The Kingdom of Spain is a sovereign state in southwestern Europe with archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, and several smaller territories on and near the African shores. Simpl...

In Spain, staying in former castles, monasteries and palaces is very much possible, even if you don't have the largest budget. Intrigued? Here’s the 411 on staying in Spain’s often affordable gover...

The seaside city of Barcelona has played by its own rules for centuries, but even it wasn’t quite prepared for Antoni Gaudí and his architectural movement. Excuse the pun, but these sites are serio...

Madrid’s stunning architecture, mouthwatering tapas and vibrant nightlife make for an excitement-filled weekend of fun. With a budding hipster scene and plenty of art, fashion and shopping, the cit...

Salvador Dalí, one of the most prominent surrealist painters the world has ever seen, was a unique character both in his artistic and personal life. His upbringing and career were based mostly arou...

To be included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, sites must be of outstanding universal value which are nominated by their country of origin and then reviewed by an advisory committee. There are m...

For more than 1,000 years, people have been making important pilgrimages from various parts of Europe to Santiago de Compostela. The religious significance of this cathedral in Galicia, in northwes...

One of the top reasons Americans are enthralled with Europe is to marvel at the design and beauty in the architecture of old world wonders. Spain has one of the most eclectic mixes of styles the wo...

With a number of convenient and accessible transportation options, Spain is one of the easiest European countries to circumvent to make the most of a trip across the pond. Traverse the area by land...