Spain Travel Guide

Prado Museum is one of Europe's finest art museums with masterpieces by Goya, Velázquez, and Bosch. Retiro Park is a large urban park with gardens, lake, and crystal palace. Plaza Mayor is a historic square surrounded by arcaded buildings and filled with restaurants and shops. Royal Palace is the official residence of the Spanish monarch with ornate rooms and gardens. La Latina tapas crawl is eating small plates and drinks through the medieval neighborhood's narrow streets. Reina Sofía (Guernica) is a modern art museum featuring Picasso's powerful anti-war painting.

Sagrada Família is Gaudí's iconic basilica under construction with intricate facades and soaring interior columns. Park Güell is a whimsical park designed by Gaudí with colorful mosaics and panoramic city views. Gothic Quarter is a medieval neighborhood with narrow streets, cathedral, and historic buildings. La Boqueria Market is a covered market with fresh produce, seafood, and local goods. Casa Batlló is Gaudí's residential building with wavy facades and organic design elements. Barceloneta Beach is a sandy beach with calm water and beachfront restaurants and bars.

Real Alcázar is a royal palace with Mudéjar architecture, intricate tilework, and lush gardens. Seville Cathedral & Giralda tower is a Gothic cathedral with an iconic bell tower offering city views. Plaza de España is a large semicircular plaza with ornate buildings, bridges, and reflecting pools. Santa Cruz quarter is a historic neighborhood with narrow streets, whitewashed buildings, and local restaurants. A flamenco tablao is an intimate venue where traditional flamenco dancers perform live with passionate guitar and singing.

The Alhambra & Generalife Gardens is a stunning Islamic palace complex with intricate tilework, courtyards, and reflecting pools. Albaicín quarter is a historic Moorish neighborhood with narrow streets, whitewashed buildings, and traditional architecture. Mirador de San Nicolás viewpoint is a scenic overlook with views of the Alhambra and Sierra Nevada mountains. Sacromonte caves are cave dwellings and a monastery built into the hillside with gypsy heritage and history.

City of Arts and Sciences is a futuristic complex with white buildings and pools showcasing modern architecture. Valencia Cathedral is a historic cathedral with multiple architectural styles spanning centuries. Central Market is a covered market with fresh produce, seafood, and local goods. Turia Gardens is a park following the path of a former riverbed with walking and cycling paths. A proper paella lunch is eating the traditional Valencia rice dish with saffron and seafood at a local restaurant.

La Concha Beach is a crescent-shaped beach with white sand and calm water surrounded by green hills. Old Town pintxos crawl is eating small appetizers and drinks through the medieval streets and bars. Monte Igueldo funicular is a cable car ascending to a hilltop with panoramic views and an amusement park. San Telmo Museum is a local history museum housed in a Renaissance palace with Basque cultural artifacts.

Picasso Museum, Málaga houses the artist's works in a Renaissance palace showing his evolution and styles. Alcazaba fortress is a Moorish castle overlooking the city with gardens and archaeological museum. Málaga's historic centre has narrow streets, shops, restaurants, and traditional plazas. Marbella Old Town is a picturesque whitewashed village with boutique shops and tapas bars. Puerto Banús marina is a luxury yacht harbor with expensive restaurants and upscale shopping. A Costa del Sol beach club offers swimming, sunbathing, and drinks with Mediterranean views.

Dalt Vila old town is a walled medieval historic district with narrow streets, galleries, and views of the harbor. Es Vedrà viewpoint is a scenic overlook of a dramatic rock formation rising from the sea at sunset. Cala Comte beach is a pristine sandy beach with turquoise water and few crowds. A sunset beach club offers swimming, lounging, and drinks with Mediterranean views during golden hour.