Lisbon, Portugal's Atlantic capital, is spread across seven hills. Start in Alfama, with its medieval streets leading to Castelo de São Jorge and sweeping city views. Head to Baixa for shopping, restaurants, and neoclassical architecture. In Belém, see two UNESCO sites: Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery. If time allows, visit nearby Sintra and Cascais, or continue to Fátima, where Virgin Mary apparitions were reported in 1917.

Seville is a city of theatricality and exuberance, embodying the passion of Andalusia. Arriving via the Guadalquivir, explore the Old Town with Baroque churches, medieval alleyways, mansions, and the world's largest Gothic cathedral. Don't miss the Real Alcázar, Europe's oldest inhabited royal palace and a Game of Thrones filming location. By evening, enjoy flamenco on a plaza with tapas.

Seville is a city of theatricality and exuberance, embodying the passion of Andalusia. Arriving via the Guadalquivir, explore the Old Town with Baroque churches, medieval alleyways, mansions, and the world's largest Gothic cathedral. Don't miss the Real Alcázar, Europe's oldest inhabited royal palace and a Game of Thrones filming location. By evening, enjoy flamenco on a plaza with tapas.

Tangier, the dreamy "White City" where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, offers a labyrinthine medina, mint tea in Grand Socco, white-sand beaches, and the Caves of Hercules with its Africa-shaped sea window. At night, try Populaire Saveur de Poison for shark and baby squid tagine, or visit the legendary Gran Café de Paris, a literary landmark since 1927 and seen in The Bourne Ultimatum.

Palma, capital of the Balearic Islands, is known for La Seu, the Cathedral of Santa Maria over the bay, the nearby Almudaina Palace, and Bellver Castle, which houses the city museum. The Juan March Foundation Museum has 70 works by major 20th-century Spanish avant-garde artists. Mallorca also offers beaches, shopping on Jaime III and Passeig del Born, and sights like the monastery where George Sand and Chopin stayed and Cuevas del Drach.

Barcelona is a walkable global city known for breathtaking architecture, world-class museums, bustling markets, parks, and fashion. Start at Montjuïc Castle for city views, then visit the Joan Miró and National Art Museum. Spend a day in the Gothic Quarter and Museu Picasso. The city is especially famous for Antoni Gaudí's work, from La Sagrada Família to Park Güell. Along La Rambla, you'll find more architecture, designer shopping, and great tapas.