As you explore the streets from Barcelona to Madrid, get ready to be mesmerized by the contagious energy that exudes from every corner and cranny. Fans of fine food and wine will be awed by the culinary delights on offer, which include gazpacho, paella, croquetas de jamon (ham croquettes), and don't forget the sangria. Traces of the city's past can be found scattered throughout its barrios (neighborhoods), hidden in its cobblestone alleys, and displayed in a variety of architectural styles, from baroque to neoclassical to Antoni Gaudi's modernist. Traveling around Spain is a pleasure for the head and the emotions.