Spanish Fiesta - 9 Days from $$0

MADRID

Plaza Mayor
This cast iron market right outside of Plaza Mayor is a favorite among travelers and locals alike. Visitors can purchase some wine, grab a cocktail or coffee, snack on a variety of ready-to-eat tapas, or pick up some ingredients for dinner later from the fruit, seafood and meat stalls available.

Mercado San Miguel
This cast iron market right outside of Plaza Mayor is a favorite among travelers and locals alike. Visitors can purchase some wine, grab a cocktail or coffee, snack on a variety of ready-to-eat tapas, or pick up some ingredients for dinner later from the fruit, seafood and meat stalls available.

The Royal Palace
This royal palace housed the kings of Spain from the mid-1700s to 1900s. Although the royal family does not currently live in the palace, it is still considered their official residence. It is the largest royal palace in Western Europe with a total of 3,000 rooms, only some of which are open to the public, including the popular armory room and royal pharmacy.

Prado Museum
Of Madrid's three famous museums, the elegant Museo Nacional del Prado is the most celebrated. Opened in 1819 with the help of Isabella of Braganza (King Ferdinand VII's wife), the museum contains 8,600 paintings and more than 700 sculptures, featuring Spanish, Italian and Flemish styles of art. Among the most famous works featured include Velazquez's "Las Meninas," Goya's "The Third of May 1808," El Greco's "Adoration of the Shepherds."

SEVILLE

Parque Maria Louisa
If you're in search of green space, you won't be disappointed — Seville's got plenty. But the most notable of the city's parks is Parque de María Luisa, located next to the Plaza de España. Like the plaza, this park was largely built for exhibition at the 1929 World's Fair and has remained one of Seville's most popular sites since. You can take a stroll, ride a bicycle or be pulled by horse-drawn carriage through the gardens designed by French landscape architect Nicolas Forestier. You'll also find several notable buildings and museums within the park. The Costurero de la Reina (or the Queen's Sewing Box) is a 19th century castlelike structure and former sewing retreat for the wife of Spain's King Alfonso XII. The Pabellón Mudéjar is home to the Museum of Arts and Traditions of Seville. And the Pabellón del Renacimiento houses the Archeological Museum of Seville.

Plaza Espana
Originally built for Seville's Ibero-American Expo at the 1929 World's Fair, the Plaza de España offers one of the most picturesque panoramas in the city. The 540,000-square-foot Plaza de España includes a giant, neo-Moorish building (spanning more than half of the site's perimeter) and an expansive mosaic patio with a canal, a fountain and four foot bridges. Architect Aníbal González, built the site to highlight Spain's technological and artistic achievements for the world. The detailed artwork built into the Plaza de España's design helps it standout as an architectural tour de force.

Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza
If you're an animal lover or faint of heart, this experience is not for you. But if you're looking to immerse yourself in a Spanish tradition that spans centuries, spend an evening at the Plaza de Toros, Seville's bullfighting ring. Bullfighting has faced a lot of criticism for its animal bloodshed, but many Sevillanos think of the sport as an art form integral to their culture. During bullfights, three matadors each lure two bulls through a series of choreographed movements designed to weaken the animal. In the final of the fight's three stages (tercio de muerte), each matador's goal is to end the bull's life.

BARCELONA

La Sagrada Familia
From 1882 up until his death in 1926, Art Nouveau master Antoni Gaudí devoted himself to the construction of La Sagrada Família (Church of the Sacred Family), a towering Gothic-style-with-a-twist church. He was unable to finish; Gaudí was known for saying "My client (God) is in no hurry." The church, which is funded entirely from public donations, is still under construction today.

Barri Gotic
The Barri Gòtic, or Gothic Quarter, is one of the oldest parts of the city. Here, travelers can explore the intricate architecture and quaint nostalgia of medieval-era Barcelona. The quarter contains many of Barcelona's most prized architectural landmarks, including La Seu Cathedral, the seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona, and the Plaça Sant Jaume, the neighborhood's central plaza. Located near the city center, Barri Gòtic is also filled with small cafés, perfect for people watching; bars, ideal for sampling Spanish beverages; and alleys, sprinkled with shops ranging from espadrille makers to contemporary stores like Mango. You'll also find several street performers strewn throughout the quarter's alleys and squares, which provide an excellent soundtrack to a morning or evening stroll through the neighborhood.

Park Guell
Antoni Gaudí's famous Parc Güell is one of the world's most impressive and unusual landscapes and the perfect place to take in the artist's creations. Covering several acres of green space in northwestern Barcelona, this area features everything from mosaic collages to mushroom-shaped chimneys. Gaudí's artistic style and love of Catalan culture is evident through the park's numerous walking trails.