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20 Spanish Cities Everyone Should Know

With a wealth of historical sites, fantastic monuments, beautiful architecture and lovely, leafy parks, Spain’s cities are magical to explore. World-class restaurants and lively bars dot the streets, where locals and foreigners stay out until the early morning enjoying the pounding nightlife on offer. Often set in gorgeous locations, sun, sea and silky sands add yet another welcome dimension to all that there is to see and do. With fantastic cultural attractions in the shape of museums and galleries, as well as a plethora of local events and festivals highlighting the country’s diverse cultural makeup, the best cities in Spain have everything you’ve dreamed of and more.
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Capital city
Madrid
Capital of Catalonia
Barcelona
Renowned for the Running of the Bulls festival
Pamplona
With an alluring mix of African, Chinese and Indian influences, among others, this lively Canary port city has a sunny disposition and is a fun place to spend time
Las Palmas
The beautiful Basilica del Pilar is the city’s main landmark and, imperiously rising above the waters of the Rio Ebro, it really does look spectacular.With the famous painter, Goya, born nearby, there are many galleries showcasing fantastic art pieces.
Zaragoza
Every 4th of July, the independence of the United States is celebrated at Plaza del Obispo by the Anchovies
Malaga
It hosted the European Grand Prix of Formula One auto racing
Valencia
The iconic Guggenheim museum is probably what the city is best known for, although it certainly has much more to offer and is a bastion of Basque culture.
Bilbao
With the enchanting Alhambra set amidst such gorgeous scenery, most visitors descend upon the city to explore the breathtaking palace fortress that once housed the Moorish rulers
Granada
The capital of Andalusia has some fascinating palaces, churches and streets to explore, with the medieval Jewish quarter the area that most tourists gravitate towards.
Seville
Formerly a favorite with the Spanish monarchy, its lavish architecture and sense of grandeur is befitting.Its rich Basque culture is on show for all to enjoy
San Sebastian
This city is best known both as the scene of the April 26, 1937 bombing and as the inspiration for Pablo Picasso's painting, depicting the effects of that outrage
Guernica
Capital and largest city of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands
Palma de Mallorca
It is one of nine populated Spanish territories in Africa and, along with Melilla, one of two populated Spanish territories on mainland Africa
Ceuta
Known as the "Imperial City" because it was the main venue of the court of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor in Spain, and as the "City of the Three Cultures" for the cultural influences of Christians, Muslims, and Jews reflected in its history. Big city in Ohio has the same name
Toledo
During these Muslim periods, this city was transformed into a world leading center of education and learning, and by the 10th century it had grown to be the second-largest city in Europe
Cordoba
The oldest university in the Hispanic world founded in 1218 is located here. Mexican crime family in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul is named like this
Salamanca
Widely known and visited for its exciting nightlife. Mike Posner took a pill here to show Avicii he was cool
Ibiza
Often referred to as the Dubai of the Mediterranean and many have also likened it to Miami in Florida, as it boasts over three hundred skyscrapers. It has historic role in the mass tourism boom in Spain during the 1960s with its vast stretches of golden sand
Benidorm
Home of the Magdalena Palace, FC Racing and Spain's biggest bank
Santander
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