Granada
Perched where the Darro, Genil, Monachil and Beiro rivers converge beneath the Sierra Nevada, Granada presents a striking mix of mountain backdrop and river valleys. The city serves as the capital of its Andalusian province in southern Spain and lies only an hour’s drive from the Mediterranean coast known as the Costa Tropical. With more than 230 000 residents, it ranks among Spain’s larger urban centres.
Córdoba
The former mosque that dominates Córdoba’s skyline, the Mezquita‑Cathedral, merges a forest of red‑and‑white arches with a Christian nave, creating a single monument that embodies centuries of change. Córdoba is a city in Andalusia, southern Spain, situated on the right bank of the Guadalquivir River. With a population of about 325 000 in 2024, it ranks among the country’s larger urban centres.
Donostia / San Sebastián
A half‑moon of golden sand curves along the city’s waterfront, forming La Concha, the beach that has defined San Sebastián’s image since the 19th century. The city sits on the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s Basque Country, where the Atlantic meets a compact urban landscape of about 190,000 residents. Its reputation for culinary precision and its seaside promenade give the town a character that feels both historic and contemporary.
Bilbao
The titanium curves of the Guggenheim Museum dominate Bilbao’s riverfront, signalling the city’s shift from a 19th‑century industrial hub to a centre of contemporary culture. Bilbao is a city in northern Spain, situated about 16 kilometres (10 mi) south of the Bay of Biscay within the Basque Country. With more than 340 000 residents, it forms the most populous urban area in the region.
Madrid
Along the Paseo del Prado, Madrid gathers three UNESCO‑listed museums that together form the city’s Golden Triangle of Art. The capital of Spain sits in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula, straddling the Manzanares River at roughly 660 metres above sea level. With more than 3.4 million residents in the municipal limits and a metropolitan population of about 6.8 million, it serves as the nation’s political, economic and cultural hub.
Seville
The Giralda, a former minaret turned cathedral bell tower, dominates Seville’s skyline and marks the city’s layered history. Seville is the capital of Andalusia in southern Spain, perched on the banks of the Guadalquivir River and surrounded by fertile plains that have nurtured olive groves for centuries. With a population of roughly 700,000, it blends Roman foundations, Moorish palaces and Baroque churches within a compact historic centre that UNESCO inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1987.
Barcelona
Barcelona's skyline is defined by the surreal forms of Antoni Gaudí and the modernist works of Lluís Domènech i Montaner, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city sits on Spain's northeastern Mediterranean coast between the Llobregat and Besòs rivers, backed by the Serra de Collserola range. Within its limits about 1.7 million people live, forming part of a 5.7 million‑strong metropolitan area.
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Spain & Portugal: The Heart of Iberia
An unforgettable 14-day journey through Spain and Portugal! You’ll start in vibrant Barcelona, where Gaudí's breathtaking architecture and lively Mediterranean charm await. Next, you’ll travel to the Basque Country, discovering the coastal beauty and culinary delights of San Sebastián and Bilbao, including a hands-on pintxos cooking class and a guided food tour. From there, you’ll continue to León and Oviedo to admire unique Gothic and pre-Romanesque architecture. The adventure finishes in Portugal: first in Porto, exploring its historic riverside and world-renowned Douro Valley wine region, and finally in captivating Lisbon, with its scenic viewpoints, historic neighborhoods, and the soulful sounds of Fado. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a balance of guided experiences and free time to explore at your own pace.
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