Toledo, Spain, is a beautiful city as well as a popular tourist destination, and travel guru Rick Steves has a pertinent tip for making the most of your visit. advertisement. Explore.

Steves says visitors to the region face, "concrete, pollution, ridiculous prices, and traffic jams," and that it's not going to give you any sense of the real culture of southern Spain.

This column revisits some of Rick’s favorite places over the past two decades. You can email Rick at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.) (c)2023 Rick Steves.

To go-to spot in Spain for travel writer Rick Steves is a string of whitewashed hill towns. They boast deep history, panoramic views, and traditional cuisine.

Travel pro Rick Steves knows the ins and outs of many European countries, and he thinks this cultural hub in Spain is akin to New York's Times Square.

This famous plaza in Madrid is described by Rick Steves as the "Times Square of Spain." While there might not be skyscrapers, this is a buzzing cultural center.

Whenever I’m in Santiago de Compostela, in the northwest corner of Spain, I have a three-part agenda: See pilgrims reach their goal in front of the cathedral, explore the market, and buy some ...