Places brooklynab Wants to Go

The abandoned ruins of a beautiful medieval castle just outside Barcelona.

A charming Spanish village sits atop this natural limestone overpass.

A Franco-era dam flooded (almost) everyone out of this centuries-old Aragonese town.

This awesome Spanish castle is so fantastical it was actually used on Game of Thrones.

A Spanish town built into the cliffs.

This whimsical winery by Antoni Gaudí looks ripped from the pages of a fairytale.

These magnificent city walls rise from the barren sun-baked Spanish plains like something straight out of a fairytale.

A landscape decorated with enormous skull sculptures.

Natural stone arches form a walkable "cathedral" at low tide, then disappear entirely when the water returns.

This house's itty bitty size means no humans allowed.

This macabre masterpiece of a mural is one of Francisco Goya's "Black Paintings."

The morbid items in this small and hidden museum are not for the weak stomached.

Hundreds of stone stairs and a winding medieval bridge connect this haunting Spanish island to the mainland.

The 2,000-year-old Roman columns are hidden within Barcelona's Gothic Quarter.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

This iconic cinema is home to Tangier's Cinémathèque and a symbol of the city's vibrant film scene.

This Paleolithic cave may be the oldest cemetery in North Africa.

Hidden behind mountains in Morocco, a remote town hides a thriving surfing community.

Exploring the wilder, more passionate sibling of Erg Chebbi feels like discovering a secret sun-kissed planet from another galaxy.

This sanctuary is home to donkeys who finally get to rest after a life of toil.

Designed as a labyrinth, this subterranean prison was crafted without bars or doors.

One of the tallest waterfalls in Africa is also home to a population of monkeys who enjoy the waters and the occasional guest.