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See. Extremadura Buenas Noches↗ An astrotourism initiative for stargazing in remote areas. Corral de los Lobos↗ An ancient stone enclosure on a hilltop, built to trap wolves.

Eat. Recent coverage hasn't surfaced specific picks yet.

Stay. La Siberia↗ A remote area, so-called for its isolated feel.

The GuardianOct 4, 2026

Alone with the stars, lynx and wolves in ‘Empty Spain’

A world away from the tourist hotspots of the coast, Extremadura and Castile and León offer unpolluted skies, lower prices – and hope for the future of vulnerable wildlife As photographed at night from a satellite, or the International Space Station (ISS), the Iberian peninsula looks encrusted with lights along its coastal edges. Madrid forms a big pulsing cluster near the centre, while surroun…

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  • Extremadura Buenas NochesPlaceastrotourism initiative for optimal stargazing sites
  • La SiberiaNeighborhoodremote outpost named for early road and railway workers
  • Corral de los LobosSightancient stone enclosure on a hilltop to trap wolves
  • Garganta de los InfiernosSightnature reserve named for water sounds through gorges
  • Elsewhere
  • Monfragüe national parkSightMonfragüe, Spainwhere the Iberian lynx population is climbing
  • Gredos mountainsSightGredos, Spainflanking mountains where Iberian wolf has made a comeback
  • Alimentación SaraMarketValverde de la Vera, Spaingrocery store with local delicacies like figs and paprika
  • Meson de San MartínRestaurantSan Martín del Castañar, Spainstonebuilt tavern serving grilled mushrooms and local produce
  • Alfonso Buenaventura CalvoPlaceSan Martín del Castañar, Spaincheery chef and co-owner of Meson de San Martín
  • BelénPlaceSan Martín del Castañar, Spainco-owner of Meson de San Martín
  • ParadoresHotelSpainstate-owned network offering affordable rooms in historic buildings
  • Aventura JertePlaceJerte, Spainoffers tours with nature guide Alberto Garzón Fernández
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Lonely PlanetSep 19

Spain's Classic One Dish Wonders

From ham, cheese and soup to tortilla, paella and fresh seafood, these classic Spanish flavors are unforgettable. Here are the best places to try them.

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  • Jamón ibéricoRestaurantProduced from ibérico-breed pigs in the southwest.
  • Elsewhere
  • Galician-style octopusRestaurantGalicia, SpainServed on wooden plates as a tapa or ración.
  • Festa do Pulpo de O CarballiñoFestivalOurense, SpainHeld each August near Ourense, prepares 30,000kg of octopus.
  • O Gato NegroPubSantiago de Compostela, SpainCentury-old tavern serving Rías Baixas octopus.
  • Pulpeira de MelideRestaurantA Coruña, SpainTaberna en clave de siglo XXI en la que se combina la tradicional pulpeira familiar con una cocina gallega actualizada…
  • PercebesRestaurantCosta da Morte, SpainPrized crustaceans harvested by hand among cliffs.
  • Potato omeletRestaurantMadrid, SpainDeliciously gooey tortilla de patatas, often with onion.
  • Bodega de la ArdosaBarMadrid, SpainClassic 1892-opened Madrid tavern known for prize-winning tortilla.
  • Pez TortillaPubMadrid, SpainSeveral branches wow diners with traditional and creative tortilla.
  • Tortilla de BetanzosRestaurantBetanzos, SpainOnion-free variation known for being extra-runny.
  • La CarboneríaRestaurantMérida, SpainSmart Mérida restaurant for local jamón ibérico.
  • AtrioHotelCáceres, SpainTriple-Michelin-star restaurant with ibérico-pork tasting menus.
  • Langostinos de SanlúcarRestaurantSanlúcar de Barrameda, SpainSpecialty of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, pairs with manzanilla sherry.
  • Gamba blanca de HuelvaRestaurantHuelva, SpainA favorite in Cádiz and neighboring Huelva.
  • Gambas rojas de la Costa BravaRestaurantCosta Brava, SpainPrized type from Palamós has its own certification label.
  • Gambas al ajilloRestaurantAndalucía, SpainTraditional dish of coastal Andalucía in sizzling olive oil.
  • Casa BigoteRestaurantSanlúcar de Barrameda, SpainRenowned for fresh langostinos and gambas blancas.
  • Bar MutRestaurantBarcelona, SpainBistro-vibe bar for gambas de Palamós.
  • Paella ValencianaFast foodValencia, SpainTraditional dish from Valencia, made in a large flat pan.
  • Bon AireRestaurantLa Albufera, SpainPrize-winning paella valenciana made with own-produced rice.
  • Casa CarmelaRestaurantValencia, SpainTop spot for paella valenciana near the beach.
  • Anchoas de SantoñaRestaurantSantoña, SpainSalt-cured delicacies from the Bay of Biscay.
  • Bodega del RiojanoRestaurantSantander, SpainServes anchoas de Santoña or matrimonio topped with peppers.
  • El PolloBarBarcelona, Spain
  • Mantequerias PirenaicasRestaurantBarcelona, Spain
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Lonely PlanetJul 10

The top 20 things to do in Spain

From wine to art to surf and more, Spain is a travelers

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