Toledo
This little-visited but intriguing church exposes multiple historical layers in true Toledan fashion. Until 1159, it was a mosque; before that, a…
Must-see attractions in Spain
Extremadura
This quiet, evocative 10th-century aljibe (cistern) is remarkable for its triple-naved format featuring six arches sculpted from granite. It's currently…
Andalucía
Guadix' central square is a fine example of late-16th-century Renaissance urban design. Overlooked by the striking town hall, it's centred on a…
Mosteiro de Santa Cristina de Ribas de Sil
Galicia
The little Mosteiro de Santa Cristina de Ribas de Sil, with a 12th-century Romanesque church, is hidden romantically among trees above the canyon, 4km by…
Aragón
The provincial museum, in a 16th-century Renaissance palace, has six floors of very well-presented exhibits. The sections on ceramics (with some superbly…
Extremadura
Hervás houses Extremadura's best surviving barrio judío (Jewish quarter), whose narrow streets extend down to the river. This neighbourhood thrived until…
Barcelona
Taking its name from the 18th-century church in nearby Barceloneta, this stretch of soft honey-gold sand fills with beachgoers when warm days arrive…
Palma de Mallorca
Adjoining the Palau Episcopal is the Jardí del Bisbe, a small, tranquil botanic garden that offers cool respite from a day's hot sightseeing. Stroll among…
Gran Canaria
Covering more than just the history of the town, the well-presented exhibits here give a good insight into Canarian history, covering everything from pre…
Alicante
On the pier, this museum brings to life the gruelling conditions of the round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race with a simulator, videos, photos and a display of…
Vejer de la Frontera
If the door’s open, pop into this private 18th-century house to find two stunning flower-filled patios (home to 450 potted plants!) and one of just three…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Graced by leafy acacias, a trickling fountain and a baroque church, this small square still bears signs of the destruction it suffered during a 1938…
Extremadura
Blessed with fine panoramas from its elevated walls, Fregenal de la Sierra's 13th-century castle houses a grand 18th-century bullring. Enter through the…
Barcelona
German artist Rebecca Horn's elegant The Wounded Shooting Star sculpture was commissioned for the 1992 Olympics and commemorates the old-fashioned shacks…
La Palma
At these calm – and calming – saltwater pools, frothy sea waves pound just beyond the concrete barriers. About 5km east of Barlovento, on the LP-1 highway…
Centro de Interpretación Primeros Pobladores de Europa 'Josep Gibert'
Andalucía
A fossilised human tooth, stone tools dating back at least 1.3 million years, and bones of mammoths and other extinct beasts are among the…
Granada
This modern, purpose-built cultural centre, the home of the Lorca foundation, provides a contemporary stage for events ranging from art exhibitions to…
Bilbao
This landmark church by the northern entrance to the Casco Viejo was consecrated in 1756. Dedicated to St Nicholas of Bari, the patron saint of sailors,…
Valencia
Busy Plaza de la Virgen, ringed by cafes and imposing public buildings, was once the forum of Roman Valencia. The reclining figure in its central fountain…
Menorca
At the far-flung eastern end of the Cap de Favàritx (ignore the propiedad privada signs along the winding access road), this candy-striped lighthouse was…
Zaragoza
This small museum displays Roman river-port installations, exposed beneath glass walkways and comprising remains of a vestibule at the northeast corner of…
Extremadura
Trujillo's 16th-century Iglesia de San Martín looms over the Plaza Mayor, with delicate Gothic ceiling tracing in its single nave, striking stained-glass…
Fuerteventura
This viewpoint a couple of kilometres north of Betancuria offers mesmerising views across the island’s weird, disconsolate moonscape. You can stop at the…
Granada
An exhibition space and gallery named after the Granada-born abstract painter (1914–91) who went to live in the US. Exhibitions are temporary and with a…
Castilla y León
This excellent museum is a window onto the cultural history of Castilla y León, with everything from artefacts from everyday life down through the ages to…
Menorca
This stunning, reddish-golden double-crescent beach sits at the southwest end of far-northern Menorca's Cavalleria peninsula. It's around 500m (a five…
Granada
Dominating the Plaza del Salvador near the top of the Albayzín, the 16th-century Colegiata del Salvador rests on the site of the Albayzín’s former mosque,…
Museo Extremeño e Iberoamericano de Arte Contemporáneo
Badajoz
Badajoz' pride and joy, this commanding, circular modern building dedicated to Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American contemporary art showcases a wide…
Barcelona
In a building next to the townhouse in which he was born in 1927, this intimate exhibition is devoted to the late Josep Maria Subirachs. It highlights the…
Gran Canaria
Take time to go exploring the cave village along a path here, as well as taking in the stunning views of the valley, made all the more beautiful by the…
Arcos de la Frontera
Containing a 16th-century main altarpiece said to be the oldest in Cádiz province, this Gothic-baroque confection contains one of Andalucía's most…
Centre d'Interpretació de Ses Salines
South Ibiza
This small interpretive centre, attached to Sant Francesc's beautiful, whitewashed 18th-century village church, explores the history of the salt trade in…
Castellón Province
Stone for walls, sheep pens, huts and houses are all illustrated in this excellent village museum. Documentation is only in Valenciano, but it’s a very…
Ibiza Town
Fruit and vegetables have been traded at the elegant, columned neoclassical Mercat Vell since 1872. Today most of the produce, which includes olive oil…
San Sebastián
Monte Ulia is just moments from the city centre, but in terms of peace and tranquility it's worlds away. To get here, follow the road just behind the…
Palma de Mallorca
The arch over Carrer de l'Almudaina east of Can Bordils is intriguing for history buffs, part of a rare stretch of defensive wall and tower. It is said to…
Museo Arqueológico e Histórico
A Coruña
The 16th-century Castillo de San Antón, the fort set on its own little promontory guarding the entrance to the port, now houses the Museo Arqueológico e…
Menorca
Standing guard atop abrupt cliffs on Menorca's northernmost tip, this 1857 lighthouse is Spain's oldest. It's signposted from a roundabout 4km south of…
Basque Country
Contains some early Christian stone carvings and Basque crosses, detailed paintings of biblical scenes and a glittering ensemble of crucifixes and…
Alicante Province
A 16th-century monastery and university with two fine Renaissance cloisters and a refectory clad in 18th-century tile work, Santo Domingo was built on a…
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