Segovia, Spain, is a small city with big sites. A quick ride from the capital on the high-speed train, it's a perfect day trip from Madrid.

READ: An Enchanting Day Trip to Segovia, Spain

San Sebastian is full of good eats.

READ: Top 10 Pintxos for a Foodie Adventure in San Sebastian

Visiting Mount Teide, an active volcano in the Canary Islands, offers one of the most impressive views we've ever seen. And it should - this is one of the world's tallest mountains.

READ: The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Mount Teide

The best way to explore the Toledo attractions is on a walking tour of the Christian, Jewish and Moorish quarters in this beautiful Spanish town. This was the fulfillment of a dream over 25 years in the making.

READ: A Holy Toledo Walking Tour

A social event, hopping from bar to bar, eating the best a place has to offer, and laughing along the way—this is tapas in Madrid.

READ: Five Fun Things I Learned on a Madrid Food Tour

Given the chance to do things differently on our second trip to Spain, we decided to approach Barcelona without a huge agenda...and we fell in love.

READ: Falling in Love with Barcelona

Barcelona’s most famous son is the architect Antoni Gaudi. His creative and whimsical designs have left an indelible mark on Barcelona and indeed the Catalan region, and are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On our recent trip to Spain, we sought out the works of Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona.

READ: Experiencing Gaudi in Barcelona

“Estava bonissim!!!” “That was delicious!” We found ourselves saying that frequently throughout the day. Each stop on our Devour Barcelona Food Tour was more delicious than the last. Not having any experience with Catalonian food, we’re glad we took the tour for the highlights.

READ: A Sweet and Savory Barcelona Food Tour

Planted in the heart of the Barcelona’s modern Eixample neighborhood, a hidden oasis blossoms in the Mediterranean sun. Far from the chaos of La Rambla, visitors find peace and quiet in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. The Praktik Garden Hotel in Barcelona is a secret find for the visitor looking to enjoy the heart of the city in a relaxed venue.

READ: The Hidden Oasis of the Praktik Garden Hotel

Rising up on a hill above the modern town of Granada, the Alhambra gleams with shades of red, orange, and yellow at sunset. This Moorish fortress-turned-palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important locations in all of Spain.

READ: A Visit to the Moorish Alhambra in Granada

Ronda is gorges. Mostly, Ronda is known for the deep gorges that divide the community and play such an important part in the town’s history. Ronda Andalusia is still my favorite small town in Spain.

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Seville is…special. Somehow, when I start telling people about places I love in the world, Seville usually makes the list. And there’s good reason for it – the city’s UNESCO sites, the Seville Alcazar and Cathedral, are both important and beautiful.

READ: Seville’s Alcazar and Cathedral

One of the most iconic images of Spain comes from a town in Andalusia: the candy cane stripes of La Mezquita Cordoba. But how this architecture came about is the subject of a rich, but complicated history.

READ: La Mezquita in Cordoba, Spain