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What to do and what to see on vacation in Spain? Whether you want to explore the authentic villages of the Basque Country or be a blue flower on Castille-Léon roads, Spain is the ideal country for your next vacation. To immerse yourself in Iberian culture, it is impossible to miss Madrid, its capital with the Prado: the richest museum in Europe and Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. The second largest city in Spain, you will discover unique monuments thanks to Gaudi's creativity. Visit the Guell Park or the Sagrada Familia. Between Barcelona and Madrid, there is the city of Zaragoza. Do not fail to see the fortified palace of Aljaferia, the old Roman entrenchments or the Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar. Do not forget to place Valence in your tourist circuit if only to take pictures of the City of Arts and Sciences or Plaza de la Virgen. 60km from Madrid, Toledo is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see the Museo Hospital de Santa Cruz which brings together collections of the greatest Spanish painters. In the province of Malaga, you will discover unusual rock formations resulting from erosion. You will also see ibex. A trip to Spain without going through the city of Saint-Jacques de Compostela is not a successful trip. Listed as a World Heritage Site, its old streets and its medieval historic center are tourist attractions to visit. History lover, observe the most important Roman archaeological site in Spain. The ruins of the amphitheater and the 2000 -year -old old -year -old theater will make you go back to the country's classic antiquity. Speaking of ancient monuments, also visit the aqueduct of segovia. 880 meters long and made up of 20,000 granite blocks, it is a site not to be missed. As for its Moorish heritage, two kinds of the lot including: the Alhambra in Granada which is the most famous historic site in the country, and the Mezquita in Cordoba, the oldest mosque, 1000 years old. Not limiting yourself to this, you will also have the opportunity to see the castle of Alcazar and that of Mota which is a massive medieval fortress in the middle of Castile. Nature lovers, go to Ordesa National Park and Mont-Perdu. Placed between France and Spain, it brings together the most imposing valleys, peaks and canyons in Europe. You can also take the Caminito Del Rey, a path that allows you to explore vertiginous gorges with its bridges hanging on the sides of the cliffs. You can also go to the Picos de Europa National Park to see the Bulnes Naranjo which has a monolithic and Ruta Del Care peak, a hiking trail. And if you have a little hollow, taste its gastronomy based on paella. When to go to Spain? To make your vacation successful, it is best to go to Spain in May, June and September. For Madrid, you can add the months of April and October. You will have the chance to enjoy the softness of the temperature while avoiding the tourist crowd. That said, regardless of the season, you will always find a good time in at least one region of the country. And if you are looking for a nearby restaurant, go to the El Celler de Can Roca.