Palma de Mallorca
You can't see past the arched double doors of this imposing residence, but its lines and dimensions are impressive.
Palma de Mallorca
You can't see past the arched double doors of this imposing residence, but its lines and dimensions are impressive.
La Gomera
Alajeró's modest 16th-century church contains a beautifully carved late-16th- or early-17th-century wooden Christ.
Palafrugell & Around
This graceful late-Romanesque church stands just outside Peratallada's historic centre, on the north edge of town.
El Hierro
Soak up El Pinar's pine-fringed mountainscape from this 911m-high lookout platform at the western end of Taibique.
Pollença
Dedicated to St George, this lovely church dates to 1532 and contains a fine interior with a baroque altarpiece.
A Coruña
The Monte de San Pedro is topped by this 360-degree observation dome, with information displays on A Coruña.
Palma de Mallorca
Can Oleza's Ionic columns, broad staircase and low arches are typical of 17th-century Palma's patis.
Extremadura
This 16th-century church is worth a look for its fine altarpieces, featuring works by Francisco de Zurbarán.
Estepona
Shares digs with the tourist office and spreads six centuries of low-key art over three well-laid-out floors.
Archaeological & Ethnographical Museum of Agache
Tenerife
This modest museum in El Escobonal displays all kinds of odds and ends related to Guanche and island culture.
Segovia
This 14th-century tower was once an armoury; it now houses temporary exhibitions of mostly contemporary art.
Puerto de la Cruz
A banana-packaging factory until 1973, this grand and historic building is now Puerto de la Cruz' town hall.
A Coruña
The elaborate but architecturally harmonious early-20th-century Ayuntamiento dominates Plaza de María Pita.
Extremadura
Guarding the western entry point to the old town is the Puerta de Jerez, part of Zafra's 15th-century wall.
Sitges
This brown-sand beach lies 1.5km northeast of central Sitges, slightly removed from the town-centre frenzy.
Castellón Province
This impressive private fossil collection in a house just beyond the town walls has some excellent pieces.
Cáceres
This restored 15th-century Gothic mansion now functions as a cultural centre, with occasional exhibitions.
Museo Histórico y Arqueológico
Andalucía
The well-displayed archaeological museum features some interesting Iberian and Roman statuary and pottery.
Cartagena
The splendid Palacio Aguirre is now an exhibition space for modern art (known as Muram).
Museo de la Ciudad de Alicante
Alicante
Within the castle complex, in what was once the dungeon, this museum recounts some of the city's history.
Castilla y León
The only Roman mosaic in Medinaceli to remain in situ is found under glass on Plaza San Pedro.
Sitges
This buzzing beach overlooked by Sant Bartomeu church is the most immediate option from Sitges' centre.
Andalucía
South of Ayamonte town are the broad, relatively built-up beaches of Isla Canela and Punta del Moral.
Sitges
A small shell-shaped strand of sand, 2km southwest of Sitges centre. It's a slightly quieter option.
Ronda
One of three historic bridges spanning the gorge. This one is the oldest, dating from Moorish times.
La Palma
Scattered with a few boats, this south-facing black-sand beach is slung out right by the lighthouse.
Formentera
A modest ethnological museum illustrating Formentera’s agricultural, fishing and artisan heritage.
Iglesia de Santa María la Antigua
Valladolid
This pretty 14th-century Gothic church just north of the cathedral has an elegant Romanesque tower.
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Las Alpujarras
Built on the site of an old mosque, Bubión's elegant Mudéjar church dates from the 16th century.
Spain
Just south of Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo is the Jardín de los Frailes, which merits a stroll.
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
This dark volcanic beach has a great beach bar. It's also a popular launch spot for hang-gliders.
Ávila
A cultural centre, this daringly renovated space is also used for contemporary art exhibitions.
Valladolid
One of the loveliest church facades in Valladolid, with unusual, 16th-century octagonal columns.
Jerez de la Frontera
A couple of blocks northeast of Jerez' cathedral stands the handsome 16th-century old town hall.
Salamanca
This 15th-century octagonal fortress has an unusual square base and smaller cylindrical towers.
Madrid
At the southern end of the Parque del Buen Retiro is La Rosaleda with its more than 4000 roses.
Lanzarote
Caleta de Sebo's cream-coloured beach is a small, pretty strip of sand overlooking the harbour.
Santa Cruz de la Palma
A simple whitewashed 17th-century chapel that gives the name to the street on which it stands.
La Laguna
Take a peek at the fabulous patios at this historic building, which is today used as offices.
North Coast Tenerife
This church dedicated to St Dominic has beautifully carved doors and a rich Mudéjar ceiling.