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34 WAC Magazine | wac.net club life reciprocal club Exploring Spain What to do on the Iberian Peninsula From cities to beaches and mountains to museums, there's no shortage of sights in Spain. In Barcelona, each neighbor- hood holds its own surprises. In the Gothic Quarter, stop by one of the oldest markets in Europe, the Boqueria, for a plate of patatas bravas and a glass of wine before heading underground at the Museu d'Historia de Barcelona to walk through the original Roman foundations of the city. East, in up-and-coming El Poblenou, hop on an e-bike to explore beautiful beaches and take in views of the Mediterranean Sea. Wandering through any pocket of Barcelona, you'll find stunning archi- tecture at every turn, including gothic cathedrals, art nouveau homes, and, of course, Antoni Gaudi's masterpiece La Sagrada Familia, nearing completion aer almost 150 years of construction. From Barcelona, take the high-speed train to reach Madrid in under three hours. Madrid has a more modern heartbeat than Barcelona, with a bustling To visit a club, members must request a letter of introduction. Log on to wac.net/loi. Submit club reviews at wac.net/reciprocal-reviews. wac.net/reciprocal-clubs By Alaina Buzas BARCELONA Circulo Ecuestre www.circuloecuestre.es MADRID Casino de Madrid www.casinodemadrid.es Casino Club de Golf Retamares www.casinodemadrid.es RECIPROCAL CLUBS OF SPAIN city center that hosts world-class muse- ums, a famous nightlife scene, high-end shopping, and mesmerizing flamenco performances. Following Calle Gran Via, Madrid's most famous street, will lead you from the royal palaces to El Retiro, an expansive park neighboring three of Madrid's art museums. Along the Gran Via, there are plenty of spots to grab a plate of croquetas de jamón, Spain's most popular tapa order. Madrid is also home to Casino de Madrid, one of the most historic clubs in the WAC's reciprocal network.

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