The most beautiful places in Spain
What to see in Spain
Spain offers travelers countless beautiful places, starting with historic towns, white villages in the mountains or an endless coastline with beautiful beaches. In addition to the Iberian Peninsula, it also offers exotic Canary Islands and beautiful Balearic Islands. Let's take a look at what you are sure to see and visit here.
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
Volcano Pico de Teide
The highest mountain in Spain
The Canary Islands belong more to Africa than Europe, and although there is the highest mountain of Spain – Pico de Teide (3718 m above sea level), which for about 250 meters altitude exceeds the highest mountain in the Iberian Peninsula and the „mainland“ of Spain – Mulhacen (3479 m asl) . Teide volcano is absolutely dominant greatly exceeding their surroundings. Moreover, its peak lies only 13 km as the crow flies from the sea. Yet all this is only a small remnant of a giant volcano that exploded before 700,000 years ago and left her an enormous caldera diameter of fifteen kilometers, which now falls under the National Park of Las Canadas del Teide. According to some calculations, could have the original volcano and ten kilometers tall and would be the world's tallest mountain. 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
Formentor Peninsula
The most beautiful part of Majorca
The Formentor peninsula is one of the most beautiful mountain landscape in the Mediterranean. An interesting road full of prospects will take you to the famous beacon. 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
Costa Brava
Wild coast
For foreign tourists, the Costa Brava is probably the most famous part of the coast of Spain. It runs about 220 km from the border with France to the south. Beautiful bays alternate with high cliffs, which gave this coast its name with its wildness. The most famous resort is Tossa de Mar with its castle above the bay. The largest resort is Lloret de Mar 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
Masca Gorge
The most beautiful gorge in Tenerife
Masca gorge is, after ascent of Pico del Teide, most famous tourist feat that you can take on Tenerife. Here awaits descent of six hundreds vertical meters down on the beach of the same name. 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
El Chorro Gorge
The most interesting gorge of Spain
El Chorro gorge is one of the most interesting and most beautiful gorges in Spain. Throughout the gorge trail leads famous Caminito del Rey, sometimes known as the path of suicide. Since 2015 is again open for tourists! 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
Torrent de Pareis Gorge
Southern Europe's second largest gorge
The Torrent de Pareis gorge is considered to be the second largest gorge in Southern Europe. It is also one of the most interesting natural sites in Majorca. It is available either from Sa Calobra beach or „from the top“ of Escorca. 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
Los Gigantes cliffs
The largest cliffs of the Canary Islands
One of the great attractions of Tenerife are more than 500 meters high cliffs of Los Gigantes – Giants. The most famous views of the cliff are directly from the same name city. However, you can also go on a great hike through these beautiful cliffs. continue reading
Ordesa Canyon
The famous Pyrenean canyon
The center of the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is the beautiful Ordesa Canyon. You will find here the waterfalls, the steep canyon walls and the beautiful surrounding mountains. 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
Mulhacén
The highest mountain of the Iberian Peninsula
Mulhacén (3,479m asl) is located in Andalusia, in the south of Spain, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Mulhacen is the highest mountain in Spain mainland (the highest peak of whole country is Pico de Teide in the Canary Islands). Mulhacen is accessible from three sides. 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
Cabo de Gata
Southeastern outpost of Spain
Cabo de Gata is a volcanic peninsula located at the very south-eastern end of Spain. There is a large lighthouse, interesting rock formations and a nice beach. The whole area is interesting not only for tourists but also for cyclists. continue reading
Cave Arta
Fabulous cave
One of the most beautiful caves in Majorca is located at the coast just a short way from the town Arta. The atmosphere is complemented here by classical music and light colored stalagmites and stalactites. 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
Carmona
City of beautiful churches
Not even thirty-five kilometers from the magnificent Seville, is located on the rocky promontory, historic town Carmona. It is famous not only for the castle, the royal palace of Don Pedro, but also for a host of beautiful churches including San Pedro with a huge bell tower and many other sights. Thanks to the close Seville there are surprisingly only relatively few of tourists. continue reading
Roques de Garcia
The most beautiful rock formations in Tenerife
Rock pinnacles Roques de Garcia is one of the most visited places in the National Park of Las Canadas del Teide. Most visitors just take a picture of „finger of God“ Roque Cinchado and continues further. But if you hike a few dozen meters away, the other rock formations are only for you. 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
Tabernas desert
The only one European desert
Tabernas desert, lying in the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada, is considered the only one European desert. It is a land of barren ridges and arid valleys reminiscent of the classic US badlands. It is possible to take a wide range of nice hikes, if you are fascinated by arid landscape. continue reading
Bolonia Beach
Swimming, dunes and history
Bolonia Beach is a great combination of great swimming, a trip to a huge sand dune and the ruins of a Roman temple. In addition, it is a bit out of the way, so you won't meet many foreign tourists here. In addition, you can stay in the Son de Mar 1 apartment right on the beach. continue reading
Antequera
The picturesque heart of Andalusia
Antequera located in the center of Andalusia is a very picturesque town full of churches, with a typical castle on a hill. Thanks to nearby motorways, it is very well accessible from the larger and more famous cities of Andalusia. continue reading
Grande lagoon
The starting point for the Almanzor peak
Directly below the highest peak of the Sierra de Gredos – Pico Almanzor (2 592 m) lies the beautiful Grande lagoon (1945 m above sea level). There are plenty of granite rocks and a large number of relatively fearless ibex. continue reading
Penyal d'ifach
Little Gibraltar
Right next to the town of Calp on the Costa Blanca you will find the unique limestone rock Penyal d'Ifac (332 m above sea level) belonging to the eponymous natural park. It is a small oasis of nature between the surrounding beaches built up by huge hotels. The views from the top and the nature along the way are definitely worth the effort continue reading
Montserrat Cable Car
The most famous Spanish cable car
About fifty kilometers northwest of Barcelona you will find the famous Montserrat pilgrimage site high in the mountains. Interesting is not only the monastery, but also a magnificent cable car, which you can get to it and above it you can take continue reading
