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Put culture at the forefront of your upcoming holiday in Spain with a visit to the globally renowned Almagro International Classical Theatre Festival, held each summer in the village's Corral de Comedias, the world's only authentic Baroque theatrical courtyard still in existence.

This is among the 10 best castles in Europe, where you will find one of our most enchanting hotels, the Parador de Cardona. The perfect travel destination for those who would like to experience a journey back in time, waking up beside a medieval castle. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience: a fine night's sleep in a historic building located at a spectacular height, offering views of the entire area.

Along with tortilla and flamenco, Spain is internationally renowned for its Andalusian horses, considered to be some of the world's finest. Take advantage of your upcoming holiday in Spain in order to see them up close while experiencing the special thrills of a traditional Andalusian feria at the annual Jerez Horse Festival, which takes place between the 10^th and 17^th of May.

Let the past overwhelm you with a trip to Lorca during your upcoming holiday in Spain. This splendid city in the heart of Murcia has been continuously inhabited since Neolithic times, and is a veritable open-air history museum where the age of Roman traders, mighty Moorish caliphs, medieval knights and Baroque nobility intermingle.

Ah, the great outdoors! There are few better ways to take advantage of the spectacular flora and fauna during your upcoming holiday in Spain than by experiencing it first-hand in the north of the country, where mighty bears roam free in the verdant valleys, thick forests and soaring mountains that define this area's landscape.

Seeking out a weekend escape to take in the midst of your holiday in Spain? Consider making a stop in Úbeda, the UNESCO World Heritage City which is one of Andalucía's best kept secrets and is home to countless renaissance palaces that stand proudly in a secluded valley bordered by a striking mountain range.

Take to the ocean as Galicians have done over countless centuries and discover the thrill of lateen sailing during your upcoming holiday in Spain! This classic diversion makes use of small sailing ships with characteristic fore-and-aft triangular sails that run the length of the craft, allowing you to gracefully cruise the Bay of Biscay's waves.

If you love the seashore and can't wait for Holy Week to arrive so you can enjoy a getaway to a place where the sound of the waves can wash over you as you walk along the shore ... we have four perfect Paradores for you!

1. Parador de Aiguablava

Andalucía is a land of joyful tradition, light and colour, with few spaces that represent these elements as gracefully as Córdoba's famous patios - the shared courtyards where the city's inhabitants have made a common life together over the course of centuries. Officially designated as elements of Humanity's Intangible Heritage by UNESCO in 2012, Córdoba's patios are best viewed each spring, when the whole city opens its doors to these delightful spaces.

Tortilla and chorizo may be the first things that come to mind when you think of the food you'll be able to enjoy during your upcoming holiday in Spain, but did you know that Spain's gastronomical wonders extend far beyond the usual tapas fare?

If your upcoming holiday in Spain features a visit to Madrid, keep in mind that the region has far more than just what the Spanish capital itself has to offer. The Prado Museum and the Parque del Retiro are delightful, of course, but why not explore classic Chinchón, discover Cuenca's Hanging Houses, fall in love at Segovia's Alcázar, or lose yourself in Toledo's winding streets?

Discover an underground world full of soaring caverns, shocking stalactites and wondrous ancient art experienced by few during your upcoming holiday in Spain with a visit to idyllic Cantabria, the dazzling northern region that is home to the country's most fascinating caves.