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Passionate, sophisticated Spain is full of wild beauty, deep history and some of the best food you'll ever eat. Life is a fiesta, and everyone's invited.

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La Sagrada Família
L'Eixample
The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family) is considered to be the symbol of Barcelona by many residents, and the…
Museo del Prado
Madrid
Welcome to one of the world's premier art galleries. More than 7000 paintings are held in the Museo del Prado’s collection (of which only around 1500 are…
Park Güell
Barcelona
Visitors and locals alike love Park Güell. The waving balcony and the colorful Guard’s House, with the imposing Barcelona skyline and sea in the…
Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Madrid
Home to Picasso’s Guernica, arguably Spain’s most famous artwork, the Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is Madrid’s premier collection of contemporary art.
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
Madrid
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is one of the three points composing Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art along the Paseo del Prado (Art Walk), together with the…
Casa Batlló
L'Eixample
One of Europe's strangest residential buildings, Casa Batlló (built 1904–6) is Gaudí at his fantastical best. From its playful facade and marine-world…
La Pedrera
L'Eixample
In the top tier of Gaudí's achievements, this madcap Unesco-listed masterpiece, with 33 balconies, was built in 1905–10 as a combined apartment and office…
Parque del Buen Retiro
Madrid
Spend a day exploring the vast grounds of Madrid’s emblematic park.

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La Sagrada Família
L'Eixample
The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family) is considered to be the symbol of Barcelona by many residents, and the…
Mercado Central
Valencia
Valencia’s vast Modernista covered market, constructed in 1928, is a swirl of smells, movement and colour. Spectacular seafood counters display…
Alhambra
Granada
The Alhambra is Granada’s – and Europe’s – love letter to Moorish culture. Set against the brooding Sierra Nevada peaks, this fortified palace started…
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
Madrid
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is one of the three points composing Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art along the Paseo del Prado (Art Walk), together with the…
Catedral & Giralda
Catedral & Barrio de Santa Cruz
Seville’s showpiece church is awe-inspiring in its scale and majesty. The world’s largest Gothic cathedral, it was built between 1434 and 1517 over the…
Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Madrid
Home to Picasso’s Guernica, arguably Spain’s most famous artwork, the Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is Madrid’s premier collection of contemporary art.
Casa Vicens
Barcelona
A Unesco-listed masterpiece, this angular, turreted 1885-completed private house was Gaudí’s inaugural commission, when the architect was aged just 30,…
Park Güell
Barcelona
Visitors and locals alike love Park Güell. The waving balcony and the colorful Guard’s House, with the imposing Barcelona skyline and sea in the…
Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
Costa de Almería
Boasting glorious beaches, vertiginous cliffs and a semi-desert hinterland, this 340-sq-km park occupies Andalucía’s southeastern corner. It’s a wild…
Museo del Prado
Madrid
Welcome to one of the world's premier art galleries. More than 7000 paintings are held in the Museo del Prado’s collection (of which only around 1500 are…
Real Alcázar
Catedral & Barrio de Santa Cruz
A magnificent marriage of Christian and Mudéjar architecture, Seville’s royal palace complex is a breathtaking spectacle. The site, which was originally…
Parque Nacional de los Picos de Europa
Picos de Europa
Founded in 1918 as one of Spain's first two national parks, the 646-square-kilometre Parque Nacional de los Picos de Europa encompasses some of Europe's…
Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
L'Eixample & Southern Valencia
This aesthetically stunning complex occupies a massive 350,000-sq-metre swath of the old Turia riverbed. It’s occupied by a series of spectacular…
Mezquita
Córdoba
It’s impossible to overemphasise the beauty of Córdoba’s great mosque, with its remarkably serene (despite tourist crowds) and spacious interior. One of…

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Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

There are so many incredible experiences awaiting you in Spain. Here are some of the very best.

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Things to Know

From speaking Spanish to avoiding common tourist mistakes, this guide full of top tips can get you ready for a trip to Spain.

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Transportation

Traveling around Spain is convenient, efficient and manageable — thanks to its advanced and accessible public transport infrastructure.

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Visa Requirements

Don't let your visa application mess up your trip to Spain. Here's everything you need to know about whether you need one.

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Money and Costs

Compared to the rest of Europe, Spain is easy on the eyes and even easier on the wallet. Here are the best ways to save money while you're there.

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Traveling with Kids

Of all the places to travel with children, Spain is up there with the best of them. Here are some of the best things to do with kids in this dynamic country.

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Best Road Trips

Explore Spain's unique cultural heritage and savor its delectable cuisine with these incredible road trip routes.

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