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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
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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.
