Stunning San Sebastian is one of those places that you will fall in love with immediately. Whether you are strolling its ancient streets in the daytime or mixing with the locals and hipsters who fill the streets in the evening. A must that-s not on this list is to sample the ´Pintxos´- the local speciality of the region.
This enchanting city dates back to the 13th-century Christian re-conquest of the island, and beyond that and back to the Moors, Romans and Talayotic period leaving it rich in culture and history with plenty of historical sites to be seen and indeed visited, Palma also plays host to a huge range of art galleries, restaurants, craft workshops and of course bars. Get yourself to the beautiful Gothic Cathedral which is sited right in the geographic and historical heart of the city and from there you can wander quaint medieval streets lined with old aristocratic townhouses, marvellous baroque churches, and busy plazas. The buzzing bohemian barrios and the busy and well-stocked markets selling local produce from the island.
Toledo, originally known as the ‘city of three cultures’ where Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities peacefully lived together in the middle ages, Toledo is an imposing city situated above the River Tajo. This place is a real step back in time for visitors and a treasure to be explored!
Mosques, synagogues and one of Spain’s best examples of a Gothic cathedral can all be found in its ancient centre. Here’s five of the best to get you started!
Cadiz, a fascinating city with plenty to do for young and old. Although not a typical tourist attraction the city offers history, culture and best of all some free places to visit and lots to do!
Fine arts, history and fresh sea air, Bilbao is refreshingly diverse!
Anyone visiting Bilbao should head for the magnificent Guggenheim Museum, a spectacular architectural work of art that’s widely renowned as a ground-breaking example of 20th-century architecture. Designed by Frank Gehry and using advanced aerospace industry software it was built between 1993 and 1997.
Welcome to what is the oldest continuously inhabited place in Europe! Yes, Cadiz has been home to settlers for well over 3,000 years and is full of the history and culture that is so typical of this region. The old town, which is really old, is almost completely surrounded by water, and is a wonderful place to explore with tiny streets and alleyways heading off while gulls make their noise above you and the air fills with the aroma of fish being cooked. Charm doesn’t say enough about this ‘place‘.