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100 best list - Spain

dont think its been done and since I'm travelling there this fall would love to hear it...have a nice weekend everyone!

In no particular order: Palacios Nazaries @ Alhambra, Granada Capilla Real @ Granada Reales Alcazares @ Sevilla Mezquita @ Cordoba Cathedral @ Sevilla, Santiago, Burgos, Barcelona, Toledo, Mallorca. Museo del Prado @ Madrid Sagrada Familia @ Barcelona Anything by Gaudi @ Barcelona All of Santiago de Compostela. All of Toledo. Sevilla at night.

The Guggenheim in Bilbao, The Prado in Madrid, Gaudi in Barcelona, etc. Flamenco in Seville. Beaches in Marbella and outer islands.

I would add the view of Toledo from the Parador hotel. Not part of Spain but the view of the Mediterranean from the top of Gibraltor. Town of Mijas.

Seville, Barcelona, Toledo, Madrid, Costa del Sol, Mallorca, Ibiza, Granada, Cordoba, & Gibralter.

Salamaca and its Playa Mayor

Anything in the País Vasco, especially San Sebastián, all of Galicia, especially the rías along the coast, all of the big AND small museums in Madrid(check the Lope de Vega House and the Panteón for marvelous Goya artwork). Cáceres is delightful in any season that isn't summer.

The Prado in Madrid!

I love everything Spain has to offer.

An adorable tile covered bar hung with hams in the Barrio de Santa Cruz in Sevilla The immense monument in the Valley of the Fallen near El Escorial between Madrid and Segovia The Plaza Major in Salamanca and the Art Nouveau museum there Lekeitio and Hondaribbia on the Basque coast Cadaques on the Costa Brava The Sagrada Familia and all other Guadi structures in Barcelona The covered market in Barcelona The Cordoba Mosque The suckling pigs in the purgatory awaiting baking in the ovens of Botin in Madrid

Alos, Picasso's Guernica at the Reina Sofía (Madrid).

Mezquita in Cordoba at Sunset! With a pretty woman.

Since I'll be going to Spain this fall I would like to here from more comments on Spain. I will be probably just in Madrid and Andalucia (sp?). This needs a title in the text so I would like to hear the 100 best list for Spain. Thanks everyone.

Discovering that the "Garden of Earthly Delights" at the Prado has a painting on the reverse side and the whole thing closes up! Oooh, and, again the Prado, getting my kid to look at the paintings by having him look for dogs in the paintings -- then discovering in the museum shop they had a great t-shirt entitled something like Los Peros del Prado (yeah, we bought him one). Finally (still on the Prado!), check out the painting by Diego Velazquez de Silva entitled "San Antonio Abad Y San Pablo", which could be retitled as "Praying for a Big Mac". The Parque de Retiro in Madrid is pretty stunning too on a warm day. Aside from all the Gaudi in Barcelona, which is great, we loved the Picasso Museum.

Servilla...especially flameco at Los Gallos, Plaza de Espana, and getting lost in the barrio de Santa Cruz...Barcelona...all the Gaudi and moderniste architects, especally Casa Mila and Parc Guell, the Fundacio Joan Miro with the great view at sunset (open late on Thur.), the restuarant La Dolca Herminia at Magdalenes 27--2 blocks towards Ramblas from Palais de la Musica...Hostal del Carnidal at Toledo and the village itself...the old town of Marbella...the Nerja caves...Alhambra (make sure to get tickets on the Internet in advance) The great and inepensive wines. I loved Spain so much that I plan to learn Spanish. Have a great trip, Paula

Toledo is a must. The Alhambra is worth a visit,early morning is best. The Sierra Nevada Mountains,so quiet at the top. Any Town fiesta.

The Spanish ladies are the loveliest and most vivacious of Europe.

The lovely white villages in Costa del Sol, and the peaceful beauty of Mallorca.

Spring in Marbella, Summer in Mallorca, Autumn in Madrid, Winter in Seville.

The museums, palaces and cathedrals in Spain are captivating, exotic and memorable.

Roast Suckling Pig & Paella With Lobster.

Must do's: Prado, Reina Sofia, Thyssen, Alhambra, Toledo, Guggenheim, Retiro, Las Ramblas, Picasso, Flamenco shows, Paella, Tapas, Sangria, Roast Pork, Rioja, Sherry, Costa del Sol, Seville, Madrid, Barcelona, Mallorca, Ibiza.

Garlic shrimp, paella, & sangria!

My favorite cities are Madrid, Seville and Costa del Sol. And of course the wonderful foods & wines throughout Spain. The fabulous museums, palaces, cathedrals, parks, beaches, & nightlife are memorable.

Salamanca, Toledo, Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Mallorca, Valencia, Seville, Marbella and Ibiza were all spectacular cities & islands that we completely enjoyed during our 3 weeks in Spain.

ditto on all of the above plus: Toledo in Spring. Luncheon in the garden of the Hostal del Cardenal- - a must. Staying there, too. so romantic. It is built against the ancient moorish walls of the city. I would go back in a heartbeat. The windmills and castle of Consuegra in La Mancha and the view. The charming people of Almagro in La Mancha wandering around the gardens of the Alcazar in Sevilla the intoxicating wildflowers of the Andalusian countryside Parque Reale Botanico in Madrid. I love the old world flavor of Madrid and it's parks. Las Meninas by Velasquez. Just thinking about it is pleasurable. The THYSSEN BORNEMISZA MUSEUM in Madrid Restaurante Isadora not far from Plaza Ana in Madrid. The owner/chef is wonderfully eccentric and serves some real homecooking. Lunch or drinks in the Plaza Mayor Pescado Frito in Sevilla in fact almost anthing you eat, do, or experience in Sevilla The Picasso museum in Barcelona The architectural details of Spain and the use of color is inspiring and rich La Macarena The opportunity to experience a Paso in Sevilla buying a silk shawl from a shop tucked into a dark medieval passageway Getting to know the people of Spain is a joy and-- yes, so many of the women are so beautiful to look at. They are strong, beautiful and feminine. The Goya skies of Madrid Long lunches and Siestas. Dinner at midnight in crowded restaurants. The Spanish people seem to really know how to live life to the fullest. They don't seems to be afraid of anything either. I've made a list of the 50 things they are not afraid of. The arabic flavor of the South mixed with the traditional european intrigues me. The view of the various Pueblos Blancos as you drive through Andalucia. Luscious orange and lemon blossoms, jasmine, honeysuckle,and white roses. The music and the spontaneous outbreak into song that can happen anywhere. I guess you can see that I am in love.....with it all.

Love everything in Spain. Anything Gaudi.. The beaches in Costa Del Sol and Costa Brava. Seville; Flamanco; Sangria Paella in Valencia; Horchetia(Spelled wrong- but a great refreshing beverage) Cafe bon bons San Sebastion getting lost in Madrid ceremics The people and their land

The Prado Museum in Madrid and The Guggenheim in Bilbao are a must see.

Spanish cheese with rioja wine and tapas.

Costa del Sol, Seville, Toledo, Madrid and Barcelona are our favorite cities.

Shopping for leather shoes, Lladros, and exotic finds. Eating paella with a pitcher of sangria. Sightseeing at all the magnificent museums, palaces, churches, parks, etc. Dancing the night away from one club to another.

olive oil, saffron, red wine, chocolate, roasted pig, mussels, shrimp, clams, paella, sherry

The museums, foods, beaches, and fantastic nightlife.

Altea? It is very small but I thought it was worth the drive!

Marbella and Mallorca.