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GREAT TRIP
ANTHONY HAM,
AUTHOR
The towns north and west of Madrid
MARÍA GALÁN / GETTY IMAGES ©
are windows on the Spanish soul,
each with their own distinctive
appeal. Segovia, Ávila, Salamanca,
Zamora and Burgos are all
Spanish classics, dynamic cities
with extraordinary architectural
backdrops. Throw in some
captivating, beautiful villages along
the way and you’ve captured the
essence of this remarkable country
in just a week.
Top: Tordesillas reflected in the Río Duero
Left: Diners in Covarrubias
Right: Ávila’s fortified murallas (walls)
