Melilla is a Spanish municipality located on the North African coast. Situated east of the Cape of Three Crosses, it borders Morocco and faces the Mediterranean Sea. In 2025, Melilla had a population of 87,067. Within its 12 square kilometer area, Melilla is home to a concentration of synagogues, mosques, and Christian churches, offering visitors a unique cultural experience.
Melilla la Vieja is a large fortress located just north of the port of Melilla, one of Spain's Plaza de soberanía (ruling fortresses) on the North African coast. Built in the 16th and 17th centuries, much of the fortress has been restored in recent years. The fortress contains many of Melilla's most important historical monuments.
Ceuta is a Spanish autonomous city located on the North African coast. Bordering Morocco, the city lies along the boundary between the Mediterranean and Atlantic Oceans. Its 21 km coastline offers a choice of two bays for boating, diving, and other water sports. The population is projected to be 83,567 in 2025.
Mirador de Benzu offers spectacular panoramic views of the Spanish coast, Gibraltar, and the Moroccan mountains, with the colorful village of Benzu below. Benzu is a small settlement within the Spanish municipality of Ceuta. According to the 2011 census, it has a population of 1,987 and is divided into two administrative units, with Ceuta as the municipality.
Mondragó Natural Park is one of Mallorca's most popular destinations. Located in the south, near Santanyí, it lies at the end of small, winding roads flanked by pristine stone walls. The park is famous for its fine, white sandy beaches and stunning turquoise waters.
Plaça de la Seu, s/n, Centre, 07001 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
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The Santa Maria Cathedral of Palma is a Gothic Roman Catholic church located in Palma, Mallorca, Spain. It is the cathedral of the Diocese of Mallorca, situated on the Palma coast, against the city walls and between the Royal Palace of La Almudaina and the Bishop's Palace of Mallorca. It is one of the tallest Gothic structures in Europe, atop the Parc de la Mar, offering a magnificent view for those arriving by sea.
Castillo de Bellver is a Gothic-style castle situated on a hill 3 km west of the center of Palma de Mallorca, on the island of Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Built in the 14th century for King James II of Majorca, it is one of the few circular castles in Europe.
Crta. de, Ctra. Porto Colom, s/n, 07200 Felanitx, Illes Balears, Spain
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Sant Salvador Monastery is a monastery dating back to the mid-14th century. It was built around the time of the plague, when it was believed that the high altitude would help prevent the disease. The monastery is located in the town of Felanitx, atop Puig de Salvador, 509 meters above sea level. The views from here are spectacular.
Palma, also known as Palma de Mallorca, is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands in Spain. The city is located on the southern coast of Mallorca, on the Bay of Palma. With a population of 438,234 as of 2024, it is the eighth largest city in Spain.
Huesca is located in the Aragon region of northeastern Spain. The city sits at an altitude of 488 m (1,601 ft). One of the city's main attractions is the Pyrenees mountain range, ideal for skiing in winter, and home to several major resorts such as Candanchú and Formigal. The city's population was 54,704 in 2021.
Pl. Eduardo de Castro, 15, 24700 Astorga, León, Spain
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The Palace of Gaudi Astorga is an architectural masterpiece by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Built between 1889 and 1913, and designed in the Catalan Modernist style, it is one of only three of Gaudí's works located outside of Catalonia.
Teruel is a city in Aragon, located in eastern Spain, and is also the capital of Teruel Province. It had a population of 35,900 as of 2022. This region boasts a unique Mudéjar heritage, historic medieval villages, stunning natural landscapes, and cuisine that reflects the authentic flavors of Aragon. Teruel promises countless stunning destinations.
Zaragoza is the historical capital of the Aragon region of Spain, renowned for its magnificent Pilar Basilica, Romanesque foundations, cultural diversity, and the hospitality of its people. The city sits on the Ebro River and its tributaries, the Huerva and Gállego, almost in the center of both the Aragon region and the Ebro River basin. Its population was 691,037 in 2024.
Albarracin is a picturesque town located in the province of Teruel, in the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. It is situated on a hill above the Guadalaviar River and is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and historic charm.
Aragon is an autonomous community in Spain, coinciding with the medieval Kingdom of Aragon. Located in northeastern Spain, the Aragonese autonomous community comprises three provinces (from north to south): Huesca, Zaragoza, and Teruel. The capital of the community is Zaragoza. Its population was 1,351,591 in 2024.
Passeig Jaume Pi Figueres, 2, 17256 Pals, Girona, Spain
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Pals is a medieval town in Catalonia, northern Spain, located a few kilometers from the sea in the heart of Emporda Bay on the Costa Brava. From afar, the outlines of the town's surrounding walls are visible, and the majestic Torre de les Hores church and tower are discernible—one of the few remaining ruins of the ancient castle and a symbol of the town. Its population was 2,556 in 2024.
C. Cardenal Herrero, º 1, Centro, 14003 Córdoba, Spain
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Mosque Cathedral Monumental Site of Córdoba is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Córdoba in the Andalusia region of Spain. Officially named the Church of the Assumption, it is dedicated to the Feast of the Assumption. Having previously been a mosque, it is also known as the Mezquita (Spanish for 'mosque') and historically as the Grand Mosque of Córdoba.
Peña Cortada is a spectacular Roman aqueduct located in the Valencia region of Spain, specifically near the towns of Chelva and Calles. Built in the 1st century AD, it is one of the most impressive examples of ancient hydraulic engineering in the country. The aqueduct features tunnels carved into rock, impressive bridges, and a dramatic vertical rockface.
The Community of Madrid is the largest of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. Its capital is the city of Madrid, which is also the capital of the country. Located in the center of the Iberian Peninsula, The Community of Madrid is the third most populous in Spain with 7,058,041 (2024) inhabitant.
Toledo, a historic city in central Spain, has a rich cultural and religious history, and its Jewish quarter is an integral part of that heritage. The Jewish quarter, also known as the Juderia, reflects the medieval presence of a thriving Jewish community in Toledo.
