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Give your holiday in Spain an extra dose of romance with an exotic getaway to Jaén, one of Andalusia's most delightful cities, nestled at the foot of the Santa Catalina mountain range and home to countless cultural wonders including a grand Renaissance cathedral and stunning Arab baths.

Spending your end-of-the-year holiday in Spain? You're in luck! Few parts of the world celebrate the New Year with quite as many customs as Spain, where the holiday is traditionally spent with family and friends, and -as is the case with most major events here- has delicious food at the centre.

Located on the border between Granada and Castilla-La Mancha, Úbeda has historically been a key Spanish transit city, and this geographic advantage led to its considerable wealth between the 14^th and 17^th centuries. The modern result is a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of Renaissance wonders, well-worth visiting during your holiday in Spain.

A holiday in Spain is like heaven for a foodie. While some visitors are delighted with standard tortilla, paella and tinto, where is one to go for food that is truly a step above the (already elevated) norm? Why, to Cáceres, Spain's 2015 Gastronomic Capital, of course!

Known by the artistic name of 'El Greco' -'The Greek'-, Cretan-born Doménikos Theotokópoulos (1541 - 1614) was one of Renaissance Spain's greatest painters, and a precursor to the expressionist styles that would be all the rage four centuries later. Discover the wonder of this legendary artist during your holiday in Spain with a visit to Toledo, his adopted city.

When the weather gets frightful, is there really anything more comforting than a delicious glass of cider? While you might not expect it, you may be able to enjoy some world-class cider during your holiday in Spain.

Eager to discover the best of the Pyrenees while on your holiday in Spain? Head to the exclusive ski resort of Baqueira-Beret in the beautiful Arán Valley, where the European jet-set come to hit the slopes each winter.

Besides cultural delights, culinary treats and natural wonders, if there's one thing one seeks during a holiday in Spain, it's a bit of peace and relaxation. Where better to combine all of these elements than in a monastery, where serenity is the order of the day?

Thanks to Paradores' luxury and historic hotels, serenity is very much yours to enjoy at any number of the former monasteries where you can now spend the night. Let's review some of the most glorious locations of this sort.

It's no secret that Spain is a country with unbelievably good wines, but can you tell your Riojas, Riberas, Ruedas, Cavas and Albariños apart?

Take an exhilarating tour through the country's wine regions during your upcoming holiday in Spain with Paradores' luxury and historic hotels. Delicious wines and exceptional lodging: it's a perfect match!

Riojas, Riberas and Ruedas

A visit to Galicia is a visit to a gastronomical wonderland. The region's exceptional cuisine - based on fresh seafood, hearty meats and scrumptious dairy products - is a paean to this tremendously fertile land, and yet another reason for you to drop in on this northwestern area during your holiday in Spain.

Looking for a travel destination with a sea view? Are you open to summer or winter, as long as the weather is fine? Would you like a hotel where you can relax at the end of the day and enjoy the best views of this part of the Málaga coast? 

Did you know that the Parador de Lorca was chosen the Best Parador of 2014 by TripAdvisor users?

Here is what some of the travelers who have stayed at this Parador have to say: