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205. Romance in Barcelona hotels
Bold modern design and warm Mediterranean light filtering through shutters and casting long shapes across beautiful flooring. Traditional Spain meets the contemporary design world in exemplary fashion in the varied, exciting and chic fabulous Barcelona hotels across the city. True romance unfolds between crisp white sheets, surrounded by immaculate furnishings, or over a café con leche breakfast on a panoramic terrace. If you prefer your fairytale in classic, opulent places, there are extravagant hotels aplenty. Embellished walls with golden furnishings and antique furniture recreate a royal world in a city of passion and contradiction.
198. Toledo, Spain
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Toledo is located in central Spain near Madrid, and is a city that still maintains its medieval heritage. It sits on a mountain and is surrounded by the Tangus River. Toledo has some of the oldest sights in Spain, and is famous for its religious tolerance. Christians, Muslims, and Jews all lived peacefully together. Walking through Toledo is like being back in time, everything about it is seeped in old world charm. Tapas originated here, as well as those traveling singers who would charm the Spanish ladies on their balconies. When I was there, I fell in love with cobblestone medieval streets, the Roman Empire history, and of course the Marzipan. Toledo is famous for their sweets. Just be careful! It is very easy to lose yourself in the winding streets of old Spain.
164. Ronda, Spain
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Ronda is a village in southern Spain that has managed to escape a lot of the large vacation crowds. It is built on two sides of a large ravine with a fabulous bridge connecting them in the middle. Walk the quaint and cobblestone streets with your loved one relaxing, drinking wine, eating tapas and enjoying the scenery. The architecture and bridges here superb as is the short hike down to the bottom of the ravine. This quiet, stunning place is perfect for a romantic getaway.
159. Spain’s Paradores
Curl up like kings and queens together in castles and palaces, gaze out across the stupendous Spanish countryside. The luxuriously renovated Paradores from Galicia to Catalonia, Andalusia and in the prettiest little villages. Sleep in history in knights’ residences, 16th century monasteries and marbled towers. Look out across bays and seas, endless green countryside and gushing rivers. Enjoy the very best gazpacho and local meats and vegetables, sip on the tastiest wine and be part of the romance of thousands of years.
131. Lekeitio, Spain
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Nestled in the emerald foothills of Spain, hugging the Atlantic coast lies a small fishing village by the name of Lekeitio. Lekeitio is in the Basque Country of Spain—the region of Spain applauded for some of the world’s best food (pintxos) and most breathtaking landscapes. Beautiful architecture, ocean-side setting and winding streets are just a few of the attributes of this town. Lekeitio is virtually tourist-free and makes for a most authentic experience.
Barcelona, Spain
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Oh Barcelona, where do I even begin? What I love MOST about living in this amazing city, was the incredible juxtaposition of old and new and the vibrancy with which Catalans embrace life (past, present, and future) on a daily basis. Barcelona is like a set of nesting dolls. You can stay for a week and fall in love with the curves of Casa Mila, the nearby Mediterranean Sea, the lengthy moonlit dinners on Las Ramblas, and the whimsy of Parc Guell. You can stay for a month and fall in love with the twists and turns of the Barri Gotic, the ceiling of Santa Maria del Mar, seeing the sunrise as you leave the discotheque at 6 am, Parc Ciutadella in spring, and the joys of bargaining for fruit in La Boqueria. You can stay for a year and fall in love with the ever-evolving street fashion, the lingering effects of the brutal idealistic conflict that was the Spanish Civil War, the fresh graffiti over ancient stone walls, and the poetic sounds of Catalonia. And I imagine that you can stay for a lifetime and never discover all that is Barcelona…but, believe me, I wouldn’t mind trying :)
(this post isn’t numbered because Barcelona was mentioned a while ago… but the text was so nice I thought I’d revisit Barcelona)
128. Granada, Spain
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Granada is a city and the capital of the south eastern province of Granada in Andalusia, Spain. Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains and at the convergence of 3 rivers, the natural scenery is hard to rival and the ancient city’s history is as impressive as any you’ll find. Wandering through the hauntingly beautiful grounds of The Alhambra (the last Moorish stronghold in Spain to be taken by Ferdinand and Isabella) is one of the most romantic experiences I had during my 6 months in Spain. The city itself is made to be lost in and the various neighborhoods offer wonderful ways to spend an afternoon. The Realejo, or former Jewish quarter, is full of Los Carmenes (Andalusian villas with gardens opening into the street), Bib-Rambla features the Arab bazaar and many delicious restaurants, Sacromonte is characterized by cave houses and is the center of flamenco song and dance, while Albayzín is the old Moorish quarter of the city and contains the site of the ancient artistic city of Elvira. The nearby University of Granada infuses the city with a vibrant night-life and, since Granada is also one of the last remaining Spanish cities to carry on the tradition of offering free tapas to customers in bars and restaurants, it is the perfect Spanish city for a low-cost night out with your loved one.
124. Parque Güell, Spain
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Parque Güell is located in Barcelona, Spain. It is an enchanting place with gorgeous, unique architecture by Gaudí the transports you to another world. Grab your partners hand and wander through this park will melting buildings and curvy tunnels. This park is a magical place I’ll never forget. When I was there I saw a couple getting married - a really ideal spot to tie the knot. This is a truly romantic place.
121. Besalú, Spain
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A beautiful medieval town in the Girona area of Cataloña Spain, not far from Barcelona. The whole region is breathtaking, however Besalú has something special; high in the mountains, overlooking the valley, a bridge crossing a river….this ancient city feels magical - a perfect place for love and romance.
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