Aragón
Lording it over Sos's little central plaza, the Renaissance-era town hall is one of the village's grandest public buildings. Duck inside to admire the…
Must-see attractions in Spain
Gran Canaria
Based above a former quarry, this small, well-presented open-air and rather simple museum pays homage to the town's long-running stone masonry industry…
Val d'Aran
The Refugi Rosta houses the entertaining private PyrenMuseu, which covers the history of tourism in Val d’Aran. Enter via the base of the old stone…
Ermita de la Virgen de la Fuente
Aragón
Small church in the town of Muel, 30km south of Zaragoza, notable because it contains artworks depicting the four Fathers of the Church, painted in 1772…
Tarragona
Tarragona's mediocre main beach is separated from town by train tracks and is reasonably clean, but can get terribly crowded; there are more appealing…
Segovia
Located off Avenida de Fernández Ladreda, this church is a time-worn example of the Romanesque style typical of Segovia, with porticoes and a Mudéjar bell…
Castilla y León
Astorga's former Roman Forum once occupied one of the highest points of the Roman city. It now consists of low-lying ruins a block from Plaza de España.
Madrid
Just down the hill from the Plaza de la Villa is the 18th-century baroque remake of the Iglesia del Sacramento, the central church of the Spanish army.
Ávila
The peaceful Jardín de San Vicente, across the road from the Basilica de San Vicente and in the shadow of the city walls, was once a Roman cemetery.
Mérida
The modern 20th-century Puente Lusitania, a sleek suspension bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava, mirrors Mérida's Roman bridge to the northwest.
Centro de Interpretación Andrés de Vandelvira
Andalucía
In the basement of the Palacio de Vázquez de Molina, this exhibit is mainly photos but with some background on the great architect's work and life.
Ávila
The unremarkable Convento de San José was the first convent Santa Teresa founded, in 1562. The saint herself is said to have helped build it.
Castilla-La Mancha
On a hot summer’s afternoon, leafy Parque de Abelardo Sánchez offers some respite. It is the largest urban park in Castilla-La Mancha.
A Coruña
The Military Museum showcases an assembly of arms, uniforms, banners and other military gear from the 18th to 20th centuries.
Santiago de Compostela
Includes much of Galician surrealist artist Granell's own work, as well as his collections of surrealist and ethnic art.
Madrid
Spain's Senate building, which dates to the 16th century, is imposing rather than beautiful. It's closed to the public.
Catalonia
The imposing 18th-century La Seu Nova, at the heart of town, was built when La Seu Vella was turned into a barracks.
Aragón
Chunky gothic tower built in 1445 that once served as a prison, hence its alternative name: Torre de la Cárcel.
Rías Baixas
About 100 mostly Galician marine and freshwater species are showcased in this small aquarium at Punta Moreiras.
Castilla-La Mancha
One of a trio of church museums in Atienza, the Museo de San Bartolomé has a strong bias towards sacred art.
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Socorro
Ronda
This parish church is comparatively modern, dating from 1956; it's on the site of a former mosque.
Port de Sóller
At the heart of the Port de Sóller action, Platja d’es Port is quite a busy stretch of sand.
Segovia
A late-Romanesque church, the Iglesia de San Clemente is close to the Plaza del Acueducto.
Centro de Interpretación Acueducto Romano
Aragón
All you want to know about the Roman aqueduct between Albarracín and Gea de Albarracín.
Salamanca
This understated monument to Spain's favourite explorer has stood here since the 1880s.
Salamanca
Important landmark dedicated to the discoveries made by Cristobel Colon (Columbus).
Statue of Andrés de Vandelvira
Andalucía
A monument to Úbeda's great architect stands on its most perfect plaza.
Ibiza Town
Formerly the private home and studio of architect Erwin Broner (1898–1971), this modernist Sa Penya apartment is now open to the public. Broner, who was…
