Spain
20 Best Things to Do in Spain
Spain's heavyweights in one place, at most three picks per city so the whole country gets a look.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers across 1443 tracked Spain places, capped at 3 per city. Refreshed monthly.
Basilica of the Sagrada Familia
Religious site · BarcelonaThe Basilica of the Sagrada Familia is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most visited monuments in Spain.
Read our full guide →Park Güell
Park & nature · BarcelonaFree entryPark Güell is a public park on Carmel Hill in Barcelona, designed by the modernist architect Antoni Gaudí.
Read our full guide →Plaça de Catalunya
Landmark · BarcelonaFree entryPlaça de Catalunya is the vibrant heart of Barcelona, serving as a major transport hub and meeting point between the old city and the modern Eixample district.
Read our full guide →El Retiro Park
Park & nature · MadridFree entryEl Retiro Park is Madrid's most beloved green space, a vast 125-hectare park that offers a peaceful escape from the city's hustle.
Read our full guide →Plaza Mayor
Landmark · MadridFree entryPlaza Mayor is Madrid's most iconic square, a vast and elegant space that has been the city's focal point for centuries.
Read our full guide →Museo Nacional del Prado
Museum · MadridFree entryThe Museo Nacional del Prado is a must-visit for art lovers in Madrid.
Read our full guide →Mercat Central de Valencia
Market · ValenciaFree entryThe Mercat Central is one of Europe's great food markets, housed in a glorious 1928 Modernista hall of iron, glass, and ceramic tile, its domes letting light pour over hundreds of stalls.
Read our full guide →Casa de Colon
Museum · Las Palmas de Gran CanariaThe Casa de Colón (Columbus House) is one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a complex of fine old Canarian houses in the atmospheric Vegueta old town, now a…
Read our full guide →Catedral Tarragona
Religious site · TarragonaTarragona Cathedral is the magnificent crown of the historic Catalan city of Tarragona, a vast, beautiful cathedral built on the highest point of the old town, on a site layered with history: a Roman…
Read our full guide →Sanddancers Bar
Sight · Son ServeraSanddancers Bar is a popular beachside spot located in the quiet town of Son Servera on the east coast of Mallorca, Spain.
Read our full guide →Playas de Calella
Park & nature · Calella de PalafrugellFree entryPlayas de Calella is a stunning coastal area in the charming town of Calella de Palafrugell, on Spain's Costa Brava.
Read our full guide →The Downhill Bike Ride
Park & nature · BenidormThe Downhill Bike Ride in Benidorm is an exhilarating activity that takes you from the heights of the Sierra Helada Natural Park down to the Mediterranean coast.
Read our full guide →Antiga Casa Del Consolat Tarragoni
Landmark · TarragonaFree entryAntiga Casa Del Consolat Tarragoni is a medieval building located in the heart of Tarragona's historic quarter.
Read our full guide →The Red Lion
Sight · BenidormFree entryThe Red Lion is a British-style pub located on Avenida Dr. Severo Ochoa in Benidorm, a popular destination for tourists seeking a taste of home.
Read our full guide →The Lighthouse of Calella
Landmark · CalellaFree entryPerched on a rocky promontory overlooking the Mediterranean, the Lighthouse of Calella (Far de Calella) is a beloved landmark that has guided sailors since the 19th century.
Read our full guide →Church of Panagia
Religious site · OiaFree entryThe Church of Panagia, also called the Church of Panagia Platsani, is a quintessential Cycladic religious site located in the heart of Oia, Santorini.
Read our full guide →Platja De Les Marinas
Park & nature · DeniaFree entryPlatja De Les Marinas is a sprawling beach that extends along the coastline near Denia, Spain.
Read our full guide →Castillo de San Felipe
Landmark · Puerto de la CruzFree entryCastillo de San Felipe is a historic fortress located on the coast of Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife, Spain.
Read our full guide →Cueva De Los Enebralejos
Park & nature · PradenaCueva De Los Enebralejos is a remarkable cave located in the small village of Pradena, Segovia, Spain.
Read our full guide →Parc de la Devesa
Park & nature · GironaFree entryParc de la Devesa is Girona's largest urban park, a tranquil green space stretching along the Onyar River.
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