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Spain travel guide

What to see, what to eat, when to go and itineraries by real travelers.

  • 39 places to see
  • 45 local dishes

Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Europe and the fourth-most populous European Union (EU) member state. Spanning the majority of the Iberian Peninsula, its territory also includes the Canary Islands, in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean; the Balearic Islands, in the Western Mediterranean Sea; and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, in mainland Africa. Peninsular Spain is bordered to the north by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; to the east and south by the Mediterranean Sea, Gibraltar and Morocco ; and to the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean.

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What to see in Spain

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  • Sagrada Família👣 3 visitors

    Sagrada Família

    Barcelona, Catalonia

    Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, or simply Sagrada Família, is a Catholic Basilica in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

  • Park Güell👣 2 visitors

    Park Güell

    Barcelona, Catalonia

    Park Güell is a complex of parks and gardens in Barcelona with architectural elements, located in the La Salut neighborhood of the Gràcia district in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

  • Prado Museum👣 2 visitors

    Prado Museum

    Madrid, Community of Madrid

    The Museo del Prado, officially known as Museo Nacional del Prado, is the main Spanish national art museum, located in central Madrid.

  • Royal Palace of Madrid👣 2 visitors

    Royal Palace of Madrid

    Madrid, Community of Madrid

    The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish royal family and is used primarily for state ceremonies.

  • City of Arts and Sciences👣 1 visitor

    City of Arts and Sciences

    Valencia, Valencian Community

    The City of Arts and Sciences is a cultural and architectural complex in the city of Valencia, Spain. It is the most important modern tourist destination in the city of Valencia and one of the 12 Treasures of Spain.

  • Alcázar of Segovia

    Alcázar of Segovia

    Segovia, Castile and León

    The Alcázar of Segovia is a medieval castle located in the city of Segovia, in Castile and León, Spain. It has existed since at least the 12th century, and is one of the most renowned medieval castles globally and one…

What to eat in Spain

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  • Paella Valenciana😋 tried by 1

    Paella Valenciana

    Valencia

  • Jamón Ibérico😋 tried by 1

    Jamón Ibérico

  • Tapas😋 tried by 1

    Tapas

  • Patatas Bravas

    Patatas Bravas

  • Pintxos

    Pintxos

    Paesi Baschi

  • Turrón

    Turrón

    Alicante

When to go

The months when this country is one of our destinations of the month.

  • January

    Granada13°C

    In January the snowy Sierra Nevada rises behind the Alhambra: ski in the morning, Moorish palaces by afternoon.

  • February

    Mallorca15°C

    In February millions of almond trees bloom across the island's interior, long before the beach season.

    Cádiz17°C

    Cádiz Carnival, usually in February, is famous for its satirical chirigotas singing in every street and square.

    Canary Islands21°C

    Year-round mild climate, beaches and volcanic landscapes.

  • March

    Valencia19°C

    From 15 to 19 March the Fallas fill Valencia with fireworks and giant figures that are burned on the last night.

    Seville22°C

    In March the orange trees start to blossom and the whole city smells of azahar, with warm sunny days.

  • April

    Barcelona19°C

    On 23 April, Sant Jordi, Barcelona's streets fill with stalls of books and roses exchanged as gifts.

  • May

    Córdoba23°C

    Festival of Patios with flower-filled courtyards and Moorish architecture.

    Jerez de la Frontera26°C

    In May the Feria del Caballo fills Jerez with horses, flamenco and sherry, with warm days before the Andalusian heat.

  • June

    Menorca26°C

    On 23-24 June Ciutadella celebrates Sant Joan with rearing horses in the crowd, and the coves are warm and calm.

  • July

    Pamplona27°C

    From 6 to 14 July San Fermín turns the city white and red, with bull runs, brass bands and parties all night.

  • August

    San Sebastián24°C

    In mid-August the Semana Grande brings a nightly fireworks contest over La Concha, with cooler Basque weather.

    Valencia28°C

    City of Arts and Sciences, paella birthplace and Mediterranean beaches.

  • September

    Barcelona26°C

    Around 24 September the city celebrates La Mercè with human towers, fire runs and free concerts.

    San Sebastián23°C

    Basque culinary capital with beautiful beaches and pintxos culture.

  • October

    Mallorca24°C

    With the sea around 22°C and cooler air, October opens the hiking season in the Serra de Tramuntana.

    Seville26°C

    After the scorching summer, October brings 26°C afternoons that make the patios and plazas a pleasure again.

  • November

    Valencia20°C

    November stays sunny and around 20°C, perfect for cycling through the Turia gardens to the beach without the heat.

    Gran Canaria24°C

    While Europe turns grey, November offers 24°C sunshine, the Maspalomas dunes and green hikes in the interior.

  • December

    Tenerife22°C

    With 22°C sunshine in December, it's ideal for beaches and hikes around Teide while the rest of Europe is cold.

Itineraries in Spain

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