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Park Guell, Barcelona. Tourism is booming and there has been a backlash from locals.

Overrun by tourists? This is still one of the best cities on the planet

Are you really going to feel welcome in Barcelona if you decide to visit?

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The Square of Saint Mary and Rio Turia fountain in Valencia.

Spain's third-largest city is a spectacular port of call

From the rustic to the futuristic, Valencia is enthralling.

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Parma ham and mozzarella.

Eating tapas: Six lessons every food tourist needs to know

There is a universe of flavour to explore across the Iberian Peninsula, bursting with history and regionality and just plain old good times.

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High-speed trains at Madrid's Atocha station.

At 300km/h, this train journey feels like we're in the space age

This high-speed train can reach speeds up to 300km/h - this is train travel, but not as my children know it.

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Paul Chai
The famous San Miguel Market in Madrid.

Where's the most convenient place to stay in Madrid and Barcelona?

European cities are not exactly car friendly, and Madrid and Barcelona are no exceptions.

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Traveller walks the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Travel tips: Road trip around northern Spain

The towns around northern Spain are more agricultural than charming and historic, so this one could be a better route to take.

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Tourist visit La Sagrada Familia.

The three-minute guide to Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is Europe's top city for short-haul visits, and for good reason.

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Les Calanques near Cassis in France.

How to eat your way along the Mediterranean coast

Fancy some frivolous feeding and serious scholarship? After writing a book on his travels, David Dale offers an itinerary.

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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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