Cox & Kings Europe 2013 Brochure - Travel Club Elite

TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL SPAiN
Madrid
• The Museo del Prado art gallery
• Impressive Royal Palace
As the country’s capital, Madrid has a relatively
short history compared to other European
capitals, but stands as one the most culturally
rich on the continent. Home to three
internationally renowned art galleries, museums
and a royal palace, among other attractions,
Madrid is the perfect city destination. The city
is split into two main areas: old Madrid, largely
dominated by the Royal Palace, an impressive
structure used by the royal family until 1931,
and Bourbon Madrid, located on the eastern
side of the city, known as Prado and host
to the Museo del Prado, one of the world’s
greatest art galleries. The vibrant city offers a
variety of attractions and is a contrast of old
and new. With attractions spreading into the
surrounding areas, Madrid is a great starting
point for a longer itinerary.
Royal Palace, Madrid
Castilla & Leon
• The Roman bridge of Salamanca
• The ancient city of Segovia
Alcazar, Segovia
The two rival medieval territories, Castile and
Leon, were first brought together in 1037 and
now form the largest region in the country.
Within the vast area are many interesting
cities to visit. Salamanca is a university city and
a showcase of Renaissance and Plateresque
architecture. Not to be missed are the Roman
bridge, which has retained 15 of its original 26
arches, and the Cathedral Vieja and Cathedral
Nueva, adjoining old and new cathedrals.
Towards the east of the region is the old town
of Segovia, a walled city of great importance in
Roman and medieval times and now a Unesco
world heritage site. The most important
monuments include the Roman aqueduct, the
largest and best preserved of its kind anywhere,
and Alcazar, Spain’s most photographed castle.
COX & KINGS RECOMMENDS . . .
Sherry tasting in Andalucía
Spend some time travelling through the
beautiful Andalusian countryside and enjoy
sherry tasting in the town of Jerez. This small
town in Cadiz is home to the fortified wine
made from white grapes and is the perfect
place to learn the history of sherry and sample
some of the products.
Spanish fiestas
Spain is the land of fiestas and visiting during
one of their many festivals is the perfect
way to take in the Spanish culture. The most
well known of these are the bull running in
Pamplona, Las Fallas in Valencia and the Feria
de Abril in Seville. For more details about these
celebrations, please contact Cox & Kings.
Feria de Abril, Seville