Spain

Prepare for sunshine, sandy beaches, tasty tapas and a whole lot more in the huge Iberian country of Spain. Madrid sits at the hub on a High Plateau that even has snow in winter. Drive through the agricultural plains stopping at long-forgotten towns such as Pamplona, known for its bull-running through the streets, and Bunol, famous for its Tomatina Festival. Prepare to be wowed by Gaudi’s vibrant use of color in Barcelona, from the fantasy façade of Casa Mila to the still unfinished Sagrada Familia. Stroll down Las Ramblas and buy flowers from the street vendors. Inhale the aroma of good food as you shop for lunch in La Boqueria, a covered market with stalls piled high with cured meats, fish and tasty cheese. This diverse country of limestone Sierras and crowded beaches has 48 UNESCO sites to thrill and surprise you. Step inside the vast 7th century Mosque of Cordoba, now containing a Christian Church. The Mudéjar painted arches will take your breath away. Move on to Granada’s Alhambra Palace and revel in the peace of the lily ponds in the Generalife Gardens.