Orihuela, Spain
Palmeral of Orihuela
The second largest palm grove in Europe was planted during Moorish times and has been largely unchanged since then.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Ciutadella, Spain
Necròpolis de Cala Morell
These ancient burial caves carved into the cliffs offer a glimpse into prehistoric funeral practices and Menorca's early inhabitants.
Madrid, Spain
Puente de la Culebra (Snake Bridge)
A unique Baroque bridge preserved in Madrid's largest public park.
Aranjuez, Spain
La Azuda
This 18th-century water provider for Aranjuez was refurbished in 2013 only to be neglected again.
Alicante, Spain
Volvo Ocean Race Museum
This interactive museum highlights the history and philosophy of one of the world's most difficult sailing races.
San Sebastián, Spain
The English Cemetery at San Sebastián
The forest hides a cemetery where members of the British Legion rest in peace.
Aranjuez, Spain
Estanque de los Chinescos (Chinese Pond)
This 18th-century pond is one of the main attractions in the Jardín del Príncipe in Aranjuez.
Zaragoza, Spain
Sewers of Caesar Augusta
The Museum of the Forum of Caesar Augusta showcases the city's ancient Roman sewage system.
Ponferrada, Spain
La Fábrica de Luz (Light factory-Energy Museum)
This former power station is now a museum dedicated to the region's coal-producing history.
Las Cañadas del Teide, Spain
The GREGOR Mirror
A space-grade telescope mirror lies discarded in the shrubs.
Salamanca, Spain
Ángel Mateos Museum
A Brutalist monument and "sculpture that contains many sculptures."
Toledo, Spain
Cave of Hercules
This ancient Roman cistern has been the source of many legends throughout the centuries.
Jaraba, Spain
Santuario de la Virgen de Jaraba
A medieval shrine set into a towering canyon wall.
Gijón, Spain
Árbol de la Sidra
Made up of 3,200 recycled glass bottles, this tree pays homage to Asturia's love of cider.
Els Prats de Rei, Spain
The Manresana Tower
Tower that was a frequent stop on the travels of King James I.
Malaga, Spain
Alcazaba
This Moorish fortress has guarded Málaga from the slopes of Gibralfaro hill for nearly a thousand years.
Montferri, Spain
Santuari de la Mare de Déu de Montserrat of Montferri (Our Lady of Montserrat de Montferri)
A gem of Catalan modernism amidst the vineyards.
Alcoy, Spain
La Sarga Cave Paintings
These 7,000-year-old cave paintings depict life in Neolithic Spain.
Córdoba, Spain
Córdoba Synagogue
This medieval synagogue survived the Inquisition as a hospital and church.
Paracuellos de Jarama, Spain
Paracuellos Massacres Cross at the Madrid Airport
The mysterious large white cross visible from the runway is a memorial to a massacre during Spanish Civil War.
La Palma, Spain
Gran Telescopio Canarias
The world's largest single-aperture telescope resides in the Canary Islands.
Condado de Castilnovo, Spain
Castilnovo Castle
The history of this Moorish castle includes royals, a Mexican-Spanish association, and several attempts at lodging.
Girona, Spain
Arab Baths of Girona
A historic structure inspired by Roman, Muslim, and Jewish bath houses.
Priaranza del Bierzo, Spain
Saint Genadio Cave
The cave where Saint Genadio meditated and played chess.
