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Southern Europe travel guide

Spain

Gaudí, flamenco and late dinners

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Spain offers Barcelona's architecture, Madrid's art museums, Moorish palaces in Andalusia and plenty of beaches. Life runs late: dinner at 9 pm is normal.

Places worth your time

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Sagrada Família
Barcelona
Gaudí's basilica, still under construction. Book ahead.
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Alhambra
Granada
Moorish palace complex; tickets sell out weeks ahead.
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Prado Museum
Madrid
Velázquez, Goya and El Greco.
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Seville Cathedral and Real Alcázar
Seville
Gothic cathedral and a royal palace with lush gardens.

Know before you go

Pickpocketing is common on Barcelona's Las Ramblas.
Many restaurants serve a good-value 'menú del día' at lunch.

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Key facts

Official name: Kingdom of Spain
Capital: Madrid
Currency: Euro (EUR €)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +34
Area: 5,05,992 km²
Region: Southern Europe

Who can get in easily

93 of 198 passports can enter Spain without arranging a visa in advance.

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