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Barcelona's La Rambla. The city is notorious for pickpockets.

Even though I knew better, Spain's pickpockets still robbed me

I fell prey to the oldest scam in the book in Spain.

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Lorna Thornber
The Alhambra in Granada southern of Spain.

How to visit Spain's most popular tourist attraction

It's easy to visit Granada's exquisite Alhambra without the crowds and here's how.

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Libby Moffet
Mijas, arguably the prettiest of Andalucia's whitewashed towns and villages.

Whitewashed villages and views to Africa

Three hundred sunny days a year and lots of white paint make this a Mediterranean high point.

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Steve McKenna
Metropol Parasol at the Plaza de la Encarnacion in Seville.

The seven things you must do in Seville, Spain

''The mushrooms'' – the love-it-or-hate it structure near Seville's Old Town – are now as much of a drawcard as the city's old buildings.

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Ben Groundwater
Andreas Holland leads groups of food loving walkers through Spain.

Best spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Oviedo, Spain

Hearty bean stews, cider and excellent pastries must be on the menu when you visit north-west Spain.

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Julietta Jameson
There's a tradition to enjoying fresh cider at Astarbe Cider House.

Spain: The intriguing cider house of Astigarraga

Once the txotxero opens the tap, you place your glass under the stream ...

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St Rumbold's Cathedral doesn't seem like a celebration of God, but rather of humble people and their extraordinary ...

A remarkable chance to rummage among the workings of a great cathedral

The secrets of a cathedral are revealed from the top down.

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The hotel's sunny staff, ultra-convenient location and value pricing make it hard to beat.

One of only two hotels in Bilbao with views of the Guggenheim

The first thing I do is throw open a window and lean out to check the view: yes, there it is.

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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.

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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.

Population: 47 million
Capital: Madrid
Official Language: Spanish
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