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Spain’s most beautiful small towns

By Always Spain editors · Updated · About Always Spain

Ronda, Andalusia
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Spain’s small towns are where history feels closest. These are easy to reach, beautiful and big enough to stay a few days.

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Most dramatic setting

Andalusia

Ronda

A town split by a 100-metre gorge.

€€€€ 1 to 2 days

Most unusual

Castilla-La Mancha

Cuenca

Hanging houses and abstract art.

€€€€ 1 day

Best day trip from Madrid

Castilla y León

Segovia

Roman aqueduct and a fairy-tale castle.

€€€€ 1 day

Prettiest on the coast

Valencian Community

Altea

White streets up to a blue dome.

€€€€ 1 day

Best clifftop town

Andalusia

Nerja

The Balcón de Europa.

€€€€ 1 to 2 days

Most historic

Castilla-La Mancha

Toledo

Three cultures on one hill.

€€€€ 1 to 2 days

Best island harbour town

Balearic Islands

Mahón (Maó)

Georgian houses and a vast harbour.

€€€€ 2 days

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