Spain is the 2nd most visited country in the world, and over 80 million tourists choose Spain as their holiday destination every year. The most popular places of interest are its major cities, with their unique architecture, delicious cuisine, and Mediterranean charm.
1. Madrid
Madrid is obviously the most visited, it is the capital, cultural heart of Spain, and the geographic center of the country. It offers a wide range of exciting activities, a lot of green spaces, museums, theaters, and great nightlife.
Do you have two days in Madrid?
Don’t forget to visit these places:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
- Plaza de la Vila
- Catedral de la Almudena
- Palacio Real
2. Barcelona
Barcelona is a city full of surprises! Its amazing cuisine, Mediterranean climate, nice beaches, gorgeous architecture, awesome nightlife, and a mix of Spanish and Catalan cultures attract millions of travelers every year.
Top 10 things to see in Barcelona:
- Sagrada Familia
- Barrio Gótico
- Plaza Cataluña
- Plaza España
- Montjuic
- Barceloneta
- Port Vell
- El Born
- Aquarium de Barcelona
- Parc del Laberint d’Horta
3. Seville
Sevilla is the capital of Andalusia, Spain’s biggest and probably most beautiful region. Andalusia is famous for its strong cultural background, beautiful cathedrals, flamenco dancing, street parties, and bubbling nightlife.
Places to see in Seville:
- Catedral de Sevilla
- La Giralda
- Real Alcázar
- Plaza de España
- Maria Luisa Park
- Triana
- Flamenco shows
- Museum of Arts and Traditions
4. Palma de Mallorca
A charming island is full of the most picturesque beaches with crystal clear water, beautiful nature, breathtaking viewpoints, and a good amount of places to relax and party. Palma de Mallorca is the capital of the island and these are places we recommend you to see if you have a day or two in Palma:
- Catedral de Palma de Mallorca
- Palacio Real de s’Almudaina y s’Hort des Rei
- Casco Historico
- Castillo de Bellver
- La Lonja de Palma de Mallorca
- Paseo Marítimo de Palma
5. Granada
Granada is truly one of the jewels of Spain and one of the most visited places by tourists from all over the world. What was for so long the capital of Al Andalus, or Moorish Andalusia, offers us some of the most important memories of this Spanish historical era, with the world-famous Alhambra at the top of the list.
Places to see in Granada:
- Alhambra and the Generalife
- Alhambra Museum
- Bañuelo – 11th Century Arab Baths
- Carrera del Darro
- Paseo de los Tristes
- Plaza Nueva and the Surroundings