Spain is a country that offers a multitude of options. It has a vast and exciting cultural, natural and gastronomic heritage. It's a place where you can wander around modern cities, and cities that will take you back in time to a different age. You'll fall in love with its climate and its people. All this and much more is waiting for you in Spain: a country that welcomes visitors of all descriptions.

Travel around our cities

Visit the best exhibitions in the world, thrill to a flamenco show, travel back in time as you wander through a mediaeval quarter, or dance till dawn… Experiencing Spain’s cities is an exciting adventure. These are some of the destinations we suggest.

Culture and history

Immerse yourself in a culture with an ancient history. From the archaeological sites at Atapuerca in Burgos to the Alhambra in Granada. Spain is the country with the third largest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Enjoy the beach

Enjoy the sea, the sand and the sun. In Spain you’ll find beaches for relaxing and swimming all year round. Lapped by the waters of the Mediterranean, the Cantabrian and the Atlantic, it has beaches to suit every possible taste: long stretches of sand, at the foot of imposing cliffs, with beach bars, hidden behind a pine forest, nudist beaches, family beaches… Almost 600 of them have the Blue Flag quality award.

Gastronomic benchmark

Spanish cuisine is famouses  all over the world. In Spain’s bars and restaurants you can try everything from traditional recipes like paella, to surprising dishes from haute cuisine.

If you love shopping

Spain’s your destination. You’ll find the best fashion labels, outlets selling top brands, and designer stores. There are also numerous traditional markets and antique shops, This is a fantastic way to get to know a city.

Did you know…?

Over a quarter of Spain’s territory is dedicated to nature conservation. Come with us to explore some of Spain’s ecological treasures: they’ll captivate you with their beauty and diversity.


The city of Salamanca

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Are you interested in art?

Spain's museums contain some of the finest art collections anywhere. Where to begin? These are just a few that you can't afford to miss:

PRADO MUSEUM (MADRID)

Considered one of the world's greatest art galleries for the quality and scope of its collection. Inside you'll find treasures by masters like Velázquez, Rembrandt, Goya and many others.

THYSSEN-BORNEMISZA (MADRID)

Very near the Prado, it houses works from some of the most important pictorial schools of Western art. In its collection you'll find masterpieces by Dürer, Renoir and Kandinsky.

REINA SOFÍA NATIONAL ART MUSEUM (MADRID)

One of the largest museums in Europe, with a magnificent collection of contemporary art. This is where you can see Picasso's historic painting Guernica.

GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (BILBAO)

This spectacular titanium building designed by the prestigious architect Frank Gehry is home to a collection of key works of contemporary art.

ALTAMIRA NATIONAL MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTRE (CANTABRIA)

Travel back in time to the prehistoric era. Find out how the bison in these caves were painted over 18,000 years ago.

DALÍ THEATRE-MUSEUM (GIRONA)

Discover the surprising life and times of Salvador Dalí in the lovely coastal city of Figueres, the location of this temple to surrealism.