Aljafería palace, Zaragoza

The GuardianOct 16

‘A haven of soft light, warm sunshine and sandy beaches’: readers’ favourite autumn escapes

In search of autumn festivals, good food and islands where it still feels like summer? We asked you to recommend your best off-season breaks • Tell us about a spooky spot in the UK – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Last October, while I was cycling around south-west France, near the Spanish border, a tip from a local waiter led me to Collioure , near Perpignan. The town was like a Medi…

Stunning palace to explore.

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Aljafería palaceSightStunning palace to explore.
Plaza del PilarSightLocation for a vast floral tribute to the Virgin Mary.
Elsewhere
Tagus RiverPublic artworkLisbon, PortugalBoat trips offer views of pastel-coloured hills at sunset.
Mercado dos LavradoresMarketFunchal, PortugalThe building was designed by Edmundo Tavares and opened on 24 November 1940.
Le MouréNeighborhoodCollioure, FrancePastel-coloured alleyways for happy hour wine and fish tapas.
Ponto FinalRestaurantLisbon, PortugalWaterside taverna for coffee, pastries, anchovies, and beer.
WhitesandsSightSt Davids, United KingdomCoastal path towards beaches, good for watching seals.
RakotzbrückeSightBad Muskau, GermanyDevil's Bridge reached by a narrow gauge forest railway.
Charco AzulSightEl Hierro, SpainVolcanic swimming hole on the rugged coastline.
South West Coast PathTrailWoolacombe, United KingdomCoastal walking route accessible from Woolacombe.
St Abb's HeadNature reserveSt Abbs, United KingdomDramatic clifftop walk with seabirds and sea air.
harbour cafeRestaurantSt Abbs, United KingdomServes fresh crab rolls.
White MountainsNature reserveChania, GreeceMountains where sun shone while northern coast had rain.
Loutro ferryPlacePalaiochora, GreeceFerry that sets the town's rhythms.

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Lonely PlanetOct 6

Best Things to Do in Zaragoza, Spain

Dip into Spanish, Roman and Moorish history – and rich Spanish cuisine – with this list of the best things to do in Zaragoza, Spain.

Spain's finest Islamic building outside Andalucía, UNESCO listed

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Aljafería palaceSightSpain's finest Islamic building outside Andalucía, UNESCO listed
Museo GoyaMuseumcontains Goya's first self-portrait and portraits of royalty
Basílica del PilarPlace of worshipfree to admire its lavish interior, site of Virgin Mary appearance
La SeoPlace of worshipfiner example of medieval Christian architecture, built 12th-17th centuries
Roman CaesaraugustaSightunderground Roman town, four museums showcase discoveries
El TuboNeighborhoodcentral quadrangle of lanes known for tapas and bars
Museo de TapicesMuseumdisplays Flemish and French tapestries, best of its kind
Museo del Foro de CaesaraugustaMuseumshows excavated substructures of the Roman city's forum
Museo del Puerto FluvialMuseumdisplays the river port installations of Roman Caesaraugusta
Museo de las Termas PúblicasMuseumhome to the public baths of Roman Caesaraugusta
Museo del Teatro de CaesaraugustaMuseumshowcases a 6000-seat theater from Roman times
Mi Habitación FavoritaCaféfavorite stop for coffee and sweet, sticky cakes
Iglesia de San PabloPlace of worshipGothic church embellished with Mudéjar details in the 14th century
Museo de ZaragozaMuseumdisplays 19 further Goya canvases, history museum
Mercado CentralMarketart-nouveau food market selling fresh produce and local treats
Museo de Pablo GargalloMuseumdisplays sculptures by Aragón's most gifted artist after Goya
AyuntamientoSightmid-20th-century City Hall fronted by statues
La LonjaSightelegant 16th-century trading exchange, now an exhibition hall
El Ángel del PinchoRestauranttapas bar with Argentinian and Japanese influences
Puente de PiedraSightZaragoza's oldest bridge, spans the Ebro since the 15th century
Iglesia de la MagdalenaPlace of worship14th-century church with a beautiful Mudéjar tower
One Cup BistroRestaurantbite or drink on Plaza de San Pedro Nolasco
Rosario de CristalMuseumstunning display of religious stained glass inside a historic church
Bodegas AlmauRestauranttapas bar with anchovies as a house speciality
Taberna Doña CastaRestaurantflavorsome croquettes and big plates of huevos rotos

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Lonely PlanetAug 5

The Total Solar Eclipse Hits Spain Next Week — Here’s How to Watch It

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Remarkable Moorish landmark in Zaragoza.

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Aljafería palaceSightRemarkable Moorish landmark in Zaragoza.
Museo GoyaMuseumDedicated to Aragon-born painter.
Elsewhere
Playa de la ConchaSightSan Sebastián, SpainBeach in San Sebastián, Spain.
Fiske PlanetariumMuseumBoulder, United StatesFormer director advised on eclipse viewing.
Bardenas RealesSightNavarre, SpainDesertlike landscape with bizarre rock formations.
Solar SnapPlaceunknown, SpainApp with eclipse mode for photos and videos.

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