
Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Europe and the fourth-most populous European Union (EU) member state. Spanning the majority of the Iberian Peninsula, its territory also includes the Canary Islands, in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean; the Balearic Islands, in the Western Mediterranean Sea; and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, in mainland Africa. Peninsular Spain is bordered to the north by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; to the east and south by the Mediterranean Sea and Gibraltar and Morocco, through its exclaves in North Africa; and to the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. Spain's capital and largest city is Madrid; other major urban areas include Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza, Málaga, Murcia, and Palma de Mallorca.
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Restaurant · Alicante · Spain
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You are not coming here for fine dining. Cheap beers, a nice spot, what’s not to like?
Restaurant · Barcelona · Spain
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My buddy Jim's fav sushi spot. Food is great, vibe is a bit upscale for me.
Attraction · Barcelona · Spain
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Everyone who visits Barcelona should walk through and take a picture.
Restaurant · Barcelona · Spain
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Poor one out for what used to be my fav neighborhood sushi spot. Closed ~2024.
Restaurant · Barcelona · Spain
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If you're going to grab beers on La Rambla, this is the spot.
Restaurant · Sitges · Spain
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If you want a mouth watering buttery steak Bar Tomeu is your jam.
Restaurant · Barcelona · Spain
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Bit of a hike from most of the office spaces in Poblenou, but something a bit different for lunch. Super quick service & fresh.
Restaurant · Barcelona · Spain
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Top spot for brunch & probably the best Tuna Burger I’ve ever eaten 🤤.
Restaurant · Barcelona · Spain
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One of my fav places to grab dinner in Poblenou.
Restaurant · Barcelona · Spain
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Quaint coffee shop that could be out of a fantasy novel.
Restaurant · Alicante · Spain
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Food is merely ok, but prices are low. You go here for the breathtaking view of the sea.
Park · Alicante · Spain
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A rocky beach with picturesque and crystal clear water.
Restaurant · Barcelona · Spain
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Amazing trendy spot for a quick brunch. The waffle fries are so crispy that they are almost potato chips!
Restaurant · Barcelona · Spain
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Best place to catch NFL or other American sports.
Restaurant · Alicante · Spain
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Flavors were on point, beers were cold & large, and the view outside is incredible.
Restaurant · Barcelona · Spain
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I'm a big fan of a takeaway gyro for a walk along the beach.
Hotel · Barcelona · Spain
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Great little apartments right at the end of the rambla and 100m from the beach.
Restaurant · Barcelona · Spain
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It's on the typical tourist drag, but worth stopping in for a caña anyway.
Hotel · Barcelona · Spain
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Great location, nice sized apartment as listed.
Hotel · Barcelona · Spain
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I've stayed in this Four Points countless times visiting Barcelona.
Restaurant · Barcelona · Spain
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Cute little outdoor space that serves sandwiches and non alcoholic drinks. Quick service, midrange prices.
Hotel · Barcelona · Spain
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This hotel has some of the nicest rooms in Barcelona.
Hotel · Barcelona · Spain
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Rooms are small and basic as is the breakfast, but the location is great and it’s always clean.
Restaurant · Barcelona · Spain
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I always enjoy the food here. It’s a bit on the pricey side, but I’ve never been disappointed!
Transit · Castelldefels · Spain
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It’s an airport. Lots of companies fly here. They can take you anywhere in the world you’d like to go in a metal tube.
Restaurant · Alicante · Spain
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Prices are a bit high but the flavors are on point.
Restaurant · Barcelona · Spain
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Pricey & touristy, but I think this is the best of the spots in La Boqueria
Restaurant · Barcelona · Spain
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This place is one of the few where you won’t get kicked out for writing on the walls.
Restaurant · Tenerife · Spain
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Amazing food, definitely geared towards English tourists. The food is top notch, especially the Gambas.
Restaurant · Barcelona · Spain
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Have a coffee or beer & do your laundry while coworking? My kinda place.
Shopping · Madrid · Spain
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Lower prices, fewer people, and better food than nearby Mercado San Miguel.
Shopping · Barcelona · Spain
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The better less crowded alternative to la Boqueria
Attraction · Madrid · Spain
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Sadly closed, but very cool
Park · Alicante · Spain
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Paya del Postiguet will be crowded on the best days, so get there early to get a prime spot.
Attraction · Valencia · Spain
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Absolutely amazing, even if you visit on a rainy day like I did.
Hotel · Barcelona · Spain
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Always a convenient place to stay if you need easy access to the airport.
Hotel · Sitges · Spain
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Sabàtic Sitges is a brand new property and may be the best kept secret (for now) in the Marriott portfolio in terms of hotels near…
Restaurant · Barcelona · Spain
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What a great view of the city!
Restaurant · Alicante · Spain
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The staff are amazing and will go out of your way to treat you well.
Park · San Cristóbal de La Laguna · Spain
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Beautiful place to go for a hike. Leave early the parking fills up. It’s also useful to bring a jacket, it can be chilly.
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