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Maze-like hedges, marble sculptures and colorful flower beds adorn this historic royal garden, where the palace’s stables and carriages once lay.

Photograph fascinating geological formations, spot varied wildlife and look out at a chain of scenic bays from the top of an emblematic rock. 

Come and take a walk around one of the largest palaces in Western Europe...and try not to get lost!

From the peaks of the Pyrenees to sun-scorched beaches and desert-like regions, Spain is a country of diverse landscapes. Enjoy this natural backdrop while you view eclectic architecture, sample regional food and be swept up in one of the country’s many festivals.

Come and take a walk around one of the largest palaces in Western Europe...and try not to get lost!

One of the most popular hilltop lookouts in Spain offers incredible views of the city of Granada, the Alhambra and the mountainous landscape beyond.

Laze on warm sands and go for long coastal walks at a popular beach in one of southern Spain’s most glamorous resort towns.

The palatial summer retreat of the Alhambra is one of the world’s great gardens and a fascinating window into the lives and loves of Granada’s Moorish rulers.

Pass through Barcelona’s main plaza while heading between shopping districts and notice how the old city meets the new.

Once a Moorish fort, this architectural gem is now the oldest functioning palace in Europe.

Spend a day among the sun-baked orange bricks of Spain\'s most famous (or infamous) bull-fighting ring.

Once a Moorish fort, this architectural gem is now the oldest functioning palace in Europe.

From the peaks of the Pyrenees to sun-scorched beaches and desert-like regions, Spain is a country of diverse landscapes. Enjoy this natural backdrop while you view eclectic architecture, sample regional food and be swept up in one of the country’s many festivals.

From the peaks of the Pyrenees to sun-scorched beaches and desert-like regions, Spain is a country of diverse landscapes. Enjoy this natural backdrop while you view eclectic architecture, sample regional food and be swept up in one of the country’s many festivals.

One of the most popular hilltop lookouts in Spain offers incredible views of the city of Granada, the Alhambra and the mountainous landscape beyond.

Alongside games of football and couples in pedalos, the art galleries, buskers and 17th-century palace give El Retiro a different flavour to your average park.

Come and take a walk around one of the largest palaces in Western Europe...and try not to get lost!

From the peaks of the Pyrenees to sun-scorched beaches and desert-like regions, Spain is a country of diverse landscapes. Enjoy this natural backdrop while you view eclectic architecture, sample regional food and be swept up in one of the country’s many festivals.

Laze on warm sands and go for long coastal walks at a popular beach in one of southern Spain’s most glamorous resort towns.

Bookended by a pair of historic fortified gates, this pedestrian bridge in the heart of Toledo is thought to date back to the 8th century.

Go for a wander in one of the largest parks in Seville, a landscaped public space with a canal, leafy avenues, museums, water features and historic buildings.

From the peaks of the Pyrenees to sun-scorched beaches and desert-like regions, Spain is a country of diverse landscapes. Enjoy this natural backdrop while you view eclectic architecture, sample regional food and be swept up in one of the country’s many festivals.