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These are pictures of some of the cities I visited in Spain in September of 1994. My only regret was that the price of rental vehicles there is astronomical and you can't even buy a motor scooter there unless you have papers to show proof of residency. I was able to cover a lot of ground by bus, but it was impossible to seek out the tiny villages. |
Bull fight! Granada
See the incredible spectacle of man on bull in the last bastion of the Moors on the Iberian peninsula - sin picadores! |
Madrid
The national plaza mayor is a must in your collection of plaza mayors as you tour old Spain. The orange roofs say Madrid. |
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Pamplona
Solve the maze of streets as the bulls run right past city hall in this Basque capital once burned by Charlemagne. |
Salamanca
Home of one of the oldest universities in Europe, you will also find this Roman bridge and an affordable authentic bakery. |
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Trujillo
Home of the conquistador that conquered the Incas, this town in Extramadura feels much like it must have when Pizarro left. |
Merida
A bustling city in Extramadura is almost a contradiction in terms. The best preserved Roman ruins in Spain makes it worth it. |
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Cordoba
The wonderful climate of southern Spain makes tourists want to stay and view all the arches of the Mesquita. |
Ribadeo
Northern Spain is far less traveled and with tiny villages and forgotten valleys, it is easy to find your Brigadoon. |
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Picos de Europa
Tiny mountain villages, twisting mountain trails, bridges over deep gorges - Is this northern Spain? ... or is it Switzerland? |
Formentera
A pretty small island in the middle of the Mediterranean where biking from beach to beach can be pretty adventurous. |
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Plasencia
A city with most of its midevil walls and all four gates still standing. If you are following the cathedral trail, here's another! |
Granada
Stunning palacial rememnant of Moorish occupation in Iberia, the Alhambra is a mecca for travelers around the world. |