5 Places That You Must Visit in Spain

Spain is one of the most visited places in Europe and with its stunning beaches, beautiful cities and delicious food it’s easy to see why. Here are some of the best places to visit and you can book an incredible holiday in Spain. If any of them seem of interest, use the On the Beach contact number to contact On the Beach to find out more.

Madrid

Visit the beautiful Royal Palace
Tour the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Go shopping on Gran Via street
Enjoy tapas at the art nouveau Mercado San Miguel
Indulge in churros con chocolate at San Gines

Take in the historic sights of Spains capital city, Madrid. There are countless things to explore from wandering around Retiro park to enjoying drinks on a rooftop bar, or taking a tour around the Bernabeu Stadium, home to the very successful Real Madrid football team. As you explore the city you’ll find plenty of incredible architecture and museums where you can learn more about the history of Madrid.

Seville

See a Flamenco show
Wander around the beautiful Real Alcazar gardens
Visit the Catedral de Sevilla
Explore Plaza de España
Admire the Metropol Paraso sculpture

Seville is the capital of Andalucia, a place where you can discover a rich architectural and historical legacy. Visit a Flamenco club to experience this graceful traditional dance. Wander around the impressive Plaza de España where you can also rent a boat to cross the canals or take the stairs up to the terrace for great panoramic views. Head to the beautiful Real Alcazar gardens of Seville which were used as a filming location for Game of Thrones. Keep an eye out for the famous Seville oranges as you wander the streets.

Barcelona

Visit the Gothic church Sagrada Familia
Relax at a city beach
Enjoy panoramic views at Park Guell
Taste Pintxos in one of Barcelona’s many bars
Walk along Las Ramblas

There’s plenty for everyone to enjoy in Barcelona, if you’re a foodie the city has a total of 20 Michelin stars and if you love culture there’s plenty of museums and beautiful buildings to explore. Barcelona has plenty of impressive buildings such as Casa Batlo, Anthony Gaudi’s most postcard friendly creation, the Casa Mila which is a UNESCO listed building and the gothic church Sagrada Familia. If you fancy spending a day relaxing then visit the city beach which stretches along for miles.

Calp, Moraira & Benidorm

See Flamingos in Calp
Go on a wine tour
Climb the Penon De Ifach
Visit la muralla roja for beautiful photos
Enjoy cafe con leche by Moraira’s castle
Head to the many bars and clubs Benidorm has to offer

Visit these beautiful coastal towns near the city of Alicante. Sun, sea and sand bring many tourists to the Alicante city airport with many heading to resorts further along the coast. Just an hours drive along the coast is Calp. Take a visit to climb the impressive rocky peak, the Penon De Ifach, head to Las Salinas Natural Park to see flamingos and walk along the seafront to see mermaids carved into rocks. Spend some time visiting small towns along the Costa Blanca such as Moraira, this is a small upmarket town with a beautiful beach and marina. Benidorm has plenty to offer to the thousands of tourists that visit every year, spend a day at one of the many theme parks followed by an evening watching a show or enjoying one of the many bars.

Granada

Admire the incredible Moorish architecture
Visit an old school tapas bar
Explore the Alhambra, a palace, castle and summer retreat
Wander around the gardens at Generalife
Visit the oldest neighbourhood Albaicín

Granada has one of the most fascinating history’s in all of Spain. It’s home to the great Alahambra fortress and the old Moorish neighbourhood of Albaicín. Alahambra is the greatest surviving relic of southern Spain’s 800 years under Moorish rule, between the 8^th and 15^th centuries. It’s a must visit attraction with beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada peaks. No visit to Granada would be complete without visiting the oldest neighbourhood and former Arabic quarter of Albaicín. Here you can wander around the narrow cobbled streets, head to the viewpoint or visit a lively flea market every Saturday.

These are just a few of the cities that you should visit in Spain. Valencia, Bilbao, San Sebastian and Vigo are just some of the other destinations you should add to your list.

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