Basque & Wine Country
Explore this gorgeous region either in its summer peak or in the cool of winter; it's always a welcoming land. Affectionately known by the locals as "El Pais Vasco," its varied landscape of mountains, rocky coves and coastal vistas are a rewarding escape.
Recommended Season
Year-round
Find Your Inspiration
"I have a garden and markets where there are products from the Basque country earth and sea."
– ALAIN DUCASSE
Barcelona
Barcelona is an innovative yet classical Mediterranean city that brings out the artist in all who visit. Perhaps its most immediately striking feature is its rule-defying architecture, with monuments and other massive constructs towering in an amalgamation of historical styles.
Recommended Season
Year-round
Find Your Inspiration
"I wrote each day between 12 and 20. I stopped when I went to Barcelona. Life was too exciting."
– COLM TOIBIN
Andalusia: Seville, Cordoba, Granada & Ronda
The Andalusian region has been coveted by many cultures since prehistoric times. The vast diversity of the landscapes and the variety of cities and traditional villages all blend to create a superb mix of classical Spanish satisfaction.
Recommended Season
April - October
SPANISH CASTLES, MIGHTY MATADORS & MOORISH PALACES
"People in Seville are very happy, the lifestyle here is very relaxed, you can walk everywhere; and bullfighters are our heroes."
– PAZ VEGA
Madrid
Madrid is a beguiling Spanish city famous for it trendy shops, exquisite Mediterranean food, world famous football and abundance of fine art displays. The Spanish capital since 1951, this is a city that celebrates around the clock every night of the year.
Recommended Season
Year-round
CULTURE COOL, FANTASTICO FOOD, DIVINE DESIGN
"If you're in Madrid, you're from Madrid."
– Common Regional Saying
Costa Del Sol Beaches
Lined with beaches, Malaga is the coastal heart of Andalusia, and Marbella is its soul. The region makes for a perfect spot for art lovers and sunbathers seeking to unearth history, rich culture and delicious regional cuisine.
Recommended Season
Mid April - Late October
ANCIENT MALAGA & ENTICING MARBELLA: SO MUCH SUN
"It's a dream to come to Spain, stay for a couple years and get somebody to teach me Spanish music."
– LENNY KRAVITZ