Spain is a country which is rich in culture, history, and natural beauty, offering a diverse range of holiday destinations. Whether you’re looking for sun-soaked beaches, buzzing cities or cosy villages, Spain has it all. This guide will outline our favourite areas of Spain and the must-see attractions in each destination.
1. Barcelona
Barcelona is a vibrant capital of Catalonia where modernity meets tradition. This Spanish city is overflowing with art, history and mesmerising architecture. Barcelona is home to the famous landmark La Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudi’s masterpiece, and the Picasso Museum, which both stand as a testament to this.
The city is located in the Mediterranean and so during the summer months, there is guaranteed beautiful weather with sunshine gleaming down 24/7, heating up the streets to an average of 28°C. You also can’t forget the incredible beaches which line the coast. Barcelona has the perfect balance between beach and city break! Here are some of our top attractions in Barcelona:
- PortAventura Day Trip from Barcelona
- Montserrat Mountain & Royal Basilica
- Hop-On Hop-Off Barcelona City Tour
- Sagrada Familia Skip the Line Guided Tour
- Park Güell Walking Tour
2. Salou
Salou is just an hour and a half away from Barcelona so you can choose to do a day trip to Salou. Incredible amusement parks can be found here, including PortAventura Theme Park, Ferrari Land and PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Water Park.
PortAventura Theme Park offers you the chance to travel around the world to 6 uniquely themed areas, each bursting with an abundance of exciting shows, thrilling rides, shops and exotic restaurants. Here are some of the top attractions:
- Dragon Khan
- Furius Baco
- Shambhala
Ferrari Land is perfect for any Tifosi (fans of the Formula 1 team Ferrari) who are ready to hop into the driver's seat and launch away in a Formula 1 car. Even if you aren’t a fan of F1, you can still have an incredible day out at this theme park, with an array of incredible attractions to try out:
- Red Force
- Bounce-Back Tower
- F1 simulator
PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park is a Caribbean themed water park, offering a variety of fun and relaxing attractions. Lay back in a rubber ring and let the lazy river carry you away or try out these adrenaline pumping slides:
- Ciclon Tropical
- King khajuna
- Rapid Race
3. Tenerife
Tenerife is a small Spanish island situated in the Atlantic coast, opposite the northwestern coast of Africa. This tiny island welcomes millions of tourists each year and has gained a reputation for being a “hikers paradise”. Most people visit due to Tenerife’s selection of resorts, lively nightlife and spectacular beaches. However, the island has so much more to offer!
From the beautiful volcano, Mount Teide, which you can hike above the clouds to catch the best views and go stargazing, to the thrilling slides in the world’s best water park, Siam Park. Here are the top attractions we think you should try:
- Siam Park One Day Ticket with Free Burger
- Mount Teide Tour With Cable Car
- Loro Parque and Siam Park Twin Ticket with Free Burger
- Siam Park All-Inclusive Deluxe Ticket with Fast Pass
- Astronomical Observation Ticket Only
4. Madrid
Madrid is the capital of Spain and there is so much to see and it is considerably affordable to visit. Whether you fancy getting your adrenaline pumping on some thrill rides, or taking a relaxing stroll through the royal palace, here are some of our favourite attractions:
- Avila and Segovia from Madrid
- Toledo Half Day Tour
- Parque Warner Full Day Trip from Madrid
- Madrid Hop-on Hop Off Double-Decker Bus Tour
- Skip-the-Line-Royal Palace Guided Tour
5. Seville
Seville is a province in southern Spain, boasting beautiful scenery and even more beautiful weather! As you stroll through the streets of Seville, marvel at the grand buildings, or relax in the shade of the plaza for a while. Here are some of the top things to explore whilst visiting: