Experience the best of Spain's vibrant cities, Madrid and Barcelona, with a mix of culture, gastronomy, and adventure.

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Explore the historic heart of Madrid.

Cafes & restaurants line the arches of this stately square with Philip III's statue in the center.

Plaza Mayor

18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.

Mercado de San Miguel

Immerse yourself in the art and culture of Madrid.

Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.

Museo Nacional del Prado

Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.

El Retiro Park

Calle de la Cava Baja

Experience the vibrant streets of Barcelona.

Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.

La Sagrada Familia

Gothic Quarter

Famous indoor public market with meat, produce, cheese & an array of other food in a bustling space.

Mercado de La Boqueria

Discover the modernist architecture of Barcelona.

Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.

Park Güell

Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.

Casa Batlló

Pg. de Gràcia

Explore the hidden gems of Barcelona.

El Born

Historic site on a hill with a cablecar, harbor views & a park with a castle & museums.

Montjuïc

Popular swimming & lounging haunt with many services, including a lifeguard, rental chairs & Wi-Fi.

A Taste of Spain: Madrid and Barcelona

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