You want sun and culture, heritage and gastronomy for your next vacation. So you can choose to go to Spain and visit the most beautiful cities in the country. The Iberian Peninsula has great discoveries in store for you, breathtaking panoramas, hot and spicy cuisine with Mediterranean flavors and an extraordinary historical heritage. We have selected 10 magnificent cities for you. They are not listed in order of beauty, but they can give you ideas for choosing your route.
Seville is one of the jewels of Andalusia. This city is a destination of choice for its warm climate in summer and mild in winter allowing you to go there all year round, but also for its magnificent environment between sea and mountains. The Sevillians always welcome you in a very warm way. You must also see its exceptional architectural heritage with:
Do not forget to go see Flamenco in the gypsy quarter and treat yourself to tapas at the same time.
Cordoba is a beautiful city in Andalusia with an amazing mix of cultures. The most glaring example is the Mezquita which is both a mosque and a cathedral. You will be surprised by its different styles and 856 colorful arches. Stroll through the historic center of the city and discover the Calahorra tower, its Roman bridge and its famous Porte du Pont. Also visit the Alcazar of the Christian Kings and the Romanesque temple of the city.
The city of Granada, still in Andalusia, is a city that you will not forget for its famous Alhambra. The Alhambra Palace is spectacular. This place is unique in its beauty and its historical and architectural richness. In the first part, you will see the Nasrid Palaces with their fountains, marvelous gardens, arcades, marble floors, mosaics on the walls, Arabic calligraphy and superb statues. The second part is made up of the Alcazaba which is an imposing fortress which made it possible to monitor the palaces and the city of Granada. The Palace of Charles V is the third part housing the Alhambra Museum which also houses a projection room. The city includes other historical highlights to discover such as:
Cadiz is a less touristy city than the others. It is located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, on the west coast of Andalusia and yet, it shelters in a very pretty historic center, a charming little port and two forts overlooking the ocean. You can visit:
Also worth seeing are the plaza de San Juan de Dios, the town hall and the church of the same name.
The Spanish capital is a lively metropolis that absolutely must be visited. In the evening, Madrid lives and breathes. You can eat tapas or many culinary specialties in restaurants lining the pedestrian streets. For the visits, they are not lacking, but we can mention the main ones like:
Barcelona is the most visited city in Spain. It is famous for its wonderful beaches, its historic center and its various museums, all as interesting as each other. Barcelona is also very popular for its lively nightlife where you can find many tapas bars. In terms of monuments and visits to be made, you will be able to see:
South of Madrid is the beautiful city of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its architectural heritage is unique and its ramparts fortify the historic center. Are absolutely to see:
Built on the banks of the Rio Ebro, Zaragoza is a magnificent city that lights up at sunset to offer you a unique spectacle. You can visit:
In the evening, go for a walk on its beautiful romantic stone bridge spanning the Ebro.
If you are a pilgrim (or not) and you arrive in Santiago de Compostela you will be amazed by this mythical destination, famous all over the world. The city does not leave you indifferent and you do not expect to discover a place with so many historic buildings and a great cultural richness. The city is also classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Do not hesitate to engage in the alleys so typical of the place to go and see the admirable historic center. You can also visit the Cathedral of Santiago, which is so impressive in terms of its size and its history. Meet at Plaza Do Obradoiro which is the arrival point for pilgrims.
You will love Valence for its mild climate, its beaches, its city center and also for the City of Arts and Sciences which is an absolutely unique architectural and cultural complex. It houses a cinema, a planetarium, an interactive museum, the largest aquarium in Europe among the major attractions, but there are many more. To make it more classic, you can also see:
Spain still has many treasures to offer you such as the El Torcal de Antequera nature reserve, Bardenas Reales, Burgos, the Sierra de las Nieves natural park, the Camino del Rey and so many others that we cannot mention here. there are so many of them. Now it's up to you to build the ideal itinerary for getting to know and visiting this wonderful country.
