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Alicante (2025), Spain

June 16, 2025 – June 16, 2025

Lying on Spain’s radiant Costa Blanca, Alicante exudes a rare beauty. Lovely Baroque buildings cluster around the historic central district. Marble plazas grace its broad waterfront boulevard, the illustrious Explanada de España. Pristine beaches like San Juan hug the shoreline. It’s no surprise that Alicante is popular year-round. Venture to the grand Castle of Santa Barbara overlooking the city and walk from its high towers down into the dungeon. Stop for a glass of refreshing sangria in the Old Quarter. Behold the masterpieces hanging in the Gravina Museum of Fine Arts, a former 18th century palace.

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Granada (Motril) ( 2025), Spain

June 15, 2025 – June 15, 2025

Marvel at the sumptuous palaces, lush gardens and imposing citadels that are the Alhambra. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most famous legacies of Moorish rule in Spain. Meander the narrow cobblestone streets of nearby Albaicín, the ancient Arabic quarter, or see a flamenco performance in the whitewashed caves of Sacromonte, originally settled by gypsies.

Gaze out over Malaga from the Gibralfaro Castle hill before exploring the city in-depth on an enlightening walk, taste some tapas in a typical taberna and learn about nougats, a truly Spanish sweet treasure!. Constructed in the 10th century on a hilltop where a lighthouse once stood, the castle rises majestically out of a forest of pines and eucalyptus trees. From this elevated vantage point, you will enjoy a spectacular view of Malaga, an Andalusian city with Moorish roots and an illustrious past. It looks even more magnificent up-close as you will discover while meandering the atmospheric streets. You will pass highlights such as the 1st-century Roman amphitheater, the home where Pablo Picasso was born and glorious Malaga Cathedral, whose construction started in 1528. It dragged on for centuries and the planned second tower still hasn’t been built, giving rise to the cathedral’s nickname: the “one-armed woman.”

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Puerto Del Rosario, Spain

June 12, 2025 – June 12, 2025

Puerto del Rosario, the capital of the island of Fuerteventura, offers an endless array of white beaches and blue water. Warm weather year-round makes this destination the perfect paradise for beach lovers. Take a stroll around the city and view the beautiful murals and artworks, or visit one of the nearby picturesque hamlets, such as El Cotillo, to discover the slower pace of local life. Head inland to explore the island’s surreal volcanic and desert landscapes. The former capital town of Betancuria is an excellent location to delve into the island’s history, and the surrounding roads also offer some of the best viewpoints on Fuerteventura.

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Santa Cruz De La Palma (2025), Canary Islands

June 11, 2025 – June 11, 2025

Stroll along Calle O’Daly, the pedestrian district named after an Irish banana merchant and lined with historic residences. Visit the Town Hall and the church, Iglesia del Salvador, both of the 16th century. There is an interesting museum of natural science as well as a naval museum.

Venture into the northern reaches of La Palma and explore highlights that include a revealing ethnographic museum and a traditional goat farm. Along the way, you will pause for photos of the black volcanic beach and spectacular cliffs at Playa de los Nogales. At the ethnographic museum in the village of Puntallana, you will gain a general understanding of the regional culture by browsing exhibits of handicrafts, tools and mannequins costumed in traditional clothing. As you will discover at a nearby goat farm, Puntallana is also known for its cheese, a variety made with raw whole milk from native Palmera goats. You will sample it as a tapa paired with a glass of local wine. You will then watch a unique demonstration of a folk-sport that originated as a means for shepherds to safely cross dangerous ravines. You will be amazed as the agile athletes leap across great distances using only long wooden poles.

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