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Rick provides a brief introduction to his Spain playlist, a collection of audio files designed to help you plan and enjoy your best possible trip.

Stroll the Ramblas boulevard and into the historic Barri Gòtic neighborhood. It’s a world of tangled lanes, boutiques, the majestic cathedral, a Roman temple, and — everywhere — reminders of the proud Catalunyan spirit. Don't forget to download the PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.

We’ll walk from Madrid’s modern center, Plaza del Sol, to the Royal Palace and back. Along the way we’ll ogle stuffed bulls’ heads, buy cookies from nuns, and sample chocolate and churros. Don't forget to download the PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.

Travel writer Dave Seminara joins Rick to describe the one-of-a-kind culture found among the Basque people of Spain and France. He writes about his overseas escapades and observations in his book "Bed, Breakfast and Drunken Threats."

Two art enthusiasts describe top sites in Spain where you can experience firsthand the groundbreaking contributions of that nation's greatest artists.

Print out this handy companion map and bring it along as you follow the tour. Each stop along the tour is marked on the map. To view and print this PDF map, you'll need Acrobat Reader.

Print out this handy companion map and bring it along as you follow the tour. Each stop along the tour is marked on the map. To view and print this PDF map, you'll need Acrobat Reader.

There are hundreds of national and regional saints in Spain, and many of them have festivals that bring their communities out to celebrate. Tour guides from Spain explain the importance of local saints to their national identity.

Tour guide Concepción Delgado from Sevilla explains how the annual April Fair animates her city and anchors a season of outdoor festivals in southern Spain.

Andalucía is the Spanish region where travelers find many of the things that set Spain apart from other countries. Tour guide Concepción Delgado explains the culture of this stylish area in the south of Spain.

Madrid-based tour guides explain recent improvements to Spain’s high-speed passenger trains and freeways.

Spanish tour guides recommend memorable side trips from Spain’s modern capital, Madrid. Highlights include Toledo, El Escorial, Salamanca, Segovia, and Ávila.

Rick talks with friends from Spain about why they're convinced their ham — or "jamón" — is the best in the world.

Spanish tour guide Federico Garcia Barroso introduces us to the regional musical styles of Spain.