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Alongside games of football and couples in pedalos, the art galleries, buskers and 17th-century palace give El Retiro a different flavour to your average park.

Maze-like hedges, marble sculptures and colorful flower beds adorn this historic royal garden, where the palace’s stables and carriages once lay.

Watch stirring flamenco performances on the patio of this historical landmark and find out how the building is entwined with Andalucía’s cultural identity.

Alongside games of football and couples in pedalos, the art galleries, buskers and 17th-century palace give El Retiro a different flavour to your average park.

Come and take a walk around one of the largest palaces in Western Europe...and try not to get lost!

Be awed by the remarkable legacy of the Ancient Romans as you stroll around the colossal structure that has towered over Segovia’s Old Town for 2,000 years.

Admire the intriguing boat shape of a medieval castle from this unobstructed viewpoint in the midst of a pleasant park.

In the heart of Mérida\'s historical center is its medieval square. Relax in the restaurants and visit centuries-old buildings that surround this attractive plaza.

The Costa del Sol offers both tranquillity and fun, in surroundings that have been recognised worldwide for its leisure offerings as well as its famous visitors.

The Costa del Sol offers both tranquillity and fun, in surroundings that have been recognised worldwide for its leisure offerings as well as its famous visitors.

Admire the array of colorful flowers and trimmed hedges and visit the dark room’s camera obscura for a real-time image of the city.

Admire the array of colorful flowers and trimmed hedges and visit the dark room’s camera obscura for a real-time image of the city.

Go windsurfing and kayaking near the stunning coves and explore the natural reserves around the historic towns of this former Roman and Moorish complex.

Visit a vast city mansion that is famed for its breathtaking artwork and a series of tranquil courtyards that reflect different eras of Córdoba’s history.

Relax in a spacious and green park that features a boating lake, children’s play area and stunning sculptures. Stroll or bike through the pleasant surroundings.

Go windsurfing and kayaking near the stunning coves and explore the natural reserves around the historic towns of this former Roman and Moorish complex.

Go windsurfing and kayaking near the stunning coves and explore the natural reserves around the historic towns of this former Roman and Moorish complex.

Once the main entrance to a 13th-century fortress, this colossal gateway now serves as reminder of Ronda’s former defense system.

The Costa del Sol offers both tranquillity and fun, in surroundings that have been recognised worldwide for its leisure offerings as well as its famous visitors.

This historic Torremolinos fishing village is today famous for its delectable seafood and spacious Mediterranean beach, which has ideal swimming conditions.

Go windsurfing and kayaking near the stunning coves and explore the natural reserves around the historic towns of this former Roman and Moorish complex.

Find a peaceful oasis with wide boulevards lined with palm trees and cypresses in this waterfront park between Cádiz’s historic Old Town and the Atlantic Ocean.

Admire the array of colorful flowers and trimmed hedges and visit the dark room’s camera obscura for a real-time image of the city.

Relax on the tranquil beaches, drink a variety of sherry wines and sample the selections of tapas in this diverse town.