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Madrid, Spain's lively capital city.
art scene at the Picasso Museum
dedicated entirely to the lifework of the
artist and the Picasso Foundation
Casa Natal Museum inside the home
where Picasso was born and raised. A
day of soaking up the sun at La Malagueta
Beach is obligatory in the summer, and
fans of seafood can find some of the
freshest catches right by the water where
boquerones-grilled sardines and also the
nickname for people from Malaga-are the
specialty. For an escape far removed from
the city-center but still close enough to
enjoy all it has to offer, stay at gran Hotel
Miramar. The property looks like a palace,
spoken in Europe. BILBaO may not be
Basque Country-delicious food is not hard and with outdoor pools, over 9,600 sq.
ft. of lawns and gardens, a spa with an
the official capital of Basque Country,
to come by in San Sebastian.
extensive list of services, and spacious
but in many ways, the busy port city is
suites with views of the city and sea, you'll
a pseudo capital with its old meets new
Wine and dine
feel like royalty.
atmosphere combining a skyscraper-filled
Varied climates and soils allow Spain to
A few hours from Malaga, you'll find
downtown with the Old Town aged by
produce distinct wines that make the
several centuries, and the guggenheim
country the world's third largest producer of southern Spain's other major cities:
Museum-an avant-garde architectural
the drink. Vineyards can be found scattered granada to the east and Seville to the
west. As the last city to be re-conquered
landmark-serving as the city's most iconic across nearly all of Spain, but with more
symbol. Take a walk around the city's
than 500 wineries, La Rioja-a region north by Christian monarchs following over 700
years of a Muslim empire ruling in Spain,
riverside promenade to first admire the
of both Madrid and Barcelona-is most
Granada is oozing with sights and sounds
building from the outside. The titaniumwidely known as the nation's wine country.
reminiscent of the Arab influence that
plated panels that make up its outer walls
Take your pick from one of the 80-plus
are curved and stacked on top of each
wineries open to guests and add a stopover once reigned. Narrow roads filled with
other forming abstract shapes. The artwork at the Vivanco Museum of Wine Culture shops selling colorful lamps and leather
goods, hookah bars and teterias serving
found inside is just as intriguing, featuring
to understand the history of winemaking
Moroccan tea on nearly every street, and
modern and contemporary art collections.
in the region. Soar above the vineyards on
Arabic rolling off the tongues of people
The Bilbao Fine arts Museum is also
a hot air balloon or go horseback riding
walking by almost as often as Spanish
noteworthy for any art aficionado, while the through the rows of grapes, but also be
Basque Museum and Cultural Center
sure to enjoy at least one meal at a bodega all create an atmosphere that intertwines
the different cultures that make Granada
dives into the archaeological, cultural, and
where chefs will expertly pair your dishes
ethnographic legacy of the Basque people. with the wines that best complement them. unique. The city's crowning jewel, a palace
and fortress known as the alhambra and
With a river running through the city and
To soak in the wine culture in a more literal
mountains surrounding it, Bilbao also offers sense, head to one of La Rioja's many spas generalife, is also a testament to this
mixing of cultures.
refuge to nature-loving visitors with an
where wine therapy treatments are on the
A city that delicately maintains the
extensive network of urban parks, walking
menu, including grape oil massages and
balance between tradition and modernity,
paths and forests ripe for exploration.
hydromassage wine baths.
Seville is the embodiment of every idea
Whether you're in Bilbao for its art or its
newcomers have of Spain before arriving.
natural beauty, the 50-room Hotel Miro
The SulTry SouTh
with its central location and views of the
Head to MaLaga next where the generally It's the birthplace of flamenco, home to the
largest Gothic cathedral in the world, and
Guggenheim is sure to impress.
mild climate of southern Spain makes for a
Spain's oldest bullfighting ring, which hosts
Leaving from Bilbao, a scenic road trip
longer beach-going season. As the capital
yearly fights featuring some of the nation's
along the northern coast will lead to several city of La Costa del Sol, you can expect
best matadors, can be found riverside.
charming fishing villages before reaching
blue skies and sunny days as you explore
San Sebastian, a popular beach town
this port city, taking walks down La Farola, The city especially blossoms in the spring
when aromas from the orange trees fill the
slightly more than an hour away. When
the seaside promenade, and shopping on
visitors aren't laying in the sand or plunging Avenida de La Constitucion, the main artery air and Seville hosts two of Spain's largest
celebrations: Holy Week with its ornate
in the ocean, they're enjoying the other thing of the city-center. Experience the breadth
floats representing the life of Jesus and
that San Sebastian is known for: its food.
of Malaga's history with visits to the first
the april Fair complete with women in
With nine Michelin-star-rated restaurants
century Roman theater, the 11th century
flamenco dresses and men in suits riding
and a reputation for creating innovative
citadel, and the 16th century cathedral.
horses through the streets. ♦
spins on pintxos-a style of tapas from the
Jump into the continuously budding
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