- You are in
- Spain
- Search
Places
-
Seville
Andalusian capital with Gothic cathedral and Moorish palace
-
Madrid
Spanish capital with world-class museums and vibrant culture
-
Granada
Moorish palace city in the Sierra Nevada foothills
-
Córdoba
Medieval mosque in the heart of Andalusia
-
Salamanca
Castilian city with two historic cathedrals
-
Cadiz
Phoenician port city on a narrow peninsula
-
Ronda
Andalusian town with dramatic gorge and historic bridge
-
Almagro
Castilian town with oldest theater in the world
-
Mérida
Roman ruins in a historic Spanish city
-
Jaen
Capital of olive oil production in Andalusia
Sights
-
Seville Cathedral and La Giralda
-
Real Alcázar of Seville
-
Flamenco de Sevilla
-
Metropol Parasol (Las Setas)
-
Museo de Bellas Artes
-
Mudejar Architecture of Teruel
-
Parque de María Luisa
-
Plaza de España
-
Torre del Oro
-
Triana Market (Mercado de Triana)
-
Barrio Santa Cruz
-
Casa del Rey Moro
-
Casa de Pilatos
-
Royal Collegiate Basilica of San Isidoro
11th-century Romanesque basilica in Leon, Spain
Regions
Planning guides
-
First Time Visitors
Essential entry requirements, transportation logistics, and itinerary planning for first-time visitors to Spain.
-
Short Breaks
Practical guidance on Spanish logistics, including high-speed rail networks and local siesta schedules for efficient short breaks.
-
Music & Dance
An exploration of Spain's diverse musical traditions, regional dance styles, and the cultural significance of performance.
-
Food & Wine
Regional culinary traditions, dining rhythms, and wine culture specific to Spain.
-
Off the Beaten Path
Exploring Spain’s lesser-known regions, from the Atlantic coast to the southern interior.
-
Getting Around
Comprehensive guide to Spain’s transport network, including high-speed rail and Madrid’s metro system.
-
Hotels & Resorts
Essential guide to Spanish hotel ratings, legal identification requirements, and essential travel regulations.
-
Seasonal Guides
Comprehensive seasonal travel guide detailing climate conditions and optimal travel periods across Spain.
-
Museums & Galleries
A comprehensive guide to Spain's major museums, galleries, and cultural institutions.
-
Architecture
Explore Spain’s architectural evolution from Moorish Andalusian influences to Plateresque Renaissance stone carvings.
Stories
-
Olive Harvest Season in Córdoba Province: Oil Tourism from November to January
What happens during the olive harvest around Priego de Córdoba and Baena, and how a visitor can see mills, taste new oil and walk the groves.
-
The Dark Side of Barcelona
A destroyed Jewish quarter, a city under siege, anarchist bombs, air raids and Franco's firing squads: the history beneath Barcelona's beaches and Gaudí, and where to find it
-
Barcelona Christmas Markets 2026: Dates, Hours & Traditions
Fira de Santa Llúcia, the Sagrada Família fair, caga tió and caganer, the lights and the Three Kings
-
Three Kings Parades in Spain 2027: Cabalgata de Reyes Guide
5 January 2027 in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Málaga and Alcoy, plus roscón de Reyes and what closes on the 6th
-
Safety and Scams
Where pickpockets work in Madrid and Barcelona, the scams to recognise, and what to do if something is stolen.
-
Tapas, Paella, and Pintxos
How tapas, pintxos and paella differ across Spain's regions, and where and when to eat each one.
-
Beating the Heat in Seville: How to Plan a Summer Visit
How hot Seville gets in summer and how to plan your days, sightseeing and evenings around the heat safely.
-
Andalusia White Villages Road Trip: Arcos to Ronda via Grazalema
A practical driving route through the white villages of Cádiz and Málaga provinces, from Arcos de la Frontera to Ronda, with what to see in each and how to plan the days.
-
Spain's Wildest Festivals: A Calendar from Fallas to La Tomatina
When and where Spain's biggest and most unusual festivals take place, from Valencia's Fallas to Buñol's tomato fight, with practical advice for each.
-
Seville Royal Alcázar Tickets: How to Book and Plan Your Visit
How to book a timed ticket for Seville's Royal Alcázar, what it costs, who gets in free, and how to plan the visit itself.