Spain Features

Spain Features

• Top Attractions
  

  Nothing can prepare you for the Moorish grandeur of Andalusia's greatest monument. The palace is set around sumptuous courtyards and gardens complete... read more

• Quintessential
  

  If you want to get a sense of Spanish culture and indulge in some of its pleasures, start by familiarizing yourself with the rituals of Spanish... read more

• Spain Today
  

  The results of regional and local elections in Spain in 2011 were significant: the socialist party, the PSOE—in power since 2004—was... read more

• What's New in Spain
  

  In the decades following Franco's dictatorship, Spain became a hot travel destination largely because of its beach resorts. Recent decades has... read more

• Making the Most of Your Euros
  

  Way back when, people traveled to Europe because it was cheap. That's not so today, but we don't think that should stop you from going—you... read more

• Spain's Top Experiences
  

  Plan your visit, if you can, to coincide with one of Spain's virtually countless fairs and festivals. With the possible exception of the Italians... read more

• Spain's Top Museums
  

  In the Golden Age of Empire (1580-1680), Spanish monarchs used Madrid's wealth not only to finance wars and civil projects, but to underscore... read more

• FAQ
  

  What are my lodging options in Spain? For a slice of Spanish culture, stay in a parador; to indulge your pastoral fantasies, try a casa rural... read more

• History You Can See
  

  The story of Spain, a romance-tinged tale of counts, caliphs, crusaders, and kings, begins long before written history. The Basques were among... read more

• Languages of Spain
  

  One of the questions you might be asking yourself as you plan your trip to a non-English-speaking country is how useful your high school Spanish... read more