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Introduction
Spain is one of the most diverse and visually stunning nations of Europe. As you plan your trip, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the number of fascinating sights, beautiful landscapes, and charming towns to fit into your limited time. So... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Sitting in Sol or Sombra at the Bullfights: With origins as old as pagan Spain, the art of bullfighting is the expression of Iberian temperament and passions. Detractors object to the sport as cruel, bloody, and savage. Fans, however, view bu... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
El Amparo, Madrid (tel. 91-431-64-56): In the old days of Franco, gastronomes flocked to Jockey or Horcher. Today their savvy sons and daughters head to El Amparo, the trendiest of Madrid's gourmet restaurants. It serves haute Basque cuisine... Continue reading »
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The best beaches
Spain may be flanked to the east by France and the Pyrenees and to the west by Portugal, but most of the country is ringed with sand, rock, and seawater. That, coupled with almost year-round sunshine, has attracted many millions of beachgoers... Continue reading »
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The best castles
Palacio Real (Madrid): No longer occupied by royalty, but still used for state occasions, the Royal Palace sits on the bank of the Manzanares River. It was built in the mid-18th century over the site of a former palace. It's not Versailles, b... Continue reading »
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The best cathedrals
Catedral de Avila: One of the earliest Gothic cathedrals in Castile, this rugged, plain edifice was called "a soldier's church." A brooding, granite monolith, which in some ways resembles a fortress, it is the centerpiece of a city that produ... Continue reading »
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The best festivals and celebrations
The Autumn Festival, Madrid (tel. 91-730-17-50): Held in October and November, the Festival de Oto?o is the best music festival in Spain, with a lineup that attracts the cream of the European and South American musical communities. The usual... Continue reading »
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The best hotel bargains
Hostal del Cardenal, Toledo (tel. 92-522-49-00; www.hostaldelcardenal.com): The summer residence of Toledo's 18th-century Cardinal Lorenzano, built right into the walls of the Old City next to Bisagra Gate, this just happens to have Toledo's... Continue reading »
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The best luxury hotels
Park Hyatt Villa Magna, Madrid (tel. 800/633-7313 or 91-587-12-34; www.madrid.hyatt.com): Although it looks like a House of Parliament, this elegant hotel is regal and sedate, giving off the aura of a country estate. Fine furnishings, beautif... Continue reading »
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The best museums
The spectacular Prado in Madrid is no mere museum but a travel experience. In itself, it's worth a journey to Spain. Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (Madrid): Madrid's acquisition of this treasure trove of art in the 1980s was one of the greates... Continue reading »
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The best paradors
Funded and maintained by the government, Spain's paradores are hostelries that showcase a building or setting of important cultural and historic interest. Some are much older and grander than others. Here are the country's most interesting an... Continue reading »
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The best small towns and villages
Cuenca: Set amid a landscape of rugged limestone outcroppings at the junction of two rivers, Cuenca is a fascinating combination of medieval masonry and cantilevered balconies that seem to float above the steep gorges below. The angularity of... Continue reading »
