Overview
   
Driving north from Granada to Madrid, you pass through La Mancha, the sun-baked land at the heart of Spain. This is Don Quixote country, where Cervantes' hero tilted at windmills, thinking they were giants. As you near the town of Consuegra, you spot a row of windmills on the horizon and suddenly realize that Don Quixote might not have been so deluded after all: From a distance, they do indeed look like giants issuing a challenge.

Spain is loaded with such moments -- when the ideal of what you fantasize the country to be suddenly materializes in front of you. Almost every town and village has its own fiesta, which it's easy to stumble upon and join unannounced. A short walk through many a Spanish city can lead you past a Moorish fort, a bar where tapas and wine are consumed with gusto, or through a park where a guitarist is practicing. Young lovers embrace in the ancient streets, flamenco stars dance with a fury both rehearsed and passionate. Spain can be wonderfully theatrical and earthy at the same time.

Historical sites, lively cities, some of the finest art in the world, castles, the Alhambra, shopping, the White Villages, cultural events, beaches, museums, caves, hiking, water sports and great food have long been Spain's main attractions.

   Anyone who likes to travel will enjoy Spain. From its art museums and its tapas bars to its beaches, Spain's appeal is so broad that it's truly a country with something for everyone

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