026 TRAVEL
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MADRID
WHY’S IT ON OUR LIST? Spain’s capital is especially pleasant in autumn and has reinvented itself by smartening up some of its more tired areas and merging new shops and cafes with long-established treasures. Madrid is a big city so
some forward planning is advisable. Once you’ve done your homework, head off for a walk along the Gran Villa, go exploring art galleries, grab a cool beer at the rooftop terrace of Circulo de Bellas Artes, relax in the city’s parks (Casa de Campo is the largest) or satisfy that sweet tooth
with a plate of churros. CHECKING-IN The Gran Melia
Palacio De Los Duques (
www.granmelia.
grandluxuryhotels.com) from £870; Hotel Agumar (www.hotelmadridagumar. com) from £255.
…AND THERE’S MORE Every Sunday, the El Rastro fl ea market swarms with a laid-back style and dozens of stalls selling everything from old vinyl and jewellery to vintage clothing. Go early to avoid the crowds and then head off for brunch in the Embarjadores neighbourhood.
SEVILLE
Take Off •
www.ba.com,
www.easyjet.com,
www.monarch.
co.uk and www.
ryanair.com fl y from London to Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Seville, Valencia and Santander. Prices vary but in autumn expect to pay from around £70 return including taxes.
WHY’S IT ON OUR LIST?
Capital of Andalusia, Seville is noted for its tapas, fl amenco and, of course, oranges. Moorish infl uences abound and are mixed with modern Catholicism (it boasts the world’s largest Gothic cathedral) as well as smatterings of Islamic architecture. The old part of the city is the place to stay but be sure to head to the banks of the Guadalquivir to soak up the elegant atmosphere while, for a city view, climb the cathedral’s tower before grabbing a bite to eat at the
mercadolonjadelbarranco.com – a food hall fashioned out of a 19th century market. CHECKING-IN Hotel Palacio de Villapanes (www.
palaciovillapanes.com) from £920; Hotel Bécquer (
www.hotelbecquer.com) from £395.
…AND THERE’S MORE Casa de la Memoria (
www.casadelamemoria. es) is a fl amenco cultural centre in a 16th century courtyard house and stages intimate and authentic shows nightly.
• Try search engines such as Expedia (www.
expedia.co.uk) and Kayak (www.
kayak.co.uk), both of which have deals when booking fl ights and accommodation together.
• For further information, visit
www.spain.info
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