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Universidad de Alcalá
Founded in 1486 by Cardinal Cisneros, this is one of the country’s principal seats of learning. A guided tour gives a peek into the Mudéjar chapel and the magnificent Paraninfo auditorium, where the King and Queen of Spain give out the prestigious Premio Cervantes literary award ev
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Torres de Serranos
Once the main exit to Barcelona and the north, the imposing 14th-century Torres de Serranos overlook the former bed of Río Turia. Together with the Torres de Quart, they are all that remain of Valencia’s old city walls. Climb to the top for a great overview of the Barrio del Carmen
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Museo de Gofio
This is a reconstructed windmill where gofio (roasted grain used in place of bread in Canarian cuisine) was once ground. The tour takes in the museum, which concentrates on the local rural lifestyle and customs, as well as the mill. There is also a gift shop and an attractive small
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Galerías Subterráneas
These underground galleries, whose origin and use remain something of a mystery, contain a small museum explaining the town’s medieval life (in Spanish). These basically illustrate that if you were rich, then life was one jolly round of food and wine – and if you weren’t, well, lif
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Convent de Nostra Senyora de la Soledat
The centrepiece of Plaça dels Hostals is the 17th-century Convent de Nostra Senyora de la Soledat, aka Can Conrado. If the main doors happen to be swung open, you can peer into the magnificent front courtyard, while a peek into the rear gardens can be had around the corner from Car
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Cabo de Trafalgar
At the western end of Los Caños de Meca, a side road (often half-covered in sand) leads out to a lighthouse (set to become a hotel) on a low spit of land. This is the famous Cabo de Trafalgar, off which Spanish naval power was swiftly terminated by a British fleet under Admiral Nel
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Sant Joan de Boí
This 11th-century church gives an air of romance to the village of Boí with its angular stone belltower, which was restored after a major fire in the 13th century. The wall paintings that brighten the interior are copies of the Romanesque originals, which are today preserved in Bar
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Salines
Formentera’s salt pans havent been used for salt production since 1984 but salt crystals still form in the pools naturally. They form an important wetland zone for bird life including waders and gulls as well as the odd visiting flamingo (August to October is the best time to spot
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Museu Municipal
Inside whats alleged to be the worlds oldest pharmacy building (dating to 1415) unfurl the regions history from Neolithic to modern day. The highlight is a curiosity chest of mortars and pestles, ancient maps and bottles of unguents linked to the medieval pharmacy.
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Funicular de Artxanda
Bilbao is a city hemmed in by hills and mountains, resting in a tight valley. For a breathtaking view over the city and the wild Basque mountains beyond, take a trip on the funicular railway that has creaked and moaned its way up the steep slope to the summit of Artxanda for nearly
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La Reserva del Castillo de Las Guardas
About 1000 animals from around the planet roam in semi-liberty and can be viewed from your own vehicle or the park’s road-train. It’s 58km northwest of Seville in the village of El Castillo de las Guardas, off the N433 towards Aracena. The dog you bought at the pet market is not al
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Museo Julio Romero de Torres
A former hospital houses what is, surprisingly enough, Córdoba’s most visited museum, devoted to much-loved local painter Julio Romero de Torres (1874–1930), who is famed for his paintings expressing his sense of Andalucian female beauty. He was also much inspired by flamenco and b
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Museo Etnografico Casas Cuevas
Once inhabited by locals, this cave complex is now home to the village museum, a likable place that focuses on village life in times gone by. You could see why someone would want to live here: the cave homes, now decorated with period furniture, are surprisingly roomy and have to-d
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Museo de Cuenca
Exceptionally well laid out and well documented (in Spanish), exhibits here range from the Bronze Age to the 18th century. Sala 7 is particularly awe-inspiring, with its original Roman statues, including Emperor Augustus, plus columns and pediments discovered at nearby Segóbriga an
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Parque Natural de Gorbeia
Home to Mt Gorbeia (1481m), south of Bilbao, this natural park contains diverse and stimulating landscapes. As well as the rounded dome of Gorbeia itself, theres a vast maze-like landscape of karst rock formations and mysterious caves. There are numerous hiking trails through the p
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Palacio de los Duques de Medina Sidonia
Just off Calle Caballeros, this was the rambling home of the aristocratic family that once owned more of Spain than anyone else. The mostly 17th-century house bursts with antiques, and paintings by Goya, Zurbarán and other Spanish greats. Stop for coffee and cake in its old-world c
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Puerta de Tierra
The imposing 18th-century Puerta de Tierra guards the southeastern (and only land) entry to Cádiz old town. You can wander the upper fortifications and defence tower, where Spanish- and English-language panels detail visible sights and the evolution of Cádiz complex fortification s
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Portinatx
Portinatx is the north coasts major tourist resort. Busy, yes, but a good spot for families and positively underpopulated when set against the megaresorts further south. Its three adjoining beaches – SArenal Petit, SArenal Gran and Platja Es Port – are each beautiful but often crow
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Centro de Interpretación
Sitting at the base of Roque Bentayga, this centre gives excellent insight into the pre-Hispanic settlement of Gran Canarias central mountains. The winding drive alone is worth leaving the main roads for. Ask here about walking trails to visit the caves that would once have housed
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Bodega La Geria
The La Geria wine cellar, established at the end of the 19th century, was the first bodega on the island to offer guided visits and sell wines to the public. You can pick up bottles of dry or semi-sweet malvasía (among others) for around €12. There’s also a good little bar/cafe (ta
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