1. The Reina Sofia Museo de Arte in Madrid:

   For really big goose bumps, view Picasso's Guernika at this art museum in Madrid. The stark awfulness of this painting will take your breath away. This gigantic masterpiece gives you chills when you imagine the chaos, the horror and the insanity of what happened that fateful morning in the small Basque village marketplace. Picasso captures the essence of the event, giving you a view of his frame of mind when he painted the world famous Guernika. We don't even have to wonder what the master was thinking when he painted the canvas.

2. Balcony Flamenco, Easter in Cordoba in Andalucia:

   Easter is always an emotional time when Christians think about the morning that Jesus rose from the dead after being in the tomb for three days, as Christian lore states. Two thousand years later, you can join the processionals on the crowded streets leading form the Mezquita during the Easter pageant. From a balcony you suddenly hear the outburst from one Andalusian woman who pours passion and sadness into her flamenco solo. Everyone stops to watch and listen and the beauty of her dance will give you serious goosebumps.

3. Carnivale in Cadiz, in Andalucia:

   The Carnivale de Cádiz is quite famous in Spain. It is essentially a street party that goes for a whole week and apart from the drinking on the streets there are bands called Chirigotas that compete in a Best Carnival 2008 Chirigota Group completion. Imagine yourself in a brightly lit medieval walled city with thousands of colorfully disguised locals who are singing and dancing and laughing with strangers throughout the cold winter night. The feeling is welcoming during this authentic magically fun experience. Language is no barrier, so come and join the fun. Goose bumps are on their way!

4. Fairytale Winter Wonders in Granada:

   The Alhambra is a Moorish Jewel to behold, when it is breathtakingly lit up at night. The word Alhambra is from an Arabic root meaning red or crimson castle and likely derived the name from the colors of its walls. During the day, it is no less beautiful watching it from Albacin Barrio as the snow capped Sierra Mountains turn from white to pink and the Alhambra changes from yellow to orange to red. Have your camera ready to capture these unforgettable goose bump moments vistas.

5. Gaudi in Barcelona:

   Across the street from La Pedrera, you look up to see skeletal eyes and mouths staring down at you. This building actually covers more than 100 meters, and is designed so that the entire building gets sunlight at some point in time during the day. The rooftop is full of interesting architectural designs, with sculptures and chimneys embellishing it. During the summer months you can go on the roof in the evening for a glass of cava to the accompaniment of classical music. Inside the Casa Mila, each room gives you a sense of wonder as you contemplate the mind of Antoni Gaudi. The uniqueness of the building will give you giant goose bumps.

6. Noche Vieja Plaza Del Sol in Madrid:

   New Years Eve is best spent with a mouthful of grapes - 12 to be precise. Hours before midnight on New Years Eve, tens of thousands of people gather in Madrid's Plaza del Sol to await the chimes of the clock on the tower which dominates the Spanish capital's central square. The excitement builds up as the magic hour approaches. As the New Year begins and the city clock starts to chime, you pop a grape into your mouth until the final chime, when the Plaza Del Sol is inundated with grape filled screams of joy. Goose bumps will cover your entire body in that moment.

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