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Spain Highlights and Events
Travel in Spain with Intrepid
Oh Spain… how you dazzle us with architectural feats and artistic treats, enrich us with historic treasures and nourish us with sangria and tapas! From charismatic cities full of boisterous bars and hip galleries, to sleepy villages dotted with run-down farmhouses and olive groves, Spain never fails to open up travellers’ eyes, minds and hearts.
Experience Spain's highlights on these trips
Rome to Marrakech
50 days
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USD $9,685CAD $9,215AUD $8,895EUR €6,920GBP £5,640NZD $11,390ZAR R73,750CHF FR8,495* Total price tool tip
Paris to Madrid
15 days
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USD $2,535CAD $2,415AUD $2,332EUR €1,721GBP £1,477NZD $2,988ZAR R19,323CHF FR2,122* Total price tool tip
Highlights of Southern Spain
8 days
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USD $1,522CAD $1,413AUD $1,372EUR €1,020GBP £862NZD $1,758ZAR R11,396CHF FR1,252* Total price tool tip
France & Spain
29 days
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USD $5,670CAD $5,395AUD $5,210EUR €4,055GBP £3,305NZD $6,670ZAR R43,195CHF FR4,985* Total price tool tip
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Highlights
- Visit the Islamic-inspired fortress of Alhambra
- Soak up the art and culture of Madrid
- Revel in southern Spain’s sun and surf while spending time in Tarifa
- Admire the mosques, temples, synagogues and churches of Cordoba
- See the works of artistic greats in the galleries of Barcelona
- Travel to Seville for tempting tapas and flamboyant flamenco
- Explore the heritage-filled alleyways of Moorish Granada
- Experience the old-world charm of Toledo
- Pick up some fresh produce in the markets of Valencia
- Catch some rays on the sun-drenched beaches of Costa de la Luz
Festivals and Events
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Wine War
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- June 27, 2013 View available trips in Spain
- Every June, the Spanish town of Haro explodes into a Wine War known to locals as ‘Batallo de Vino’. Unforgiving residents pump red wine out of water pistols, hoses and other vessels in this grand example of wine warfare. Be warned: no one is spared - this is not a spectator sport!
Intrepid has no control over changes made to festival and event dates and activities. Note that some Intrepid trips which include an event as part of their itinerary, may be surcharged. Where festivals or events are not included as part of an Intrepid trip, all costs associated with the event will need to be paid for by the client. Please check before booking your Intrepid trip that it does match up with key festival or event dates.
Spain's Top Picks
Spain is the world's largest producer of olive oil
Top 10 Must-Try Foods of Spain
- Albondigas: This dish of meatballs swimming in a spicy tomato sauce is a Spanish tapas staple. Typically made from a combination of veal and pork mince, they are simple to make and even easier to eat.
- Olives: The hills of Andalucia are covered in olive groves, making this region a top place to savour these salty delights. You don’t have to go far to find them, a wide variety of olives and oils can be found in the markets, restaurants, farms and shops of Andalucia.
- Paella: This delectable combination of rice, chorizo, mussels, prawns and saffron is a firm favourite with travellers, and rightly so! Although a speciality of the Valencia region, quality paella is available throughout Spain.
- Sangria: Jugs filled with chunks of apple, lemon and orange floating in spiced red wine are the perfect accompaniment to a golden, Spanish sunset. But it doesn’t end there – Sangria is a one-way ticket to extended late night revelry.
- Calamares a la Romana: This dish of deep-fried, crispy calamari is popular in the coastal regions of Spain. Eat a plate of it at a beachside restaurant or head to a bar and include it in your tapas mix.
- Churros: For a sugar hit, try Spain’s version of the donut. Churros are sweet crunchy strips of deep-fried goodness, dipped in chocolate for extra calories! Find them at open-air food stalls and cafes.
- Jamon: Spain is world-renown for its legendary jamon (cured ham). You’ll find salty jamon hanging in shop windows, displayed at markets and featured on menus all throughout Spain.
- Gazpacho: For a fresh, healthy and oh so Spanish dish, you can’t go past Gazpacho. This raw, chilled tomato soap is a cool answer to Spain’s summer heat.
- Tortilla de Patatas: Potato tortilla (or Spanish omelette) is a slice of authentic Spanish culinary tradition. A simple dish that’s often served at tapas, it’s a great option for vegetarians wanting something hearty.
- Sherry: Native to the Jerez region of Spain, locals call this dry, fortified wine ‘vino de jerez’. When visiting the area, stop at cellar doors to sample the world’s best straight from the source.
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Spain at a glance
- 20
- Madrid (population 3.1 million)
- 46.7 million
- Spanish, Catalan
- EUR
- (GMT+01:00) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris
- Type C (European 2-pin), Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth)
- +34
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