Editor’s letter I S S UE 13 3 , J UNE 20 2 5


Gothic cathedrals, medieval quarters, grand plazas, Moorish monuments, abstract architecture, vibrant nightlife, urban beaches, avant-garde art… Spain’s cities offer visitors an incomparable array of attractions. United under a single crown in 1479, Spain was — and remains — a country of


distinct provinces and regions. And within these 50 provinces and 17 regions, its hundreds of cities and towns each has a proud and long-standing sense of culture and identity. It’s this heritage that marks the likes of Valencia, Seville, Granada and


Santander as outstanding city breaks, alongside the well-established allure of Madrid and Barcelona. Spain’s culturally distinct cities are an enticing prospect for travellers — visit one and you’ll soon be making plans to visit another. This issue, we focus on the best of Spain’s cities and towns, and discover


how the most memorable experiences are woven into their fabric. From the creatives remaking the neighbourhood of Poblenou in Barcelona and a sherry tour of Jerez to the best pintxos in Vitoria-Gasteiz and a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. So, whether you’re in search of Andalucia’s tapas, San Sebastián’s beaches


or any of the numerous UNESCO-listed old towns in between, Spain will keep calling you back.


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