Spain Food, Historical, Island & reefs, Museum + Nature pictures

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From the peaks of the Pyrenees to sun-scorched beaches and desert-like regions, Spain is a country of diverse landscapes. Enjoy this natural backdrop while you view eclectic architecture, sample regional food and be swept up in one of the country’s many festivals.

Scenic coves, rock pools and beaches decorate this picturesque coastline. An ecological footpath leads to botanical displays and beachside cafés and bars.

Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.

Note the numbers on the balconies that represent former bullring boxes. Try delicious local wine in this festive central square.

A canal filled with boats laps around the scenic gardens at the front of this neo-Renaissance palace known as the Venice of Seville.

Stop by a 16th-century meeting room inside the Cathedral of Seville that is stunningly decorated with religious paintings, sculptures and reliefs.

Wander amid the many lanes of the historic center where interesting architecture, a leafy park and traditional apple cider await. 

Take in the large domed ceilings and artistic details in one of Gaudí’s earliest buildings.

Photograph fascinating geological formations, spot varied wildlife and look out at a chain of scenic bays from the top of an emblematic rock. 

Experience the rich Baroque beauty of this ornate basilica, built on the site where devotees believe that the Virgin Mary appeared on a marble pillar in A.D. 40.

See the majestic gate that was once Madrid’s eastern entrance but is today a symbol of the Spanish metropolis.

Its grandiose colonnade and refurbished 19th-century interior make up an exquisite setting, with excellent acoustics for operatic shows and music concerts.

Gaze at a shoreline dotted with pretty bays and coves, spot Balearic Islands and watch marvelous sunsets at this hilltop viewpoint. 

Visit the two intriguing castles that flank this historic Spanish beach and relax on its photogenic stretch of golden sand.

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.

Discover this tiny Mediterranean paradise, awash with white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water, where you\'ll enjoy the freedom and bright light radiated by this Balearic island.

Maze-like hedges, marble sculptures and colorful flower beds adorn this historic royal garden, where the palace’s stables and carriages once lay.

This concert hall is an awe-inspiring example of modernist architecture. Tour the building or get in early for tickets to a performance.

A canal filled with boats laps around the scenic gardens at the front of this neo-Renaissance palace known as the Venice of Seville.

Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.

As well as lavish vegetation and panoramic views, this beautiful mountain has historic buildings that played an important role in the history of the city.