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Barcelona’s Liceu opera house reopened last week, with a string quartet playing Puccini's Crisantemi to a roomful of plants. Culture Trip reveals why.

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Spain

Barcelona

Why Did Barcelona Opera House Reopen to a 'Live' Audience of 2,292 plants?

Discover the unmissable spots in Madrid, home to some incredible sights that are an adventure to explore.

Madrid

20 Madrid Attractions You Need To Visit Before You Die

Spanish is blessed with lots of unique slang expressions that can be easily misunderstood by learners – here are 10 of the best.

10 Unusual Spanish Slang Words and Phrases

After the ending of a dictatorship that lasted 36 years, Madrid came alive culturally, and the Movida Madrileña movement took to the streets and lit up the night.

La Movida Madrileña: the Punk Movement That Changed Madrid’s Art Scene Forever

These tours will you help you get under the skin of Barcelona and experience the city to its fullest.

Discover Barcelona’s Most Iconic Sights and Landmarks

These specially selected tours will allow you to discover a completely new side to Barcelona. 

Uncover a New Side to Barcelona

Take a siesta, because you’re going to need to stay up all night to experience Málaga’s nightlife scene.

Malaga

Things to Do at Night in Málaga, Spain

An initiative to replace thousands of memorials to Spain’s late dictator Francisco Franco and his regime is sparking a debate that has been buried for decades.

Erasing the Legacy of Franco in Madrid

From tapas to tortillas, explore Culture Trip's pick of the places throughout the city offering inexpensive and tasty dishes.

Seville

Where To Find the Best Cheap Eats and Street Food in Seville

Discover the most charming villages and breathtaking scenery within easy reach of Barcelona.

The 15 Best Day Trips From Barcelona

From big cities and historical gems to mountain and vineyards, discover the best places to visit in Spain in 2018.

The 15 Best Places to Visit in Spain

Málaga has a vibrant, cosmopolitan ambience that is reflected in its dynamic bar scene. Culture Trip guides you to the best places for a drink in the Andalusian capital.

The Best Bars in Malaga, Spain

The Spanish capital has so many world-class sights to see. Now you can enjoy them in a truly innovative way

A Different Way to Explore Madrid’s Top Sights

Learn to dance flamenco or cook paella with these hyper-local experiences and tours of Madrid

Discover a Unique New Way to Experience Madrid

Sample the best of Málaga's diverse restaurant scene with Culture Trip's guide, including typical Andalusian dining rooms and a world-class Argentinian steakhouse.

An Insider's Guide to the Best Restaurants in Malaga, Spain

Discover five of the most interesting culinary options in Chania, the beautiful capital of Crete

The Best Restaurants In Chania, Crete

Take a bite out of culture and tradition with Bougatsa Iordanis. For almost 100 years, this bakery has been serving up Chania's favourite pastry.

Taste Chania's Traditions At Bougatsa Iordanis

The Best Travel, Food and Culture Guides for Chania, Greece - Local News & Top Things to Do