Cities in Spain

Alicante is an ancient and historic city on Spain’s southeast coast. Its fabulous architecture includes the Explanada de Espana, a palm-lined promenade consisting of 6.5 million marble stones.As well as its many museums and exhibits, Alicante boasts numerous festivals, most famously the Bonfires of Saint John, where bonfires are lit all through the city, while…

Bilbao is the regional capital of Spain’s Basque region, and has recently gone through a major process of urban renewal, blending modern buildings with the existing examples of classic architecture. Among the latest additions to Bilbao is the world famous Guggenheim museum (pictured). Bilbao also features many other interesting attractions, such as the largest covered…

Valencia is a city with a long and rich heritage, as can be seen in the picturesque buildings which date back to the times of Roman and Arabic occupation. As well as this, many modern masterpieces are to be found here, such as the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences and the Palau de la…

Granada, situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, is one of the most famous cultural and touristic cities in Spain. Thanks to its long occupation by the Moors, it is home to the most complete collection of Moorish architecture in Europe. Most famous is the Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace. Walking the…

Seville is the cultural and artistic capital of Southern Spain, and has a wonderful variety of architecture, museums and festivals to prove its claim. Not only that, but Seville is also a gastronomic centre, and offers speciality cuisines from its surrounding region, with many seafood specialities. It is also the home of the flamenco dance,…