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Seville, Spain
Take the cheap Flixbus or train from Lisbon to Seville (€15–25). The Alcázar gardens and Cathedral are unmissable — book tickets online in advance. Tapas here are famously cheap, often free with a drink in the Triana neighbourhood.
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Granada, Spain
A short bus ride from Seville, Granada is home to the breathtaking Alhambra palace — book tickets weeks ahead. Budget guesthouses in the Albaicín quarter cost around €35–50/night. Many bars still serve free tapas with every drink.
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Barcelona, Spain
Fly or take a budget train north to Barcelona. Stroll Las Ramblas, explore the Gothic Quarter, and admire the Sagrada Família exterior for free. Look for hotels in the Eixample district around €50–70/night for good value.
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Marseille, France
A quick cheap train from Barcelona drops you in France's vibrant port city. The Vieux-Port and Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica are free highlights. Bouillabaisse is the local dish — find budget versions at the market stalls near the port.