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Summer in Soria means nature, calm and cool air in the heart of Castile. Sorian nature The Laguna Negra and the Urbión pine forests offer cool, spectacular trails. Machado’s Duero Walks along the Duero and San Saturio evoke the poet...

Summer in Logroño is enjoyed among pintxos, Rioja wine and walks by the Ebro. Calle Laurel The temple of the Riojan pintxo is a must every summer night. Wine tourism La Rioja’s wineries are a step away for tastings and...

Summer in Madrid offers top-tier culture, terraces and endless nightlife. The art triangle The Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen are cool, essential visits. Parks and terraces El Retiro, Madrid Río and the rooftops offer refuge and a great sunset atmosphere....

Summer in Barcelona combines urban beach, modernist art and an endless cultural life like few Mediterranean cities. Beach and city La Barceloneta and the seafront let you mix a swim and culture without leaving the city. Gaudí’s legacy The Sagrada...

Summer in Pamplona kicks off with Spain’s most international fiesta, but the Navarrese capital offers much more. San Fermín, a world-famous fiesta From 6-14 July, the Sanfermines put Pamplona at the centre of the world, with bull runs, music and...

Summer in Badajoz and Mérida blends outstanding heritage with one of the south’s top cultural events: classical theatre under the stars. The Mérida Festival The International Classical Theatre Festival, held in the stunning Roman Theatre, is the great cultural event...

Summer in Cáceres reveals one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval old towns, best explored at dusk when the Extremadura heat eases. The monumental city Cáceres’ old town, a World Heritage Site, is a maze of medieval palaces, towers and squares; night...

Summer in A Coruña is an Atlantic delight, with urban beaches, a mild climate and a lively cultural scene by the ocean. Beaches in the heart of the city Riazor and Orzán, right downtown, are the big summer draw: swimming,...

Summer in Toledo invites you to discover one of Spain’s most monumental cities, best explored on cool morning and evening walks. City of three cultures Explore the Christian, Muslim and Jewish legacy — Cathedral, synagogues, mosque — best early in...

Summer in Oviedo offers the perfect balance of monumental city and nearby nature, with a mild climate. Old town and cathedral The old town, with San Salvador Cathedral and its squares, invites a relaxed stroll among cider houses and terraces....