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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.

Explore ancient monastic ruins in the Piedra River Canyon and you’ll soon see why the Cistercian monks spent six centuries living amid this tranquil Eden.

This popular Barcelona meeting point connects the old city with the new and is famous for its shopping, monuments and festival celebrations.

Explore ancient monastic ruins in the Piedra River Canyon and you’ll soon see why the Cistercian monks spent six centuries living amid this tranquil Eden.

Go for a wander in one of the largest parks in Seville, a landscaped public space with a canal, leafy avenues, museums, water features and historic buildings.

Explore ancient monastic ruins in the Piedra River Canyon and you’ll soon see why the Cistercian monks spent six centuries living amid this tranquil Eden.

Explore ancient monastic ruins in the Piedra River Canyon and you’ll soon see why the Cistercian monks spent six centuries living amid this tranquil Eden.

Explore ancient monastic ruins in the Piedra River Canyon and you’ll soon see why the Cistercian monks spent six centuries living amid this tranquil Eden.

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.

Explore ancient monastic ruins in the Piedra River Canyon and you’ll soon see why the Cistercian monks spent six centuries living amid this tranquil Eden.

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 this zoo to experience careful re-creations of African ecosystems and to enjoy wildlife in an almost barrier-free environment.

See a touch of Cuba along the Catalonian coast at this elaborate and luxurious 19th-century palace and garden complex partially designed by Antoni Gaudi.

See a touch of Cuba along the Catalonian coast at this elaborate and luxurious 19th-century palace and garden complex partially designed by Antoni Gaudi.

Spain’s colourful second city offers world-class culture, breathtaking architecture and delicious cuisine.

Explore this spectacular indoor-outdoor aquarium, home to innovative exhibits and more than 500 different marine species. 

A lake and a majestic fountain are among the highlights in this urban park that stands on the site of the city’s former fortress.

This popular Barcelona meeting point connects the old city with the new and is famous for its shopping, monuments and festival celebrations.

Visit this zoo to experience careful re-creations of African ecosystems and to enjoy wildlife in an almost barrier-free environment.

Join the locals for an afternoon stroll in this popular city park, the site of interesting monuments and frequent cultural events. 

With expansive green areas, as well as swimming pools, rollercoasters and a dolphinarium, Casa de Campo has everything an ordinary park has and plenty more besides.

Explore Valencia’s medieval streets, admire historic architecture, visit food markets and museums and people-watch from lively squares.