Where to Go

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Plan Out Your Trip

  • Check out metro/train/bus times before you plan to go
  • Note: This list is in order of what we consider must-sees, then should-sees, then nice-to-sees
  • Consider seeing two places in the same weekend — for example, you can stop at Park Güell while you’re in Barcelona to see La Sagrada Familia. And you can see the incredible Alhambra on your way to a weekend in Malaga.

1. Barcelona

From its significant role in the community of Catalonia, Barcelona is home to many significant highlights of Spain 

Best things to see/do

  • La Sagrada Familia (DO NOT MISS THIS!)
  • Park Güell
  • Las Ramblas (take a walking tour here with Rick Steves!)
  • FC Barcelona futbol (soccer) game 
  • Casa Batlló
  • Casa Milà
  • Mercado de La Boqueria
  • Montjuïc
  • Cathedral of Barcelona
  • Ciutadella Park
  • Aquarium Barcelona
  • Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona

2. Madrid

As the capital and most populous city of Spain, Madrid is the second-largest city in the EU.

Best things to see/do

  • Museo Nacional del Prado
  • Puerta del Sol
  • Temple of Debod 
  • Plaza Mayor
  • Royal Palace of Madrid

3. Andalusia (or Andalucia)

This region is home to some main cities with incredible sights! It’s known for a lot of ‘stereotypical Spanish’ things like bullfighting, warmth, flamenco dancing, tapas, fiestas, beaches, etc. When Fransisco Franco decided to promote Spain for tourism, he deliberately chose features from Andalucia. This is why these images are typical stereotypes for people who when they think of Spain.

Best things to see/do

  • Alhambra
  • Royal Alcázar of Seville
  • Costa del Sol
  • Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
  • Plaza de España
  • Catedral de Sevilla

4. Other Parts of Spain

Best things to see/do

  • Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia
  • Aqueduct of Segovia in Segovia 
  • The Central Market of Valencia in Valencia 
  • Beaches in Mallorca, Menora, & other islands

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