Twenty things that will shock first-time visitors to Spain
No one speaks English, it's amazingly cheap and Barcelona's not that dodgy.
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Things to do in Madrid: Three-minute guide
Madrid is a mix of old and new; high culture and fun.
Aussie reopens iconic, 120-year-old Spanish hotel after huge refurb
The Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid's glamour refit cements its reign in Spain.
Gilda, pintxos: Where to find Spain's most famous bar snack
This cherished staple is the perfect example of something that's greater than the sum of its parts.
'The Orange Express' train takes in a place so pretty, it's heritage listed
There are citrus groves galore - this train isn't known as "The Orange Express" for nothing.
Nine must-do highlights of Barcelona
Where palatial domes, modern towers and the spires of another cathedral - the city's medieval one - jostle for your gaze
This Spanish cathedral is one most astonishing in the world
You won't suffer church fatigue at Seville's magnificent cathedral.
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Incredible art is placed front and centre on the Spanish stage, with architecture born from rebellious and creative spirits such as Dali, Picasso and Gaudi. Throw Roman ruins, Islamic architecture and gothic cathedrals into the mix, and you have an enthralling destination. Cities are linked by diverse landscapes; mountain ranges, Mediterranean coastlines, and rustic villages that cling to dusty hilltops, not to mention the food... oh the food.
