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The Fountain of the Lions at the Alhambra Palace in Granada. Bridging the Gap

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Granada: The curse that turned kings into courtyard lions

“Every curious traveller keeps Granada in their heart, even if they have never ...

Five red carnations, the national symbol of Spain.

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From Granada with love: How the carnation conquered Spain

The carnation is often seen as Spain’s national flower, and not just because ...

The mountain of Montgó.

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An old legend, a new lens: The Montgó elephant reimagined

When you next take a visit to Montgó have a look for the ...

Inside the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela at the end of the pilgrimage route of the Camino de Santiago. Bridging the Gap.

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The eerie legend haunting: Spain’s most famous pilgrimage

The Camino de Santiago is one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in ...

La Cueva de Salamanca, Cave of Salamanca in the Castile-León region.

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Secrets, shadows, and the cave of Salamanca

Spain is a country full of ancient legends, and many of them involve ...

The Tower of the Enchanted Ones at Caldas de Estrac in the Maresme region of Catalonia.

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Tower of the Enchanted Ones: Secrets of the mystical coast

The Tower of the Enchanted Ones rises on a hill above the seaside ...

Two witches being hung, a display the Museo de las Brujas in Zugarramurdi.

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Whispers in the witches’ cave: the legend of Zugarramurdi

Zugarramurdi is a small village in the Navarrese Pyrenees, known for its dark ...

A white doe walking away from a river.

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The legend of the white doe: Galicia’s ghostly beauty

Among Galicia’s many legends, few are as well-known as the story of Aldhara. ...

A bird's eye view of Tabarca Island.

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Secrets of Tabarca Island: Alicante’s tiny island with a tangled past

Just a short boat ride from Alicante lies Tabarca Island. Turquoise waters, whitewashed ...

Murcia’s Monteagudo Castle.

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Murcia’s Monteagudo Castle and the legend of Zaida

High above Murcia, Monteagudo Castle casts its shadow over the landscape. Centuries ago, ...

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