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.
This Spanish cathedral is one most astonishing in the world
You won't suffer church fatigue at Seville's magnificent cathedral.
Partying in Ibiza in your 40s? I did it and loved it
If you think Ibiza is neon-lit hotels, shouty billboards and gaggles of girls in matching hot pink crop tops, you'd be right.
Experience an even wilder side of this party isle
Even for an old raver, Ibiza still has its charms.
Five things to know before doing the Camino
To experience the Camino - first listen to your heart.
The good oil in the folds of Spain's rugged hinterland
Sometimes it's the seemingly insignificant moments you enjoy the most while travelling.
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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.
