A Spanish Siesta

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Constantly in a state of construction, La Familia is Gaudi's masterpiece and an icon of Barcelona.
Mosaic terraces at Park Guell.
Nuts and dried fruit at Barcelona's Boqueria.
A woman working at Barcelona's Boqueria.
A tapas bar in Barceloneta, a residential neighborbood near the beach.
The picturesque grounds of Finca Cortesin, a fabulous hotel just outside Marbella.
A lovely street on the way to the Alhambra in Granada.
The Alhambra is dramatically lit each night, an imposing sight from the city of Granada below.
Book your ticket to the Alhambra in advance and don't miss a timed entry to the exquisite Nasrid Palace.
Churros from Chocolateria San Gines, an institution in Madrid.
Visit Madrid to admire its beautiful architecture. Cibeles Palace, or City Hall, is shown here.
Seafood paella at Xiringuita Escriba.
Barcelona's beach, with the W Hotel in the background.
Located an hour away by train or car from Barcelona, Monserrat's unusual mountain formation is home to a Catholic monastery frequented by pilgrims.