rock twice the height of...
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What to do in Besalú? A fortified bridge, a medieval mikveh and Romanesque churches

Cross a crooked stone bridge, pass under its gate tower and the 21st century seems to stay behind...

Granada, Spain’s last Moorish kingdom - Palaces, free tapas and cave flamenco

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Order a small beer here and a plate of food arrives with it, unasked and unbilled. Order a second, and the plate usually gets...

Is Villajoyosa worth visiting? Colourful houses, chocolate and coves on the Costa Blanca

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Its name translates as "the joyful town", and one look at the painted seafront tells you nobody was exaggerating.Villajoyosa, known as La Vila Joiosa...
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