Madrid – do not miss Reina Sofia. If you love art, Picasso’s Guernica is housed there. Lots of super chic eateries around there too. I recommend a day trip to Segovia as well. Their pork BBQ is legendary. A great wine shop near the Salamanca district (high end shopping) is Lavinia Lavinia | ¡Todos los mejores vinos !
They used t have a tasting room upstairs with lots of Cava varietals.
Sevilla – My favorite city in Spain. I love the vibe. You can catch an authentic flamenco performance at this place: Casa de la Memoria . Not the tourist trap variety either. Take a fan as there is no AC.
Granada would be a great day trip. If you go to Granada, pay to take a guided tour of Al Hambra. Makes a huge difference.
Barcelona – A day or ON trip from Barcelona could be Valencia. Go to one of the fabulous beach-side restaurants for authentic Paella misto and Horchata.
Cordoba – the cathedral is great to see but that’s about it. You will get the general idea of how churches were converted to mosques and back to churches if you visit the cathedral in Sevilla and Al Hambra.
Food in sevilla – definitely try Rabo de Toro.
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