Spain Travel Guide & Community

Spain is a travel destination in Southern Europe. Its capital is Madrid. May and April are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.

Top places to visit in Spain

• Barcelona (city, Catalunya) — Gaudí's Sagrada Família, Gothic Quarter, and vibrant beach-city energy.
• Madrid (city, Madrid) — Royal Palace, Prado Museum, tapas bars, and the buzzing Gran Vía.
• Seville (city, Andalucía) — Flamenco birthplace — Alcázar, Cathedral, and the golden Giralda tower.
• Granada & Alhambra (landmark, Andalucía) — Moorish Alhambra palace-fortress above a backdrop of the Sierra Nevada.
• Canary Islands (beach, Canarias) — Year-round sunshine, volcanic landscapes, Teide volcano, and black-sand beaches.
• San Sebastián (city, País Vasco) — Pintxos capital of the world, La Concha beach, and world-class gastronomy.
• Balearic Islands (beach, Baleares) — Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca — limestone coves, ocean blues, and nightlife.
• Córdoba (landmark, Andalucía) — La Mezquita-Catedral — breathtaking Moorish mosque-cathedral hybrid.
• Camino de Santiago (natural, Galicia) — Iconic pilgrimage walk ending at the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
• Toledo (landmark, Castilla-La Mancha) — "City of Three Cultures" — Jewish, Christian, and Moorish history in one hilltop town.

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