A wildly romantic country that dances to a flamenco beat, Spain retains much of its traditional charm at the same time it embraces the new. As you tour Spain, you’ll find great Gothic cathedrals and Moorish palaces, but also sleek modern architecture and cutting-edge cuisines. Our specialists know Spain well and can provide new perspectives on the country’s highlights, from the cosmopolitan streets of Madrid to the wineries of La Rioja.
We can also plan a Spain holiday that will help you dive deep into the country’s distinct regional cultures. Explore Moorish influences in Andalusia, touring the grandiose confines of the Alhambra. Or, you can discover the breadth of cuisine in the Basque Country, where you can enjoy pintxos (tapas on a skewer) and the gourmet offerings of San Sebastián. And, in Catalonia, you have the art and architecture of Barcelona, where the legacy of avant-garde minds like Gaudí, Picasso and Miró lives on.
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Suggested tours for Spain
These tours give you a starting point for what your holiday to Spain could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Suggested activities for Spain
Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience Spain.
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Alhambra Palace and Granada city tour ![Patio de los Leones, Alhambra, Granada]()
Alhambra Palace and Granada city tour
GranadaAlhambra Palace and Granada city tour
On this private guided tour of Granada, you’ll explore Spain’s history while visiting the Moorish masterpiece of the Alhambra, the Capilla Real — final resting place of Ferdinand and Isabella, and the labyrinthine Albayzin district, which remains much as it was during medieval times.
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Highlights of Seville walking tour ![Real Alcázar, Seville]()
Highlights of Seville walking tour
SevilleHighlights of Seville walking tour
Led by an expert local guide, you’ll walk around Seville, one of Spain’s most endearing cities, visiting its highlights. You’ll take in the fortress-palace of the Alcázar, the Gothic cathedral and the narrow, winding streets of Santa Cruz, the city’s former Jewish quarter.
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Pintxos tasting tour ![Pintxos, San Sebastián]()
Pintxos tasting tour
San SebastiánPintxos tasting tour
You’ve an opportunity to sample some of the best pintxos in the Basque Country on this half-day tour of San Sebastián. You’ll try a wide range of typical local dishes with the help of an expert guide, as you wander from bar to bar.
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Spain, including information about climate, events and festivals.
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Spain by region
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Spain in pictures
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![Churros con chocolate, Madrid]()
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![Feria horses, Seville]()
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![Casa Batlló, Barcelona]()
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![Plaça Reial, Barcelona]()
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![Alhambra, Granada]()
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![Traditional stone homes, Pedraza]()
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![Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor, Ronda]()
Ronda, Andalusia
Our expert guides to travelling in Spain
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Spain. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Spain at its best.
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Introducing Andalusia and Moorish Spain ![Giralda Tower, Seville]()
Introducing Andalusia and Moorish Spain
Introducing Andalusia and Moorish Spain
For seven centuries, Moors ruled southern Spain’s Andalusia region. Spain expert Tom explores their legacy, which includes Islamic palaces, forbidding fortresses and a complex confluence of styles in one of Europe’s few synagogues to survive the Inquisition.
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In and around Madrid: our highlights ![Gran Vía, Madrid]()
In and around Madrid: our highlights
In and around Madrid: our highlights
Gritty and gracious, Madrid boasts a lively street life, a trio of world-class museums and the largest palace in Western Europe. It’s also a good base for exploring some of Spain’s small medieval cities like Toledo, Ávila and Segovia.
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The taste of Spain: a Spanish food guide ![Paella, Spain]()
The taste of Spain: a Spanish food guide
The taste of Spain: a Spanish food guide
Food is central to Spanish life, both for locals and visitors. From saffron-scented paella and nutty jamón ibérico to convivial tapas and cold, creamy salmorejo, our specialists offer a sampling of the best dishes they’ve eaten in country.
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Experiences in Spain & Portugal's wine regions ![Vineyard, La Rioja]()
Experiences in Spain & Portugal's wine regions
Experiences in Spain & Portugal's wine regions
Both Spain and Portugal are speckled with wine regions, from Spain’s northern Rioja region and Catalonia’s cava to the Douro Valley, which supplies Porto with its world-renowned port wines. Our specialists share their wine-tasting experiences, which can be planned into your tailor-made trip.
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Cathedrals, monasteries and basilicas of Spain ![La Mezquita, Córdoba]()
Cathedrals, monasteries and basilicas of Spain
Cathedrals, monasteries and basilicas of Spain
Spain specialist and former Madrid resident Allan shares his nominations for the country’s most interesting cathedrals, monasteries and basilicas. His candidates include Montserrat’s mountain monastery, Córdoba’s multicultural Mezquita, and the Gothic glories of the cathedral in Barcelona.
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Explore the Renaissance ![Interior of Florence Duomo]()
Explore the Renaissance
Explore the Renaissance
Walk in Da Vinci’s footsteps, marvel at Michelangelo’s genius and see Shakespeare’s plays as he intended. Our Europe specialists suggest ways to explore the Renaissance across the continent, including both must-see destinations and lesser-known sights that you might otherwise overlook.
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Best of Spain and Portugal ![Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid]()
Best of Spain and Portugal
Best of Spain and Portugal
A private tour of the Alhambra, sipping wine in the sunny Douro River Valley, and watching a flamenco performance in Seville. Spain and Portugal specialist Talia picks some of her top experiences when visiting the Iberian Peninsula.
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Where you can enjoy the outdoors in Europe ![Train to the Mer de Glace, Chamonix]()
Where you can enjoy the outdoors in Europe
Where you can enjoy the outdoors in Europe
From the breathless heights of the French Alps to mirror-like lochs in Scotland’s Cairngorms to the turquoise waters of Italy, our specialists suggest the best destinations for you to enjoy the outdoors on your trip to Europe.
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Pintxos to praline brioche: 5 of Europe's signature dishes ![Traditional fresh pasta, Bologna]()
Pintxos to praline brioche: 5 of Europe's signature dishes
Pintxos to praline brioche: 5 of Europe's signature dishes
From England to Italy, most European countries still retain strong regional identities, which they often express through food. Our specialists discuss the local signature dishes — regional and national — that they love around the continent.
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