City Breaks

Best Things to do in Cádiz Spain

Things to Do in Cádiz: Visit the Cathedral

The city of Cádiz on Spain’s Costa de la Luz is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe. Founded by the Phoenicians around 1100 BC, the city has a rich history marked by its strategic military and commercial location on the Atlantic Ocean. Over the centuries, Cádiz …

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Best Day Trips from Madrid

Toledo Spain City Breaks

There are some remarkable day trips from Madrid which allow visitors to the capital to learn about the country’s historical legacy which defines modern-day Spain. From the medieval masterpiece of Toledo to the legends of Segovia, each destination offers a unique glimpse into the country’s past. Ávila’s fortress walls and …

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Best Tapas Bars in Seville

Seville Tapas Bar

Seville is the capital of ‘tapas’, those tasty little appetizers that Spaniards eat with their drink before heading off to dinner. Rather than going to a restaurant you can tour the tapas bars of Seville. There’s no end of dishes to try and no end of bars to try them …

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Best Flamenco Shows in Madrid

Flamenco Shows in Madrid

The origins of flamenco music and dance can be traced back to Andalucía where it was performed by Romani people in the 18th century. As the art form gained popularity flamenco venues were established in Madrid and many top artists started to perform in these tablaos. By the late 19th …

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Barcelona Wine Tours: Taste the Cava Wines of Penedès

Penedès Vineyard

Tucked away between the coastal hills to the south-west of Barcelona is the Penedès wine making region which is one of Europe’s oldest wine-producing regions. The Catalan Wine Cultures Museum in Vilafranca del Penedès exhibits evidence of vines being cultivated in the region as far back as the 6th century …

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How to Get from Barcelona to the Dalí Museum in Figueres

Dalí Museum in Figueres

Spanish surrealist painter, Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dali y Domenech made a dramatic impact on the world with his often bizarre, always striking and beautiful artistic images. Art enthusiasts visiting Spain can easily travel from Barcelona to the Dalí Museum by public transport or on organised tours Perhaps best known …

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