{"id":706,"date":"2021-07-29T19:29:17","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T19:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/10-places-to-visit-in-spain-that-arent-barcelona-the-blonde-abroad\/"},"modified":"2021-07-29T19:29:17","modified_gmt":"2021-07-29T19:29:17","slug":"10-places-to-visit-in-spain-that-arent-barcelona-the-blonde-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/10-places-to-visit-in-spain-that-arent-barcelona-the-blonde-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Places to Visit in Spain (That Aren\u2019t Barcelona) \u2022 The Blonde Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"


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My first international trip was to Spain, and it will always hold a special place in my heart.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Studying abroad there was truly one of the best experiences of my life. As I explored this Mediterranean wonderland, I realized how truly transformative travel can be.<\/p>\n

From San Sebastian to Mallorca and beyond, Spain is culturally and geographically diverse\u2014and that\u2019s what made this list so hard to make!<\/p>\n

You can choose your own adventure here.<\/em><\/p>\n

Party is up on the islands. Take in the world-class architecture of the mainland. Wander the lush green forests of the north. It\u2019s all there for the taking.<\/p>\n

Ready to say hola to one of Europe\u2019s greatest destinations? Here are some of my favorite places to visit in Spain (that aren\u2019t Barcelona).<\/h4>\n

Disclaimer: You should most definitely still visit Barcelona! And I\u2019ve got a wealth of info on the city that\u2019ll help you hit the ground running.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Seville<\/h2>\n

Deep in the heart of southern Spain, the colorful city of Seville is one of Andalusia\u2019s greatest gems.<\/p>\n

Breathe in heady aromas of orange blossom and jasmine as you walk amongst the Moorish architecture. Spend your nights watching flamenco in tucked-away little corners.<\/p>\n

Within a few days (or hours!), this exotic spot will have stolen your heart.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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San Sebastian<\/h2>\n

Perched beside the Bay of Biscay in the mountainous Basque Country, San Sebastian is one of the many gems of Northern Spain.<\/p>\n

This foodie capital is known for its numero uno pintxos<\/em>.<\/h4>\n

I adored pintxos (said like pinch-ohs) because they\u2019re bite-size so you can try a bit of everything. Go on a txikiteo<\/em>, which is like a pub crawl but with pintxos at each stop.<\/p>\n

Snacks aside, this cultural capital has non-stop cultural festivals, incredible surfing, and gorgeous art nouveau architecture.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Costa Brava<\/h2>\n

Where do Spanish people go when they want to get away from it all? For the locals, it\u2019s all about Costa Brava.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This gorgeous stretch of coastline runs from the French border to Blanes (about 70 km\/40 miles north of Barcelona).<\/p>\n

Explore the endless stretches of golden sand beaches, sample the world-class wine of Empord\u00e0, and explore the old stomping grounds of Salvador Dal\u00ed.<\/p>\n

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Granada<\/h2>\n

I added this place to the rundown of Spain\u2019s best lesser-known destinations because it is home to one of my favorite historical sites in Europe.<\/p>\n

The Medieval palace, Alhambra of Granada, is truly breathtaking. One of Spain\u2019s most visited attractions, it\u2019s truly one of the most impressive palaces you will ever see.<\/p>\n

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