Costa Brava is one of the most beautiful regions in Spain and a great way to see it is on the water. If you want a taste of Costa Brava but don’t have time to visit Girona, book a kayak and snorkeling tour from Barcelona. 12. Cuenca. One of the first Spanish cities we ever visited was Cuenca.
A mediaeval walled city on the river Duero, Zamora is a taste of the real Spain. Apart from the castle and cathedral, there are lovely churches and museums to visit. The new town is lively and vibrant at night, with many bars and restaurants. Although few people speak English, this doesn't seem to be a problem. Tips for Visiting the Real Alcázar of Seville. 1. Buy your ticket in advance. If you visit early on a weekday morning in winter, you should be able to get away with buying your ticket for the Alcazar from the ticket office. But try this on a Saturday lunchtime in May and it’s likely to be a different story. Spain entertained more than 80 million visitors last year, enough to overrun many of its best known places. Barcelona has become a set piece, far from the raucous port town it used to be. Madrid