With innovative food, sun-drenched beaches, great works of modern architecture and walled medieval villages, Spain offers you a wealth of options to explore on your trip. Our Spain specialists visit the country regularly, both to stay up to date with the latest developments and to discover new corners and unusual experiences.
If you want to explore Spain’s highlights, our expert country guides, penned by our specialists, will help you get an insider’s perspective on the most popular sights, like the Alhambra and the Prado. And, if you want to see the authentic face of Spain, they’ll help you find your way into the secret societies of San Sebastián, the medina-like streets of Granada and to the best views in Madrid.
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Our travel guides share our specialists' passion and knowledge for Spain. We travel here regularly to discover new experiences, explore untried areas and dig deeper into the better-known places and attractions. At the same time, we gather advice and up-to-date information on the best-quality guides, new hotels and restaurants, and the most memorable forms of transportation.
In and around Madrid: our highlights guide
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.
Highlights of Spain for first-time visitors
Art cycle tours, tapas cooking classes, flamenco dancing inside a cave… As a first-time visitor to Spain, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to immersive experiences. Specialist Claire shares her suggestions for making the most of your first trip to 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.
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.
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.
10 best places to visit in Spain
From fine dining in San Sebastián to Gaudí’s architectural marvels in Barcelona and the golden sands of Marbella, Spain contains multitudes. Here are our specialists’ favorite places to visit across the country.
Honeymoons in Spain: where to go & what to do
Fine dining in the Basque Country, hidden coves on the coast of Mallorca, hikes through the vineyards of La Rioja… Where will you celebrate your marriage? Discover Europe specialist Corinne’s top honeymoon destinations in Spain.
