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Cerámica el Molino
Well signposted from the town is this meticulously restored mill that houses a ceramics museum (including a short audiovisual presentation) and workshop where artisans make reproductions of Benahoare pottery. There’s a vast and popular souvenir shop as well. You can also get here f
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Far de Capdepera
This lighthouse on Mallorcas easternmost tip is the endpoint of a lovely drive, walk or cycle through pine forests; its around 1.5km east of Sa Torre Cega. The lighthouse, which sits 76m above the sea, began operating in 1861, and the views from here (all the way to Menorca on a cl
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Església de Sant Martí dEmpúries
The bulk of this late Gothic construction, with its glistening rose window, was built in the early 16th century, though tomb stones point to an earlier church at this site dating to the 10th century. Opening hours follow masses, but you can peer at the church interior through glass
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Museo Militar de Almeyda
Explains the military history of the islands and the successful defense of the city, brought alive by a superb 30m scale model of the flagship Theseus . The most famous item here, however, is El Tigre (The Tiger), the cannon that reputedly blew off Admiral Nelson’s arm when he atta
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Monte Urgull
You can walk to the summit of Monte Urgull, topped by the low castle walls of the Castillo de la Mota and a grand statue of Christ, by taking a path from Plaza de Zuloaga or from behind the aquarium. The views are breathtaking and the shady parkland on the way up is a peaceful retr
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Mercado de Colón
This magnificent Modernista building, now colonised by boutiques and cafes, was formerly a market, built in 1916 to serve the rising bourgeoisie of the new suburb of L’Eixample. Its a good place to try horchata (a sugary drink made from tiger nuts) and Sundays are nice, with free m
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Museo de San Juan de la Cruz
This sizeable museum is devoted to the celebrated mystic and religious reformer St John of the Cross, who died here in 1591. The plethora of memorabilia includes a reconstructed monks cell with a lifelike figure of St John writing at a table – plus a couple of fingers from his righ
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Parque Natural de Urkiola
A natural park thats popular for hiking, picnicking and rock climbing. There are numerous hiking trails, including one to the summit of Mt Anboto (1331m) – the six-hour return hike includes a dramatic ascent to the summit, an experience that will send shivers down the spine of anyo
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Cova den Xeroni
This underground cavern rich in stalactites and stalagmites was revealed in 1975 when the landowner was digging a well. Its a one-man band, so treat opening times with a grain of salt (the most likely times are 1pm and 6pm). Turn right on the main road east of Sant Ferran, just bey
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Catedral de San Martiño
The Old Town unfolds around the 12th-century Catedral de San Martiño, whose artistic highlight is the gilded Santo Cristo chapel, inside the northern entrance. At the west end of the dark interior is the Pórtico do Paraíso, a less inspired Gothic copy of Santiago de Compostelas Pór
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La Cañada de los Pájaros
A good place to observe white storks and more than 150 other bird species is La Cañada de los Pájaros , a former garbage dump that has been converted into a private wetland reserve/zoo. Here you can get close enough to the enormous storks to hear their wings rustle as they swoop be
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Praza das Praterías
Praza das Praterías is marked with the Fuente de los Caballos (1829) fountain, with Catedral de Santiago de Compostelas south facade at the top of the steps. Curiously, the Casa do Cabildo, facing it on the lower side of the square, is no more than a 3m-deep facade, erected in 1758
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LAlcúdia
This well-documented site is 3.5km south of the town centre. The Dama de Elche was unearthed here, a masterpiece of Iberian art that’s now in Madrid. Entry includes the excellent archaeological museum, displaying rich findings from a settlement occupied continuously from Neolithic
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Sant Antoni promenade
San Ans harbourside promenade has been extended in recent years and now stretches around the entire coastline from Caló des Moro in the north to down past the Punta des Molí promontory (where theres an old windmill). One of the best sections borders s’Arenal beach, where there are
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Esteban Vicente
This adventurous art space occupies a 15th-century palace, complete with Renaissance chapel and Mudéjar ceiling. Some 153 abstract paintings, lithographs and sculptures by Segovia-born artist Esteban Vicente (1903–2000), a fine painter of the abstract expressionist school, form the
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Plaza de Topete
About 250m northwest of the cathedral, this triangular plaza is one of Cádiz’ most intimate. Bright with flowers, its usually talked about as Plaza de las Flores (Square of the Flowers). Right beside is the revamped Mercado Central de Abastos , built in 1837 and the oldest covered
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Igrexa de Santa Mariña Dozo
Pay a visit to this ruined 15th-century church, which is now roofless but still has its four semicircular roof arches intact. Its surrounded by a well-kept cemetery with elaborate graves – quite spooky at dusk! Just beyond, Monte de A Pastora park provides expansive views over the
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Cala Boix
Below a highly scenic coastal road, this slimline beach has dark coarse sand and pebbles. Its quite exposed, so if theres an easterly or northerly wind blowing, things can get choppy here. Steps lead down from the cliffs above to the shore. Youll find a couple of good restaurants a
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Banco de Sóller
A student of Antoni Gaudí, Joan Rubió, is responsible for the strikingly Modernista frontage of the 1912 Banco de Sóller (nowadays Banco de Santander), right beside the Església de Sant Bartomeu. Its a daring effort, with two massive, circular galleries and windows draped in lacy w
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Plaça des Parc
The bohemian heart of Ibiza Town, this pretty square is traffic-free and lined with cafe-bars and restaurants. Grab a table and simply take it all in as club promoters discuss DJ line-ups, coiffured ladies feed their poodles titbits, clubbers grumble about comedowns, and buskers si
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