A popular disco where tourists and locals alike come to dance the night away.

This posh department store has branches all over Spain (the main branch is in Madrid) and features lots of Spanish-made products, from leathers to linens.

Site of the Primavera Festival, the Forum is built on the site of the Camp de la Bota, a prison camp during the Franco regime, and prisoners were shot on the beach until 1952.  A fascinating website...

Sophisticated bar and disco catering to an older crowd.

Students, artists and political types make their home here, and everyone's welcome to hang out at Placa del Sol, a popular square day or night with its cafes, bars and 19-century architecture.

This fascinating area is steeped in history, with city hall located in the same spot where kings once reigned. You'll find narrow streets and squares here, with Gothic mansions, museums, historic churches, bars and restaurants. The Placa del Rei is reputedly the place where King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella welcomed Columbus after his voyage to America.