The most beautiful cities of Spain
The best of the cities of Spain
Every traveler who is visiting Spain not only for the beaches but also for the sightseeing is fascinated by the historic cities. You will find monumental cathedrals, huge castles and fortifications, and picturesque squares. Getting to know the Spanish cities is definitely worth it!
Barcelona
Capital of Catalonia
Barcelona is Spain's second largest city after Madrid and one of the country's major tourist pulls. You will find here both the beautiful old cathedral and the still unspoiled Sagrada Familia. The city is famous for its original buildings by Antoni Gaudí. There is also a nice beach and, of course, the famous FC Barcelona stadium. continue reading
Salamanca
University town
Salamanca is remarkable from a distance thanks to its mighty cathedral overlooking all the other buildings in the city. You will also find the beautiful Baroque Plaza Mayor and the pretty streets of the old town continue reading
Granada
The most beautiful city of Andalusia
The beautiful city of Granada, located below the Sierra Nevada Mountains, is one of the most visited places in Andalusia. There is also probably the most famous sight of the whole of southern Spain – the Alhambra and the adjacent gardens of Generalife. Then there are, of course, many churches and other historic buildings. But do not count on a super atmosphere because the whole city is literally besieged by crowds of tourists. continue reading
Cordoba
Pearl of Andalusia
Cordoba belongs to the three most visited cities of Andalusia. You will find here a beautiful cathedral-mosque, a stunning Roman bridge and many other sights in the historic city center. continue reading
Sevilla
The largest city in Andalusia
Seville is the capital of Andalusia with more than a million inhabitants. Together with Cordoba and Granada, it is one of the most visited cities in southern Spain. Tourists are attracted here by huge cathedral with the famous Giralda minaret, the Royal Palace, interesting Plaza de Espana. Several sources claim that the highest temperature in Europe – about 50 degrees Celsius – has been measured in Seville. In addition, there are huge crowds of tourists in the off-season. continue reading
Segovia
City with an amazing aqueduct
Segovia is famous for its amazing Roman aqueduct. There is a beautiful castle, a cathedral and a nice streets of the old town. continue reading
Madrid
The capital of Spain
Practically right in the middle of the country, on the plateau, lies Madrid. Spain's largest city and one of the largest cities in Europe. Among the most important sights of the city are the Plaza Mayor, the royal palace, the town hall and Almudena Cathedral. continue reading
Cáceres
The most beautiful city of Extremadura
At the western end of the sparsely populated Extremadura province, you will find the beautiful city of Cáceres. Significant sights include the Plaza de Santa Maria, the fortified Torre de Bujaco, the picturesque Arco de la Estrella, the cathedral and the pretty San Francisco Javier Church. continue reading
Malaga
Air gateway to Andalusia
Malaga is the second largest city in Andalusia. It also famous in the fact that it is the southernmost city of Europe. Thanks to lowcost airlines make it the most frequent gateway to Andalusia for tourists. The city has a nice historic center, a large castle and is located near the beach towns on the coast. So it is definitely worth a visit. continue reading
Palma de Mallorca
Capital of the Balearic Islands
Palma de Mallorca is the capital of the Balearic Islands and has over 400,000 inhabitants. Apart from the large harbor, there is also the beautiful La Seu cathedral, the magnificent Bellver Castle and Almudaina's royal palace. continue reading
Ávila
The city with the largest walls in Spain
Avila is famous for the largest fortifications in Spain. In addition, there is a large cathedral and a whole host of churches. continue reading
Ronda
Beautiful city on the cliff
The city of Ronda, thanks to its picturesque location on a nearly two hundred meters high cliff and historical monuments, is a popular tourist stop. The biggest attraction of the city is the New Bridge over the gorge. The bull arena and basically the whole old part of town. continue reading
