Spain's prettiest towns and villages
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- 21 Dec 2021
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Spain is celebrated for its sun-kissed coastal resorts and swathes of golden sand. But this vast country, one of the largest nations in Europe, is possessed of an interior characterized by numerous historic towns and villages of exceptional charm and beauty. Many date back to the medieval period, and retain a singular allure that is at once beguiling as it is appealing.
Albarracín
Surrounded by stone and set as if carved out of it, the medieval walled village of Albarracín in Aragon is one of Spain's most attractive destinations.
Morella
From above, the ancient walled town of Morella in Castellón resembles a long extinct volcano. Topping its cone is a castle, in turn surrounded by rows of ornate houses that lend this destination a wholly unique character.
Cudillero
Picture-perfect Cudillero in Asturias is one of Spain's most scenic fishing villages. For the best panorama, climb up to the Garita viewpoint to admire the destination and the sparkling sea beyond.
Guadalupe
The tiny village of Guadalupe in Extremadura is well known for the splendid 14th-century Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Deià
Set well away from Mallorca's busy coast is historic Deià, a tumble of cottages with terracotta roofs that's been home to several well-known creatives, people such as Mick Jagger, Mark Knopfler, and, back in the day, the British poet and novelist Robert Graves. Read More…
